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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1925

Page

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White Supremacy and War Echoes in New York Opinion

A mixed column argues white supremacy risks collapse if defended by force and notes 1925 US building spending forecast by W Straus. It praises real estate advice, critiques Abd el Krim, laments church governance in Straton’s NY church, and touts Hoyt’s boat outperforming the Twentieth Century rail flier.

W. Straus United States Mr. Straus LF. Hoyt Albany New York

Dentists Of Fight Convene In Texas City For 45th Annual Meet

Delegates from Austin and Wichita Falls attend the Texas State Dental Society convention at Gunter hotel for the 45th annual session. Drs R H Topper, S Hol Miller, C Sloan, K W Knapp, H Johnston and others lead clinics and talks while social events and receptions mark the opening day.

Austin Wichita Falls Texas State Dental Guntes Hotel Patton-Heled R. Hi. Topper Houstony Texas Dental College Shol. Miller Dallas Baylor University Dental 7Weis Grouws Baylor University Dental College Ac Ce Sloan K. W. ‘Knapp Minneapolis Minneapolis; Dr. “Harry B. Johnston Atlanta

Entertain Women at Dentists Meet The Women Of San Antonio

The San Antonio Dental Association hosts events to entertain wives of visiting dentists. The page teaser notes continued coverage on page two with details to follow.

San Antonio Dental Association Dentr

Two Airmen Decorated by General White in Alamo City

Lieutenant Harry Ogden and Sergeant Alva U Harves were awarded Distinguished Service Medals by Major General John L. Hines during a visit to Alamo City. Hines reviewed Brooks Field troops and inspected the base, with Sergeant Harvey piloting the ship involved in the Alaska crash during the war escape.

John.’ Iines United States Army Harry. Ogden Alva Leo Harvey World Fliers Brooks Field General White Alamo City Harry Ogden Alva’ U.' Harves Brooks Fick John L. Hines Army Hines Brooks Field Harvey Martin Alaska Tuieuitenant Ogden

Arkansas dry agents report large moonshine seizure near Little Rock

May 21 in Little Rock Thad W Rowden federal prohibition director announced the capture of six large distilling outfits and about 40 000 gallons of mash and 500 gallons of whiskey. He also said about a score of alleged moonshiners and liquor ring members were arrested.

Little Rock Thad W. ‘Rowden Arkansas

Rangers Guard Coleman Trial Amid Sheriff Killing Case

A detachment of four rangers under Captain Tom Wieckman left Austin for Coleman to stand by for any disturbances during the trial of the negro charged with killing Sheriff Dick Pauley.

Associated Press Auslin Tom Wieckman Austin Coleman Dick Pauley

Wisconsin Senate Bans Imitation Butter Products

The Wisconsin Senate passed a bill prohibiting manufacture, sale, and distribution of any article in imitation of butter. The action was announced from Madison on May 21 by the Associated Press.

Associated Pres Madison Wisconsin Senate

Hinds Watches Future War Unfold At Kelly Field

General Hines observed a future war demonstration at Kelly Field where paper soldiers and wooden truck models depicted land battles. Air raids by three planes opened fire on infantry targets as ships and aircraft staged a brutal preview of impending warfare.

Kelly Field John T. Hines Ciief United States Army Pacific Ocean Kelly I Field Hines Hawaiian Islands Genera Hines Crystal Gazer L. L.harvey J. I. Moore Carr

Army Officers Seek Taxes Back From Government

Far reaching claim by Army officers around San Antonio seeks refunds of excess income tax fees. Major Clifford Jones argues that rental value of quarters and commutations of quarters should not count as income. Court of Claims favored a test ruling prompting thousands of officers nationwide to register refunds. Refunds cover taxes paid since 1919 amounting to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

United States San Antonio Clifford Jones Court of Claims

Dallas Mob Attempts to Storm County Jail

Broken windows and missiles marked dawn as two mobs tried to storm Dallas county jail to free two Black defendants. Five wounded as officers fired on the mob. Dwight Stewart, 18, gravely hurt by abdominal wound. Crowds dispersed as dawn neared and order was restored.

Dallas Dallas County Guinp Dwight Stewart

Woman Fights Off Lone Attacker In San Antonio Home

A fifth nightly assault attempt targeted Mrs. H R Ward at 1032 South Alamo as she prepared supper in an upstairs apartment. Her husband nearby heard screams, and Ward clutched a door facing to keep the intruder from dragging her away before fleeing down stairs. Police, led by Chief Street, searched the city but offered only a partial description: a very tall, thin man in a black slouch hat and high collar, last seen fleeing from the Ward home toward the back fence.

San Antonio H.R. Ward South Alamo Street Ward Street Stendebach Morris and Schoenstein Street Ann Aoothing

Blind Man Controls Wild Country-Bred Horses

A blind handler, unloading a potato wagon, loses control as Oscar Conharit's team bolts past 302 Main toward the courthouse. The wagon pierces the tonneau while the horses crash and dash through downtown traffic, with the man unharmed. An automobile owned by QO. A. Wilson is involved.

Oscar Conharit Main Avenue QO. A. Wilson West Mulberry Street

Plan Murder Trial For Dot Ellingson

San Francisco dispatch reports that Dorothy Ellingson a 17 year old labeled a jazz girl is to be retried for the murder of her mother in January. She was declared sane after observation and will be returned to county jail as preparations for reopening the trial proceed with both defense and relatives surprised by the verdict.

San Francisco Dorothy Ellingson Bright Lights

Minnesota Rangers Contain Forest Fires in Hibbing and Virginia

Rangers aided by reinforced crews claimed victories over fires flaring in Hibbing and Virginia districts. All major blazes were under control with winds easing. weather helped firefighters as minor fires were expected to be checked by nightfall.

Duluth Hibbing Virginia

State probes tampering reports in Shepherd murder case

Chicago May 21 The Shepherd murder trial includes an alleged attempt to tamper with a juror and with witnesses. State’s Attorney Robert Crowe ordered a full investigation after Philip Barry linked a man connected to the defense to the jury corruption case. A private detective agency head was briefly detained and later released. A special grand jury met to probe the disappearance of key witness Robert White.

Associated Press Chicago William Darling Shepherd William Nelson MacClintock Robert 5. Crowe Philip J. Barry Barry State 28 Robert White

Counting Out Jury Like Child's Game By Winifred Black

Chicago May 21 Universal Service correspondent recalls a jury trial shown as a child's counting game. The piece, May 1925, reflects on a murder case involving Billy McClintock and his guardian, linking memory of games to the courtroom drama.

Winifred Black Universal Service Univernal Service Chicago Eeny Meeny Ming Rony Miny Billy McClintock North Shore Tris Wire Briat Fimberlock

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