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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1925
Page
1
The article discusses Henry Ford potentially buying idle ships, prompting debate in Britain and by President Coolidge. It cites Ford’s auto sales abroad, calls for Muscle Shoals development, and questions U.S. economic policy. It also notes scientific discoveries about solar gas and elements. The piece contrasts Coolidge’s frugal stance with public expectations and mentions the Duke of Alba promoting peasant land ownership as a democratic example.
By Universal Service Los Angeles May 16 Mrs Berenice Day recently convicted of an attack on her husband Darby Dayar of Chicago was sentenced to one to fourteen years in San Quentin until the court rules on a new trial plea She has ten days to appeal
Almost $3000 worth of merchandise recovered and five in custody as deputies break up a Texas shoplifting gang operating in several cities. A rose shawl valued at $800 led recoveries at a Palomas Street house along with kodaks, ribbons, silks, shoes and bolt goods. Investigations point to an organized network with squads and a central fence handling goods from multiple Texas cities.
Father Matthew Coyle C M C AMS directs St Edward's University Choir in a Sunday morning concert at Our Lady of Lake Convent. The choir, famed as one of the best trained groups in the Southwest, has performed across Texas in Fort Worth Dallas Houston El Paso and others.
Herbert J. Hammond former president of the National Bank at Clayton New Mexico and his two sons Herbert J Jr and Charles pleaded guilty to accepting deposits while know the bank was insolvent. The elder Hammond received 8 to 10 years in Leavenworth federal penitentiary. The two sons were fined 2500 each without imprisonment.
Jonathan M. Davis faces continued testimony Monday in the conspiracy to solicit a bribe case tied to his governorship. He denied seeking or accepting a bribe for a pardon or parole, rebutting prosecution claims about payments connected to pardons for Fred W. Pullman and Walter Grundy, with AL Le Oswald involved.
Colonel Forrest Braden, Louisville police chief and former U S Army officer, urged measures to offset foreign delegates impressions that some American officers do not respect prohibition laws at the third international police conference in New York on May 16.
Pierre May 16 arrest of Al We Bwwert former treasurer of the South Dakota department of rural credits for alleged embezzlement of 190600 in state funds. A warrant was issued by Justice P. Anderson and Ewert was to be arrested as he left Beadle county jail where he completes a 90 day sentence for contempt of the supreme court.
Two alleged smugglers were killed and a United States customs official wounded in a gun battle 26 miles southwest of Tucson Friday night. The clash involved officers and suspects and was reported to the county sheriff's office by customs official Td Webb.
May 16 Fort Worth authorities solved the Moss murder from Thursday. Aubrey Moss was killed in a moonshine raid on Live Oak Creek. Two men are jailed charged with the ambush. A signed statement names the actual killer and the other as the shooter.
A Dallas area mother, Mrs. B. Smith, fired through a bedroom window with a pistol after waking to her 11 year old son’s screams. She wounded a prowler who fled into nearby yards. Police later linked a suspect, Frank Noel, to a separate killing and assault case involving Mrs. Mabel Berry.
Clarence Darrow of Chicago and Dudley Field Malone of New York offered to defend Professor Scape, accused of teaching evolution in Tennessee. They telegraphed Judge John Randolph Neal in Knoxville, saying their services are for defense, prompted by William Jennings Bryan’s offer to aid the prosecution.
Norfolk reports a May 16 radio from the Italian steamship Adige, anchored in Hampton Roads, describing an explosion aboard the ship followed by a fight for life as crew sought assistance.
Philadelphia May 16 Hayv ing announced that more than 400 policemen have been involved in the biggest shake-up in city history Director Smedley Butler declared before leaving for Washington that he is out to break out the liquor graft which he claims has been vile in Philadelphia. Our reports show trucks have breweries and attention was paid to them by policemen. We have records of various policemen accepting money as well as evidence of their drinking. I am going to smash the graft game even if I have to put half of my police force in jail to do it.
Six year old Bobbie Wilmer and his father A Wilmer of Oakland travel from Oakland to New York then Miami, staying in hotels and hiking 15 to 20 miles when rides aren't available. Bobbie met President Coolidge in Washington and received a letter from him in Fronston. If a ride home to Oakland is found they plan to return so Bobbie can start school.
Chicago May 16 Preliminary sparring over the selection of a jury to try William J Shepherd on the charge of killing his ward William Nelson McClintock with typhoid germs will take at least three weeks, the prosecution intimated. Preparations to handle crowds for the trial, which begins Monday, mirror those for the Leopold Loen case. A snéejall press room near Judge William Deneh's chambers has been prepared.
Sheriff's raid on a dance hall in the Edlman community last night disclosed liquor sales to dancers. One man was arrested on a liquor selling charge.
In Harlandale during July primaries Jim Lubbock awaits verdict after a 11 hour 50 minute juror deliberation. Judge W S Anderson presides in the 37th district court as jurors request pen and ink and the accused paces the corridor in visible strain awaiting a possible hung jury. The report notes the jury returns to deliberations after a lunch break amid tense theater in the courtroom.
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