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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1925
Page
1
Mrs Etheridge awoke to flames in her bedroom at 222 Sacien street as a faulty wiring caused a blaze in a two story house. She sustained burns to her back and shoulders but other family members escaped while neighbors gave first aid. The fire caused about 1500 in damage and the home was insured.
Members of the San Antonio Speech Art Teacher's Association gathered Saturday noon at the St Anthony hotel to discuss BR or Great Women of the Siege TM. Mrs EB Ameen prepared the program and presided as chairwoman. Miss Marz Johnstop is mentioned as president of the organizing group. The Texas Landmark Society also notes an interesting meeting.
A vintage advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier and complexion builder. It claims to cleanse the system, prevent skin eruptions and boils, and improve facial features with vegetable ingredients. The copy emphasizes long-standing beautifying use since 1326 or 8 and promotes two bottle sizes sold at drug stores.
Oblate Fathers E A Dorgan and C W Webb conclude two week mission at St Marys Catholic Church in San Antonio. Large crowds attend daily masses and instruction for women with sermons and bead prayers. Next week focuses on men. Visitors praise local Lenten observance and plan to proceed to St Louis Mission after a five month Oregon tour.
The Missionary Society of the Diinity Methodist Episcopal Church will hold its meeting this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Members are urged to attend at the Missionary Site J.
Spiration stood out on his forehead and the last the easteness which had characterized his testimony on direct examination. He stuck to his story, however, that Aranda and his wife had been found together in the little home on Beynolds street and be killed in defense of his home.
Wong Sung, a Chinese national, was arraigned by U S Commissioner R L Bid-wards on charges of entering the United States in violation of the Chinese Exclusion Act. He was released on 750 dollars bond to await trial March 1. If convicted, deportation follows by court order. He is reportedly the first alien tried on an exclusion act violation in over a year.
Shortly before daylight Saturday a high power speedster collided with a milk truck at the Babcock Fredericksburg road intersection, spilling occupants and injuring one man. Pageant Nicholas Gary, Battery eld Artillery, Oster, was rushed to the il.l by a passing motorist. Both cars were badly damaged and the road damaged.
General John G Pershing, ill on arrival with his mission to South America in Santiago de Cuba, is expected to leave his bed today and dine this afternoon. The mission, including Admiral Dayton and Minister Hicks, plans to witness the Milne monument unveiling tomorrow morning.
Two 5 year-old boys were arrested on Broadway in Houston early Saturday for being “looking for work.” They were jailed in the county lockup as investigations continued and awaiting advice from their parents.
A Macon report centers on a widow Mrs Tom Ox tord who questioned her late husband Griffin Ga identity. She had married a man claiming to be Indiana author George Ade six weeks earlier and traveled with him to Alabama and Florida. Investigations found another George Ade in Florida a meat salesman from Brook Indiana who claimed to be Ade. He may drive a taxi soon. An additional Georgia contact says the Macon tale is trivial.
Detectives probe multiple sunken sites linked to a skull and a vial of poison. A missing widow, last seen a year ago near the discovery, is being sought as doctors confirm the skull belongs to a woman aged 30 to 35. Foot bone size suggests a small person, likely a woman.
Andres Schwab and William Helmke of Guadalupe county pleaded guilty at a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner R E Edwards and were released on 750 bond each. They faced charges of possession and manufacture of liquor and property designed for liquor production.
Benny Weisbacher, butcher on EM North Alamo Street, was fined 25 in corporation court for violating city health ordinances. He pleaded guilty, gave notice of appeal, and plans to test the law in county court, challenging the inspector John J. Flaherty’s complaint.
Lake fishing lore includes a warden and fisher man debate over a seven pound bass staked to a bush. The deputy and the fisher man discuss the incident as the bass is eventually released.
The editor and two assistants chose eight prize winners from about two hundred scrambled comics. Winners will be announced Sunday March 8 with checks mailed to those who submitted the best entries. More scrambled comics are planned for next Sunday with Happy Hooligan possibly involved.
Mrs Jewel Peavier files a $40,000 damages suit in Seventy Third District Court against the M K T railroad and Bir and Mrs C R Peavier over Joseph H Peavier's death. She alleges he was killed when an auto on South Flores Street November 26 was struck by a Katy train. She named Mr and Mrs C H Peavier as defendants to resolve any potential claims.
Two cars collided at South Flores and Durango streets Saturday injuring none reported. A. B. Bach, chauffeur for Merchants Transfer Co., and Guadalme Reva, of 138 Teresa Avenue, were occupants. Both vehicles sustained damage. Nine hurt in Dallas fire as fire department battles blaze for hours causing about 400000 in damage.
Speaks From Experience Tulsa Oklahoma asserts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription is a wonderful remedy for women needing a feminine tonic. Maggie Benson praises it after showing improvement in health and strength. She urges readers to obtain it from a dry goods store and to contact Invalides Hotel Buffalo New York for free medical advice or trial tablets.
Plans for a 175000 hotel to be built by Harry Landa in New Braunfels were announced. Henry T. Phelps oversaw specifications dated Saturday. The seven story Spanish style hostelry will have 108 frontage on the plaza, with 206 root like floors, ball room, roof garden, and complete kitchen service.
The Texas Senate unanimously passes a bill to allow municipal ownership of abandoned river and creek channels, repealing a former measure. The act, noted by Mayor Tobin, targets San Antonio where land was acquired for straightening the San Antonio River and creeks. Senator Julius Real introduced the bill.
A prisoner at the city jail slipped from the sergeant’s office during booking hours and walked toward the door for about three minutes before Night Police Captain Moglia halted him with a hand on his shoulder. The incident ended without further pursuit.
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