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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1924

Page

2

Democrats Admit They Are Being Outstripped On Campaign Trail

Texas Democrats disclose a rough, quiet struggle with Republicans as the state party's executive committee remains in closed session. They hint at internal doubts about candidates loyalty and claim a covert coalition assisting the Republicans. The group denounces primary refusers to back the nominee as traitors to the party.

Malory M Donald Austin Texas Democratic Executive Committee Tames BE. Ferguson B. ¥. Cummings

Police Officers Confront Potent Rodent Menace at Henhouse

At 3 o clock Tuesday morning in the 300 block of Daniel street police and an emergency driver responded to disturbances in a henhouse. They captured a polecat after a cautious approach and a shot rang through the quiet night.

Daniel Street Mistead Calderon

Cuban Revolt Area Under Tight Military Control

The Zayas government moved to curb disorder in eastern Cuba after a Sunday clash in Camaguey left seven dead and about sixty wounded amid the Menocal Machado campaign. Some 150 troops head to Camaguey and Oriente to preserve order while private carry permits are suspended. General Machado supporters blame Zayas followers for provoking trouble. Raoul Menocal claims Camaguey policy sparked the unrest. American Ambassador Crowder monitors the situation closely.

Associated Press Havana Zayas Cuba Camaguey Menocal Gerardo Machada Oriente Ordo San Caries General Menoenl Machado Raoul Menocal Menoenls Crowder

Bryan Begins Tour of Southern States from Kansas City

Nebraska's Governor Bryan launches a semicircle campaign through the southwest starting in Kansas City to deliver five speeches before heading into Oklahoma. He adds three rear platform talks at Lawrence Topeka and Emporia with set speeches at Newton and Wichita. Jed Robertson Democratic chairman J Z Wilson and Kansas grain and warehouse official Joe Casey greet him.

Kansas City Bryan Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Tawrence Topeka Fimporia Newton Wichita Jed Robertson J. Z. Wilson Kansas Grain i Joe Casey

Early Morning Auto Work Calls Spook Town

At 3 30 am three young white boys were found around a car after a hammering noise woke residents on ae street. Detectives Vogler and Stendeback arrived as police investigated. The youths claimed they were not thieves and offered to surrender if arrested. They were cautioned and sent on their way.

P. G. Pfeuffer Vogler Stendeback

Loeb tells mother of new viewpoint in prison visit

Richard Loeb, serving life for the 1924 Robert Franks murder, met with his mother Mrs Albert H Loeb at the state penitentiary for 30 minutes marking a second such visit since May 31. He reportedly said he has a different viewpoint now. A prior visit occurred at Cook County Jail.

Loeb Joliet, II Robert Franks Richard Loeb Albert H. Loeb State Penitentiary Cook Snetess Town

La Follette Campaign Swing Through Northeastern Pennsylvania

Senator Robert M. La Follette travels by special car through Canandaigua and Elmira to Scranton and Newark before a western swing toward the Pacific Coast. He denounces the Republican administration predicting a November trend and advocates tariff reform and farm relief measures with talk of cooperative marketing.

Rochester Det Robert M. LaPollette Pennsylvania Scranton Newark N. J la ¥Ollette Canandaigua Elmira N.Y Seranton Wisconsin Noveber John W. Davis LaFollette Cetidiaire Howell-Bailey Railroad Labor Board

Value Placed On Railroad Property At 316 008

Final value for rate making on properties owned by a Rhode Island railroad company used for common carrier purposes. The assessment sets 316 008 as the value figures guiding rates and property evaluation in Washington D. C. in October.

Washington, D. G Xngansett Pierre Railway Company Rhode Island Compan

California freight-rate case denied by ICC examiner

An Interstate Commerce Commission examiner recommended dismissing the complaint by the Pro Growers and Shippers Protective League against freight rates on fresh deciduous fruits from California to eastern transcontinental groups. The case sought reduction from 1.62 to 1.00. the ICC had not yet acted. A second item reports thief enters room, $30 stolen from Richard Garcia at 1605 North Saline Street, at 4 a.m. Tuesday.

California Washington, D. C Interstate Commerce Commission Pro Growers Assion Richard Garcia North Saline

Bright Baby Girl Benefits From Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Robert Price of Scootac Pennsylvania reports relief from painful pregnancies and a smoother birth after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A nationwide canvass found 95 percent of purchasers benefited from the remedy.

Sceotac, Pa Lydia £.Pinkham

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets Sold By Local Druggists

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a tasty alternative to liquid, claiming they build strength and weight. It highlights rapid gains, a 60 cent price for 60 tablets, and a money back guarantee if five pounds aren’t gained in thirty days.

Stuart Spemmers Drug Stores H. L. Wagner Drug Co McElroy Drug Store McCoy McCoy's

Weighing Scales Offered for Baby Weight Checks

A nurse will weigh the baby weekly and maintain weight records. The service stresses keeping the infant's weight up to normal and provides scales for at your service use.

Home Comfort Cabinet for kitchen storage

Advertises a galvanized steel cabinet with ventilating system and mould proof contents. Features collapsible removable shelves for easy cleaning. Offered in three sizes with white enamel finish and prices 2.98, 3.95, 4.95. smallest size aluminum with gilt trim at 2.49.

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