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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1925

Page

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Wasting Waif Jimmie Seeks Funds For Hospital Care

San Antonio readers rally for 12-year-old Jimmie in a charity drive to cover hospital expenses in St Louis. Subscriptions reach 504 dollars with more needed. A Washington's Birthday game by the All-Stars, plus local stars, will raise funds as Bart Gahill and Van Daelé organize the effort to help feed the family and fund care.

Jimmie San Antonio Little Jimmie St. Louis Associated Charities Dryden Onpenkeimer Seeseenee Jon Murphy Wiiseweee Harold Wintere Sean Antonio Athletic Club Washington Jimmie Anglish Bart Gahill van Daelé Schwab Field All-Stars Astor Schwab Fond Toute

Benefit planned to aid hospitalized girl Jimmie English

A community fundraiser was announced to cover hospital expenses for Jimmie English. Soft drink firms will donate, and all revenue from sales at the park will go to her fund as San Antonio residents show strong support for the girl.

Jimimie Wednes Hittin Hospital Jimmie English Jer Tanis San Antonio Jimmie Bashish Winters

Physician Accused of Ignoring Convict at Prison

A joint prison investigation heard claims that Dr. L. W. Bush, chief medical examiner for the prison system, initially neglected an injured ankle of a convict after a gunshot wound, leading to amputation 80 days later. N. P. Prater testified from Ort Worth about the incident today.

Sey Associated Press Austin Fer L. Wt. Bush Any Lim N. P. Prater Ort “Worth

PLAN BLOOD TEST IN LEWIS MONEY CASE

Reports from San Antonio indicate a plan for blood testing linked to the Lewis money case. Two men, Zepeda and an accomplice captured in Webb County, face robbery by assault charges after a violent incident involving a injected drug. Investigators pursue connections to the Lewis death wave, with ongoing inquiries and extra rewards offered.

Zepeda San Antonio A. J. Condren Webb Counts Sherif Stevens Camp Normosle Stevens Corres Webb County Justice of the Peace Ben Jlate Ailenen Mane Evie Dent Jeharg

Burglar Fails In Four Break-In Attempts

A would-be thief was stopped before stealing at four East Houston area sites including American Shiner Parlor 606 East Houston Street Moore Sporting Goods 614 West Commerce Burleson Tire 220 North Alamo and Bell Jewelry 514 North Houston Street. Police spotted the suspect but he escaped. no items were taken.

American Shiner East Houston Street Bur Moore Sporting Goods Company West Commerce Street Burleson Tire Company North Alamo Street Bell Jewelry Companys Houston Street

Watering Fount Remembered By Old San Antonio Beasts

San Antonio’s historic watering fount near Main and San Pedro once drew fleets of chargers and wagons for Adam’s ale. The clatter has faded as traffic and industry replaced the scene, leaving the old stone monument as a memory of the faithful beasts of burden in the early era.

San Antonio Main San Pedro Hasbeene Hass

Texas Tick Eradication Bill Before Governor Ferguson

The tick eradication modification bill moves to the governor after the Senate approved the measure 22 to 3. It defines the Brazos River as the boundary between a statewide eradication zone and a local option zone, with compulsory state-funded work outside the local area and possible designation by vote for areas southeast of the Brazos.

Associated Press Austin Miriam A. Ferguson Senate Brazos River Brazos

Los Angeles Police Chief Defended in Suit for 100000

Kathrine C. Sten widow of a Omaha biscuit maker files a 100000 damage suit in Sapthor eant against Chief Te Heath and others over a description in a police bulletin calling her niggardly and having a hatchet face. The suit ties to a recent alienation of affection case involving her son-in-law Harold O Rourke.

Los Angeles Beranss Vos Angeles Police Bulletin Katherine C. Sten Sapthor Eanrt Damasea Te. T. Heath Ton Mrarten Defendanit Harold 7. O'Rourke

Y N E E A DRIVE PLANS NEARLY COMPLETED

The Y M C A membership drive to recruit 4000 new members is nearly ready with two soliciting committee chairmen yet to be named after a Wednesday meeting. The drive runs March 8 through March 16, supported by 506 workers aiming to surpass renewals. Appointed chairs include Mar yin Hill as general chair, with M A Childers, J W Fuller, H Ochs, ST C Baker, J C Naylor, and Thomas Heatherington for various church and industry groups.

Tas Maryin ©. Hill Chirman M. A. Childers J. W. Fuller H. Ochs San Anto

Nature Writes Last Collins Chapter

The Associated Press reports on the Sand Cave tragedy where miner Collins died while trapped in a natural tunnel. Family, volunteers, and rescuers faced delays as caved rocks settled, authorities called the incident death by exposure, and a solemn funeral followed with community and newsmen present.

Associated Press Ture Qho Lea’ -Collins Everett Maddox Central City John Gerald Collins Cave City State Military Board Etrugele Iehen Sand Cave

Park Players Plan Benefit for Kiddies Night

Edwin Seay of San Antonio manager Tack Edwards and Edna Park Players announced a charity night at Beethoven hall and the Humane Society to aid abused and homeless children and animals. The play Connie Gots Home will be performed on Tuesday February 24 with all proceeds to the baby maintenance fund. Tickets are on sale at Beethoven hall and the Humane Society office.

Tack Edwards Edwin Seay San Antonio Edna Park Players Child Protective and Humane Society Connie Gots Duesday The Humane Society Beethoven Hall City Hall

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