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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1925

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Recess Court Delays Defense Testimony in Beopes Case

July 18 report from IN cites judges recessing court to let defense finalize affidavits and place testimony on record. Clarence Darrow and other defense figures indicate preparations may shift to higher courts. prosecution notes and judge rulings shape next steps as press access is ensured.

Selena Eneanos 2Honest Sirene Thom Ater Raviston Foy Reulsten Ty Defense Dayton Clarence Dartow Inigo Raulston Jense Joby R. Neal Evangel Clarence Darrow Shantalaivent Tie Wilham Tennings Berna Domitis Deer Malye Roae Tug Bryang

Monkey Shines in Court as Bryan Trial Mocks Monkeys

The trial of William Jennings Bryan, with Darrow defending, features farcical exchanges and bold accusations. Witnesses include Bryan himself and various spectators who mock the proceedings, while the judge barbs at verdicts and the press watches the chaotic scene unfold with skeptical commentary.

Concessions Fail at Scopes Trial in Dayton

The Scopes trial drew crowds along Dayton streets with tents and protests as the defense and prosecution prepared their arguments. Reporters described the scene with disorderly demonstrations and the ongoing legal dispute over the teaching of evolution in public schools.

Dayton

Captain Paul Mapes Leaves for Denver

Captain Paul Mapes, ninth division, was killed in an accident in Tener Prins and was brought by air to Hawks Mountain. He departed from Welly Field Saturday morning and was to land at Lanver Tate in the afternoon. General Ernest Hinds led the corps area command. Lieutenant Colina Mines, formerly Hurt Logan commander near Denver, died when a vehicle crashed.

Cantiin Paul Mapes di Tautey

Missing Girls Traced By Officers In Terror Case

Police trace a string of terror tied to a missing girl. A secretary relays that officers and church authorities moved to arrest a priest and a male companion after a troubling ceremony. The investigation claims several arrests were made on the day of the inquiry. The girl recounts a troubling tale of Eros, forced marriage attempts, and abduction involving a Cameron street location and an elderly Mexican woman.

Ciel Acretary Corriganan Churchlas Reautoih Cameron Stideh Howe

SPECIAL TRAIN TAKES NEGROES TO SEGUN AIDED BY RAILROAD

A special train carries African American workers and their families to a southern rail yard. The journey is organized to provide relocation and employment opportunities, with officials coordinating transport and safety.

Motorist Injured In Car Crash In San Shibashea

A motorist identified as a salesman for the ks Bo Priak Company was badly injured when two cars collided Saturday in San Shibashea. The driver was thrown from his vehicle as rescue teams and bystanders attended the scene.

Weber Ks Bo Priak Company Ak Monti Eave i San Shibashea Satiartay Bork Pads Raina Ing MN

Coolidge 18 Given Use Of Seaplane In Navy Flight

A distorted, early 20th century style item reports President Coolidge preparing to use a navy seaplane during a voyage aboard the ship with Lieut W S Pateman. It notes a burned-out wreck near Calgary and mentions Lowden and the Canadian party amid a tense political scene with hundreds of years of context implied.

Coolidge Hivicvere Enor Presidentiak Yacht

Bancroft envoy shows four alight brave moves

Edger A Bancroft, the American ambassador, attended Kumdwawa where Hily IB led a commission. The event featured four distinct brave moves demonstrated by participants amid tense moments.

Roy Noel Hily Edger A. Bancroft Agdur Kumdwawa Toy Womu Lta

Blackmail Charge Looms For S A Man

A South American broker case centers on blackmail allegations after a broker allegedly failed to pay a note. The article mentions a $860 sum and related legal actions leading to garnishment and creditor actions against the debtor.

S. A. Man

Logger Is Killed By Falling Tree In Tacoma Fire Scene

The report states a logger was killed when a tree toppled during a logging operation near Morton, Tacoma. Three workers were injured but survived. high winds hindered fire containment at the Patton Logging Company holdings since Tuesday with crews continuing containment efforts.

Logger Tacoma Morton Kottheare Logeer Toy Thule Emery Cavenger Willian Gilleende Alan Benines Hurng Patton Logging Company

Da Silva Ministry Quits in Portugal

Lisbon June 18 The ministry headed by Antonio Da Silva resigns from office amid political turmoil as the prime minister and minister of art steps down, triggering a government shakeup and calls for new leadership in Portugal.

Tisbon Gly 18 Antaris da Silva Ax Pre Minigier Fritay

British Worry Over Goldfish Shortage

Reports from Britain warn of a growing goldfish shortage tied to breeding delays and rising prices. Trade, unemployment, and supply concerns ripple through pet shops as costs surge from pennies to dollars per fish.

