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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
1
The column surveys wartime lessons and European tensions with notes on French and Spanish actions, German leadership in the Social Democratic rise, and a seaplane endurance record. It also discusses real estate trends, urban growth, traffic, and the gold standard debate, plus social commentary on divorce, consumer habits, and Americanization efforts.
A child unnamed in church records was christened Baby No-Name at Melkintey Arve sine Methodist church on Monday, prompting the Palace Theater to start a fund for the child’s welfare. Local officials confirmed the occasion and urged community aid for the waif.
The unnamed child of the San Antonio Humane Society was christened Sally in a unique ceremony at McKinley Avenue Methodist Church. Reverend N. M. Ratliff officiated as Loulis Santikos of the Palate Theater started a relief fund with a check for the baby, who faces continued care costing five dollars weekly.
Chicago detectives search for Mrs Earl P Clark and Mrs Clark amid an inquest into the deaths of William Nelson McClintock his mother Emma Nelson McClintock and Dr Oscar Olson. The inquiry involves alleged bribe offers and a detective agency contact. the pair were seen with a satchel and may flee. Henry Guthriee is located to testify about Eva Nelson's claim on the will in the McClintock case.
Investigation into an alleged Monday night attack on C. M. Devers at 506 Rigsby Avenue resumes Tuesday. Devers was beaten into semi consciousness and dumped from a car on Buena Vista Street, found by J. W. Ford, and taken to Robert B. Green Hospital. Devers cannot recall how the assault occurred.
Twenty one U S coast guard vessels led by six fast cutters departed Clifton Bay Staten Island bound for the Atlantic to sweep the rum fleets by June 1 An expanded fleet of 50 ships is planned with armed patrols to watch every ship on rum row hourly and prevent cargo transfers
San Antonio is described as beset by booze bandits who wage a hidden war against bootleggers and liquor vendors. The first raid occurred Monday when thieves raided a residence, seized whiskey, threatened the owner in bed, and demanded a list of his customers with promises to return.
Police report a bizarre domestic scene after a divorced man and his ex-wife met a current husband at a cinema. The two husbands confronted the ex-wife’s companion leading to a quarrel after their return, with tensions centered on the woman.
Jack Dunstan announced the Sixth Avenue restaurant would close permanently as New York mourns its loss. The dining spot near the Hippodrome, a meeting place for actors reporters and politicians, ends after many years of service and 100 workers lose their jobs though Dunstan says some are financially secure. He hints at passing the business to his son William Dunstan.
Mrs Sarah Jane Dutton 84 native of Missouri daughter of John Hopper who led the Hopper ox train to California in 1827 dies in Santa Maria California She leaves 53 grandchildren 40 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren Two brothers and five daughters survived by her.
The 60 million dollar City 4 1 2 percent loan was sold today at a large premium after active bidding from major banks. A syndicate led by National City Company won with a bid of 102.3197, delivering the city a cash premium of 1.501 million dollars.
Dallas May 1. S8 PF Wallace 30 former Dallas police officer died here of bullet wounds. He suffered fatal injuries at his home late Monday after being shot.
West Texas delegates arrive in Mineral Wells for the 1926 convention with San Antonio leading the push for the next gathering. A 50 piece Boy Scout band fronts a colorful parade as San Antonio officials mobilize supporters and pledge 100 percent attendance. The campaign to land the event continues with Amarillo seen as a strong rival.
A city arrest for speeding led to further inquiries in corporation court on Tuesday morning. The man admitted prior legal trouble and a recent escape from a state penitentiary, prompting transfer to county officers for transport to Huntsville.
Dense smoke filled a smoke filled apartment at 1181 East Houston when a grease boil over ignited a stove. Mrs Harris grabbed the infant from its bed and fled as firefighters arrived and put out the flames with no damage to the building.
In Hartford on May 1 Grant A. Wierstead and Daniel W. Murphy of West Hartford bought Mark Twain’s old Hartford house for 82500. The new owners plan to hold the property as an investment. The house was built 1870 73 and witnessed much of Twain’s best work.
Neighbors woke to barking dogs as a blaze at 402 Warton Avenue threatened a newly built home of Rev. W. 5. Ricks. Officials suspect incendiary origin and search a discharged workman and potential pyromaniac motives amid similar recent fires at 402 Lavaca Street and the Daehnert residence.
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