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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1924

Page

11

Produce price list from San Antonio markets briefing

A San Antonio market bulletin lists Wednesday morning quotes from Pruitt Commission Company and Snyder Produce Company for a wide range of fruits, vegetables, and eggs. Notable items include beets 69 cents per dozen, cucumbers 3.06 to 3.25 per bushel, California tomatoes priced from 50 to 0.05 per lut, eggs 11.00 per case, and various potato, citrus, and pepper rates with numerous per unit and per crate figures.

Pruitt Commission Company Gaettuce California Idaho Porto Rico Lima Snyder Produce Company Ge ‘Phe

Hill Charges Dropped By Court In Prohibition Case

Baltimore jury hears witnesses define intoxication as a beverage level, with Dr. Wiley and Dr. Kelly testifying on alcohol content. Judge Soper dismisses two nuisance counts and focuses verdict on whether Hill's fruit juice products were wine and intoxicating, while rejecting defense constraints and pro prohibition speeches in court.

Baltimore John Philip Hill United States District Court Tudge Mar Colonel Hill West Franklin Street Soper Howard A. Kelly Barrey W. Wiley Judge Soper Woodcock Wondcock Jadee Soper Arthur W. Machen Mr. Machen John Philin Fillacho Wah Angelican Aberts Woodenek Machen

Oavant Finds New Planet in Flight

Berkeley Nov 12 Preliminary calculations under Prof A O Leuschner and assistants show a fast moving object discovered Oct 23 by Prof Baade in Bergedorf is a minor planet in a highly eccentric, high inclination orbit near Earth. Closest approach occurred last month, distance about 2.2 billion miles, orbit 2.75 AU, inclination about 26 degrees and eccentricity extreme. The new planet measures about 7.85 seconds of arc in apparent size. Observations from Lick, Yerkes, and US Naval Observatory aided the analysis led by Kasier.

Tianet Albert Ners Earth Albert Lick Observatory H. M. Jeffers R. H. Tucker V. Triesdrocek University of Chicago Elc. Bower United States Naval Observatory Washington Leuschner H. T. Kaster

Everyman's Investments by George P Hughes

The piece discusses investment strategy amid fluctuating markets, advising cautious moves when holdings decline. It warns against mixing speculation with investment and outlines options for investors facing losses, noting a follow-up article to appear next Saturday. Also mentions Burnet, Texas Wool futures and a sheep replacement trend.

Orphan Cubs Attend Lions Club Luncheon Guests

Orphan Cub from Protestant Orphan Home were guests at a Lions Club luncheon in Gunter Wednesday. Clarence Jones funded transportation. Alva J. Brasted spoke on father and son bonds. Mrs Is Man Seay provided entertainment with a sketch The Blue Grass Widow.

Hectors Orphane Lions Club Lions Clarence Jones Public Service Company Alva J. Brasted Fort Sam Houston Father Man Is. Man Seay

Weather outlook across regions with scattered clouds

The report covers San Antonio and vicinity, East Texas, West Texas, and several cities with temperatures from the mid teens to mid sixties. Winds vary from light to strong southerly and northwesterly, with unsettled conditions and possible rain or snow in the Panhandle.

San Antonio East Texas Pardos West Texas Panhandle

Steers Down on Weak Regular Decline in Cattle Market

Market report shows slow hog trade with little quotation changes while steers and yearlings sold unevenly. Prices for choice heavy and medium weight butchers held near 9.85, with plains and younger cattle varying as packers received fewer hogs and beef offerings from other markets.

San Antonio Livestork Pirshe Irs

Broken Homes Blamed for Delinquent Girls in Texas

Dr Carrie Weaver Smith head of the Gainesville Girls Training School tells Governor Neff that Texas lacks probation officers and proper support, contributing to rising delinquent girls. She cites high divorce rates, poverty, narcotics, and mental disorders among parents, plus insufficient county probation staffing.

Austin Texas Carrie Weaver Smith Gainesville Pat M. Neff Smith St. Smith Wreeseft Artverce Dr. Smith

November 12 Radio Digest Program Lineup Summary

Radio Digest lists numerous station lineups including WSB Atlanta WEEI Boston WGR Buffalo WEN Chicago WLS Chicago WLW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines WABC Detroit WOR Detroit Free Press WORX Detroit WHR Kansas City WODAF Kansas City Star WIAS Louisville Times WCC Minneapolis-St Paul WCAE Pittsburgh KGW Portland Oregonian KPO San Francisco WICAQ San Juan WRY Springfield KGW listed programs feature orchestras bands choirs readings and concerts with times ranging from early morning to late night across cities and networks