Frat Convention Details Mention Initiation and Plans

Frat members from Phi Lambda Epsilon across the United States will meet in San Antonio for a ten state convention starting Saturday. The agenda includes initiation, business sessions, dances at the St Anthony, Mexican dinners, and an officers election plus banquet at the Merger Patio. Delegates from Long Beach, Eastland, Suisunville, Webster Grove, and Portland are listed among expected attendees.

Phi Lambda Epsilon United States San’ Antonia Cal Saab Wilks Apland St. Anthony

Stolen Clarinet Report Across Louisiana

A Clarinet theft across Shreveport and area is under police review. Detective Hugh Penndfont reports a stolen instrument tied to a car tire incident near 318 Yan g Sees street and other alleged property losses. Local residents describe night thefts include a dinnerware shipment and chickens from a nearby yard, with Mrs. AL SeCiMaugh noting missing poultry Saturday morning.

Antonio Ruther Hugh Penndfont Pelien Ferdinand Horif Elmira Yolice Sin Cool Atelon Verhenge

W S Vice-Consul in Mexico Shot Reported

A report from Consul Haven at Aguadientes states the appointed Meese was shot and slightly wounded on the night of June 16. The motive remains unclear but officials believe the target may have been another official. No further details or official reaction available.

W. S Mexico Aconstallentes Mey Tony Aguagenlientes Ries

$70,000 Fire Loss In Oklahoma Town

A fire at Asher in Oklahoma caused about $70,000 in losses. The blaze destroyed an entinct dwelling and stables, with livestock perishing. Fire departments responded but could not save the property.

Oklahoma

Los Angeles Man Orders Radio Coffin for Afterlife

A Los Angeles man, Sam Kimball, reportedly placed an order with an undertaker for a radio-equipped coffin. He insists the device will let his spirit hear world events after burial, arguing the soul lingers until the proper burial is completed.

Los Angeles Angeles Sam Fi Kimbald San’ Ferns Ateal

Rum Pride Boost Sparks Navy Dry Debate

Washington reports claim the dry navy proposal lifts morale as raids limit rum supply. Prices for bootleg and wartime substitutes rise across New York Philadelphia and Baltimore with per quart costs listed for gin brandy and grain alcohol. Officials note shortages persist though some markets show steady or recovering stock.

Washington New York Philadelphia Coast Guard Sta Ue Sa Soma Whittington Daltinors

New anaesthetic put at disposal of British doctors

A report from the British Medical Association session notes the medical war effort requires new anesthesia methods. Dr. Copeland of Cambridge University proposed a new anesthetic pathway amid economic concerns and patient safety worries. The Ernest Hart memorial scholarship, valued at 1200, has been awarded to Dr. Copeland in recognition of his high work.

Aspoeiated Press Bayh Lng Hove Copeland Cambridge University Ernest Hart

Piggly Wiggly Defendants Named in $2.5 Million Suit

Memphis July 13 A detailed the Piggly Wiggly Corporation named as a defendant in a $2 5 million suit filed in chancery court by E E Gullfosse of Memphis stockholders claim fraud by board members in 1922 stock transactions and a $4 000 000 loan through an American grant company with allegations the grant transaction was not fraudulent.

Memphis Piggly Wiggly Corporation Weet Defendinix Chaneney Cones Gullfosse Memphia Conny of Naghwilly

Woman faints during divorce hearing in New York court

A dramatic divorce proceeding in the Niouty fourth District Court ends with Stella Tuenle McCauley collapsing in the courtroom as she seeks separation from Robert D. McCauley. The case, filed in 1917 and argued by both sides, was declared lacking jurisdiction because Mrs. McCauley had lived in Nowkum for six months. The woman fainted, fell to the floor, and was revived as observers watched her husband and his attorneys.

Niouty Jourt Stella Tuenle ‘McCauley Sigdinac Robert D. McCauley Lier McCauley Xowkum Ames McCauley Yervda Jonger Nher Lie

White men attack negro in Benton incident

Detectives Norton and Dwyer report two white men assaulted Dever Smith at 1713 East Crockett near Center and Walnut streets Friday night when he refused to stop. One man struck him with an empty bottle, then the assailants fled. Smith received aid at a nearby stove and was taken to Robert H. Green Hospital by ambulance. No robbery occurred.

Smith Nnle Yan Foten Robert Hi Green

Dallas Nay Get Two Branch Stores

Dallas Nay proposes two new branch stores as a pending decision looms. Nathan Adamy, a bar keeper, and Eharey Quarta, president of the Leer ming Fourthing corporation, are named in connection with the plan as officials meet with firm representatives.

Dallas Ueane Tatuas Duty Ditllna Morehall Wight Amt Ward Neo Pending Dalley Herat Nathan Adamy Jruud Barkes Mputter Wadurbiuud

Relatives Desert Youth Charged With Poison Plot

A youth named Effort is charged with attempting to poison his young cousin and another child, with relatives and legal authorities involved. A preliminary hearing occurred in Circuit Court, victims were saved from danger, and the case prompts questions under Indiana law about potential penalties.

