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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1925

Page

4

Revolt over ouster clash roils Uprow in Washington

In Washington on March 7, Republican Progressives led by Borah and Norris attacked the expulsion of insurgent senators backing La Follette. The fight centered on Ladd Frazier Brookhart and repercussions for party unity as debate paused for Monday.

Fashington Re Jean la Follette J Bien Wiliam E. Borah Tolah Norris Nebor Borah Ollette Limselé Ladd and Frazier Dakota Brodkhart Seaton Watson Wes Cipling Chim Cisignmandis Senate La‘Bellette Joses Interstate Commerce Committee Ignds Ladd Frazier Brookhart

Innovative device boosts car mileage to 49 miles per gallon

BIOCX FALLS, S. Dak James AC May announces a compact device by Lacotah Blde that claims to cut gas use to 49 miles per gallon, remove carbon, prevent spark plug trouble and overheating. Marketed as easy to install in five minutes, agents are being sought to distribute free samples to locality owners.

Biocx Falls S. Dak James AC May May Emi

Debaters Clash Over Hair Styles At Defiance College

February 7 report from Defiance College notes two male debaters Thomas White and Carl Dilla arguing for long hair defeating female opponents Misses Hezey Perry and Lela Smoberstag who defended the bob cut styles such as the shingle bob King Tut sweetheart Buster Brown and pineapple in a spirited student debate on fashion.

Defiance Defiance College Thomas White Carl Dilla Hezey Perry Lela Smoberstag Buster Brown

Warrant Officer Whalen Retires From Service

Warrant Officer Thomas F Whalen of the Seventh Cavalry at Fort Sam Houston will be retired after 22 years of active service. He enlisted January 25 1901, served in France with the Fifth Artillery Brigade, taught at Los Angeles High School, and held warrants since 1921. He hopes to reside in Mexico after retirement.

Thomas F. Whalen Fort Sam Houston Seventh Cavalry Mr. Whalen Second Field Artillery Taining Camp Stanley France Fifth Artllery Brigade Los Angeles High School Heowass Cubs Philippine Islands Mexico Ar. Whalen Mex

Senate boosts education bill with 60009 increase

In Austin on March 7 the Senate added 60009 to the educational bill, lifting the total floor increase to about 500000 since yesterday. Senator Eugene Miller secured final passage of an amendment granting 35000 to the College of Industrial Arts at Denton for campus grounds purchases, while Senator Archie Part of Benavides pushed another amendment for 2 more dollars for the new South Texas Teachers' College at Kingsville. Two concurrent resolutions for submitting constitutional amendments also passed finally in the Senate. One by Senator T J Holbrook called for prison commission permit to the Legislature to Fercae one man management.

Austin Senate Eugene Miller College of Industrial Arts Denton Archie Benavides New South Texas Teachers’ College Kingsville T. J. Holbrook Fercae

Mystery Murder Baffles Kansas City Police

Police and federal agents probe a baffling murder in Kansas City as Albert Clegg is found battered and gagged in a rooming house amid bootlegging tensions. An anonymous letter to U S district attorney C C Madison links the case to the Twelfth Street gang, with no robbery motive evident.

Kansas City Albert Clegg Gstrice Twelfth Street Eas Prohibition

Cat Survives Fire Amid Warehouse Blaze at Owosso

A feline named Midh! escaped unharmed after a recent warehouse fire at J. A. Byerly’s in Owosso. Firefighters battled the blaze as residents reported the cold and hunger in the aftermath.

J. A. Byerly

Chlorolin Dip Promises Flea and Deodorizing Power

Chlorolin Dip claims to destroy fleas lice ticks and screw worms and to treat eczema and other ailments. A five cent bottle yields six portions of strong disinfectant and deodorizer. Also offers dog remedies at Jungkind's Drug Store 1 Broadway near Lockwood Esnk at corner of Alley.

Jungkind’s Drug Store Broadway Lockwnol Esnk

McClintock Death Probe Continues in Chicago

State's attorney's office pressed the McClintock death inquiry in Chicago with witnesses questioned including Miss Estelle Gehling, an old friend of William D. Shepherd, foster father of McClintock, the young millionaire who died of typhoid. The information gathered was expected to aid the coroner's investigation resuming March 23 and possibly go before the grand jury.

Universal Bor Chicago State's Attorney’s Office McClintock Dea Williams E’stelle Gehling William D. Shepherd William N William N.,‘Mcclintock

Swedish Officer Returns to East From Kelly Field Flight

Lieutenant G Q Strom Swedish attaches in Washington has completed training at the Advanced Firing School Kelly Field San Antonio and will return to Washington on a flight with Second Lieutenant Carr who will then take Strom home to Kelly Field for the return trip.

G. Q. Strom Washington Kelly Field San Antonio A Carr Kelly Fieldfier Carr Kelly Ped Strom Ome

Purse Snatcher Captured After City Chase

Two men chased a Mexican purse snatcher after he grabbed a woman’s handbag near Travis Street and Broadway. Pail E. Fenton and George D. Thompson pursued through Travis Park to Taylor and Martin streets, where the suspect was captured. he faces theft charges in corporation court Monday morning.

Corporation Court JA._R. Spencer Tob Groveland Place

Direct Descendant of John Alden Dies in Duxbury

Obituary notes the death of a direct descendant of John Alden and Priscilla Alden in Duxbury Massachusetts. The deceased was long associated with maintenance at a local gate crossing, reflecting a life tied to civic duties and community service.

John Alden Duxbury Mass Tom SW. Alden Johan Priscilla Alden Puaeas

Rid e 40 Miles on Top of Train in Zero Weather

F G Robertson of Chicago rode on top of a passenger coach in zero weather near Denison Iowa. He reached Missouri Valley after leaving the train in mid journey. He attempted to reboard as the doors closed but could not and clambered to the top of a cone. He was treated at Denison hospital for injuries and released later that day.

Bluffs Towa Fearida F. G. Robertson Chicago Denison Mag Ater Robertson Miss Gouri

Senate approves funds to finish state school survey

Senators insisted on moving past delay as the Senate finally passed a bill to continue the state school survey commission. The measure authorizes $5000 to complete printing and finalizes the commission’s work as chairman Edgar Witt stated the report remains unfinished.

Senate Edgar Witt The Educational Commision

Legionnaires Seek Amnesty for Silva in Behalf of Veteran

In Houston on March 7 the Americ an Legion post seeks clemency for Newt De Silva sentenced to die in Huntsville March 13. De Silva, a 1812 veteran, is accused of killing two sailors near Beaumont. Legion members claim musketry caused the act and dispatch a representative to Austin to plead with Governor Miriam Ferguson.

Houston The Americam Legion Newt de Silva Hunteville de’ Silva Beaumont Austin Miriam Ferguson

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