Radio Digest Associated Press WSB Atlanta Journal Ritz Harmony Boys WEEI Boston WGR Buffalo Chestra Wen Chicago Tribune WLS Chicago Ford Glenn WQT Lengr KYW WLW Cincinnati WTAM Cleveland WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines Detroit News News WORX Detroit Free Press WBAP Fort Worth Star Telestar WHR Kansas City Wodaf Kansas City Star School of the Air Jenkins RVI Los Angeles Detective Storins WIAS Louisville Times WCC Minneapolis-St. Paul Maustead WEAF New York Huasian WIZ New York Wall Street Journal Goy Nolos WHN New ‘York Dawn WOR Newark Solga Talka WAAW Omaha Minikethrame Philadelphia Non Woo WCAE Pittsburgh KGW Portland Oregonian Orches Kpo San Francisco WICAQ San Juan WRY Springfield Sone Orchestr Ksn St. Louis Poxt Dispatch Apecaltics

Sale of Christmas Seals Planned by Welfare Department

Plans for the annual Christmas seal sale will be set at a Chamber of Commerce Welfare department meeting next week. Morris Stren says San Antonio was second last year and should be first this year. Funds may finance an educational campaign to curb tuberculosis, aided by three public health nurses who make about 4000 calls yearly. The Comfort summer camp hosted 15 San Antonio children, funded by last year’s seal sale proceeds.

Italy Welfare Department Chumber of Commerce Department Morris Stren San Antonio Stern Chamber of Commerce Red Cross Comfort

Plane nose over at Brooks Field injures cadet flyer

Flying Cadet P. R. Cheatre of the Primary Flying Shot at Brooks Field escaped with slight injuries when his plane nosed over Wednesday morning. The aircraft was not badly damaged.

P. R. Cheatre Brooks Field

Heavy grasshopper crop predicted by Texas entomologist

R T Reppert of A and M College reports a heavier grasshopper infestation than last cotton season across Southwest Texas after two months of fieldwork in Bexar County and nearby areas. Federal entomologist Charles Gable confirms the potential outbreak, with winter and spring weather as a key uncertain factor. Farmers are advised to plow under Johnson grass patches and cotton stalks to curb the hoppers.

R. Tt. Reppert A. & M. College Bexar Enunty Texas Charles Gable San Antonio Mr. Reppert Repnert

Call for Registered Warrants Issued in Austin

November 12 report from Austin notes State Treasurer Staples issued warrants to cover general revenue by presenting up to No. TOAO, leaving a remaining deficit of 2,250,000. In Pittsburgh on November 12, heavy melting scrap rose to 20 dollars a ton, with the Pennsylvania railroad taking 40,400 tons at a higher price.

Austin Staples No. Toao Thi Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Railroad

Couple Robbed by Mexican Highwaymen on St Hedwig Road

Detectives pursue a trio of highwaymen who waylaid Mr. and Mrs. O J Hanzel on the St Hedwig road near East Houston Street. They robbed the couple of $7, a watch and three revolvers, forcing them into a ditch and backing off in a dark, high speed car. The bandits fled. officers found no trace of vehicle or suspects.

St. Hedwig Road East Houston Street St. Hedwig Hanzel Houston Street

Slayers of Franks Given Prison Teacher Roles

Chicago, Nov 12. Nathan F. Leopold Jr and Richard Loeb, life-term inmates for the Robert Franks kidnapping murder at Joliet, will join the prison faculty. Leopold Jr starts night English classes of two hours, while Loeb will head an arithmetic course next week, in addition to shop duties.

Chicago Nathan F. Leopold Jr Richard Loch Joliet Robert Franks Whitman Leopordkins Loeb

Father Seeks Christmas Visit Permit In Divorce Case

Santa Claus as nominal plaintiff in a motion to dissolve a temporary injunction set for next Friday in the Forty-fifth District Court. The suit filed by Henrietta Fierson seeks divorce. she obtained an injunction restraining Peterson from home or contacting the family. Peterson denies molestation and says a Christmas visit with his four children is essential. The injunction returnable in January. In a separate note, Duco finishes production to be moved to Prant Michigan, doubling local output after Nemours takes control of Varnish and Color Works.

Santa Claus Judge & Gaylee Forty-fifth District Arthur Peterson Henrietta ¢Fierson Forty-fifth Peterson Prant, Mich Da“Pont Ao. Nemours Company of Delaware Fint Varnish and Duco Automobile

Death of G C Eighlitz in Sudden Car Crash

Native Texan G C Eighlitz dies suddenly on Main Avenue after a presumed heart attack while riding in a car. He collapsed in front of his home. chauffeur and bystanders attempted aid, but he died shortly after hospital evaluation. Born 1862 in Indianola, he built a major San Antonio fire insurance agency and was active in social and business life. He married Caro Simpson in 1891.

