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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1924
Page
2
Arturo M. Elias, consul general of Mexico in New Orleans and brother of President-elect Calles, arrived in San Antonio en route to Mexico City after a commission inspection. He said the next move in the Mexican English tangle rests with England.
Allan Small of 1607 Greene Avenue Brooklyn writes of years of dread from hereditary indigestion with severe pains and heartburn. A friend suggested Carter's Little Liver Pills and he reports relief, improved elimination, and regained health.
Mrs. D. Porter of 259 St Francis Street in San Antonio reports dramatic relief after trying Plant Juice. She cites improved appetite, digestion, sleep, energy, and body strength after using four bottles. The Plant Juice Man promotes the remedy at Sommer's drug store Houston and Navarro streets with free samples.
John B. Hendrix alias Miss Beautiful White, a 19 year old girl portrayed in letters to suitors via matrimonial agency, claimed a fortune and offered to meet in cities for railroad money. He was arraigned on mail fraud charges and held in $2500 bond awaiting grand jury action.
Consul Elias described the visit with General Calles, noting the same policy toward England and optimistic views on Mexico's future. He dismissed rumors of unrest and contraband arms tied to Yucatan, citing a shipment of 10,000 rounds and one pistol with sailors jailed but no link to disturbances. He optimistic about Europe’s democratic trend and Germany’s recovery as peace returns.
An aunt in South San Antonio reports 15 year old Willie Dalk vanished Tuesday night after a fight near his home in front of the Horseshoe Cafe. He was last seen on his porch and had a Liped with him. deputies and hospitals were alerted, description notes medium height brown hair blue and grey eye and a Boy Scout uniform.
Mrs. Coci Ware of New Orleans swore out a warrant for Clark G. Kuney a banker once of There Lakes Wisconsin on charges of stealing her diamond binges and other jewels claim says she lost about 1000000 in personal fortune after meeting him at the races in January 1925. She recounts trips to Houston Tivringham Sunset Farms Mag nol d Springs and three Tales Wis and alleges advances totaling 20000 plus a New York draft to Kuney with rings taken for safekeeping.
In San Angelo on November 19, buyers led by Herbert P. Buell of Cordingley and Co and Joe B. Blakeney of Hallowell Fones and Donalé purchased most of an estimated 150000 pounds of eight months wool from West Texas growers. Prices reached around 50 cents per pound, with premiums up to 55 cents for twelve month growth. The scene marks brisk bidding, buyers moving east, and a favorable tariff-influenced upturn as 1924 eight month wool contracts appear solid.
Riots erupted in Huejotzingo district after nine men were sentenced to death for the August assassination of Mrs. Josalie Evans. Agrarian forces under General Montes reportedly held prisoner Cholula mayor Honorato utli and his brother Manuel. General Gonzales reported wounded in clashes with state troops. Teutli, inspector general of Puebla murder probes, rounded up about 70 agrarians linked to the crime. authorities alleged Montes led a campaign to expropriate Evans’s hacienda.
Holiday shoppers in Atlanta are rising with department stores moving more clothing and top coats at higher rates than earlier in the month. Stores report busier displays, seasonal decorations, and growing customer activity as the holiday season approaches.
Advertisement notes relief from eczema with Imperial remedy and offers money back by druggists if it fails. Emphasizes rapid, permanent improvement and nationwide refunds.
Mrs. Mary Milton of Denison, third vice grand president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, will be hosted by Alamo City Lodge No.5 with a Friday noon dinner at the Original Mexican Restaurant. After lunch at 2:30, the lodge will hold its weekly meeting at W. O. W. Hall with candidate initiations and a guard team exhibition. A turkey dinner will be served to members and families at Murray's Hall Friday evening followed by an excellent program.
Jose Hernandez was charged with a assault to murder in a complaint filed in the justice court of Ben Fisk by City Detective Proudfoot Thursday morning. He waived preliminary hearing and his bond was fixed at $500. He was accused of having made an assault on Lois Esquell on Wednesday.
The Highland Park Improvement League will meet Friday night at the Highland Park school house to discuss proposed paving of Rigsby avenue and the possible removal of the street car line on that avenue. R F Cullen president will call the meeting. W B Tuttle of the Sano Antonio Public Service Company and Paul Steffler street commissioner will address.
If children are feverish and stuffed up from a cold or catarrh, apply pure antiseptic cream into the nostril. It penetrates air passages soothing and healing inflamed membranes for instant relief. Get a small bottle at any drug store.
Investigation into the collision between two street cars in St Louis began under Colonel Albert Perkins, manager for the receivers of United Railways. Motorman Otto Baecker, 35, died after a work crew on the incline reportedly paused brakes to repair, then the crash occurred.
Police trace a delivery boy suspected of drugstore theft after a planned exchange at 1000 block West Summit place falls through. A 16 year old Adelaide Raba suffers a broken right ankle when struck by a car at South Alamo and Presa streets, while her father is treated for cuts and bruises. Witnesses could not obtain the vehicle number as the driver fled.
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