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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1925
Page
4
In a spirited Elephant Cup event, schools vie for engraved medals and prizes awarded for top performances. The contest, to be judged next Saturday, will see judges tally votes and announce winners with detailed results and prize distributions for participating schools.
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A fire near a refinery three miles northeast of an Abkla area caused extensive damage estimated at 150,060 dollars. Firefighter Shakfer and Itefining company crews, aided by volunteers from the Cashing fi Department, contained the blaze threatening the site. The incident occurred tonight, with an estimated 140,000 in damages noted in preliminary reports.
The first units of the 113th Cavalry arrive for training at Camp Stanley under Brigadier General Duke Wollers. About 1600 brigade troops and 719th Cavalry members are expected to move in, with around 600 horses shipped from various stations for the training period. The 61st Field Artillery under Brigadier General W Birklwnd will train at Stanley in August. The brigade totals include 107 officers and 1255 enlisted men.
A Galveston incident ends in the death of a 12 year old girl after ingesting a dangerous substance described as a spit devil. Authorities report the event occurred Saturday as a troubling accident involving a younger sister and a caregiver. Preliminary details indicate the toxin caused a fatal outcome with ongoing investigations by local officials.
The Brady Boosters arrive in San Antonio about 5 pm Tuesday for a one night stay. Events include a parade, a dinner on the roof of the St. Anthony Hotel at 7 pm with General Pop Malone as chief speaker, a tour to the Scottish Rite Temple, and a Majestic theater visit at 7:40 pm before returning early Wednesday via Del Rio and Bag Pass.
Jackson K. Dering, prominent horse enthusiast and wealthy resident, passed away at the local hospital after a brief illness. His death removes a longtime figure in the equestrian community.
FeoT Keren, newly elected head of the Fiesta Association, met with Fiesta official Jock Raybould to discuss recent events. The conference clarified what occurred during Mr Rifer’s stay and hinted at upcoming plans for when offices are finalized.
Members of the Bling Goo Club attended a regular meeting at the Menger hotel on Monday. Tarwerk Grorge presided, with notable attendees described. The event notes show no health concerns or recognitions beyond routine proceedings.
Directors of the Open Shop Board gathered at the Heanton hotel to discuss organizational topics. San Antonio representatives attended with speakers addressing primary issues and future directions for the association.
Police search for three missing youngsters in an unclear report listing names and locations. Officers described a late night incident and urged the public to aid in locating the children, with fragmentary details about witnesses and surroundings.
A garbled police notice seeks the owner of a pair of field glasses reportedly stolen. The readable fragments reference an incident on a street near Meas avenue and involve a suspect seen carrying the item down a stair.
Advertised dining options show a Virginian inspired Southern menu in a West Texas city. A terse public notice hints at a local event at 1705 Wrondway with Crockett contact. The piece references photography for publicity and features partial, unclear text about offerings and decor.
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