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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1924

Page

4

Peterson divorce case sparks Christmas visit interference

In Forty fifth district court, Peter Peterson faced contempt as a writ of attachment was issued when he allegedly violated a court order. He must post $500 bond and appear before Judge Tayloe to answer the contempt charge while demonstrating he can provide a $12.50 weekly support and a Christmas celebration arrangement for his children with his wife and paternal grandmother.

Arthur Denrictts Peterson Wien G. Tayloe Petersons Peterson Breil Hiner Deterson

Postal Pact Needs Coolidge Sanction For Final Treaty

Delegates at the postal congress report that a formal agreement will require the sanction of the postmaster general and the President to become law. Edwin Sands of foreign mails explains that congressional ratification is not needed, as postal treaties are exempt from such approval. Mexico’s Cosme Hinajas and Jose Chavez, with other delegates, discuss launching an international mail pact with ongoing sessions and plans for final inspection before a decision.

Congress Edwin Sands Tendent United States

Liver Oil Tablets Promoted As Quick Health Boost

Advert reads that Cod Liver Oil Tablets by McCaye Co provide the same health benefits as liquid oil. Claims include increased strength, weight gain, and nerve support with easy, odorless dosing. Offers 60 cents for ten tablets, promising rapid results in thin or weak individuals.

Mionex McCayes

Judge Blames Adams In Domestic Row Figures

Judge Fred Cowan of the domestic relations court scolds men for blaming Adams and urges responsibility for children. Carson, a well dressed man, faced abandonment charges but the case was held in abeyance as counsel argued over family duties. The judge warned there are too many Adams ready to shoulder blame instead of solving issues at home.

Adams San Anttonio Speeizy Fred Cowan Vial Court Sau Carsen Iim Cetrian Cowaner Carson

San Antonio Creek Land Bought for River Channel Plan

Mayor John Tobin says lands necessary for widening from the San Antonio river to the South Flores bridge have been purchased. A chart on his desk outlines the new parcels as San Pedro channel plans call for a bottom width of 160 feet and top width of 132 feet.

San Antonio South Flores Streck John Tobin San Pedro Tubin Flores

Constitution Before Alamo Post

A meeting of the Alamo Post of the Amphorn Legion will adopt a new constitution changing officer elections to November each year and allowing first year dues paying members to vote. National Commander James P. Drain’s arrangements for the ban and elections will be discussed.

James BP Drain

Pure of Ramston Will Be Preserved

Nov 18 Hamilton Staney visits the home of Alexander Tamiltos in New York City to preserve as a famed landmark. The fate of the ok mansion will be decided today as title passes to the American Scenic Preservation Society and the Grange for a historic site near Convent Avenue, with plans tied to a chapel and parish history.

York Tamilton Staney Alexander Tamiltos New York Evine

Ancient Mayan manuscript found in Mexico City

A centuries-old Indian manuscript, possibly post-Hispanic Maya hieroglyphic code, was found in Mexico City. Experts note it may reveal new insights into Maya origins and history, with Na hua symbols among Maya glyphs. The document, bought in 1907 by Goupil and once owned by Jean Charlot, lacks a definite value and is described as unique.

Mexico City Toreex Morley Tibet Yucatan Goupil Charnay Jean Charlot Senor

Settlement Talks Underway In San Antonio Water Dispute

Reports at city hall indicate a possible settlement between the city and the San Antonio Water Supply Co as reps meet to discuss terms. A federal injunction allows temporary rate increases while a public hearing is awaited, with six plus charges to be itemized for each patron.

Alu Rar Fpnval West San Antonio City Commission

Retired Sergeant Andrew Robertson Ends Active Duty

Sergeant Andrew Robertson, long service in the Third Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry and Fifteenth Artillery, retires from active duty after a storied career in the Spanish American War and World War I era. He plans to live at 3 M Street before moving to Pennsylvania, with officers and enlisted men praising his faithful service.

Andrew Robertson Tle Philippines United States Robertson Fourth Cavalry Marih Unsit Vificenth Field Artillery Anvil Sergomet Toberteen M Street Pennsylvania

Inspector Dr Meston Irving Jr to Inspect Four San Antonio Colleges

Dr Meston Irving Jr of the state department of revocation will visit San Antonio Wednesday to inspect four colleges the Incar nate Word Westmoorland Our Lady of the Lake and St Marys The aim is to verify adherence to standards for permanent teachers certificates He will then go to Victoria to discuss a junior college with officials.

