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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1925
Page
9
Reports from multiple Texas towns show scattered showers and timely rain helping crops and livestock. In Blainview and nearby areas several tenths to a half inch fell, with hot temperatures noted elsewhere and rainfall continuing to aid growing wheat and other fields.
Resolutions condemn the practice of issuing premiums or free articles by manufacturers to boost sales. The Merchants Association board approved a restrained approach to stop such campaigns. Secretary Adult Gras igotho reported to the group, while sixteen additional San Antonio members were admitted to the association. President N. Ti King presided.
The report states Wright asserts police will keep enforcing traffic laws in the city over the next period. It notes contention over authority and possible conflicts with appointed officials and a city commission.
Fourteen San Antonio Lions secured a special car to reach the 12th international Lions convention at Cedar Point Ohio in June 2011. A contingent train will depart from Pehison Texas with WG Pigeins presiding. Marty Scumrp Udwards will accompany the delegation and lead a sing before the state and national gatherings.
Prisoners saw bars and escape from a jail in Pulumels Kansas on a June day as guards reported all six fighters were charged with nothing. The chaotic scene involved a barred window and an iron cage, with no further details about felonies or outcomes available.
Grant, Ohio, June 1. Rampant curiosity surrounds the crash of the Detroit Cincinnati flyer on the Big Four railroad at Grants, one mile north of town, late yesterday. Two persons killed and fifteen injured as investigators pore over the mangled wreckage.
SA women’s clubs join the American Legion drive to raise funds for war orphans widows and disabled soldiers. Mrs. S. W. Byrns, president, said club presidents will support the campaign. Mrs. W. H. Wolston announced the drive follows a plan similar to the Abdoey loan drives with four girls assisting at St Anthony hotel headquarters.
A ring mounted with a locket and a photograph was stolen from the room of Mrs. M. Casares at 188 Dawson Street while she slept. The incident occurred quietly, with the thief taking the jewelry and the locket containing a picture.
In Wellston Oklahoma on an 19th century date a funeral halted as relatives, convinced Bertin West 16 daughter of Solbron Wert was still living, requested to view the body. The casket opened revealing moisture on the brow and the group returned home for medical advice. Dr Kier later said fever caused moisture on the face and the funeral was completed after the deceased was pronounced dead.
In Chicago a gangster fired on Policeman Curran in the Trajan district. Four assailants in a large mobile opened fire as Curran was in his laboratory, one night after Curran had previously been fired at by a man seeking revenge. The incident is linked to activity in State's Attorney Crowe's office.
The Chamber of Commerce received a letter of thanks from the Texas Retail Dry Goods Association for the cordial reception they were given at this convention here time.
Major Horisto M Hickans and Captain Burdett Weight of the Tenth School Group at Kelly Field spoke before the Chamber of Commerce in Houston on Thursday about plans for a new airdrome near the city. Bro expected back here integral ay.
Semi annual checks on parachutes at the Death School indicate the gear has been tested and is ready for use. Parachutes are examined twice yearly with drops from planes carrying weights up to 200 pounds to ensure safety and reliability.
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