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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1925
Page
1
A resident on Craft Avenue reported boys swimming in the river without proper attire. Police responded as the youths fled toward the water, escaping downriver in partial dress.
At the national Disabled American Veterans convention in Tokyo, a quiet opening session featured prayers and tributes to fallen comrades. Messages from leaders including President Du Rex were conveyed by telegraph as dignitaries could not attend in person.
U S Senator Ladd dies in Baltimore after a career as North Dakota political figure and reformer. He helped push stricter food laws, led as school president before his 1920 Senate election, embraced Non-Partisan League principles, and influenced farm policy and food regulation. He toured after World War I, reporting on the Russian situation and shaping diplomatic writing.
A group of chicken thieves attempted to raid a farmer’s home near Boerne late Sunday. One thief was wounded by the farmer's rifle and the men fled toward San Antonio. Chickens were taken from several nearby towns, suggesting an organized band operating in the area.
Manuel Casas faced a federal court arraignment before a commissioner on perjury charges. George Hay Good and Juan Viagrayy were also charged with Taner law violations after bonds set at 750 were not posted. Blah waived preliminary hearing. six Podehl faces liquor violation with bond.
The Opa Shop Association of San Antonio held its annual meeting at noon in the Army room of the Gunter hotel. Secretary Sid Carmeling reported the past year and routine business was disposed of.
Fragmented text suggests a court or verdict related to Julian Shepherd and others. Names such as Dr. Fischer and Haran Muttelausen appear amid garbled phrases about truth, reputation, and preservation of memory. The piece hints at a legal proceeding and possible sentencing.
Monterey Methodist Church ordained Begovia af Mente as minister by Bishop Joseph Comon Jr. of Washington during the Institute of the Methodist Church. The session closed with program notes and speeches by leaders including Fisher Bimoneman and Andres Chilis of Mexico City.
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A property owner requests a permit to widen a sidewalk along a stretch of street including near Travis Street and the D. Opnent area. The plan would involve the storm sewer line and curb, with work affecting the frontage and adjacent parcels.
Officials announce bids will be opened for construction of a retention dam north of San Antonio. The project, to be located on Olmas Creek, aims to advance flood control with the next day set for bid reception. Local officials, including Mayer dehy, Tobin, and Neil Hale, are involved in the process.
Police investigators probe twelve burglary and theft cases across Dewey Drug, 621 Fort Deney Pine, and Ginsburg Oil Station at West Commerce and Smith streets. Thieves pried doors, stole perfumes, cigarettes, cash, gasoline, and more, with one suspect linked to multiple break ins. Detectives traced movements from 1109 South Loves Street to 51S Mount Vernon, then a plaza on Gilford Street as a possible crime sequence.
A San Antonio woman sustained five bites from a dog on Monday. The report states the dog mauled her left arm as she walked near her home. Police and animal control are investigating the attack and the dog's owner has not been identified.
A confused report describes a $60 missing item amid a domestic dispute between a man and wife. Detectives speculate burglary may be involved as each party denies ownership while neighbors and officers puzzle over who holds the missing sum.
A report describes a firebug thwarted after a girl’s screams. A man fled from a servant’s house as a passerby sped his car into a yard and fled through the rear gate. The girl could not identify the assailant or his race.
Park Commissioner Nay Gombert explains the city council appropriated funds for a museum project. The article notes a petition and proposed timeline through 2041, detailing support from clubs and local organizations for the building and related governance.
The Air Service assigns defense day aerial demonstrations across the Eighth Corps Area. Brooks Pier covers San Antonio within a 10 mile radius. Wart Blixs handles Arizona New Mexico and Paso. Forty-fifth Division Air Service and Kelly Field cover Colorado Oklahoma and Texas north of Dallas. Public flights and publicity duties routed to Dyanean Field.
Local hardware dealers will meet at 8 oclock Monday in the assembly room of the chamber of commerce to finalize the convention program for the era Retail hardware and implement desiery to be held here July 1. Paneral chairman Voudoute will speak. J Gu Hilmoe and W J Rote will present final arrangements.
Local reports state four confederates and two others are accused in a conspiracy to swindle, with charges including swindle and defalcation filed before the justice of the peace in San Antonio. The named individuals include well known residents implicated in the alleged scheme.
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