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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1925

Page

2

Blue Planes Attack Austin in Ground War

A stylized news note reports air and ground clashes around Austin involving Blue and Red forces. Kelly Field units support infantry and artillery as ground attacks strike the Salado route Camp Stanley and surrounding areas with coordinated bombing on bridges and defenses.

ES Cibolat Éreeks Kelly Field Red Army of Austin Ainions Salado Camp Stanley Colorado Arnlery Hasson Blue Army Camp Stanles Saind Cainital Blue Planes

Plane notes ground message via air service demonstration

A ground force note was picked up midair by observers from the Second Division Air Service as a planned test of air ground communication. Lt. H W Weddington and Lt C R Evans retrieved the message by hook from the cockpit while Brig. Gen. Preston Brown and staff observed.

Air Service Lienant H. W. Weddington C. FR. Evans Preston Brown J. C. McArthur AM. Jones Getz

Youth Wounded in Monterrey Alley Shooting Fights for Life

Valda Garza, 19, shot Sunday night in Montezuma alley, remains in critical condition after a three day battle with death. Frank Servantes, of Waredo street, faces assault to murder charges as police investigate the incident.

Valda’ Garza Montezuma Alley Garza Waredo Street Wes Gedeed

Opossum Becomes Park's Newest Resident

A frightened resident spotted an opossum in Brackenridge Park in the 169 block on Wednesday. Police were called and officers trapped the animal and relocated it to Brackenridge Park to establish a new resident in the area.

Brackenridge

Senate Committee Reports Prison Bill Debated

The Senate committee on penitentiaries in Austin reports on a prison bill. Senator Strong warned he will sign a minority report due to opposition to a ten thousand dollar appropriation and invoked the signom procedure.

Senate Aestin Austin Senate Committee On Penitentiaries Strong Cammittes

Rotary club mixup over light copy price

William M. McIntosh of The Light explains at a Rotary Club gathering that the monthly subscription is 65 cents, not 65 dollars. Edward and other Rotary members in Galveston discussed prices, with Mr Edward reportedly paying a dollar for a copy but forgetting his change.

William M. McIntosh The Light Rotary Club Intosh Mcintosh Raymond Rotary Galveston Edwards

Cornerstone to Be Laid for First Baptist Church

The cornerstone laying for the new First Baptist Church at Fourth and Taylor streets is set for 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Dr J E Gates will give the principal address and read the Scripture. Judge Ben E Kelly oversees ceremonies. W W Boone will recount church history to be sealed in the cornerstone. Clarence Magee will lead the choir with Walter Dunham at the organ as work continues toward a July completion costing about 250 pounds.

First. Baptist Church Taylor Streets J. E. Gates Ben TH. Ekelly Wall W. W. Boone Iret “Baptist Church Clarence Magee Walter Dunham

Woman ends life in funeral parlor in Nashville

Mrs M A Basford, 35, fatally shot herself in an Nashville undertaking parlor after arranging her mother’s funeral. A note suggests worry over incurable tuberculosis, which she suffered, prompted the death.

Nashville M. A. Basford

Water soaked money found again at Comfort Bank heist

The bank safe was breached two weeks ago with an acetylene torch. A portion of the $1, three dimes, and other bills and gold coins were water damaged due to extreme heat and flooding during the incident. Local investigators continue to review the evidence and search for additional stolen currency.

Comfort Bank Bamad

International exposition drive meeting at St Anthony Hotel

The drive to finance the international exposition continues with a Thursday meeting at the St Anthony Hotel. Hi J Lutcher Stark, UT regent chair, will speak along with exposition president W A Watzbach and Mayor Tobin. Telephones report strong business response as three education sessions are planned in March and April before the drive intensifies.

San Alitonio St. Anthony He ‘International Hi. J. Lutcher Stark Board of Regents University F Texas W.A. Watzbach John W. Tobin

Tragic Train Collision Kills Four Youths in Crasil Dowagiac

Four youths died and three others injured when their car was struck by a Michigan Central passenger train in Crasil Dowagiac on March 11. Police say the crash occurred as the vehicle failed to stop at a crossing and the train could not avoid impact.

Crasil Dowagiac Mich Michigan Central

Meador Sentenced Ten Years for Killing Rawls

Meador of Lamesa receives a ten year term for the killing of Rawls in San Angelo. details indicate murder conviction based on jurisdiction and evidence presented in March proceedings.

Andy Meador Rawls

Variety of Fabrics on Sale in Spring Styles

Numerous fabrics priced per yard include CHANGEABLE CHIFR FETA at 1.59, SILK AMINETTE at 2.98, RADIUM silk at 1.98, PRINTED RADIUM 1.50, SHIRTING MADRAS 0.35, LORRAINE GINGHAMS 0.38, REAL FAST SUITEN 0.35, BLUE BONNET GINGHAMS 0.25, and PRINTED A B C SILK 1.19.

Lorraine Ginghams

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