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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1925

Page

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Bandits Shoot One Beat Another In Two Holdups

Two highwaymen attempted robberies occurred near Tows and South Pine Streets with gunfire injuring George Usher and Teddy Young. Usher, shot twice, was struck in the leg and shoulder while walking. Young escaped after a struggle as the assailants fled toward the Pumping Station. Police followed tracks but yielded no arrests.

Wade Tows South Pine Streets George Usher Crab Street South Pine Street Teddy Young South Olive Streets Deen Street Cap Juba Long Kut Dradshaw Young Hencken Rlr Silk Wolfen Routh Ding Stower Taherlain Frangisca Clive Street Kamex Gunaway Street Beard Walta Ueber Captain Long Wetec En Avohy Bradshaw Cru

Friendship Best Mexican Policy Says Mr Hearst

William Randolph Hearst argues in the San Antonio Light that the United States should pursue friendliness with Mexico to protect American lives and property. He criticizes offensive rhetoric and calls for a sincere, nonforceful policy, noting Calles's stance and contrasting it with Wilson era actions.

Mr. Hearst San Antonio Light Calles Mexico Kellogg League of Nations Wilson Coolidge William Randolph Hearst Hicks Yale Hicks Building Company San Antonio P. M. Hicks Higks

Riotous Drive-by Incident Reported Near Residence

A frightened resident described a drive by shooting as a black car sped away after a tieing incident. Witnesses say the suspect fled toward the city center, with police reporting one person treated at a local hospital. Authorities noted it may relate to prior gang activity in the area.

Fon Tu Wng Robert B. Green Usher

Telephone repair crew sets record replacing cable

A rapid repair operation by a Southwestern Bell crew restored service after a historic cable failure. The team replaced three cables carrying 800 pairs, causing mass outages in Broadway and nearby areas. Residents watched as lines were reconnected and the city resumed normal telephone service by Tuesday.

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Airway pilot returns from Scott Field incident

An airway pilot arrives back from Scott Field after a confusing sequence of events described as a flight over the quad. The report mentions several garbled names and places but confirms the pilot’s safe return and investigation into the episode.

Scott Field Tieton Beit Tith Kelle Kliitet Frogy T Fick S. Lain Quad Bent Bee

Story of Shepherd to Climax Defense

Fragmented report recalls a defense climax involving Shepherd as details about a dissolved law firm, destroyed stationery, and prior convict Arthur Conway are noted. Source text is garbled with mispellings but implies a courthouse proceeding and questions of credibility in Villate.

Shepherd Arthur Conway Langentworth Voiman

Women in Court Hear Shepherd Trial Amid Crowd

In Chicago on June 20 a group of women gathered at the courtroom press rail to watch the Shepherd trial. They listened intently as the proceedings unfolded, many expressing concern about the defendant’s guilt or innocence while commenting on the role of women in the case and the media coverage.

Winifred Black Chicago Cour Moris Ann Ahah Crowe Wan Alfie Ovati

Sinclair Oil Stocks Rally After Government Victory

The Sinclair Oil case ends with a government suit victory. Sinclair Consolidated stock jumps to 24 8, bonds rise, about 4,491,892 shares outstanding, value of common stock around 11 9,229,728.

Tiges New York Harry T. Sinclair Sinclair Oilsecutitien Ini Neaply Tie Sinclair Consolidated O% Corporation Tie Corpora Cominon

Sinclair Wins Title to Tecpot Dome Lease Case

In a Friday ruling Judge T Blake Kennedy annulled the government action in the leasing dispute over the Teapot Dome oil reserves. The decision clears Harry F. Sinclair and Doheny of key charges of scandal and fraud linking to 26,000 word documents. Former officials Albert Fall and others are mentioned as involved in the broader inquiry, with reaction from Sinclair and Doheny praising the outcome despite ongoing investigations.

Bycoassnetyl Press Orexenne Jima Ceapot Legel Harry F. Sinclair Sil Ferdeval T. Blake Kennedy Kennedy Interior Albert B. Fall Sineclair Gildensink Associated Press Doheny Finard I Sinclair Trut-American Betroleum Brunspark Company Isth Hills Wrank J Haekan Cnuniel Fuge Kennedy Eradentis Companys Tulge Kennedy Congress J. Se Rabisog Navy Foo Secr Tary Stasevelt Siuchir Shuelale Sinehir

Goolidge Receives Brazil Ambassador in Washington

In Washington on June 2, President Coolidge received Brazil Ambassador Setyino Argel Je Atanvscl from Gerarvil. The ambassador presented credentials as the formal envoy to the United States amid ongoing diplomatic engagements.

Wadhingon Penis Fink Coolidge

Alamo Early Views of San Antonio Published by War Figure

Fragmented report cites Edgar Mreneh of Sewveustte and a general manager Keeney of Sea Wing Company discussing Civil War era views and letters. The piece mentions Mrs Lauren Ne Murt, president of the Drauyelitera, and a Ta Antal noted as a cake faker related to an offer.

