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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
7
The notice urges readers to attend a sale featuring BLUE CHEVIOTS in double breasted models and additions of yew, light greys and tans. It promises English and balloon types and claims the event will outfit men perfectly while saving money, stressing the growing importance of the sale.
A Washington to New York Express crash near Plainsboro New Jersey results in multiple deaths and many injuries. Notable victims include X Allen and several General Electric employees from Schenectady. The heavy wreckage delayed rescue for hours as officials worked to identify the dead and aid the injured.
J. J. Sweeney 75 longtime president and founder of Sweeney Jewelry died at his Houston home after a sudden illness. He had lived in Houston over 50 years, was born February 20 1865 in Deseraville Dakota and moved to Texas at 18 to work in railroading before entering the jewelry trade.
Enlisted troops at Kelly Field performed two successful parachute jumps on Thursday. Private 1 S Robbing, with prior parachute experience, leaped from 4000 feet, and Private 1 CS Goff, making his first jump from 2500 feet. Additional jumps are planned for next week.
Cecil H Carpenter aged 39 who died at a local hospital will have funeral services in Belton on Saturday. The body was sent there Thursday night. He is survived by his mother Mrs Macy B Carpenter of Belton, three brothers and five sisters.
Mrs. Gertrude Campbell of 423 1-2 Camargo Street reported a theft in which a white gold wristwatch and money were taken. She could not tell friends the exact time, saying the incident occurred while she was with acquaintances. Police were notified and investigation began.
In Cologne on November 13 a U S military control committee report says the Krupp plant housing the Big Bertha gun was destroyed under Allied control measures. The factory known for developing the siege weapon that fired on Paris was dismantled to prevent further use.
Feblag day brought Kinman wives to the hotel Pallroom where Mrs. R Ned Campbell urged spouses to attend. Miss Alene Sanders Milley directed a musical program by Westmoorthal College girls, with an Orthophonic Vietrola demonstration earning audience approval.
Rotary Club hosted Community Chest workers at the Menger Hotel Friday with Harry H. Rogers presiding. Rev. Hugh McLellan introduced speakers and waiters, and Don Geredorf presented the Diva Bobs for a ten minute entertainment feature.
Funeral services were planned in Cuero for Jamea Mitchell who died after a pistol accident in Seguin. Mitchell, reportedly carrying the pistol in his coat, was bending to retrieve an item when it discharged into his right lung. The incident occurred Monday and he died two days later.
In Tobepi on November 13, Anton Zeyordzeky, 44, shot and killed his wife at their home then fatally shot himself, ending a violent family tragedy. Local authorities investigated the incident and reported no further details at this time.
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