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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1924

Page

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Henry Ford backs Coolidge in Today column

Henry Ford endorses Calvin Coolidge citing productive business, tax policy, and national unity. He rails against money power and politicians, praises Coolidge as stable and clear minded, and expresses hope that California will favor Coolidge despite LaFollette talk.

Henry Ford Coolidge California Ford Dearborn Calvin Coolidge Calvin Olidge JGB Amera Tord Mo Company Vericans Todtion Hto Congress Dr. Ford Nism LaFollette Iher LaFol

Two Men Slain in Niles Clashes Over Klan Parade

In Niles Ohio two men were killed and four wounded as Klan and anti Klan factions clashed amid a parade plan. A robed Klansman was attacked by a crowd in the downtown business district during the confrontation.

Associated Sex Niles Ohio Bic

Laredo Warehouse Fire Causes $5000 Loss

Laredo Tex Nov 1 Fire of unknown origin last night damaged the Twiss Annix Store warehouse with $3000 in goods lost and total building and contents losses reaching about $5000.

Laredo Tex Twiss Annix Sagt Yi

Judge weighs fate of child in custody dispute

Judge William Anderson faces a complex custody case as Leta Elizabeth Gibson and Lupe Allen contend they are the child's rightful mother and foster mother. The hearing resumes next Saturday with both sides urging their claims amid emotional testimony.

Anita al- Ten Cliftford Deardorff Lela Elizabeth Gibson William §. Anderson Thirty-seventh District Court Anderson Leta Elizabeth Gibson Davis Lupe Allen

Plans for Texas State Teachers convention visit announced

San Antonio remains the chosen host for the Texas State Teachers' convention November 27 to 29. Sessions will be at Travis Park Methodist Church and the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Exhibits are planned at the cathedral and Main Avenue High School. A pageant The Lone Star may be produced with 6900 children, pending council decisions. Weather uncertainty could force an open air or scaled version at Brackenridge School. Preliminary pageant work cost about 1000 dollars with another 1000 planned for lighting and effects, funded by the school board and Chamber of Commerce.

San Antonio G. A. Clough Tyler Rhodes Travis Park Methodist Church St. Mary's Street Main Avenue High School Clough The Association Brackenridge W. Stigler el Paso Walter D. Cocking Chamber of Commerce

October Logs Historic Dry Month in New York Weather Record

October was the driest month on record at the New York weather bureau with rain occurring on only one day. The single shower measured .20 inch, leaving the month exceptionally arid and without significant precipitation.

New York

One Man Rule Dominates San Antonio City Hall

Three city offices were held by Commissioner Wright on Saturday morning as acting mayor and police judge during Mayor Tobit's absence. Wright presided over the corporation court and handled duties as mayor commissioner and judge, illustrating a single official holding multiple posts.

San Antonio Wright Tobit Juda Onion

Divorced Wife Supports Moving On In Courthouse Scene

In Sheriff Jim Stevens office a divorced wife relinquished claims as Lola Davis and another bride, Mrs. Davis number two, embraced her husband. The abandon­ment charge, filed after a January divorce, was dismissed as the three met to resolve the matter.

Number Five Jim Stevens Sheriff Stevens E Fi Davis Lola Davis Stevens

Republicans Advocate Defense

Fifth in a series on Coolidge administration defense policy by James J. Davis. The article argues security for peace requires rational defense prep, opposes militarism yet supports an adequate force to enforce law at home and protect rights abroad. It notes high military costs burden taxes and suggests the Washington conference reduced armament, while the navy supports commerce and relief efforts.

James J DAVIS Allington D. c Washington Perry North Pole Japan Oir

Rockefeller Joke About Heaven Gas Shortage

New York November 1 John D Rockefeller tells friends a joke from a summer trip. An old farmer stops his stalled car and asks his destination. Rockefeller answers Heaven, but the farmer quips you ain't got enough gas.

John D Heaven Associated Press New York John D. Rockefeller

Halloween prank nets three men $100 fines each

A Halloween celebration led to three youths being fined $100 in corporation court after tampering with Fire Box No 26 at Mast Commerce and Polaris streets. Andrew Trinidad, Earl Mummie, and Charles Sharp were arrested around 11 PM by Officer Hardcastle and Fireman Politzer. Juan Trinidad was released as he appeared too intoxicated to understand the incident.

Corporation Court Andrew Trinidad Hoefgen Avenue Earl Mummie Charles Sharp Kearney Street Juan Trinidad Mast Commerce Polaris Hardcastle Lonnie Politzer

Weather outlook predicts showers in Gulf states week start

The forecast from Washington on Monday weeks shows Gulf states mostly fair with showers toward week end. Temperatures are expected to run near or above normal. West gulf states should stay generally fair with rains late in the week and warm early week turning cooler later.

Washington Gulf

Trenton Ordered to Seek Missing Yacht Leif Ericson

The cruiser Trenton is ordered into the North Atlantic to search for the American owned motor yacht Leif Ericson overdue for 42 days at Battle Harbor Labrador. The yacht was to touch Battle Harbor on its return cruise from Europe to New York.

Associated Press Washington Trenton North Atlantic Leif Ericson Battle Harbor Labrador New York

Bank Bandits Rob Dundee State Bank in Texas Heist

Four masked men entered the Dundee State Bank at Dundee in Archer County Texas at 10 o clock and forced the cashier and bookkeepers into a vault. They escaped with two thousand dollars heading toward Wichita Falls prompting a local search by officers.

Askennie Stess Wichita Falls Dundee State Dundee Archier’ County Here

Newtons Confess in $2,000,000 Train Robbery Case

Willis Willard Newton and partner plead guilty before Federal Judge Adam C. Flite in Chicago to complicity in the Rondout train robbery. Sentencing delayed pending hearings for co defendants in the indictment.

Associated” Pvt Chicago Ton Willard Newton Adam C. Flite Othirs

Halloween prank ends in two deaths in Waukegan

In Waukegan Illinois on Halloween night fell when police officer Herbert Gillis 35 riding a motorcycle struck a barricade set for Halloween celebrations. Merchant and special policeman Charles Pelter was killed alongside him.

Associated Press Waukegan Herbert Gillis Charles Pelter Gillis

Judge Henderson Dies in Arkansas

Hot Springs Ark November 1 Judge Jethro B P Henderson chancellor of the third district died at his home after a long illness. He passed away yesterday morning.

Associated Preaz Hot Springs Ark Fudge Jethro BP. Henderson Third District

Indictments Anchor Liquor Case At Texas Ranger Inquiry

The Thirty Seventh District Court grand jury issued indictments against Captain Baldwin and R J K Bledsoe over liquor disposals and an assault case. It faulted state rangers for brutality and noted 160 true bills amid 270 investigations. The report commends the county jail and Robert B Green Memorial hospital, with Assistant District Attorney John Shook present.

Texas Rangers Thirty- Seventh District Court Grand Jurcy B. C. Baldwin R. Jk. Bledsoe Baldwin Bledsoe Jim Guerra Tiquor Grand Jury Board of Health Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital John Shook Grand Jrey

Calles Spends Days in Washington on U S Visit

General P Bliss Calles president elect of Mexico visits Washington as guest of the U S government en route to Mexico City. He tours the tomb of the unknown soldier and attends a White House luncheon during a several day stay.

Brute Associated Press Washington, D. C America White House P. Bliss Calles Eleet Mexico United States Mexica

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