AUP DLR Han Ang Wii Che Lore Nha Edgar Mreneh Sewveustte Masanger Fem’ Keeney Nit Mir Amine Lauren Ne Murt Antal Eakefaker

Negro Runs From Patrol In Chaotic Park Chase

A confusing OCR fragment describes a pursuit involving Officer Moya and a suspect named Negro near Broadway and Elovenih. The text includes evasive action, dropped shoes, shots fired into the air, and a failed chase across a river, with vague details and garbled names.

Moya Elovenih Broadway Dongs Avenue

Drug Addicts Blamed for Store Robbery in Soledad

A daylight robbery at Sonners Draz Store No 2 on Solvad Street is blamed on drug addicts. Patrolman Framo found the front door jimmied and the cash register untouched. Investigators say depend ers waited until around 1 am to force entry and search for valuables.

Aso Sonmers Draz Sofedadll Touslon Thy Eng Solovad Geoservativa Framo Tune

Mexico City Officials Face Faith and Reform Debate

Fragmented transcription shows a debate among Mexico City commissioners over religion, governance, and social reform. The text references De Cox, a 80-year veteran, discussing church influence, wage issues, and modernization while addressing tensions between different religious and political groups. The piece hints at a contentious, ideologically charged meeting with varied positions on secularism and public life.

Coa Evry Vili Iamotinen Oon Cox Jean Mingianmon

Engineer Injured When Hit By Car

An engineer was injured after being struck by a motor vehicle on Viel Mitchell Street. The driver fled the scene and authorities are seeking the motorist. The injured man, sustaining head and body injuries, was treated by physicians at Bathreity.

Ben Wardwrn Ie Viel Mitchell Ha Wan Mr. Rabin Gunter Morel Ataitton Wea Dedeadchina Hy Witgna I& Soli Marie

Pharr Gins Eight Bales of Cotton

Pharr reports eight bales of cotton ginned from the recent crop. The ginning occurred at local facilities as workers processed harvested cotton. No further details on dates or totals are provided in the readable fragment.

PHARR

Fighting Bob Will Rest in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin plan for a memorial to Robert M. La Follette R. M. LaFollette’s body will be received in Madison after a funeral train from Washington. A simple state funeral is planned at the capitol with a guard of honor and interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Associated Press Madison Wisconsin Tofay Robert NM LaPollette Capitil Forest Hill Cemetery Washington Lato Madi State House T. Fullette Laloberte Funnenl Soevinne Brondiy Tute Pemi Runtay State Legisature Assembly Nik Rory Fallette Cnal Ayceansor GyPalletto Gavtrnor J. Z. Rhine Latollete Hana Mans Lore Jl Tkern Jemand Mui Zipamen Hi

Love Injunction Refused In Atlanta Husband Case

An Atlanta husband sought a love injunction against Mrs. Hompkinn but the petition failed. The suit claimed an improper entanglement and involved references to Duncan and Cromweming. The record indicates the defendant denied the asserted affair and that restraint orders were requested but not granted.

Atlanta Fie Ansociatell Seant W. Duncan Hoperinw Court Vdwe George J. Se Tuntaveren Dbmneny Mia Fife Duncan Aa

Auto Clears Stunned Man After Friday Night Bike Crash

In Walsh Street on Friday night, a cyclist identified as Morris was hurled by a car after his bike wheel jammed in a streetcar track. The automobile driver Evelyn Crank could not stop in time. Morris was knocked unconscious and rushed to Robert O. Green hospital by police ambulance.

Morris Evelyn Crank Cactus Street Conld Holt Morrie Mr. Mine Talen Robert 0. Green Hospital Anihntance

Bank Trust Fraud Case Leads to Multiple Property Losses

State alleges a partnership scheme involving thousands of dollars in property lost through “quigted funda” transfers. Funds moved to Sullivan and O’Briens with cash payments, a Bushnell Place acid incident, and a $60,000 cash deal plus a $30,000 house. O’Brien cites further đưa about Taree Jouns and bank involvement.

Sullivan O'Briens Potar Bushnell Place O'Brien Sullivan Bank

General Hin ds Return From Inspection Tour

Major General Miyrel Hinde, a high ranking officer of the Wighth Asirus Arex, has returned from a lengthy inspection tour of camps. He awarded two vital Holden and reviewed facility operations at the Fila aanmna Gein Magpltit complex.

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Discovery Heralded Monocyte Role in Tuberculosis

International tuberculosis conference announces Dr. Cunningham of Johns Hopkins University has identified the monocyte, a cell akin to white blood cells, as the first defender against tubercle bacilli. The finding, praised as a major advance, describes how monocytes attack invading germs before being overwhelmed, shaping new views on disease development and immune response.

Universal Service Minneapolis Penta Wore Cunningham School of ‘Medicine Johns Halvid University Baltimore Cunningha

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