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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1925
Page
2
A vivid scene at San Bernardino station tells of a young California couple and their six week old baby as the mother smiles toward the father. The piece extols domestic happiness as true sunshine, contrasting it with grand landscapes and the quake news across the Atlantic.
Georgia Nathans born in Savannah on March 20 1820 died here at age 105. On her 100th birthday she received a reception in City Hall from the mayor and city council, honoring the long life and ties to Savannah.
Former President Obregon is reported out of danger after a telegram received in Exico Duldy this morning. The message was sent to Senator Sansex, a close friend, noting his condition.
A child named Maria Crern, daughter of Midward N Cromer, was seriously injured Monday when struck by a street car on Tres Street at 2100 clock. Doctors say injuries are nonfatal after stitches to the head. the accident involved a vehicle operated by Gilbert Mouse of Habit Pic Company. Des Moines officials announced Nigacheplanche as national adjutant of the American Legion.
Otto Blumenthal, the watchmaker at City Hall for 29 years, has refused to entrust clock maintenance to others. He winds the tower clock every Sunday, risking his health to ensure the timepiece works. Even when sick, he ascends to the third floor and the roof to tend the clock, viewing it as his prized possession.
Joe Carter died at Santa Rosa hospital after a February 20 shooting in Somerset. Keister, a service car driver, was arraigned on murder charges, with witnesses saying multiple shots were fired. Carter stated the gun fired while he toyed with it, denying an accidental discharge. The case awaits further testimony as police pursue the truth behind the fatal incident.
In San Antonio the Rev Hugh McLellan broadcasts sermons on WOAL. He says the voice of Jesus Christ vibrates and hopes science will enable civilization to hear the Master’s voice as a radio concert. He envisions Christ speaking through radio outreach.
New York dated March marks artist James Montgomery Flagg announcing the birth of his daughter named Faith. The note notes his wartime role, honors include an honorable mention for Mr. Flagg and a gold medal award to Dr. Tarry Briten.
Captain Tom Hall, maintenance superintendent in the city highway department, suffered two minor burns when sulfuric acid spilled in the lab above his office and seeped through the floor. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital with no serious injuries reported.
Eleven planes landed in Miami from Mancon Georgia after an eight fifty start at 8 85 a m Curtiss Weld station received the first landing at 12 30 p m Major Thomas Ianphier was pilot of the first machine The twelfth plane did not arrive
In Oklahoma City Judge John A Cotteral dismissed 55 indictments charging conspiracy to boycott against livestock commission dealers. The action follows a series of related prosecutions in United States District Court.
March 2 report on little Jimmie Jeinish facing pneumothorax treatment. Dr. Byarts A. Graham may inject air as a nonoperative therapy, avoiding a knife if the lung responds well. A successful case in an adult lends cautious optimism for Jimmie’s outcome, with treatment continuing as tests proceed.
February postal receipts totaled 87794 dollars, announced by Postmaster P G Lucas. The figures mark a 4624 dollar increase over 1924, with expectations that 1925 earnings will surpass last year's San Antonio post office record of over a million dollars.
Four firemen were seriously injured and losses estimated at 650000 as fire swept the Crazy Well Hotel and other buildings in Mineral Wells early. The Western Union telegraph office and many guest belongings were destroyed. Despite the blaze, plans for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention May 4 5 6 proceed with a mass rebuilding meeting to be held today.
Negligent homicide charges were filed against M. C. Finney a civilian employee of Duncan Field in the death of Ignacio Mora a 14 year old boy who was hit by an automobile and died at the Santa Rosa infirmary after the Frio City road accident Detective M H Norton filed the case in county court before Judge Cotton.
Judge W W McCrory ordered the dismissal of eight bailiffs after a grand jury report found excess staff. Before firing, 21 bailiffs were available for the Miners fourth court grand jury to be impaneled for March. eight named: J D Lastores El Gutierres I Rische M Ramirez J Mayen Het Johnson C Barth and Miss Maate Mausker. Three more bailiffs will be dismissed soon as the judge seeks reduction to six with pay at five dollars per day and requirement to buy automobiles.
An early March blast damaged Vox Apartments near downtown Houston. Investigators pursued causes from gas accumulation to a leaking main or possible sabotage. The blast sent debris across the street and damaged the cafe and drug store on the ground floor. Emile Lahache, 78, longtime cotton broker and Memphis Cotton Exchange official, died after a six month illness.
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