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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1925

Page

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Hedwig Bandit Shootout Ends Looming Vigil as Suspect Is Shot

Deputy James Thurles, after months of patient vigil along Burnet and Walter streets, shoots a fleeing armed assailant during a late night pursuit. A woman accomplice aided the plan while bloodhounds are deployed to track the bandit through the bushes after the elevated confrontation near the Southern Pacific yards. Police identify the wounded suspect later at the hospital and recover clothing and jewelry from victims.

Teken Bord- Jun Ettick James Carver Tira Regrocs Neek James Thurles Temes Canable Ofejock Burnet Tames Sammee Geis Bil Grenn Deterties Kuhnks Court House Nepro Warvey Gott Feft James Ae Walters Burnetsteeat Southern Pacific Rice R. S Flores Howes Jamen

Mayor Heads Reward Fund For Bandit Captors

City officials praise Constable Duke Carver Depuy Sheriff Sam James Special Investigator John Long and a feurless woman for capturing the Blick Terrors after a year of crimes on the St Hedwig road. Mayor Tobin and county officials establish a reward fund. San Antonio Light contributes. Jack Burke Neil Campbell and Sheriff Stevens comment approvingly. fund grows to honor the trio and their confederate.

Duke Carver Depuy Sam James John Long St Hedwig Road Dahn ‘Tobin Ciass Myward San Antonio Tobin Boa Antonio Pears Jack Burke Neil Campbell Grant Campbell Din Stevens

Reign of Black Terrors Blamed for Five Deaths

Reports allege blacks in custody fuel a wave of killings and robberies. Officers killed three suspects in fierce gunfights while holdups, robberies, and attacks on civilians, including women, are linked to the gang. Names and details of victims are partially withheld amid ongoing investigations.

Commerce Stover Joe Bernendse Eddie Darn Grant Darn H. D. Robertson Hecent John Fox EB. A. Ashby Charlee Sweeney

Road Log Service Offered for Thanksgiving Game

W H Furlong of the highway department Chamber of Commerce announced a special road service for fans attending the Lexm A M game in College Station on Thanksgiving Day. The service opens Saturday morning and is free. Par m a Cameron prepared the best routes and road logs for Mr Furlong. Weather and route conditions will be updated. information will be available at the Chamber and via Mr Furlong at his home each night leading to Thanksgiving.

College Station W. H. Furlong Highway Department Chamber of Commerce Parma Cameron College Furlong Corarcree

Collins and Hunt to Lead in Cotton

Reading from faulty OCR, the piece notes Collins and Hunt to head cotton production efforts this summer. It mentions production estimates, drought impacts in Texas, and the state's share of national cotton output, with Wilkinson and others contributing to yearly results. The data imply Texas still dominates U S cotton output despite adversities.

Collins Hunt Elvis Williamson Raay Cotta Erin Enis Wilkinson Vitofyra Lixna United Texas

Automobile collision injures two on South Preso Street

Two people, Willie Sharoms and J. A. Brndrick, were injured in a car crash at South Preso Street and Ware wick Boulevard. They suffered cuts to the battle and face and were taken to Rawta hogan Ine firmacy after a vehicle operated by Hrad rick and driven by Teon devange 116 Parker Avenue collided.

Mre Willie Sharoms Clifford Court J. A. Brndrick Magnolia Avenue Dartawy Sey Ceriona South Preso Street Warewick Boulevard Rawta Hogan Yyern Hradrick Teon Devange Parker Ayeunte Collided Lseep Ingu

Flight Exercise Aimed at College Instructor Cadet

A scrambled report notes a planned aviation drill involving cadet 0 Jr Aparhuwk, pilot Rolly Wield, and Collegetation Reture day. It mentions Captain A Muldorn, formerly an instructor at Kitty, now stationed at A, and SoGaptain Gyldorn en route to Vink to the fiving fold.

