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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1925
Page
2
Fragmentary text from a page discussing an inaugural program and economy measures under President Coolidge. Mentions a session or continuation, implying a political or governmental briefing on budget and economy. No clear dates, names beyond Coolidge, or concrete actions readable.
President Coolidge delivers a concise oath on the Capitol steps and outlines a platform stressing reduced taxes, immigration restrictions, tariff protection, and a balanced military. He praises American strength, cautious engagement abroad, and a peaceful, prosperous national path, urging disciplined support for the party line.
Fragmented OCR of a political address emphasizes American unity, imperial distance from the Old World, and a peaceful foreign stance. It advocates not to embroil in Old World controversies, supports public ownership debates, and stresses economy, tax reform, and constitutional obedience as core principles.
Washington March 4 The new shade moonstone named Coolidge gray dominates Mrs Coolidge’s inauguration gown ensemble. The light woolen coat with gray silk trim, fox collar, and gray satin crepe gown reflect an American designed and made outfit. Mrs Dawes wore a blue spring suit with matching hat. The report notes tax reform stance and liberty ideals in public discourse.
Jack R. Burke named general chairman to head field forces in a focused drive for 300000 to erect the first unit of buildings for the International Exposition. The initial meeting with directors and committee chairs will be held Thursday in the parish room of the St. Antuvar Hotel, launching the campaign.
The Associated Press reports the Black fleet, about 51 warships, has set out from U S Seattle on a 2000 mile mission to seize an operating base for Pacific coast attack simulating an enemy strike from Christmas Island. A 58-ship scouting force speeds up from the Panama Canal to cover the coast while destroyer scouts, battleships, and supply ships move in a hornet line formations. The fleet, led by the flagship U S St. California, advances in three columns with the dreadnoughts and supporting ships arrayed for a major strategic push toward an early coastal defense scenario.
Sam P. Lemly, foe of the city vaccination ordinance, is charged in three more cases by Dr. W A King in corporation court. Each charge accuses sending unvaccinated children to school, with daily offenses valued at 200 total on prior 11 charges. Lemly appeals to county court and vows to press to the Supreme Court.
A fragmentary report recalls tragic accidents in which children died after scalds and burns. Leonard Brooks, 19 months, son of Mrs. I. C. Brooks of 114 Saldana Street, died after pulling a pot of boiling chili from a stove during play. Joseph Frederick Espey, 3, of Haiduk, reportedly caught clothing on fire while playing with matches. Prima Rodriguez, 12, died assisting his mother with washing on a Cassin-area farm when oil was poured on a flaming wood fire, causing burns. A bank robbery in Comfort and related money-findings are also described, including a burned ten-dollar bill and a possible laundering of stolen funds through local circulation. Authorities pursue acetylene-cutting tools and suspects, while searches for the gang continue.
About 50 residents led by 8.0 Martin petitioned city council Wednesday to oppose the Texas Transportation Company’s plan to sell and have Southern Pacific buy the Broadway Eleventh street line. They warn crossing hazards would rise, electric power would shift to steam, and a public nuisance could result, noting the franchise precludes sale without council approval.
The German capital bids farewell to Friedrich Ebert first president of the republic. His body will leave by special train tonight for Heidelberg where he will be buried beside his mother in Berg cemetery. Funeral services at the executive mansion begin at 3 pm with Acting President Luther as orator and the state opera chorus and orchestra providing music. A military escort will take the body to the Reichstag for a eulogy by President Loeb before the coffin is moved to Potsdamer station for the funeral train to Heidelberg.
Texas products both natural and manufactured will be exhibited in a display at the geography department of the New Orleans Normal School. Fred M. Fersdon of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce is coordinating with the Manufacturers' Association of San Antonio and the Texas State Manufacturers' Association to arrange the exhibit.
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