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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
6
ADUAIOTS report a toll of 260 visitors moving from the old camp in Brackenridge park to a new street location. Vehicles streamed in as grounds were registered and assigned to lots, with a $25,000 fund allocated for cornstree stock and preparations on Josephine Street.
Advert reads Diamond Dyes with simple directions to tint cotton and silk at home. It claims rich colors when used in cold water and mentions dyes for ribbons skirts stockings and coverings. The copy directs buyers to tell the druggist material type whether cotton or mixed fabrics.
A clipped ad describes a treatment for corns and sore feet using cooling ice to ease pain. It claims quick relief for those who wear high heel shoes or stand long hours, urging readers to ask in stores for samples.
Paris May 5 Henri Letellier the richest man and famed beauty connoisseur was elected mayor of Deauville promising a reign of love and liberty for the Normandy resort. He inflamed the French press with plans to relax gambling rules and dress codes and end closing hours. Yves Mirande supported his bid and the Deauville scene buzzed with behind the scenes activity.
Park officials described unsightly conditions at the old camp location near the park center and ordered its move off the main road. The relocated tourist camp, entered via Fosephine Street near Broadway, will allow two weeks occupancy with free use, registration, and on duty staff. New fountains and two comfort stations have been completed for campers.
A white man accosted a woman near a railroad station on East Commerce Street. Her husband pursued and hit the assailant with a pistol and fists until the man fled. Police searched the area but did not locate the suspect.
Five defendants face charges in a Ben Cherry justice court with murder and intent to kill alleged in a case involving a man named Masuel Ort. One suspect, Annie Mae Wartfield, is linked to a theft with bond set at 500 dollars. Other names and details appear garbled.
Seguin May 3 Reported beekeepers from Valley Weekeepers Association held a dinner three miles southeast of Seguin. Roy Christign gave the welcome address with other local figures in attendance. Notables included Professor E FP Tuomas C S Rude l H D Pe A Qivege A H Ales and guests from San Antonio Kenedy New Braunfels and Miss Alma Hasselbaur.
Mothers of junior members of the Boys Division of the Y are asked to gather Thursday at one o clock to discuss better cooperation with Y OC A and plan a demonstrative program for the month. The meeting aims to outline suitable activities for ages 12 to 15 and boost monthly effort.
Dispatches report a deadly clash near the Bulgaria Yugoslavia border between Bulgarian émigrés and Bulgarian troops with casualties and hostile exchanges described.
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals ruled that individuals may publish income tax related letters. The decision supports the publicity feature of the tax law as constitutional and within Congress power. The case, a test challenge against Kansas City and others, could reach the U.S. Supreme Court. Gorham Hubbard, a Boston merchant, sought an injunction.
Weather disruptions postpone straw hat tariff decision as the commission delays hearings due to cooler temperatures and persistent rain. Officials cite lack of witnesses delaying action until hearings resume in May.
The court affirmed a lower court ruling that publishing his income tax return did not violate the fourth amendment. Judge Hatfield found no search or seizure occurred. The district supreme court decision stood, and the court of appeals denied relief.
A proclamation calling an election on May 12 names a mayor and four commissioners for two years in San Antonio. Candidates listed include Mayor John W. Tobin and commissioners Phil Wright Ray Lambert Frank T. Bushick and Paul E. B. Steffler. For the first time, each office has a single candidate.
Main Avenue High School in San Antonio dominated the state Latin tournament held in Dallas on April 3. Winners from San Antonio included Alberta Scott Edward Mireles, both earning first place. second place went to Margaret Holm Elizabeth Chadwick Robert See Rhea and others.
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