Robbery and Burglary Wave Hits Brackenridge Park
Police and detectives chased two armed white robbers who robbed a couple on Alpine Drive and later hit several residences and businesses around Alamo area. John Green Jr. and a companion were relieved of $18 after encounters at the park. Burglars entered homes on Natelan Street and Arciniega Street and stole clothing, a hat pin, suitcases and other items. Merchants reported losses including silk hose and coats, while several seizures involved auto thefts and short-changing incidents.
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I John Green Jr
Saunders Avenue
Alpine Drive
Brackenridge Park
Green
Trevino
Walling
Milstead
Spooners
R. M. Watson
Natelan Street
Mr. Watson
J. Leslie
Arciniegs Street
J. ZL. Porter
Potomac Street
B. Perez
el Paso Street
EL L. Edwards
Bicks Building
Alamo Plaza
L. Meidenado
South Flores Street
Jail Break Attempt Ended as Guard Allies Capture Prisoners
A jailbreak at Seguin was thwarted when Mrs. C B Schwartz alerted her brother Owen. A 22 rifle forced the suspects to surrender after gunfire near the jail roof. Prisoner Austin Freeman fled, last seen northeast of Seguin six miles, with bloodhounds and officers in pursuit.
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Austin Freeman
Sam James
San Antonio
Victim Identifies Suspect in Attack Case
The victim recalls a man with a large flat nose and Vaughn's walk as matching the assailant, noting only a glimpse that morning. Preparedness of evidence surrounds Vaughn ahead of the Monday trial in the Ninetyfourth District Court with defense by Greer and Dwyer and prosecution by Chambers assisted by Cowan and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Hut
Chambers
Fred N. Cowan
Gay Wright Johnson
Courteous Saleswoman Sought in San Antonio Shops
The Light invites readers to nominate the most courteous saleswoman in San Antonio stores. Share her name or a description, where she works, and how she helped during Christmas shopping. The paper will publish a portrait and story of the chosen person and others who exemplify helpful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Light
San Antonio
Pioneering Woman in Advertising Carves Path to Success
Mrs. Coulter, rising from a modest education, built a career in advertising amid World War disruptions. She helped found the firm Coulter and Paine, became a chief executive, and credits success to enthusiasm, self belief, and choosing a demanding, satisfying field.
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Ne Lagat Ier
Coulter Ieit
Cadwallader
Ned
Saeke
Coulter
Iusinese
Mrs Lina Scott Wilte Divorce Case Opens in Alpena
Mrs Lina Scott will take the stand today to testify in her own defense in the divorce suit filed by Congressman Frank D Scott of Michigan's Eleventh District. The plaintiff rested yesterday. the defense opened with depositions from witnesses detailing alleged spousal indiscretions and financial losses, while Mrs Scott was described as thrifty and capable as a housekeeper.
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Associated Press
Alpena
Mich
Lina Scott
Frank D. Scott
Michigan
Washington
Jane Kennedy
Apens
Kennedy
Scott
Scotts
Gwynne Jones
Ada Hayden
Helen Tremaine
Sheboygan
Joanna Fuchs
Mos. Scott
Broadcaster urged for San Antonio facility plan
A proposal favors establishing a modern broadcasting station in San Antonio at moderate cost. The plan suggests using the municipal auditorium roof or a large assembly room near the river, leveraging electrical efficiency and existing city staff from the electrical department. A 500 watt to 2 500 watt station is proposed, with licensing needs noted.
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San Antonio
Aetwork City
Dofter
WILAS
Tat
Iowa City
Smilor
Fort Worth
Datchiesgo
Twansas City
Rhode Island Exiles Return to Power in New Legislative Year
The Rhode Island Republicans secured voter approval and prepare to begin a new legislative year as they enter Tuesday with a renewed mandate after a period of political contest.
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Rhode Island
Ates
Nine Die in Twin Montreal Suburban Fires
A tragic blaze in a hospital area and a near simultaneous fire in North Montreal left nine dead. Dozens of relatives escaped freezing temperatures as flames swept through sleeping homes. The origin of the first fire is undetermined.
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Pital
Montreal
Fritude
Telephone saves life of fainting woman in Union City
Quick action by a telephone operator likely saved Mrs. Olza Ashe who fainted during a call to her son. Miss Jennie Boylen heard the plea I am dying and alerted police who broke into the house and found Ashe unconscious. A physician said prompt aid probably saved her life.
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Associated Press
Union Bill
N. J, Dan
Olza Ashe
Jennie Boylen
Ars. Ashe
Heavy rains cause floods in Europe and Baltimore storm
Baltimore faces the heaviest sleet and snow fall in three years with eleven inches recorded. The storm paralyzes streetcar service and disrupts business. thousands cannot reach work. Over 2000 men work with pick and shovel to clear tracks as stores close early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
52 Mile Gale Sweeps Virginia Coast
A 52 mile gale from the Northwest battered Virginia coast causing two vessels to run ashore and another adrift. The coal barge E. K. Baggett grounded near Virginia Beach. Hudson was blown out to sea. Coast guard ships searched waters as stormy seas and heavy rain paralyzed tidewater shipping. Captain Rowlane his wife a 4 year old son and a deck hand escaped by ladder and waded to shore.
