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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1924

Page

4

Gattle Disease Flame Checked by Experts

George W Saunders reports hoof and mouth disease in four counties including Houston and Galveston is contained to the area. Cattle in infected herds and nearby stock are being slaughtered and buried to prevent spread. Quarantine may lift soon. thousands held in San Antonio Fort Worth and other points awaiting markets. He urges stockmen to report symptoms and watch for new outbreaks.

Bouston Galveston George W. Saunders Saunders Commission Company Houston Washington, Fort Worth California San Antonio Fort Worth Saunders

Young Teddy Starts Tour of New York

Theodore Roosevelt Jr began a three week upstate speaking tour with nine speeches. Mrs Roosevelt sat with her husband on the platform and declined to speak, saying she will leave the family speaking to his husband. He focused on national issues early and state questions later in Poughkeepsie.

Poughrerplif N. Y Theodore Roosevelt Jr Masonic Hall Stratford Theater

Wright Assumes Internal Revenue Office in Washington

E C Wright of Washington has taken over the duties as internal revenue agent in charge. He has served with the department in Washington for six years and pledges to cooperate with the public in working out any tax matter.

E. C. Wright Washington Internal Revenue

Baseball Star Held In Liquor Cleanup

Sacramento record reports former national baseball figure Gedecon arrested amid a county liquor cleanup drive led by District Attorney J. J. Henderson. The case ties to knowledge of the 2900 World Series scandal and follows a campaign to improve local liquor conditions.

Sacramento Cal Gedecon St. Louis Browns J. J. Henderson Sacramento County

Hotel Men Demand New Ad Campaign Committee

San Antonio hotel men demand a new publicity committee to run a campaign for a larger fund to advertise the city. They oppose the Greater San Antonio publicity drive and call for transparency on who contributed to the $60,000 target, offering to raise additional funds among non-member hotels.

San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Associa N Citizens of Greater San Antonis Hotel Men’s Association Greater San Antonio Onier Menger Greater San Shey G. FE. Meqliff Raymond Edwards R. O. Huff Wallache Carnahan BR. G. Irish Hotel Men's Association Alw the Crockett Hotel Ness Bsiness Robinson Jack White Robert EB. Lee Robert EK. Lee San Netonio Tyrell Percy Tyrell Gunter Gunter Hotel Cit Brinker Trade Extension Department Totel Men's Association SHUI Fartner

Girl Struck by Car after Dodging Horse

A 13 year old girl from Jones avenue was hit by a car after dodging a nearby horse that kicked at her. She sustained injuries described as not serious and is reported to be improving.

Lars Villarreal Jones Aye Hue Wyutomobile Ceecergtlegre Tohks

Mentho Sulphur Heals Eczema Says Skin Specialist

A skin specialist touts Rowles Mentho Sulphur as a quick relief for eczema. Applying a small amount twice daily supposedly soothes irritation and heals the skin, leaving it clear and smooth. Sufferers are advised to obtain the preparation from a druggist and use it like cold cream.

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Rum Shipment Shrinks on Visit to America

A 2400 case whiskey shipment from New York to America arrived in Liverpool for medicinal use but was liberally sampled. The consignment, part of 5600 cases sent to America two years ago, lay in New York quay and bonded but was never cleared to avoid higher duty. The liquor was to be sold by the Liverpool firm it was returned to.

London New York Liverpool Westminister Gazette White Star Line America

Silent sacrifices shape a fragile family bond

The fragment discusses two people withholding truth to protect their promises and families. It notes hopes for happiness despite unspoken betrayals and lists forthcoming relatives: Gustaf's daughter five sons An drew's wife's former children Mrs Weber's children and Bryant's children.

Kat Gustaf Fivo Andrew

Third Party Loses Louisiana Fight in Mandamus Case

In Baton Rouge on October 7 the LaFollette Wheeler forces failed in mandamus to force Secretary Bailey to print LaFollette electors on November ballots. The district court ruled against the request, ending their effort to place the names on the ballot.

Baton Rouge LaFollette-Wheeler Seater Day Bailey Labollette

Parisian Duelists Wound Each Other in Honor Affair

Paris October 7 Dr Thomas Lebreton and Deputy Molinari were slightly wounded after a midnight duel with sabres over a newspaper article. Lebreton, as agriculture minister, offered resignation to fight. Molinari was challenged by three deputies over similar articles.

Paris Thomas Lebreton Molinari Lebreton Chamber of Deputies

Mexican refinery freed by workers yesterday

Mexico City Oct 7 The department of industry and commerce reports that Corona Company's oil refineries seized by workers have been handed to federal forces in Tampico. The strike continues though officials expect no general action in the oil fields.

Mexico City Department of Industry 2Nd Commerce Corona Company Tampico

California Grants Peacock Removal

Raleigh Oct 7 Governor of California granted the request for the extradition of Dr I K W Peacock, who was arrested in California after escaping two years ago from the criminally insane department following an acquittal on a murder charge.

Raleigh N. C North Carolina IK. W. Peacock California Criminally Insane Department of the State Prison

Ten drownings reported on Leeward Islands flood event

Ten lives are reported lost on Dominica in the Leeward Islands as torrential rains cause Rosean rivers to overflow. The town floods with four feet of water and estates in Rosean Valley suffer heavy damage.

ST. Thomas Virgin Island Dominica Leeward Islands West Indies Rosean

Kansas City Cashier Fined For Mail Fraud

Phil Drumm former cashier of the defunct American State Bank at Wichita was fined 1600 dollars in United States court. Judge John G Pollock ordered the penalty after a jury found him guilty of using the mails to defraud with a jury recommending leniency in Wichita last week.

Kansas City Kan Phil Drumm American State Bank Wichita John GC. Pollock United States Drumm

Huntington Ministers Debate Divorce Marriages Rule

The Huntington Ministerial Association with 50 ministers from multiple denominations adapted a resolution prohibiting members from marrying anyone who has been divorced unless scriptural grounds apply and only if the innocent party is involved. The issue followed pastor Roger Taylor deeming Cabell County divorcees a sizable share of marriages in the area.

Huntington W. Way Huntington Ministerial Associ Roger Tylor Trihit Episcopal Church Cabell

Canal Zone pilot killed in midair collision

Captain Har M. Smith commander of the 25 United States Army Aerial Bombs Squadron was killed at Fran Field in the Canal Zone in a four plane formation collision during approach. Two crewmen were severely injured and another was slightly hurt. Captain Smith, a native of Pennsylvania, died when his aircraft collided with a landing craft.

Panama Har M. Smith United States Army Fran Field Canal Zone Yester Smith Pennsylvania

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