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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1925

Page

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Cowboys Conclude Welcome to San Antonio Convention

The San Antonio welcome to visiting cowmen highlighted a warm reception as the convention opened. Key figures included Mayor Tobin and J Croswell Hall of the Chamber of Commerce, with messages from local officials and business leaders stressing cowmen find San Antonio a home. Business covered tick eradication policy and state funding, while organizers planned a full day of convention activity.

San ‘Antonio Tobin Sax Antonio Wasi She Eld Timers Ice Bexar Cherere Eolong J. Croswell Chamber’ of Commerce Jide San Antonio Texas Mali Welicome W. S. Doughty Kingsville Smayor Tobin Hall Ike T. Pryor San Anto Eea R. M. Kleberg C. Slaughter Dallas H B. Spiller Fort Worth Thad Moses W. B. Connell Fort, Worth Dayton Gunter Austin House Shad Senate Association Ope Coolidge Cewmen Ferguson

New Suspect Arrested In Lewis Case Continued

The Clarksdale sheriff requested a full description from San Antonio and telegrams continued as Sheriff Stevens and investigators gather details for interrogation. A torn Setter found in the quarters of a man suspected in the Lewis killing yielded valuable information. Also, K. O. welterweight Bermondsey Billy Wells beat Ben Wi in Detroit in the seventh round of a nine round bout.

Calvert Welds Chicago Indies Bermondsey Billy

New Training Planes Tested at McCook and Brooks Fields

Major Ralph Royce and First Lieutenant Fez McClellan lead a Brooks Field board assigned to test the new seven primary training planes replacing the Curtis Jenny. J B Haddox and J T Corkille also serve on the board at McCook Field Dayton Ohio. Ten ships have reached McCook for tests with changes likely before returning to Brooks Field in about two weeks.

Ralph Royce Brooks Field Fez McClellan McCool Field Dayton Ohio J. B. Haddox J.T. Corkille McCook Field Royce de Clellan

Missouri Pacific official dies in St Louis

George W. Briece 41, longtime Missouri Pacific Railroad supervisor of transportation, died in St Louis March 17. He served as regional transportation supervisor during federal control, was superintendent of transportation for Missouri Pacific since 1920, and held his last post since December 1 1924. Born in Quincy Illinois, he began as a yard clerk in 1902.

M. P ST. Louis SP. Louis George W. Ebriece Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Briece Missouri Pacific Quincy

Fair Press Women Convene in San Antonio

Formal invitations were issued for the Texana Women’s Democracy convention to meet in San Antonio May 20 to 22, 1926. The event aims to organize the elections and advance organizational goals as the group gathers in the city.

Texana We Aemocration An Antonio

Urge Cowmen to Fight Rail Freight Rates

At cattlemen’s convention Judge Cowan urged unity to press the appeal before the Interstate Commerce Commission for lower livestock freight rates. The American National Livestock Association and state groups seek reductions, arguing current rates threaten cattlemen’s survival and could save millions if won. The initial IC C hearing was in Fort Worth January 20, with subsequent sessions at Kansas City and other dates, aiming to halt railroads’ alleged excess profits.

Interstate Commerce Commission Cowan Fort Wrth American National Livestock ‘Association West BANK Wix American National Association Texas, Southwestern Supreme Court Lt. C Weil Fort Worth Kansas

Thought of Eats Eases Deportation Order Sting

Two migrants awaiting deportation crossed the Rio Grande near Laredo and wandered through a cactus maze before a ride to San Antonio. Immigration officials awaited them, easing the case with a momentary shift in perspective.

Spaniar Rio Grande Laredo

Man Freed After $560 Bond Waiver In Burglary Case

K. E. Billings faces burglary and theft charges after a preliminary hearing waived, with release on a $500 bond. The complaint claims he entered a residence on February 1, 1935, moving furniture valued at $75, as reported to Justice of the Peace Bend.

K. EL Billings Justice of the Peace Bend Mrx Fiona Heard

Man jailed after girl claims attack near St Hedwik road

A man believed to have attacked a 11 year old girl near her home on St Hedwik road was arrested by city and military police when he returned to his home early Tuesday morning. The girl, with her mother and sister, described the assailant and identified him. He denied involvement and provided no talk. Police planned to have the girl identify him in person at the station.

St. Hedwik Road Berend Ian Detive Captain Street Milion Maloukis Classine

Anti vaccinationists plan petition to governor over Lemly case

At a county medical society meeting in San Antonio supporters of Lemly rally to urge Governor Ferguson to release him. Adolph Seidemann will present the petition, signed by many Antonians, and a Bejar county branch of the American Medical Liberty League is formed. A New Braunfels drive aims to raise 500 dollars to aid Lemly, with letters of support flooding in from across the state.

County Medical Society Miriam A. Fergson Miriam Ferruson Lemlys Corling R.S. Marlen Bager Street Ferguson Lemly Marlow Adolph Seidemann New Grannfels Lawryer Ierguson Marlow Sigo Bexar County American Medical Liberty League New Praunfels Aic Lemly Cameron Perple Lteill

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