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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1925
Page
1
Private investigator hired to solve the farm murder mystery reports the raincoat and gloves found with a rock in the water. Officers say raincoat contains blood or is part of a murdered person’s belongings, as searches continue with grappling gear.
The Lemly family faces upheaval as Sam Percy Funigr’s arrest leaves seven-year-old S P and not yet recovered wife Lemly caring for five young children. Neighbors describe a fragile home atmosphere with vaccination debates influencing tensions.
Deputy Angel Barloca played three roles on Thursday, acting as sheriff doctor and executioner. He was dispatched to kill a mad dog at Mrs. Wo Wilson’s home, 512 Leehall Street, where Mrs. Wien and children were inside. The dog showed symptoms of poisoning, and Barloca administered antidotes, with the dog recovering.
Ailing Jimmie Englis lies in a white ward as doctors prepare for a high risk operation on Monday. Community support from St Louis and San Antonio warms her spirits while a looming outcome weighs on mothers nationwide.
Special officer Frank Cervantes Jr. faced a preliminary hearing after arraignment on murder charges for shooting Waldo Garza, who died Thursday morning. Cervantes, who said he attempted to flee after arrest, was jailed without bond and also held on an assault count.
The article details Lemly, jailed after refusing food during a hunger strike tied to vaccination protests. He declares he will work until he drops, faces possible chain gang placement, and a mass meeting is planned to rally supporters a Friday night.
Dallas Cummings and Johnie Sherron of Dallas are in a city hospital in critical condition from gunshot wounds inflicted by A Butler, watchman at the city or works shops. Butler was jailed then released with orders to report to the grand jury. He said he fired after seeing two men bending over in the yards.
Three girls were near death after a high speed chase and crash near the city. Witnesses recall Leigh speeding, a pursuing car crowding the lighter vehicle, and Al Zouch maneuvering to avoid a worse wreck before rescuers arrived at the scene with the injured.
The Flying School plans a graduation for soon to graduate aviation students at Brooks Field. The first class section of 30 students transferred February 28 and will begin four sections at Kelly Field Saturday with 66 officers expected.
Reports indicate actress Ethel Barrymore has shown slight improvement under medical care. Her manager stated she remains in stable condition, with doctors monitoring her progress closely.
A fragment notes a Sunday law discussion labeled One Day of Grace, indicating ongoing legal debate about a designated day of rest and its enforcement. The brief references a proposed grace period or exception related to Sunday observance.
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