Meston Irving Jr State Department of Revcation San Antonio Incarnate Word Westmoorland Our Lady of the Lake St. Mary's Irving Victoria

Summerall to Visit Brownsville Military Posts

Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall, commanding general of the Fifth Corps Area, will leave Wednesday night for Brownsville for his first visit to the army posts in the Tre Grande Vale. He will tour Fort Brown on Friday and Fort Ringgold at Jarlingen, returning to Fort Sam Houston Saturday morning before visiting Fort Crockett and Gale Veston. He is slated to return to San Antonio Wednesday morning.

Charles TP. Summerall Wighth Corps Ares Brownsville Army Poste Tre Grande Vale Fort Brown Friarsdac Heath Fort Ringgold Jarlingen Fort Sam Honet Summerall Vy Fort Crockett Galevesten San Antonio

Millspaugh Reaches Accord With Persia Officials

In Tooran Persia on November 18 Arthur C. Millspaugh director general of finance for Persia has settled disagreements with the Persian ministry of finance and abandoned plans to resign his post.

Tooeran Persia Arthur C. Millspaugh Penance of Ministry of Finance

Telephone Girls Please Salesmen at Club Luncheon

Salesmanship Club members hosted a luncheon at the Gunter and staged a one act play The Sale of the Private Branch Exchange by Southwestern Bell telegraph employees. Miss Corene Revs and Edna Warren drew applause with readings amid musical numbers and performances. Attendance prizes were donated by Tucker College and Kelly Coffee Co.

Gunter Iestivate Southwestern Bell Telephone Company C. Mc Warver Erick Sheaman The Telephone Company A. Cushman Cushman Gro Company Corene Revs Cushman Iba Edna Warren Tlannah Hisie Whanatiol Miss With Rass Tucker Coffeg Company Misti Croamopvi¢s Kelly Coffe

Agitation Blamed for Strike at Oregon Power Works

In Ashland Oregon 100 plus Oregon Power Co workers walked out halting river hydroelectric work on the Southern Pacific Nation cutoff and other Northern California sites. Company said agitators entered camp triggering unrest and demands including release of prisoners under California syndicating law plus boycott of California products and higher pay. workers were sent to Hornbrook and told not to return.

Ashland Ore Southern Pacific Nation Oregon Hla California Oregon Power Company Medford Camp Anait Kermach

High Katy Officials Land Line Condition

A Katy railroad inspection party traveled from Port Worth to San Antonio and Houston reporting good line conditions. A dinner honored Snead officials. The group included Taito, Whittenton, Atkins, Fenwick, Lopkins, Garvin, Ringer, Scott, Baner, Campbell, Hanger, Hateh, Little and others.

Katy San Antonio Houston Port Worth Snead Taito WM. Whittenton George T. Atkins WLM Fenwick ZG. Lopkins Public Reclamations Department J. 2. Garvin BR. IfeGee WL Ringer George — Scott OL T. Baner

Sheppard Campaign Costs Totaled 3724 Dollars

Campaign expenditures for U S Senator Morris Sheppard on his re election bid, incurred before and after the primary, total 3724 dollars as reported to the secretary of state’s department in Austin.

Austin United States Morris Sheppard Sheppard Secretary ‘of State

Husband objects to wife working to support family

A woman testifying to Frank Newnam in the county attorney's office said her husband, earning $12 a week, threatens to take their five children. She took a job as a cook for $10 a week to improve their finances, but it means longer hours and fear of domestic conflict.

Frank Newnam

Uvalde Man Faces Trial Over Levi Olds Killing

Judge WoW McCrory sets a special 190 juror panel for Ved McKenzie charged by indictment with killing Levi Olds. The Ninety-Fourth Court will hear the case on December 15 before a venue change to Bexar County Forty-Fifth District Court. The transfer aimed to ease the heavy civil docket in the county court.

Wow McCrory Ved McKenzie Levi Olds McKenzie Forty-Fifth District Bexar County

Ku Klux Raiders Given Six Months

William McCreedy and Gordon Wells of Burlington were found guilty of petty larceny connected to the August 7 cathedral robbery. They received four to six months at hard labor in Windsor house of correction. Both men were alleged Ku Klux Klan probationers and were tried on grand larceny charges but were convicted of the lesser offense.

Burlington William McCreedy Gordon Wells St. Mary's Cathedral House of Correction Windsor McCheedy Wells

Two Arrested On Liquor Charges In County Jail

Andrew Meexcio charged with possession of intoxicating liquor after waiving preliminary exam before U S Commissioner R L Edwards. bond set at unknown amount but unable to be posted. James L Leech of Bible Chr held on liquor possession. bond set at 500. Other articles stolen from cathedral noted. William Movers of Appalseaia, W Bu Blu, a Klan organizer, pleaded guilty to grand larceny and held in jail in default of bail.

Andrew Meexcio United States R. L. Edwards Gull James L. Leech Bible Chr Willian Appalseaia W. Bu Blu

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