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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1925
Page
17
A house fire that killed a Black servant prompted police scrutiny after neighbors reported no one fled the blaze. Sheriff’s officials, asked by the employer to investigate, aim to determine if the death was murder or a fatal accident amid Civil War era language and claims of possible foul play.
Texas prepares for the first all female Supreme Court session. Governor Pat M Neff reshuffles the roster with Nellie Robertson unable to serve. Ruth Brazill and Horace Word named as special justices along with Mish Winkite L Henberg. Damages case by Darr et al. awaits writ of error in the chambers.
A jury in the Thirty seventh District Court heard the case of Wan charged with driving while intoxicated. The trial began with jury selection and testimony after noon as prosecutors faced cautious questions from defense and the district attorney about jurors willingness to convict in such cases. One juror indicated needing stronger proof of intoxication and was excused.
The hanging of Bernard Grant for the killing of a man in Chicago may be delayed by executive action. State attorney McCarthy said he asked Governor to grant a stay or commute the sentence due to Grant’s illness and his mother’s condition. The date had been set several times.
The city started widening South Flores Street on a Wednesday morning. The project expands the street from about 60 to 90 feet and requires tearing down the first building, a two story rock structure owned by G. Kaufman. Total cost for the improvements is listed at 169 306 dollars with assessments against property owners amounting to 95 250 dollars leaving a balance of 7 036 dollars to be paid.
A Chicago memorial to soldiers and sailors is planned to honor veterans. The project would span 200 feet and cost about $200,000, with construction tied to nearby Water Street improvements underway to replace the historic produce market.
Paris January 7 The six week strike of fiberfolk and cannery workers at Douarnenez ended with a wage increase of 25 centimes an hour. Communist agitation troubled the countryside as disorder followed. Shops were looted and the communist mayor was suspended after leading a parade that ended in a clash.
An official statement says the government will begin work this week to install lights in the Neches river channel from Beaumont to La dine and from Orange to the channel. The project cost 36000 dollars aims to make the Neches and Sabine channels navigable at night. The lighthouse tender Aster is at Sabine to begin, with completion expected within 90 days.
Enock Arden, a marble worker from St Louis, was sentenced to a year in the workhouse for non support after returning to his former home on Christmas and leaving his three children. The case notes he had been declared legally dead in 1916 and collected $255 in insurance.
Newspaper critics nationwide praise the comedy and echoes of English contemporaries in the updated revue. They describe Jaggies and Jiggs as promising, with captivating chorus, well-dressed performers, pleasing light effects, and humorous staging.
A fragmented speech from Senator Robinson of Arkansas assigns responsibility to Democratic members of Congress for recent policy struggles. The address frames the fallout as a test of party leadership and unity in the Senate.
A sharp critique targets Diai for a speech seen as an affront to colleagues and dishonoring the constituency that supported him with election. The remark is described as fouling his own nest and provoking internal backlash.
San Angelo Judge J. W. Sutton rapped election bets as dangerous violations of law in his grand jury charge at the Tom Green County District Court. He warned that betting on elections is a serious offense, more so than gambling, and suggested scrutiny of Judge Charles E. DuBois. The Fifty first Judicial District covers Tom Green Schleicher Irion Sterling and Coke counties.
Michigan Governor Groesbeck garners broad support from congressional members and officials as a potential successor to former ambassador Stone. Senator Couzens discusses the selection while House members plan a united push. Voters weigh status of Mrs Coolidge’s decision and the field remains unsettled.
San Patricio County announces its elected officers for the coming two years. County Judge T. De Russell, County Attorney W. Vawter, County Clerk A. Matthews, Sheriff Hunt, Tax Collector W. M. Stalcup, N. A. Bast, Treasurer Li Couchstone, Superintendent Susan Lines, District Clerk J. Hobbs, and County Commissioners M. McGammon, W. L Tillard, Frank Vieker, and J. Dyrwaon qualify for the next term.
Secretary Weeks told a House committee the Army Air Service funds are insufficient to maintain an adequate air force. He supported an Army bill proposal of about 16 million dollars for next year, praising Major General M. M. Patrick’s leadership.
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