Main Avenue George G. Hichlitz San Antonio Laurel Heights Place Hichtitz Wollen Hiehlitz Fred W. Aichlitz Mr. Hiehlitz Indianola Calhoun Counts Carl Wilehelm Frederick von Fiehlitz Leipsig Germany Texas Hichlitz Galveston Caro Simpson

Nicaraguan Vote Scandal Stirring Central American Tensions

Vice consul Inulin Navas in New York cites a Nicaraguan vote scandal mirroring U S concerns as Congress confronts Chamorro conservative Carlos Zakarzano liberal and De Luis Correa. He notes missing votes and a split electorate while predicting a December Chamorro-favorable consolidation amid no revolution.

Nicaragim Inulin Navas United States New York Congress Emiliano Chamorro Carlos Zakarzano de Luis FL Correa Corres Shim Navas Agrom Corren Republic Supreme Court Chamorro Bartolo Martinez Liberal Party Nicaragua

Falling from tree kills San Angelo man

San Angelo Tex Nov 12 Frank Keeton 59 died Tuesday from injuries after falling from a tare while threshing pecans on the Nosworthy place Surviving are a sister Mrs J A Sims two brothers Charles and Dic Ketton all of this city and one brother Silas Keeton San Angelo grocer

San Angelo Tex Frank Keeton A Sims Charles Dic Ketton Silas Keeton

Football injuries kill Mesquite boy in high school game

Dallas. November 12. His Law rence, 25, of Mesquite, died at a hospital here from injuries received in a high school football game between Mesquite and Terrell at Terrell. Lawrence struck his head against the knee of a Terrell player whom he tackled.

Dallas Lawrence Mesquite Terrell

Funeral for Senator Boury Lodge Draws National Leaders

Cambridge observes the passing of Senator Boury Lodge with thousands attending. Washington officials including Secretaries Hughes and Weeks represent the cabinet while President Coolidge sends a naval aide. Flags fly at half staff as services at Christ Church Cambridge honor the long time senator and his place among national leaders.

Cambridge Boury Cabot Lodge Senate Washington Boston Hughes Weeks Adolphus Andrews Coolidge Senator Lodge House of Representatives Half ST Hale State House Federal Building Nahant Christchurch Episcopal Church William Lawrence Prescott Evarts Harvard College Mount Auburn Longfellow Sumner Helmis Agassiz Shaw

Court Proceedings in Crim Appeals and Civil Appeals

Proceedings from the Court of Criminal Appeals show affirmations reversed and remands across numerous districts including Milam Bastrop Cameron and El Paso with motions for rehearing submitted or overruled. The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals at Atlanta heard cases with remands and motions for rehearing, listing multiple respondents and jurisdictions across Texas and related regions.

Qnar Stin Court of Criminal Appeals A Gandy Milam Morrow Catarino Perez Bastrop Parte ZA He Waynes Allay J. A. Martian Calit Qm Hair Arcs Carl Griggs Jefferson R. 2 Bed Aurelio Estrada Bastrops Dallas Grady Gentry Hopkins B. J H. Coates Freestone Jim Turman Kine Thurman Davig Frankl A. Bates Wishert Sidney Wart Fort Bend Byee Davie Freestone, . Submitted On Piel For He Josh Robersom Ra Deut Walsh Temphith Ernest + Toohatet B. J. Mathews Tiarding Mes J. Davla Harris BR. Troy Barer D. Seclocen Row Tharris Stephen Williams Rag Andrew Armstra Jin RT OF Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Sag Attonia Wednesdi Warry MM. Haemre Wwech Nona Tens Wilows City of San Antonia A. Soma Copay Motion Gavity Ay L. Brooke Cameron Tegary Mei

Woman recovering after accidental poisoning incident

Consuela Cavazos of 114 Lalit street is recovering at home after taking a mistaken dose of a medicine containing hydrochloride. She was rushed to Santa Rosa Hospital after her husband and another man alerted a passing ambulance. She had been convalescing at home for a week. Firearms plant to reopen next Monday after temporary closure.

Consuela Cavazos Lalit Street Laeedit Santa Rosa Hospital Willie Sosa Cavazas

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Valencie Florida Ren Davis Jonathan Plaeck Busne Alan Row Ricer Galifornia Congressman Lees Roaring Lees Dr.gar, Campbell Qué Fernandez Tailtwister Penny Grabber Jaange” Beretta W G Higgins Martin Arnold Europe Pisa Oavant Everyman’s Investments George P. Hughes Consol Mr. Wughes Light Nxt Burnett Orphan Cubs Lions’ Club Iy Wollington Clatdy Ture Fawn AE Hong Bandits G. C. Eighl Saffe Nicapacian Vote San Angelo AN Lodge Mags Smith and Wesson Fireaems Dasey Aye Daly
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