Wayne diaraster-Luther Chicago Indiana Impriaonmont

Woman in suit charges rum raid killed daughter

Mrs. Goaney of York Haute sues Vigo county sheriff, two deputies, and others for 25000 dollars, alleging her daughter died from fright after a raid conducted without a warrant. She claims no liquor was found at her home and seeks damages from the officials involved.

York Haute IBM Adith Goaney

Missing Wharton girl sought in Los Angeles

Police asked Saturday to search for May Nix or Wharton who came from Hern weeks ago to visit Trinidad and disappeared shortly after. The tallying gist is described as a pretty young woman with brown hair and eyes, 126 pounds, and a wiry colored Aries symbol decorated with large red roses with a red bolo.

Wharton L.A May Nix Trinida

Seven More Pardons Announced by Ma Governor

Seven pardons announced by Governor Miriam Ay Terauon Morria Shappard. The notice mentions pardons conditioned on remmunnitions of alttzonnhiys and a request for domolitional pardin for G. D. Thitehiey and Luther aenith. The OCR text is garbled but indicates a formal pardon push by the administration and references a United States kendtor 14.

Miriam Ay Terauson Morria Shappard Unitei Kendtor G. D. Thitehiey Alle Luther Aenith

Offer of Chair Death in Legal Fight for Purity

A distorted report describes a voluntary offer related to the electric chair, mentioning the President, a Witness, and the Relied Society. It recalls an old man sentenced to death for murder who was later acquitted, and suggests involvement in capital punishment and a voluntary service to operate the chair in the District of Columbia.

Washington Columnis H. Dudding Prigontis Rellef Society Bse Dad Ing Sho

Flash Association Plans Reorganization in Texas

Flash Association will reorganize after its 2010 dissolution. A meeting of about 70 judges in Texas will be held in San Antonio in October with national officers approving the move. Grover Cal Jing, secretary, predicts a strong state organization as about 30 000 members exist. a first state convention in May will set the schedule.

W. B. Apwell Dallyn Grand Lodge Burke Grover Cal- Jing Heve Exna Hield San Antonio Femid

Court awards title to Elk Hills wells to Belridge firm

In Angelos July 48 the Kolrkdee Ol emmpmny won the title to wells in Kern county after a federal court ruling. Belridge company's two prove low wells were driven by a reserve claim. Judge McCormick and Judge Shepard supported the decision in a lengthy district court process amid oil dispute between parties.

COURT Elk Hills Wells Belridge Nasal Kern Couty Belridge Cnmpany Mohikyu Lensen Bedict Prot J. McCormick Beltisckre Secision Hanslett Fom W. B. Sheppow

Maccabees to Visit Capital and Refain From Asking Favor

Ten thousand Maccabees plan to attend their convention in Washington D C next week. They say they will establish independence by visiting the capital without asking for favors. Commander A W Pryve denounces factionalism while praising reform and rejects seeking political favors from Congress.

Washington D. A A. W. Pryve Congress

HONOLULD MANEUVERS FATAL TO U.S. FLIER

A U S Army Air Service flier, Guilett Te of the United States, died in a training flight during maneuvers. The crash occurred over a naval range with the aircraft breaking apart. The officer’s body and his family, including wife and children, were in Virginia at the time.

Hiowtonuyt Tandon Guilett Te United States Army Air Service Iame Buineha Japillett MBS Virginia Hin Smiiow Chil Tre Tailia Pield

Patience Rewarded as Loot Recovered in Three Months

Persistency paid as Deputy Subin Sutardiy recovered stolen office machinery after a three month search. Two typewriters were taken from the office on Dayna streets. The investigation traced the items to several locations along the river Thealte, leading to recovery and identification of suspects.

Subin Sutardiy Chentnuit Tale Rons River Thealte

Baptist camp to close near Alto Frio after week of events

Morning program at the Alto Frio Baptist camp concluded with a cadet gathering and several features led by Reverend Calvin Nelms of Riverside. The retreat included a final meeting on Sunday and a high river head trip, while a rescue effort followed an accident during the encampment.

HO Frio Otto Mote Hey Calvin Neljenn Riverside Yelasses Sunde BLU Falday Leonerd Hriebie WR. Davis Erb Nev Dell Tower

Rum ships appear off Boston Harbor head for dry blockade

An article reports three rum ships sighted near Boston as British forces and blockade craft resume activity after a period of suppression. The piece lists vessels like Genes and Waly, Mont Glatt and Tames W. Parker, driven from New England waters two weeks earlier, with destroyers and cutters patrolling.

Lobripon Genes Waly Mont Glatt Tames W. Parker New England

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