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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1925
Page
1
A fragment from The b News Kaleidoscope discusses far reaching ideas from mind control to science led power plants and public health. It reflects on Amundsen Peary polar exploration and critiques cautious attitudes toward disease and safety.
Associated Press reports M. Ras wasaen, local manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Company at Konamoon, Krwvangtong province, and his wife were seized by bandits while traveling by motor boat in Hong Kong on May 26.
A noted clarinet artist returns to the Anthony hotel after a Beweek tour and performs two pieces simultaneously, startling the audience with the unusual display. The moment reflects the artist's impatience with formal confines.
In San Antonio probate court Judge J. McCloskey named Myer Rothbaum and Edith Myers as guardians for Violet and Daisy Hilton. The sisters, aged as stated in the filing, are held to have a $4000 estate with potential future property accumulation. Saunders and Whipple, San Antonio attorneys, filed the guardianship application. the sisters are presently in New York according to the record.
In New Haven a jury votes to delay freedom for John Bagnano, “the sheik of New Haven,” after only one juror’s stand prevents a second murder trial. Andrew Living, Orange farmer and father of six, cast the pivotal vote amid 20 hours of deliberation, rejecting a two manslaughter compromise.
Maloney, a musician from Jimmay's Joys, learned to play two clarinets simultaneously during a vaudeville tour. He performs complex pieces with each hand separately and has a six week Northward tour with recordings in St Louis and Chicago. The group originated at the University of Texas.
Associated Press reports President Ernest Dewitt Burton of the University of Chicago died today at Presbyterian Hospital. Burton had been associated with the university for two years since its founding and was a prominent leader, though he did not become president until two years ago.
May 26 report that Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, suspects in the Franks murder, are ill with measles at Stateville Penitentiary hospital while doctors prepare to operate on Leopold for appendicitis.
Final details for the water plant purchase were approved by the city council. Mayor John Werr Wasner’s contract with Wagner specifies board terms, park superintendent salary, and payment method. The bond issue supports a 40 year obligation totaling 7,000,000 dollars.
AP reports a massive explosion at the Mukden arsenal in Peking area killing or wounding hundreds. The blast struck at midnight, destroying buildings within about a thousand yards of the facility. Cause remains unknown.
Fire last night destroyed the building, equipment and stock and the City Battery and Electric Company. Flames were discovered by passersby before gaining headway, hindering firemen. The structure was owned by Hiertan Hest and Kennedy and Baumann. Insurance was carried on some property.
Judge West adjusts Boly Bates sentence from a year and a day to a federal penitentiary term. Bates faced related charges in Wal Ver county jail, linked to an oath of Customs Inspector case. Authorities pursued federal action against Bates and state officials resisting release to federal authorities.
Fragmentary wire copy from Boston reports John W. Weeks will undergo an operation at Phillips House hospital following illness. The note mentions physicians and a recent trip to Boston.
A San Antonio article reports Roscoe Canady Jr. was abducted in a plot linked to his wealthy New York father Roscoe Canady Sr. The elder man was indicted in Bexar County and arrested in New York awaiting extradition. Detectives and officials pledge to prosecute and uncover all involved. Jimmie Caldwell, found at Ridge Farm near St. Louis and recovering from lung surgery, shows gradual health improvement under medical care.
A Paris court granted divorce to Mae Murray, American silent film actress, after a brief proceedings May 26. The case cited grounds including desertion and cruelty, with the divorce issued in record time.
Five robbers struck a downtown Chicago loan bank on May 26, overpowering three employees and looting diamonds and jewelry valued between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. The bank at 16 North Dearborn Street lies near State and Madison, a busy commercial hub.
Wiley Lynn was acquitted by a state district court jury in WeWoka Oklahoma of the murder charge in the death of William Tillers a pioneer Oklahoma pension officer. The verdict was announced at 10740 p m with no demonstratio n.
Two African elephants will be added to Brackenridge Park zoo within three weeks. The city may own them if M B Plotz can raise 7000 dollars. Ray Lambert will assist. If funds are not raised, the elephants will be sold to another city.
Chicago May 26 The discharge of the first jury panel in the William D. Shepherd murder case sparked a fresh inquiry into possible jury tampering. Juror Harold Pillar, 22, disclosed he opposed capital punishment, prompting immediate discharge leaving three jurors. Attorney Stewart pressed Judge Lynch to address alleged jury tampering by State's Attorney Crowe as papers this morning reported developments.
Defense seeks to prove Ng Baur’s involvement in extortion by threatening Chinese to pay tribute, with witnesses describing raids by rangers and a dead man’s intimidation. Prosecution rested after six witnesses. an interpreter was secured amid tense cross examination related to Fong Goon and the Humboldt Hotel shooting.
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