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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1924

Page

4

Slayer of Pair Faces Jury In Genevs

Warren J. Lineall of Aurora Wisconsin was to stand trial today for the murder of his wife Lina and her brother Byron Shoup. He allegedly killed them, beheaded them, and sealed their heads in cement blocks last year. The insanity plea will bring alienists on both sides to argue the question. State’s Attorney Charles Abbott will contend Lincoln was sane and seek the death penalty. Dr. Hinton of Elgin will testify for the state. Lincoln had confessed and shown remorse the night Abbott spoke. The case cites a bungalow on the old Indian area and letters signed with his wife’s name leading to the arrest and confession.

Ralph T. Hinton State Hospital Elgin Jil Lincol Abbott H. A. Hulbert Nathaan Lespold Jr Richard Toonb Robert Franks Chicago Will Tesantly OE Lincoln Lincoln Dee

Veterans of Foreign Wars consider 100000 farm offer

The National Council of Administration of the Veterans of Foreign Wars appointed a five member committee to evaluate a $100,000 stock farm in Rapids Michigan offered by Corry Spencer for use as a national home for veterans and their families. Members include Col T L Huston L Rahing and J C Thompson with others. A letter from James A Vearn of the American Legion pledged cooperation.

Kansas CILY Otional Council of Administration of the Veterans of Foreign War Corry Spencer Rapids Mich T. L. Huston New York Yankees L. Rahing James A. Vearn American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars

Quote Rice Prices New Orleans Ta Out

A fragment notes rice price levels in New Orleans with reference to best grade Blue Rose and Honduras, mentioning a figure close to 64-4 per unit. The garbled text implies market quotes and origins but lacks full details.

New Orleans Honduras

Popular Beeville Lady Praises Plant Juice Relief

Mrs Ivy Huegler a Beeville Texas resident and grocery owner’s wife says Plant Juice cured twenty years of stomach trouble and related ailments. She reports improved appetite sleep and energy after using the remedy at Sommers drug store and notes free samples with availability across San Antonio stores.

Ivy Huegler Beeville Texas Huesters Grocery Store Tireville Mrs. Huegler San Antonio Houston Navarre Streets Sommers Drug Store Navargh Sommer

Unusual Pictures on City Theaters AmidVaudeville Bills

The Majestic showcases a strong vaudeville bill headlined by one of the season's best. Palace plays Patash and Perlmuttes in Hollywood with a film setting, while Richard the Lion Hearted and a modern signet act contrast. Dog lovers see Your Man at the Royal. Juggleland opens with Fred and Anna Henning. a youthful partner shines. Anita Stewart stars in A Question of Honor. orchestra directed by Sam Ezuell and organ by RB Locke preserve the program’s high standard.

San Antonio The Majestic Hollywood Palace Thomas Hardy Urberville Empire Richard the Lion Rialto Fred Anna Henning Hennings Thoroghly Anita Sam Ezuell RB. ¥. Locke

Rialto Showcases Richard the Lion Hearted

The Rialto theater presents Richard the Lion Hearted adapted from The Talisman set in the Holy Land during the Crusades. Wallace Beery stars as King Richard with Ruth Clifford John Lowers Marguerite de la Motte and Ben Turpin in a comedy The Daredevil.

Richard the Lion Edith Plantagenet Prince of Scotland Wallace Beery Sev Richard Drttle Ruth Clifford John Lowers Marguerie de la Motte Ben Turpin Marguerite de la Motte Wallace Beery John Bowers

Canadian Mounted Police Backdrop Of Another Film

A Yale Theater week premiere presents a Belgian police drama about Army settlers in the Far North. A timber-stealing plot is unraveled by mounted police bringing culprits to justice. Notable cast includes Inne Marfow, Eric St. Clair, Charles Maailes, Pat Hartigan, Fred Stanton, Ian Garvey.

N Tina Fox Yal Far North Mounted Police Inne Marfow Eric St. Clair Charles Maailes Pat

Fatalism in Hardy drama Tess of the D Urbervilles on Empire screen

Marshall Nethui presents a period reproduction of Tess of the D Urbervilles at the Empire. Tess learns of Alec D Urberville's betrayal and separation from Angel Clare leads to tragedy with a reprieve delaying doom. The program also features a Sennett comedy, Empire News, and a Bishop Lena dance act.

Thomas Hardy Marshall Nethui D’ Urbergilles Empire Tess Durbeyville Yess Kent Alec D'Urbarville Alec Angel Glare Clare Teask Sennett Empire News Bishop Lena Mexico

Spanish Clown Delights at Majestic Theatre Vaudeville

The Majestic Theatre opened a Sunday program featuring Vepito the Spanish clown sharing top billing with American basso Henri Scott. The act blended mime singing and animal impressions, delivering continuous laughs and a compelling showcase for vaudeville fans.

