What’s in a Name Civilization's Downfall
A commentator argues the earth’s age exceeds 1.6 billion years, critiquing ancient timelines and praising long-term scientific potential. Articles discuss Unity University’s merger into Duke, large gifts from James B. Duke, and views on civilization’s fall as taught by R Stanton Colt and Peter Colt.
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Duke Effertive
Educa- 2
R. Stanton Colt
Sanden
Rwu
Petor Colt
London
Three Bodies Recovered From Tennessee Mine Explosion
Three men were found dead after an explosion at the Vasper coal mine in Tennessee. Rescue crews had entered the mine to resume work following a three month closure.
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Tenn
Preto
Yitania Arrives Thirty Hours Late At Sea
The Cunard liner Yitania arrived after a lengthy voyage marked by gales that delayed progress for 43 hours. No passengers were injured, but two quarters were sent on deck as the ship battled high seas and strong winds.
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Cunard
Sir Hares
The BIG idea for San Antonio in 1925
The Light invites San Antonio residents to submit their top civic improvement for 1925. Readers should offer concrete plans for city betterment, from road patrolling to water and electric service expansion, street paving, traffic removal, or expanded police presence. Submissions will be reviewed and the best ideas pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
The
Light
St. Hedwig
Chamber of Commerce
Texas
Four Horsemen to Gallop Over Radio Today
Notre Dame legends known as the Four Horsemen will be featured in a nationwide radio report from The Westinghouse Vectric and Manufacturing Company. The broadcast covers the Beland Stanford Fighting Irish game from Pasadena with KDKA KYW WBZ and KFEX joining the relay. Gramo starts 4:16 p.m. Local notes report four fatal shootings with no arrests for drunkenness at hotel dining rooms in Chicago.
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Hastings
Neb
Horsemen of Notre Dame
Westinghouse, Vectric and Manufacturing Company
Ihe Beland
Fighting Irish
Pasadena
KDKA
KYW
WBZ
KFEX
Gramo
Chicago
San Antonio to Run City on Cash Basis in 1925
The San Antonio government plans to adopt a cash basis in 1925 while pursuing a program to improve civic history. Officials expect reduced borrowing and less reliance on large loans for city affairs as celebrations and nightlife unfold around New Year’s Eve. Police report little disorder despite late hours in bars and dance halls.
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San Antonio
Teep
Codfett and
Woman Killed Five Injured In Wreck Near Miami
A bus crash in Miami involved a Hollywood land and water company coach. One woman was killed and five others were seriously injured and transported to a hospital.
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Pla
Hollyswood, Land and Water Company
Cpaneenger
Iwans
Ig Torid
Toom
Chy Wood Creomiley
Miami
King of grd stars to play
Sam Antonio gets its first glimpse of pro football drawing 20 000 to 30 000 fans for a New Year’s Day game at Schwab Field. Jim Thorpe leads the Rock Island eleven against a Southwestern college stars outfit with Buck Gavin Ursa, Wesley Bradshaw and Little Twig of Carlisle among the players. Tickets go fast as Thorpe’s presence boosts crowd expectations.
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Sam ‘Antonio
Northern Srndirons
Schwab
Jim Thorpe
Rock Island
Southwestern
Thorpe
Thorne
Buck Gavin
University of Detroit
Ursella
Minnesota
Wesley Bradshaw
Baylor
Little Twig
Carlisle
Joe “Inyon
George Tech
Wil
Austin
Kilgore
The
Stars
Leihardt
Whers
Bobby Robertson
Lane
Texas
Will Rod
Robertson
Andrew J. Hill
Andrew C. Light
Football Line-Up for All-Star Game at Schwab Field
Starting lineups listed for the Rock Island professionals versus the Southwestern college all-stars. Names include Thorpe as quarterback and Tynes-Philips as left halfback, with reserves and officials named. A one mile race precedes the 3 o'clock kickoff, admission 50 cents to 1.50 dollars.
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Schwab Field
Kim Thorpe
Rock Island Professionals
Southwestern College All-Stars
Rock Island
A. Mi
Carlisle
Jimmy Roamer
Amy
J. Jd. Mansey
Michigan
Wood
Ohio U
Anikew Hill
Andrew
New officers take office at Bexar courthouse opening
Six new faces will appear in Bexar county offices when the courthouse opens Friday. M. Chambers leads a new district attorney staff, with plans for quarters and continued private offices. RK Neil Campbell becomes county tax collector, with deputies and changed tax collection methods. Louis Bolts will serve as clerk in Campbell’s court, and George Clifton succeeds Trige in the criminal court.
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Bexar County
District Attorney's Office
M. Chambers
D. A. McAskill
Chambers
Campbell
Neil Campbell
John
A. Bitter
Bitter
Louis I. Bolts
Justice Campbell
Prinayes Justice
Freemet
New Year’s Eve Rampage Leaves San Antonio in Turmoil
A wild New Year’s Eve in San Antonio left four people hospitalized and many more injured or jailed. Police logged 34 drunks and dozens of arrests for fighting, fireworks, drunken driving, and other offenses as revelers filled Houston Street from 9 pm to dawn. Officers report massive crowds, jelly bean drinking, and wrecks as the city welcomed 1925.
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San Antonio
Central Police Station
Houston Street
Mars
Houston
James Coxford
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Bar Co
Stone Sea
United Sates
Unity University
North Carolina
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James B. Duke
Ae Po van Zandt
Army
Air Service
WY Miles
Awithin
Yitania
Sam
Antonio
City
New Leaf
Windy
John W. Tobin
Fos Hghaayiar
San’ Antonio
King OF Grd Stars
Rock Islanders
Stanley
Ferguson
Bornstein
Irvin
Guyon
Evans
Robertson-Tynes
Dotson
Phelan
Hill
Alstars
Ily
Finney
Bitt
Bill Philips
John Philips
Meitzen
Townsend
Clarke
Gunn
Gill
Gil
Vantis
Wallace Robinson
Ecwerges
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