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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1924
Page
7
San Antonio article reports Protestant Orphans' Home housing 150 children under dangerous fire conditions. Cracks appeared in west wall, dormitories overcrowded, glassed-in sleeping porches added but unheated. Board seeks $250,000 for a new building as donors aid safety drive.
Herbert Peairs of San Antonio, named national committeeman for the Republican Service Club of Texas on September 4, has accepted the post. He says he will fill all offices soon and that the club will place Republican candidates in the coming election by appointing district chairs who will select precinct and county leaders.
An 18 year old Mexican girl entered 415 West Com street shop and wore a dress reported stolen from Max Roseman store. Proprieter identified the garment, she discarded the package behind a camera, police then seized the dress worth $3. Girl held for questioning at the station.
The Wednesday Woman's Club opens its first fall meeting at 3 o'clock in the club rooms. The Alimo Country Club to hold a regular dinner Thursday. Mrs Lisa Ghanal Walker to entertain with a Blanco road dinner party for Mrs W D Syres of Los Angeles. DAR Daughters of the American Revolution meet Thursday at 2 at Mrs William Cassin's Crofton Ave. The Women's Parliament meets at the St Anthony Hotel. The Latin American Club convenes at Miss Inez Williams home. The San Antonio Conservation Society meets at Miss Emily Edwards studio 4:30 Saturday. Churches plan lawn supper at Belknap and Russell Place Thursday 6 to 7:30. Notables include Mrs Henry Drought visiting Chicago, Mrs Annie Wolfe visiting Ohio, Mrs Clem and Elizabeth Clem traveling to Washington, and Mrs Paschal visiting New York and Norwalk Conn. A San Antonio Country Club luncheon honors Mrs Rose Walker Kennedy preceding winter trip to New York aboard the Momus. Dec 25 Christmas dance by Phi Lambda Epsilon announced. Miss Elsie Scott returns from Europe. Various San Antonio social happenings and travel plans noted.
W Watson a 34 year old railroad porter was arrested on a charge of disturbing the peace after an argument on a Tobin Gill streetcar. Passengers and conductor J A Dorton said Watson moved the Jim Crow sign and refused to sit in the negro section. Detectives Carver and Rubuke arrested him after stopping the car near Camden and Brooklyn.
The man and woman once held as suspects in the Sommers murder were released due to insufficient evidence and possible habeas corpus concerns. Detectives continue to pursue the case while another suspect is held for investigation and officers acknowledge the mystery remains unresolved.
Detectives and prohibition agents raided a Medira Street location off Frio City Road Tuesday and charged Domingo Garcia with manufacture and possession of equipment for liquor production. Garcia pled guilty and was jailed on a 34600 bond after officers destroyed a large still, mash, copper coil, barrels, and moonshine. Romeo Dominguez, present as a customer, posted 560 bond after pleading guilty to possession and sale of liquor. 55 bottles of home brew and one pint of whiskey were seized. Three alleged customs were later found at the site.
R. B. Cousins, former state superintendent of public instruction and president elect of the Kentucky State Teachers College, will visit San Antonio next week to study the local schools and gain information for handling the normal in the Southwest. His visit follows Texas educators’ long sought aim to strengthen the region’s teacher training facilities.
Laredo reports the international bridge closed by Mexican government orders for a foot and mouth disease quarantine pedestrians only may cross trains cars must be disinfected before entry into Mexico. FALL RIVER resumes full operations at Pensnett No. 5 mill and Parker Mills Warren plant to follow. Henrietta Newding offers expression and dramatic art classes. Crockett 5988.
A 1924 educational notice contrasts ancient myths of punishing messengers with modern cleaning practice. It urges San Antonio readers to demand guaranteed cleaning, trust reputable cleaners with their own plants, and learn about scientific processes to extend garment life. It also warns against counterfeits in woolens and silks and promotes an educational protection campaign.
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