Majestic Theater Vepito Henri Scott Pepity Circo Parish Madrid Spain Schom Canary Pepito Anita Stewart

Caveman Tactics Win Lost Love in Parisian Offering

A Parisian light comedy centers on a bored society matron who seeks thrills with Petit Mathieu, a champion bicycle rider, after her easy-going husband avoids caveman drama. The plot riffs on Adam and modern marriage with a satirical twist through a cast including Viola Dana and Jetta Goudal.

Parisian Adam Sife Petit Mathieu Hecomes Tne Viola Dana Adolphe Menjou Jetta Goudal Mavrien, Fiyn Raymond Griffith Gale ¢ Hnry Jack Dempsey

Clothiers Turn to Movie Production in Palace

Abe and Mawrus, noted clothing partners, debut in motion picture production with Potash and Perlmutter in Bolly wood at the P Theater. The comedy centers on the movie business, with thrill rides and family clash, starring Alexander Carry George Sidney Gordens and Betty Bivthe plus Nornta and Constance Talmidge. Palace News and Fun From the Press showings accompany the feature. Don Felice and his orchestra perform Suppe’s Toet and Ve mt, with Mandy by Vernon Geyer on organ.

Abe and Mawrus Forny P. Theater Alexander Carry George Sidney Ern Gordens Betty Bivthe Nornta Constance Talmidge Palace Don Felice Suppe Mandy Vernon Geyer

Man pleads guilty to beer possession in raid case

Pedro C Linnes of 215 South Santa Rosa pleaded guilty before US Commissioner R L Edwards to possession of intoxicating liquor after officers found 200 bottles during a raid. Jess Ramser posted 1000 bond and waived preliminary hearing when arraigned on a similar charge before Judge Edwards.

Pedro C. Linnes South Santa Rosa RL. Edwards Jess Ramser Edwards

Society and Club Members Attend Fort Sam Wedding

Trvin EL Isom and Miss Florence Scherrer wed at Fort Sam Houston in a ceremony conducted by Rev. EL Park. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Kyle Bradley and best man Kyle Bradley. Guests listed include Mr. and Mrs. Louis Scherrer of Castroville and multiple local families. The notice also lists upcoming meetings of Corner of Mothers, Art Study Circle, Catholic Daughters events, and various club gatherings through November.

Trvin EL Isom Florence Scherrer Louis Scherrer RE. VY. Behan Fort Sam Houston EL Park Kyle Bradley Bradley Castroville Amd BR. P. Om E. VY. Behan E. de Montel St. Anthony Hotel C. C. Higgins Trenton Avenue Lotus Club J. A. Watts L. Loxton Bexar County San Antonio Dames A. H.’ Winkenhower T. Dennis Ladies “Aid ‘Society Grace English Lutheran Church

Prince to Return for Chicago Visit

Victoria B C reports that Captain Allen Lascelles announced plans for the Prince of Wales to visit Chicago Detroit and Massachusetts as well as Toronto Ottawa and Montreal before returning to England. The royal party sails to Winnipeg October 10 and departs October 12 by CN to Duluth then Chicago for a private stay arranged by Louis Swift.

Victoria B. C Cap Prince Chicago Louis Swift Swift

Dry goods sales rise in Philadelphia report

Philadelphia reports that dry goods sales for the last month rose by about 30 percent compared to last year. Retailers are issuing frequent repeat orders, signaling strong ongoing demand.

Philadelphia

Red Cross Holds Fourth Annual Convention Session

Washington D C Oct 6 President Coolidge presiding opens the fourth annual American Red Cross convention at Memorial Continental Hall with hundreds of delegates. The program covers public health nursing war service and home hygiene while diplomats join an evening session on foreign and Pan American service. The event runs through Thursday with radiocasting planned and a holiday car shop closure on Oct 8.

Washington, D. C Home Service Cleveland Mea Patton Diplomatic Corps Elizalde Ecuador Cal Ernest P. Picknell The Red Cross Age

Soft Drink License Receipt Saves Fine

Electo Cisneros of 116 North Laredo Street was freed from charges of operating a soft drink establishment without a license after presenting a city inspector Frank Guarda signed receipt showing payment. The judge noted licenses are mailed from city hall and can be lost in transit, presuming Cisneros’ license was misplaced.

Electo Cisneros North Laredo Street Frank Guarda

Dandruff Cure Claim Promises Hair Growth and Shine

An advertisement touts liquid argon as the only sure method to dissolve dandruff, claiming it will remove all flakes by morning with four ounces enough for any amount. It promises itch relief and dramatically improved hair texture, available at any drug store.

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