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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1924

Page

12

Allenby reports quieter Egypt after cabinet resignation

Field Marshal Allenby informs Britain that Cairo and other centers are calmer since the Egyptian cabinet resigned. He notes reduced risk of riots, expects Ziwar Pasha to meet British demands or begin direct talks, and reports progress on evacuating Sudan without incident.

Associated Press London Viscount Allenby Egypt Cairo Lord Allenby Ziwar Pasha Great Britain Huving Sudan

Protest Sent to League Over Egyptian Telegram in Geneva

A telegram of protest from the Egyptian Parliament regarding the assassination of the Sirdar was delivered to the League of Nations Secretariat. The message requests no intervention but presents Egyptian Parliament positions on tensions with England and Egypt. Officials weigh whether to circulate the telegram to League Council members at Rome.

Daily Telegraph Correspon Lee Stack Morning Post Ceiroman Zagloul’ Pasha Mena Bouse Pyramids of Giseh Europe Associated Press Geneva Egyot Sirdar Tee Stack League of Nations Bdy Teague League Council Rome League

Gasoline tax receipts rise slightly in October

The Texas Comptroller's tax division reports October gasoline collections totaling 310,000, edging up from September. Major taxpayers include Gulf Production Company in Tous ton, Magnolia Petroleum Company in Dallas, and Humble Oil Company in Houston, with several others listed across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Wichita.

Austin Comptroller’s Department Gulf Production Company Touston Magnolia Petrolewa Company Dallas State Company Houston, & Service Oil Company Sleam Corporation Toxhome Oil Company Wichita Uumbie OF and Refining Company Houton

Long Texas will fight ends in wealth dispute near Dallas

Dallas November 26. Peter McClelland a wealthy Waco resident died suddenly at the home of attorney P M Ether. The estate valued at over 300000 had been tied in a protracted 38 year dispute over a will. Trusteeships and codicils delayed his inheritance while lawyers Kiheridee and McCormick of Dallas held a large portion of the estate. Burial set for Waco Saturday.

Dallas Peter McClelland Waco P.M. Ether McClelland Htheridge Texas Peter McCleland, Sr Peter E.alwyer Thival West United States District Court Kiheridee and McCermick

Chaplin Weds Lita Grey in Empalme Mexico

Charlie Chaplin married Lita Grey in Empalme near Guaymas by Civil Justice Antonio Hara. They returned to Guaymas after the ceremony and were accompanied by witnesses from the October license event.

Mexico City Vlock Empalme Guaymas Gulf of California Charlie Chaplain Lita Grey Antonio Hara Albin Angel Murrillo Francisco Monque Empalo Francisco Esa

Jackson's Courier Claimed by Death in Kansas

A. J. Nicely, 83, the last surviving Confederate in Chanute, Kansas, died yesterday. He had served six months as courier for Stonewall Jackson and witnessed John Brown’s Harper's Ferry execution.

Jackson Chanute Kan A. J. Nicely John Broad Harper's Ferry Stonewal” Jackson

Youthful Agents Win Birds in Subscription Contest

The Light newspaper honors 88 carrier winners with turkeys ducks and chickens from a Thanksgiving sub scriber drive running Oct 26 to Nov 21. Edwin Dekmer led by securing 46 new subscribers, while over 130 entries were received. Winners were announced Tuesday evening to allow mothers to prepare festive dinners.

San Antonio Edwin Dekmer

Earthquake Shakes Waterberg District in South Africa

A subterranean river is blamed for a seismic event in Waterberg district South Africa on Tuesday. The Johannesburg report notes the Warmbad area endured two minutes of strong shocks cracking walls and ceilings.

London Waterberg District South Africa Johannesburg da Mail Warmbad

Funeral for John James Haynes Held in San Antonio

Funeral services for John James Haynes 81 Confederate veteran were held at his home 1008 Avenue D with Rev. Arthur Moore officiating. Honorary pallbearers included Confederate veterans and Old Trail Drivers Association. active pallbearers named Sterling Price Soales Charlie Haynes Chowning C Ernest Haynes Andrey Haynes James C. Sh. Burial in Confederate Cemetery under Porter Loring Undertaking Company. Haynes born near Gonzales spent last 30 years in San Antonio and served in Civil War with battles noted. Survived by widow Mrs Aas and five daughters, two sons, and several nieces and nephews.

John James Haynes Avenue D Arthur Moore Old Trail Drivers’ Association Sterling Price Soales Charlie Haynes Chowning C. Ernest. Haynes Andrey Haynes James C. Sh Porter Loring Undertaking Company Haynes Gonzales San Antonio Aas EL Chowne Lucils Haynes John A. Shirley Washington We Beard Brownwood Deary Charlie TL Mavis Tonnd Mongita Harry PL Maynes Thanor Ant Gibson Hill

Original election figures to stand in Cambria County race

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused a mandamus to force the Cambria County computation court to certify Warren Worth Bailey Democrat as congressman from the Twentieth District. An order stayed any certificate pending appeal before the state high court on December 4. The canvass shift from a Republican lead to Bailey after twelve boxes were opened.

Philadelphia State Supreme Court Cambria County Warren Worth Bailey Anderson GH. Waltats Bailey Evang and McCann

Republican Caucus to Select Leader in Senate

Washington Nov 26 The Republican caucus will choose a Senate leader. Senators Curtis of Kansas is expected to be named leader with committee assignments carrying over. President Coolidge's message will guide the legislative program as the caucus opens.

Wadsmington Senate Eateus Birt. Flay Cooldge Curtis Kansas

Supreme Court Rules on Opening of Blair County Boxes

The court voted to allow the opening of the boxes with Justice Baldrige concurring with Judge Evans. Judge McCann filed a dissenting opinion, while the overall decision affirms the legality of the box openings in Blair County.

Rae Haldrige Blair County Supreme Court Baldrige Evans McCann

Austrians Sign Claim Treaty Washington 1944

Hughes announced a three category war claims treaty with Austria and Hungary granting a yet to be named commissioner power to settle losses or injuries to the United States and its nationals under postwar peace terms. final and binding settlements will be made by the three governments.

Washington Seere- Hughes United States Austria Hungary

College student inherits but forgets family fortune

Berkeley Cal November 26 Miss Ida Eleanore Weaver UC pre medical student learned she inherited a quarter of Rudolph Banning’s $1,000,000 estate from his San Francisco Honolulu wealth and only now recalls the legacy due to her focus on medical studies.

Berkeley Cal Rudolph Banning San Francisco Honolulu Ida Eleanore Weaver University of California

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