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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1924

Page

14

Progressives plan permanent independent party in California

A La Follette state campaign committee statement from San Francisco on November 10 announces California progressives aim to form a permanent independent party with a state convention early next year. It notes the movement has become the second political force in California and references a January national convention to formalize the group.

Ban Francisco California LaFollette ‘State Campaign Committee

Ice cream third degree shocks Brooklyn youths in murder case

Four frightened youths aged up to 15 were detained at the Brooklyn children's society as police probed the shooting death of 13 year old Ernest Schwer of Richmond Hill. The investigation uncovered how a dramatic confession was allegedly wrung from the youths after an unusual tactic involving two large dishes of ice cream and cake.

New York Brooklyn Ernest Sciwer Richmond Hill Young Schwer

William B Gates Receives Texas University Post

William B Gates of Vanderbilt University has been named instructor in English at the University of Texas replacing R C Harrison who leaves for the Malcolm Hiram Reed Jr Fellowship. Harrison pursues a Ph D in English at UT while devoting full time to graduate work.

Austin William B. Gates Vanderbilt University University of Texas R. C. Harrison Malcolm Hiram Reed Jr Harrison

Poison Candy Plot Uncovered by Police in Spokane

Spokane detectives investigate an alleged wholesale poison plot tied to marshmallows placed in cars and on porches. Analysis showed strychnine. several people avoided harm after detecting a bitter taste. Mrs. E. W. Jones found candy on her porch and used some for cake frosting before notifying a physician. Police traced multiple cans distributed.

Spokane E. W. Jones Polive

Man drinks poison and dies after setting house afire

Syracuse November 10 William Wethie 40 ended his life in his home after elaborate preparations He drank poison then a second poison and hanged himself He also sprinkled gasoline to burn the house but the attempt failed to ignite the blaze

Syracuse William Wethie Wethie

CARS STOLEN IN LOCAL THEFT REPORT

Two vehicles reported stolen Sunday night in rural area near RK Talley on Route G and Ci Koeh of 807 Main Avenue. Police list Monday as the theft date and begin investigation.

FWO Talley Ci. E. Koeh Main Avenue

Maupin in Trouble in Paris Over Consulate Row

Baltimore and New York social figure Jack Maupin was released on bail after a scuffle at the American consulate in Paris. He is accused of biting Vice Consul Bigelow on the nose during a disturbance that drew police and Bureau ofцией aid workers into the fight.

Paris Jack Maupin Baltimore New York Jack Bigelow

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