Aparhuwk Rolly Wield Muldorn Sylue Kitty SoGaptain Gyldorn Mike. T Crunay

Business Men Will Visit Mexico Delegation Trip Set

Antonio business men will join a chamber of commerce trip to the Rio Grande Valley across the border. The plan includes Matamoros and Garza Garcia from Laredo and Grande City, with Harlingen hosting the Valley Bid Winter Fair opening December 1. A San Antonio Antoniy delegation will attend, aiming for a multi day trip with about 14 businessmen expected to reserve space.

Ban Antonie Chamber of Gotamerie Rio Grand Valley Wes Mexico Leasy Rio Grande Chevinle Nieve Tuereda Adee Garmergue Hi Grande City Hartingen San Antonio Harlingen

First Lady Shops Early in New York at Museums

Mrs Coolidge alters plans during a New York visit to view prints and antique New England furniture at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She focused on room draperies and silver while the President rested. Three young women from a high end dress shop spoke briefly at her hotel.

Jay Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Jude Art Museum Wien

Centenarian Rebecca Maralall Celebrates 100th Birthday

In Chicago on November 20, Mrs Rebecca Maralall marked her centennial birthday. She remains active at home, tending to household duties, and looks forward to meeting a growing family with hopes of seeing a grandchild.

Chicago Mre Rebecca Maralall Ahe Bale Sti Heaperhold Dite Geal Grout

Plan to grant new gas franchise in San Antonio

Seagraves and Moody face conditions to win rights to market gas here. Mayor Tobin outlined requirements including bonding and city approval. Officials expect discussion with city attorney next week as details of terms and state regulatory actions unfold amid South ern Natural & Company’s pipeline expansion.

Seagraves Mogily Tenudry Tin Southern Company Tobin Seagraves and Moody San Antonio

Race with death believed won by wounded hunter

Fageng Bohl, 22, injured in a hunting accident near Devine Wednesday, was reported to have died from wounds after being treated at Santa Rosa infirmary. Attempts to recall events suggest mistaken identity as a fence rifle misfire led to the shooting, with details unclear among companions.

Fageng Bohl Devine Santa Roa Kan Antonin

Bond Set On Liquor Charge For Marines

United States Commissioner Edwards Pridny set a $500 bond after Marines were charged with liquor offenses. The charges involve alleged violations by Artanjaldos Marines and co-defendant Agnar, with details of the case limited in the readable text.

Artanjaldos Marines United States Edwards Pridny Marines Nis Agnar

River survey finished for San Antonio widening work

Survey of the San Antonio river from southeast of the city to its intersection with St Marys street at the public service company has been completed. The work will proceed after Olmos dam completion and the cost of Olmos dam is to fund the river project.

San Antonio River San Antonio

Fire destroys new courthouse awning and startles city

A Friday fire in AL damaged the new courthouse awning attached to the clerks office area. Fire crews from Central Station extinguished the blaze after a cigarette carelessly tossed caused the fabric to burn. The incident left the awning destroyed and prompted a quick response to prevent structural damage.

Altaches

Gashed War Vet Dies in Dallas After World War II Service

Ghareriis Wiley, 31,708 Dallas, gassed in act during World War II. He joined the army here in unit No. 211. He will be buried here. Survived by his wife, parents, three brothers and five sisters.

Dallas Ghareriis Wiley

Winter Fuel and Gasoline Bids Sought by City

The city seeks bids for winter fuel and gasoline supplies. Gasoline will power autos and tractors while fuel is needed for heating systems in the city hall and central fire and police stations on St Marys Street. Casper high school defeated Mid-west High 20 to 0 last night using a lighted white enamel football.

S. A Sity Ity Hull St. Mary's Street Casper Wyo Mid-west

S A Freight Depots to Observe Thanksgiving

San Antonio freight depots will observe Thanksgiving Day. Freight handlers and clerks will have a holiday and stations will be closed all day. Announcement by W O Donnell secretary of the local freight agents association.

San Antonio Local O’donnell

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