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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

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Auto theft gang targets San Antonio. cars recovered at Eagle Pass

Stolen cars from San Antonio rise over weekend with eight cars stolen Sunday. Two recovered at the Eagle Pass international bridge, drivers, both Mexicans, escaped as officers moved to jail. Involves owners across multiple streets and a theory of an organized gang moving vehicles to Mexico.

San Antonio Alexica International Bridge Sit Eagle Pass Joe O. Tsekel Atascosa Navarra Street Golco Bagie Pass Grayburg Oil Company Romana Street Bauser Eagle Pass Chcers Mexico Loral Jae Gees

Senate to dispose of Shoals issue in stalemated session

In Washington the Senate debated the Muscle Shoals question as adjournment loomed, with leaders pushing the Underwood bill and the Jones amendment to refer the issue to a commission for recommendations. The day was expected to focus on leasing or government operation alternatives.

Washington Mune Shoals Jema Senate MorMon Wis Jeadere Jane Congress Underwood

Radio Exhibit Committee Set to Report at San Antonio Meeting

A special meeting of radio dealers in San Antonio was called at the St. Anthony hotel to finalize plans for the annual exhibit show. Chairman Ginsberg said the committee will report with details for the event opening Monday and running through Saturday, with booth drawings and nightly programs arranged.

Radio Degiers San Antonio St. Anthony O. Wa Ginsberg Comnitter

Race for Speaker in Austin Shapes House Fight

A political maneuver in Austin aims to secure support from Mr. Ferguson to influence the upcoming speaker contest. The maneuver is seen as a strategic move by Irwin to sway decisions and bolster a favored candidate, while Fe and Mantle policies for the campaign are noted but still under discussion.

Metter Irwin Ferguson Fe On Mr. Trini

Bootleg suspects released on bond in Prymouth case

Four men captured in the tower for bootlegging with two motor hours ward to have contained 825,000 worth of whiskey and alcohol were released in bonds of 2500 each for their appearance in federal court on charges of smuggling. Coast guardsmen tried to halt one boat.

Prymouth Bass Bor Xbots

Young Woman Identified as Co-Ed Missing From St Louis

Charlotte Maguire a 20 year old from St Louis identified after disappearance from campus area. She had been missing since September 19 and was found ten hours after last seen in Chicago Union Station. An radio appeal aided by Chicago Evening Post and aunt Mrs George Griffiths led to recognition and return home.

Charlotte Magure Chicago SY. Louis Uite Charlotte Maguire Cook County Hospital St. Louis Nioe Washington University Union Edgewater Beach Chicago Evening Post WEEH George Griffiths Genevieve Sullivan Griffith St Lous

Organ Gift Dedication in Frisco Honors Spreckels

A $100,000 concert organ donated by John G. Spreckels was formally dedicated at the Palace of the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park San Francisco. Bronze memorial palms given by the French government were unveiled after the ceremony.

San Francisco John G. Spreckels San Diego Palace of the Legion of Honor Lincoln Park Sereanye

Dr Arthur G Hall Dies in Ann Arbor

Dr Arthur G Hall registrar of the University of Michigan since 1908 died at his home after a six month illness. He once served as president of the National Association of Registrars.

Preaga Street May Get New Hotel On Presa St

San Antonio may see a modern hotel built along a 317 foot frontage on North Presa at its intersection with West Commerce. Alexander Joske floated the idea after East hotel men urged the site as ideal for a 12 or 11 story project. He plans to explore further when time allows, viewing Commerce as a rising hub linking Houston and the business district. Proponents say the plot promises strong demand.

San Antonio Toske Presa Houston Commerce Joske Commierce Street

Unwritten Law Be Jess Billings Plea in Spotlight

In a habeas corpus hearing, Hollyfield and Mrs Billings are described as involved after Mrs Billings lay dead in a pool of blood and Hollyfield, a family friend, was nearby. Neighbors report hearing thuds from the stockman’s home after the wife was dragged back inside. District Attorney Chambers is assisted by Louis Schlesinger and Lamar Sengacn, with Charles Matthews and W A Hogan defending.

Hollyfield Chambers Louis Schlesinger Lamar — Sengacn Charles Matthews W. A. Hogan

Workers Rescue Man Buried Alive in Syracuse Well Digging

Syracuse January 12 William Bauer was buried under hundreds of pounds of frozen earth when a well cave in. Rescuers forced long pipes through the soil and supplied him with air, keeping him alive for over an hour. He is in The Crouse Irving hospital with possible internal injuries severe bruises and a two inch scalp wound from a shovel blow during the escape effort.

Universal Servics Syracuse William Bauer Bauer Crouse Irving Hospital

Eight New Yorkers Gashed to Death in Gas Leak

New York report details eight fatalities from an illuminating gas incident. Three others were overcome but are likely to recover. One suspect, Marion Dunbar, a former Broadway dancer, is among the victims found in her room with gas flowing from a wall jet.

New York Marion’ Dunbar

Treasurer Issues Call for Warrants in Texas

Austin January 12 The state treasurer called for all warrants up to including number 24 750 totaling 502 065 dollars in the general revenue to apply on the warrants.

Austin

William T. Gentry Dies in Atlanta

William T. Gentry, former president of the Southern Bell Telephone company, died in Atlanta after a long illness. He was a prominent industry figure and longtime leader in telecommunications. The death occurred here on January 12.

William T. Gentry Atlanta Southern Bell Telephone Company

Odd Headlines and Puzzles From Dated Dispatches

A jumble of eccentric notes and jokes appears as if from a bygone newspaper page. References range from cross word content and dictionaries to Presidents on skis and a Japanese prince studying at Oxford, with glimpses of a San Francisco man accused of unusual risk in church choir.

Yate Warvard

Contrarian World and Oddities from the Times

A miscellany notes near beer’s kickless label while German brewers claim a beer with no kick. A Chicago contractor sues for divorce over wife’s golf habit and persistent practice. Trotsky’s job security rumors loom as he fights to stay. A farmer quips about winter conclusions, and Middle West frost affects barns in Texas. Oyster buyers spark fever rumors in New York, Paris offers detachable heels for ships, and new slipper heels cost more than replacements.

Paris Wmilady

PLIERS MURDERED BY FAULTY PLANES CONTINUES PAGE

Secretary Weeks notes competition among corporations for government contracts. U S Army records show one accident per 2115 flying hours versus 2586 in Britain and 3197 in France. General Patrick cites 95 percent casualties from forced landings caused mainly by motor troubles deemed minor.

Weeks U. S United States Army Great Britain France Patrick

Washington Solons Gather for Session in Olympia

Washington lawmakers convene the nineteenth Legislature at noon with taxation seen as the main issue. The body previously memorialized Congress for a child labor amendment and faces expected divisions on ratification as the session opens in Olympia.

Washington Solons Olympia Wash Washington Congress United States Ratifica

Walter E Addison Dies in Lynchburg Editor of News

Walter E Addison, longtime editor of the Lynchburg News, died today from pneumonia. The prominent newspaper man was known for his local reporting and community involvement. further details were not released.

Walter E. Addison Lynchburg WasyTan Walter E. Addisson Phenmonia

Fall Down Elevator Shaft Kills Worker at Texas Packing Plant

Gusts Carson, 25, died at the Texas Packing Company plant after being fatally injured when he stepped back into an open elevator shaft while moving a meat load from the second to the third floor. Witnesses say he leaned toward the shaft and misjudged the elevator’s position.

Houston Carson Texas Packing Company

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