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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1925

Page

2

Burglary spree hit city with multiple thefts

Police investigated six burglaries reported around the city. At K and M Shoe Store 318 East Houston Street ten pairs of shoes and 350 in cash were stolen after a rear door opened. J R Blakey home on 115 San Fernando Street saw eleven dresses and Fingerie stolen plus 25 piano music rolls. Jewelry store on South Flores Street reported watches and chains missing after a break in. James Miller’s coat yielded two watches from Turner Hall. Pecan Shelling Company on 26 Heath, Laredo Street reported 100 pounds of shelled iron stolen.

East Houston Street Ater J. R. Blakey San Fernando Street John Tarior West Craig Place Flores Earir James Miller Chestnut Street Turner Hall Pecan Shelling Company Heath Laredo Street

Weekend Arrest Totals 95 Citywide

Ninety five arrests were made by police over the weekend with 35 in custody for severe offenses. The calendar lists charges from vagrancy to burglary and thefts, including train riding, assault, carrying a pistol, disturbing the peace, and gaming. Some detainees were held for military police or federal narcotics officers.

Deputy Pursues Prisoners and Cars in Texas

Deputy Sheriff Charles Peters and Special Deputy Boeck departed San Antonio for Eagle Pass to reclaim two prisoners and three automobiles allegedly stolen locally. Arrest notices were telephoned to Sheriff Jim Stevens. One suspect, une Tan, escaped though the vehicle he reportedly drove was recovered.

Charles Peters Boeck San Antonio Eagle Pass Jim Stevens Une Tan

Plant Juice credited with helping San Antonio wife

Mr. W. T. Mitchell of 3206 North Flores Street cites Plant Juice as relieving his wife’s long battle with bilious headaches constipation and nervousness. He claims improved sleep clearer complexion and better breath after using the liquid remedy sold by Summers drug stores and other local druggists.

W. T. Mitchell Southern Steel Company North Flores ‘Street San Antonio Badis

Librarian Walks 37 Miles In Week At City Library

Mrs. Minnis B. Cameron reference librarian at the San Antonio City Library wore a pedometer to measure her work related walking. The device showed seven miles of walking per day on average during five days of the week, totaling 37 miles.

Minnis B. Cameron San Antonio

Shaenfield Case Resumed In Court

Zonstio Roman waived preliminary examination and was held to the federal grand jury on a $750 bond. Angel Sagues pleaded guilty to possessing intoxicants and was fined $25. The Shaenfield and Cohen group faced charges of receiving and concealing stolen government property tied to three bales of army shirts. Two soldiers admitted stealing them, risking five to eight years in Leavenworth.

Zonstio Roman United States R. L. Edwards Angel Sagues Abe Shaenfield Dave Shaenfield Herman Cohen United States District Court Leavenworth Kan

Men Arrested After Three Cornered Fight at Commerce and Alamo

Detectives hold two young white men for investigation after a Sunday night fist fight at Commerce and Alamo. Alleged insult to Mrs. Charles Asher sparked the confrontation. Charles and Louis Asher, charged with affray, say they chased the assailant to avenge the insult after a theater incident on Alamo Plaza.

Ho Ding Commerce and Alamo Charles Asher Kline Street

Pay Your Poll Tax Campaigners Warned

Officials of the Junior Chamber of Commerce were warned by County Building Inspector Gus Niggli to stop painting Pay Your Poll Tax signs on city streets and sidewalks and to refrain from tacking signs on poles. Sunday night or Monday morning large signs appeared at street intersections urging payment, and president Travis Mourland halted all related activities after notification.

Chamber Oforce Gus . Niggli Tus Niggli Travis Mourland Chamber of Commerce

Wood and Lockwood Company Bankruptcy Sale Sheds Tire Firm

A petition declares Wood and Gockwed Tire Company of 520 Island firm bankrupt. The court sets a query at R271 with a claimed amount of £2339 for property.

Weather Mix Hits Fort Worth and West Texas

In Fort Worth and West Texas sleet rain and sunshine varied through the last 24 hours. Farmers report grain benefit while stockmen note cattle were not harmed by the unsettled conditions.

Worth Fort Worth West Texas

Tax Men to Attend Elks' Stag Smoker

Tax Collector Neil Campbell will attend the Elks stag smoker Monday night. He will bring deputies to write poll taxes for Elks attending, mixing business with the social event.

ELKS Neil Campbell

Frederick Marriot Dies San Francisco Coast Editor

Frederick Marriot publisher of the San Francisco News Letter and a longtime California journalist died in San Francisco after a long illness. He was a prominent figure in the state press for over four decades.

Frederick Marriot San Francisco San Francisco News Letter California

Mendyk family turmoil leads to court aid

Willie and Frank Hartzberg and Bessie Hartzberg Mendyk, children of Max Hartzberg, are to receive weekly support from their father under Judge George G. Clifton orders amid ongoing legal actions. Mrs Mendyk admitted bigamy to secure a home for the children, sparking a flurry of court involvement across multiple courts and a divorce suit filed with attorney W A Hogan acting pro bono.

Willie Frank Hartzberg Max Harravers Bessie Hartzberg-Mendyk George G. Clifton Bexar County Grand Jury Mendyk Mars. Mendyk Wo W. McCrory Ninetyfourth Leo Mendyk Max Hartzbers Jodge McCrory Hartzberg Bexar Grand Jury W. A. Hogan San Antoni Hogan

Brother Finds Man Dead at His Home

Reynaldo Pena aged 22 was found dead in his room at 432 Sole dad street Monday morning by his brother Jesus Pena. An inquest will be held by Ben Fisk justice of the peace. Cause of death not determined. The brother last saw him alive at a dance Sunday afternoon.

Reynaldo Pena Soledad Street Jesus Pena Ben 5 Fisk Justice of the Peace

Madeira linen napkins and wide range of linens on sale

A dated advertisement lists linen napkins and a vast array of linens with discounted prices. Items include 72 inch damask napkins, pillow cases from several brands, bed spreads in multiple sizes and fabrics, and a variety of sheets from Utica and Bontex with reduced prices. Many entries show regular prices and sale prices, emphasizing value deals.

Dorcas Franconia Lonsdale Jackson Wn AB Ae Utica Utica Sia Pepperell Pilgrim

Lace and Embroideries Sale on Various Laces

Quality Cluny lace from 1 to 1 1 2 inches wide sold by the yard with specials. Val lace edges and insertion in round or diamond mesh from 1 to 14 inches wide with yard pricing. All-over eyelet embroidery on cambric 20 inches wide in ecru sale price. Eyelet embroidery bands on cambric for linen frocks in white ochre ecru with yard pricing. 9 to 10 inch batiste embroidery bands in white or ecru some specials.

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SUX Grove Shaenfield Texas Mendyk Bares Father Tisex Musterole Jboss Hospital Ize Watt & Marx Co Agruigl Plt Wonderful Values Women’s Wallace Voile Batiste DLW
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