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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1924

Page

6

ANZAG WRITER TO FEATURE ALAMOCITY

Will Law, the Sydney Morning News feature writer, tours the United States to write a series on America and the Pacific. In San Antonio he meets Tom Hood of the Southern Pacific and talks about his forthcoming articles to be printed in Australian and New Zealand papers. He calls San Antonio a wonderful place with historic interest and tourist appeal and notes cultural ties with Australia. He compares Americans and Australians, cites literature as a link, and discusses Pacific trade potential and mutual expansion, while mentioning obstacles.

San Antonio Australia Pling Will Lawfeature Sidneyening News United States America The Pacific Tom Hood Southern Pacific Railroad New Zealand San Antonis Wson Eople Evangeline Uncle Remus Austra

Desertion Cases Surge in Navy Courts-Martial

Navy figures show desertion charges rose over 350 percent in fiscal 1924. Judge Advocate General J. L. Latimer reported 1207 desertion cases for the year ending June 30, up from 351 in 1923, with further large increases in absent without leave and combined offenses.

Washington J. L. Latimer

Woman Acquitted in Husband's Death at Can City

Mrs Minnie Dickey widow of a wealthy Osage Indian was found not guilty of murdering her husband who was shot during a struggle over a revolver in their car near Can City on April 15. The verdict came after about three hours and forty minutes of deliberation.

Canon City Colo Minnie Dickey Here Dicker

Imperial Eczema Remedy promises relief and refunds

Advertisement claims Imperial Eczema Remedy cures water blisters on hands or feet after several applications and offers refund through AB druggists. Another ad touts Duker’s Old Reliable Eye Water brightening eyes sold by All Druggists. A Pacific box highlights widespread retail availability.

Adu Duker's

Radios of Mexico Hurts Air Programs Across Texas

Citizens complain during International Radio Week that Mexican stations interfere with hearing foreign broadcasts in Texas between 10 and 11 p m from November 24 to 30. Genard of 2005 West Commerce reports repeated interference while Monterrey and Hollywood were received. Fort Sam Houston chaplain Westcott heard a soprano and an announcer spelling a word that sounded like six. He suspects a foreign signal despite a three-tube home set.

Texas Doe Genard West Commerce Street Monterrey Mexico Hollywood Cal San Antonio San Fort Sam “Houston Manu

Tragedy Over Forced Marriage Ends in Double Death

In Buffalo on November 25, Salva Giglia shot and killed his 14 year old daughter Mary after she refused to marry an elderly chosen suitor, then killed himself in a double tragedy.

Buffalo Mary .Giglia Salvatore Giglia

Father and son slain by highwaymen near Bartlesville

Bartlesville Oklahoma November 28 Pressley Parks sixteen and his father were shot by highwaymen near there last night. The elder Parks was killed instantly and the attackers remain at large.

Bartlesville Okla Pressley Parks Thore Parks

Robbery Frustrated at William Schutz Home

William Schutz of 215 West King's Highway reported a man in a messenger uniform attempted to lure him outside with a package about 7:80 PM Thursday. Schutz followed the man outside briefly. the suspect vanished and no vehicle was seen.

William’ Schutz West King’s Highway Schutz

Escaped Prisoner Sought by Police in Austin

Police are seeking Pat Marvin Connor who allegedly escaped from the Austin jail after a crowd drew officers away. A description was broadcast from the Austin chief, and officers were urged to pick him up if sighted.

Pat Marvin Connor Austin Jong Diar Delice

Cod liver oil gains recognized vitamin value in modern era

In old times the virtues of cod liver oil were known as a tonic but only recently have its vitamin benefits become fully realized. The piece contrasts ancient awareness with current understanding of its nutritional value.

Scott's Emulsion Strength Builder Through Five Decades

Scott's Emulsion remains the trusted strength builder in vitamins. The product, from Scott & Bowne in Bloomfield, M J, has longserved human needs with vast use and confidence, reflecting its founders and early tankers’ lasting impact.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield M. J

Brothers Die When Airplane Crashes in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City a small plane plunged 2500 feet killing M J Morrow instantly and fatally injuring H P Morrow who later died. H P Morrow, piloting briefly, was inexperienced and crash occurred after about 20 minutes aloft as the craft entered a tail spin and crashed in a northeastern city street.

Oklahoma City J. Morrow H. P. Morrow Morrow HP. Morrow

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