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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
1
Territorial grand jury returns two indictments against C. I. Conkling county treasurer for misappropriation of municipal funds totaling 4170 related to the sale of bonds. Also reports follow on a fatal wreck near Tours France and funeral arrangements for William Jennings Bryan with military honors and state ceremonies.
Article describes efforts to brighten Jimmie English's home with donations of furniture and comforts after years of illness and a near-fatal operation. Local supporters praise her bravery and hope a welcoming, tasteful setting aids recovery while awaiting better news and broader support from the community.
Minor earthquakes reported across Oklahoma and New Mexico with tremors felt from Tucumcari to McLean Texas. No damage recorded as residents sought word from telephones and offices. Conference on Fisheries opens in San Antonio with talks from DeGratlan, Higgins, and McIntosh, plus events and tours for delegates.
Residents in Enid were startled by a light earthquake lasting about 30 seconds. Authorities have not issued formal damage reports and no injuries are immediately known. Local observers noted the tremor sparked widespread surprise across nearby communities.
At Wichlua Falls on July 30 two minor earthquakes were reported near Childress. The first quake struck about 2 a.m. and a second a few minutes later, each lasting about half a second. Hotel guests on the sixth floor felt the building sway, while other areas reported cracked beds and disturbed windows.
Tremors rattled Shamrock at 1:00 a.m. today as windows shook and residents felt a distinct tremor. No injuries were reported and the cause remains unclear while authorities assess the scene.
Rain accompanied a canyon earthquake near Sanyo on July 30. Tremors were distinct but mild with no damage reported. Weather conditions spanned the past hours, rainfall measured around 8 0 inches, causing minor disruption but no injuries or structural harm.
Temblors rattled Albuquerque and nearby towns including Tumimensi and Roswell this morning causing shaken windows and minor damage reported by residents. Authorities note no major injuries and ongoing assessments in the quake aftermath.
Clerks and other officers connected to the school board face scrutiny over their compensation as a school bond vote approaches. Officials in the Kuesell region are reportedly pressured to justify or adjust payments for services amid ongoing budget concerns.
A Shreveport report describes a daytime attack on Miry May Sime by a mob of infuriated women at the Tremont Lumber company mill yard in Hype Jackson parish. Sime was stripped and warned to leave town as authorities noted no charges or formal investigation yet. Officials in Jonesboro confirmed receipt of the report.
In New York on the eve of retirement Mas Cohen founder of M Cobet t and brothers fishers revealed that trusted employee John Dingfelder had robbed him for five years. Dingfelder faced robbery charges and was sentenced to from months to years in prison. Cohen said another employee Max Ackerman aided the scheme and received a similar sentence.
Frerk Grimsinger, supervisor of headlight testing for Bexar County, invited all garage and station operators to a session in the county commissioner's rooms. R. Granberry of Austin will attend next Monday to explain the workings of the measure.
Laborers are wanted to clear several thousand acres near Robetown in South Texas. An opening on August 1 at Rabstown will host a state free employment bureau to connect drought impacted workers with work turning arid land into arable farmland. Croker, the late labor commissioner, said many drought victims would find work in this effort.
A new Sonora rule allows divorces by mutual consent, legal in the United States, with residency and waiting periods. The reform targets quick, administrative proceedings, citing minor children cases where courts assign custody to the parent in need. The development positions Sonora as a more streamlined jurisdiction on the border with Nogales and the United States.
Parts valued at F445 were stolen from Alle Pair, 18 East Cincinnati Avenue, and found by city detectives in a warehouse in South Plexves. The items had been sold to a junk dealer by unidentified persons.
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