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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1925
Page
1
Detectives identify a suspect in a Monterey street shooting that endangered several residents when a gunman fired at Antonio Sanchez after demanding repayment of money owed. The assailant fled south on Frio street as officers arrived.
Fragmented OCR note expresses support for a Lepant Fund drive and mentions Brackcoritue Park, individuals such as Howard Attest and Boyer & Company, and a request for a $1 contribution from supporters including Murchin Wright and Riverside Cat. The text is garbled but indicates a fundraising appeal and donor acknowledgments.
The state legislature completed action placing a price on the outlawed crow at the Paul Mine. Julie Slin notes the move, with hay outlawed and related costs stated.
In Michigan near Detroit on June 94 the Kirkpatrick couple Charles and Ruby and their lovers' entanglements led to a suicide pact. Relatives and authorities searched the shore and lake for Charlee Kirkpatrick and the younger partner, while notes expressed their intent to die together to preserve family honor. The note described thwarted plans and the desire to meet after the events.
Director Frank T. Hines addressed the fifth annual Disabled American Veterans of the World War convention in Omaha urging a streamlined, better paid, and permanently qualified staff to carry out the new veterans act. He pressed for a permanent medical staff in federal hospitals and stressed placing professionals by merit to maximize hospital investments of over 64 million dollars.
Kiwanians plan a summer ice carnival in Minneapolis featuring skating and performances. International officers and local members organize the event as part of a festival with hoped for entertainment and community turnout.
A garbled note from local officials mentions Defense Day events in San Antonio. Mayor Joby Weinberg is referenced amid unclear names. The fragment suggests invitations and city involvement, but the exact details and entities are obscured.
A letter from Major Ross E. Rowell reports that emergency landing fields saved a Marine Corps flyer on a San Antonio to San Diego flight. Lieutenants R. D. Wes and Harry Weddington marked the landing field, guiding the route along the western coast. The Captain Campbell piloted one of three ships. a forced landing near the sentinel emergency field prevented destruction.
A clash between moonshiners and posse near Paint Creek, 16 miles below Greeneville, resulted in Deputy Sheriff Hunter Haliing killed and two other officers critically injured. Four armed men fled in automobiles toward Greeneville as Federal Prohibition agents joined local officials in the chase, with further action expected.
A vandal obtained a relief from the heat by stealing an electric fan from the office of W. Marker at 12 Thaba. The incident, described in fragmentary notes, mentions workers at Breves Timber and Dover airenns and refers to the building at Prva, with Dover grocers reporting a missing fan payable to an unnamed party.
The prosecutor linked Faiman to supplying bacteria to Shepherd for a murder plot against Hilly McCauteele, claiming the Germs were given by the city health department. Defense attorney Willinny prepared to counter as the defense opened its case.
Ayr Tobin calls for public backing of a major fundraising drive to aid veterans and orphans, noting the American Legion's efforts to provide homes as part of a national effort to reach a five million dollar milestone. He urged observers in San Antonio to support the campaign and emphasized the need to save lives.
Los Angeles June 24 Clara Vicroma formerly known as Clara Smith Wynnon or Smith visited a family chapter in Hoy Ctonthal life. She was granted a divorce from Jann W. Grain, a motion picture producer, after alleging mental anguish from excessive drinking and misconduct. A property settlement had been made out of court.
A. tunity pool offers evening swims with free barbecue sandwiches and dancing on Pleasanton Road. Refreshments and entertainment are planned to attract visitors to the bathing beach facilities.
A thief twice evades Officer Bilt on West Side streets near 2400 North Laredo. The pursuit, described as breath-taking, ends when the suspect casts off several pairs of pants and disappears, while bystanders note the dramatic chase across Northwest Ward police precincts.
A string of quakes rattled Japan on June 24 with tremors reported from Tokyo and Hokkaido to the north, southeastern Niigata region near Kobe and Osaka. There were no confirmed casualties or damages as officials tracked aftershocks.
A half readable clipping details Orange business leaders and Dr H Cyers organizing a Scout tour to San Antonio. Mayor Kopin discussed park performances while local youths prepare games with a Boy Scout squad. The First Prophyte church supports the movement and sponsors the trip.
Houston police say a suspect connected to a Blorado garage theft will be transported to Houston Wednesday night for questioning. Officials expect to bring more suspects to city custody in the Hue anime theft investigation, per a terse police notice.
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