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Virginia
Philadelphia
Richmond
Coast Guard Vessely
Rowlane
Schooner Aground Off Pensacola
The four masted schooner Hops Sherwood owned by J. M. Scott of Mobile is aground thirteen miles east of Pensacola on Santa Rosa Island awaiting tug assistance from Mobile. The vessel ran aground Wednesday night after coming ashore a beach area. Captain Ira McLaughlin reported the ship arrived by a boat to notify the owners. The Hope Scherwened had no wireless equipment.
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Associated Press
Pensacola
Fla
Hops Sherwood
J. M. Scott
Mobile
Ala
Santa Rosa Island
Ira Mclaughlin
Sho
Santa Rosa Sound
Eleven Lost When Boat Dolores Florena Founders
Vera Cruz Jan 3 The fighting boat Dolores Florena foundered in the December 26 storm. Wreckage was located today and the eleven crew members are believed dead.
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Associated Press
Vera Cruz
Jan
Dolores Florena
Six Lose Lives in British Floods
Six people died as floods spread across Britain, with homes abandoned due to high water and continuing property damage. Thames levels rose with further downpours forecast, threatening more flood damage in London riverfront areas. Shipping was disrupted by rough seas in the channel despite a temporary easing.
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Associated Press
London
Yan
Vale
Iuka
British Channel
Atlantic
North Sea
Europe
Eusient
Atlantic Storm Warning Issued by Weather Bureau
The weather bureau issued a storm advisory for the Atlantic region. Northeastern storms remain inland toward Boston and shift to northeast then north winds this afternoon and tonight as a disturbance off the southern New England coast moves very slowly northeastward.
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Washington, D.C
Weather Bureau Today
Boston
New England
Alamo Country Club Plans Polo Field And Improvements
Alamo Country Club in San Antonio advances plans for a polo field as part of its development, hoping to start work once the holding company charter is approved. Ample grounds exist and designers will shape them, with nine new golf holes and tennis courts also planned. The club reorganized to keep ownership local after Houston mortgage interests held the property, with a holding company created to sell stock to bondholders and members. The charter is expected to be sought in the coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Alamo Country Club
Alamo Country Club Holding Company
William A. Ochse
Ochse
Omer
Houston
James Hoge Tyler Dies At His Home
Roanoke January news reports James Trier aged 78 former governor of Vinioias and a prominent figure in Presbyterian church circles died at his home on East Radford early today according to received messages.
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James Hoge Tyler
The
Associated Pres
Roanoke
James Trier
Vinioias
East Radford
Blood donor appointed in London district under plan
The Mile End district authorities in London announce a plan to appoint a universal donor ready to give blood at a minute's notice for transfusion. Each case would pay a five pound fee, with the hospital committee seeking a suitable donor able to meet all cases.
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Associated Press
London
Mile End
Edward S Gurtis Aal Official Dies
Edward S Curtis 35 assistant general engineer of the San Antonio Uvalde Gulf Railway died in a local hospital after eight days illness. A Pleasanton resident he came to San Antonio for treatment. Services set for 3 p m Saturday at Hagg and McCollum Chapel. He belonged to Pleasanton Methodist Church Alsafar Shrine San Antonio and Waco Lodge 92 A F and A M. Survived by wife Gertrude one son Edward S Curtis Jr and his mother Mrs J A s of Pleasanton.
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Curtis
San. “Antonio
J. A. S of
Pleasanton
Holidays End at Brooks Field Training Resumes
Military training resumes at Brooks Field with National Guard and reserve officers returning to the regular class Friday morning. Fort Sam Houston also ends New Year holidays as regular training schedules resume. Kelly Field’s Advanced Flying School awaits return until Monday after two extra training days before Christmas.
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Brooks
National ‘Guard
Fort Sam Houston
Kelly Field
Legion Women Start 1925 Program in Texas
Wheels of the America Legion auxiliary in Texas were set in motion Friday to inform ex service men of the 1925 program. Mrs G C Wurzbach led mailing of copies to district legislative chairs, urging support for universal draft, veterans relief measures and amended compensation act. Communities receiving copies include Austin Beaumont Electra Anson and others through local auxiliaries.
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America “ Legion Auxiliary
Texas
G. C. Wurzbach
Tegisla
Berger
Reed. Johnson Bi
Veterans’ Bureau
3. E. Hudson
Austin Dreer
Beaumont
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Tonio
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Must
Scott Wilte
San Anton
Alamo
Edward
S.gurtis
Legion Women
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