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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1925

Page

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Arrest Looms Wattaga on Dong Fight in Corpus Christi Road

Detectives hunt an alleged gang leader after a clash near Corpus Christi and Plersanton roads. Two Mexican youths, Joe and Pete Mendoza, were assaulted during a watermelon theft incident, with Joe sustaining head wounds and both boys treated at Green Hospital. Police question several gang members as they seek the weapon used.

Corpus Christi Plersanton Bors Vile Joe Mendoza Esus Firs Pete Mendoza Joe Mendoza Eng Ung Toudonze Cornus Christi Pipasanton Tora

Catholic Labor Protests Slayings at Guadalajara

The Nations Catholic Federation of Labor reports four workers killed and seven wounded in Guadalajara as Frisco state troops move to disperse a demonstration guarding against the arrest of 600 men. The protest asserts workers refused allegiance to a newly created syndicate at a local factory and were denied shop access, leading to a clash with troops.

Noxteo Cit Callies Nations Catholic Federation of Labor Severn Guadalajara Frisco Goo Menkera Zandalstare Reemingly

Texas Commission refuses to raise cattle quarantine

The Texas Tire Stock Sanitary Commission declined a request from New Musi c Nite to ease the quarantine against cattle infested with scabies. Chairman Callen announced the decision, saying the commission cannot afford any relaxation at this time, though they remain vigilant.

Texas Commission Associated Press Aubein Inne Texas Tire Stock Sanitary Commission Texas Statutote Tro Callun Callen

Officers Seek Nueces Robbers After Burglaries

Police search for a group called the Nueces robbers after a burglary at Kirkley drag store in Odem Corpus area. Despite garbled text, authorities note the raid included weapons and a large number of items seized.

San Islamo Poues Kirkley Odem

Schools Compete to Name Elephants

Students and communities rally to name elephants as part of a school contest. The Elephant Fund has received 863 dollars so far. With more donations from boys, girls, and adults, the remaining goal could be raised as elephants arrive.

Mr. Elephant Mrs. Elephant Embels Elephant Fund Tony Pers

Light Invites S A To Hear Boy Band

A 70 member Light in their white uniforms tour via Orange to Austin and Houston reaching Beau­mont and San Marcos. Forty two players joined the trip. band formed from a Sunday school drum and bugle corps led by Lutcher Stark. They performed at the Texas governor’s mansion and state house in Austin and planned July 4 appearances, with broadcasts from the Houston Post-Dispatch station.

Lutcher Stark Caravan Orange Beaumont Houston Tuteraiediate Austin Governor's State House San Marens Houston Post-Dispatch Orluck He Wus

Grant extradition of Indiana suspect Fletcher remanded

Crvil Tlatcher an Indiana suspect wanted in Anderson Tol on child support faced extradition. Judge William Hi Anderson ordered Fletcher held and set a hearing before E B Simmons attorney. Fletcher claimed alimony ended after his wife remarried and one child remained with her. Governor's secretary discussed extradition after review. Andre Anderton urged sending case back.

Crvil Tlatcher Anderson Tol Abariff A. B. Daniels Willliam Hi. Anerson Thirty-seventh District Court Fletcher E B. Simmons Sprend Notier Wetcher Ildren Fielebes Wergaxay Ars Andre Anderton Invemor

Actress drinks poison after theater dispute headline

In York a dramatic company faced a crisis after an altercation with a theater head. An actress reportedly swallowed poison following a quarrel over direction, leading to emergency action and a final rehearsal disrupted by her departure.

Soldier seeks divorce claiming intoxication voids marriage

A disabled soldier filed suit in the Seventy third District Court seeking to annul his marriage on grounds he was intoxicated when married. He asserts he was taken to a woman’s home and the ceremony performed April 1, learned of it next morning, and later was confined at an army post with injuries from a house collapse at Kelly Field in February 1928 that left him paralyzed. The case, brought by attorney William Schlesinger, questions the validity of the ceremony conducted by a San Antonio minister.

Seventy-third District Ap Attomer William Schlesinger R. Burke San Antonio Kelly Field Pebronry

Strain Begins To Tell In Shepherd Trial

In Chicago on June 25 Associated Press reports the first half of William Darling Shepherd’s defense arguing for over two hours as the defense attorney William Stewart contends. The defense plans further forenoon proceedings and perhaps afternoon sessions delaying verdict. Shepherd shows worry in court while his wife Mrs Shepherd appears affable amid crowd. Stewart continues cross examining witnesses and questioning Alexander Reichmimi and others, aiming to sway the jury.

Associated Press Chicago William Darling Shepherd William Seoth Stewart Thermy Stewart Wo'brien Academie Robert 1 Crowe William Nelson Methillcock Shepherd Itewurt Alexander I. Reiehmimi Chicaga Mire Deena Inn Billy B McGlintock

New Highway Law To Be Enforced In Tarrant County

June 26. Despite an AG ruling that only highway officers may make arrests, the new highway law will be enforced in Tarrant County until the Court of Criminal Appeals rules. We HL Bolbert, assistant district attorney, stated the position today.

Ford Worth Attorney General’s Office Darrant Court of Criminal Appunty Iniv

Man Found Dead With Shotgun Beside Body

A man was found dead Wednesday near a farmhouse, the body beside an empty shotgun. The report notes the victim and context but details are unclear due to damaged text. No immediate identification or cause stated. Police investigation to determine circumstances continues.

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