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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1924
Page
4
In court testimony Dr. Anderson testifies the woman shows a lack of logic and moral sense, deeming her irresponsible for harming her child. He cites feeble mindedness since a change of environment and adult duties overwhelmed her, failing to recognize consequences.
An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Tablets as health builders for children and adults. It claims rapid weight gain and improved appetites with use, detailing dramatic results and recommending McCoy’s Liver Oil Tablets available at druggists for sixty cents per box.
A historical note lists 666 in a prescription for colds grippe dengue fever constipation bilious headache and malarial fever, reflecting old medical remedies and nomenclature.
The article portrays Annie Hauptreif as a silent, composed prisoner in San Marcos awaiting trial for four murders and a poisoning attempt. Her education is described as scant, her reading limited to simple words, and observers note her calm, almost trance like demeanor under the scrutiny of reporters and neighbors.
The report describes the poisoning of four children and the reactions of Dr. Anderson who notes a lack of remorse and a belief she would act similarly if confronted again. The unnamed woman’s motive remains unclear and her mental state is questioned as she declares she killed the children.
Plans call for a special leadership training course for new scout masters in San Antonio. J. Fitch regional executive will arrive to supervise a week long program, with three days dedicated to the intensive training. Ernest K. Voss was to conduct the school but illness delays his participation. The aim is to recruit and train leaders to form ten new troops in San Antonio.
Rleanor Garcia residing with W. Parrott at 2429 Saunders Avenue suffered slight bruises when thrown against a car windshield during a collision on Military Place near city hall shortly after 8 o clock Tuesday morning. Mrs Parotte collided with a rack driven by Emil Dries a Black resident of SBH Oas Letreet.
The German peace plan award winners were announced in Berlin on October 14. First prize of 500 dollars was shared by Dr Edward David of Darmstadt Socialist Reichstag member and former interior minister and Dr Wilhelm Kirchner of Sollin near Munich. Second prize of 1500 dollars went to Dr Gustav Jodleder of Berlin. Third prize shared by 35 contestants each received 100 dollars. Also noted a lost leather sample case with kodaks and catalogs between Pearsall and Cotulla en route to Tired, under police search.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur for unsightly eruptions and eczema. The ad claims fast improvement the moment of application and urges readers to obtain a small jar of Rowles Mennie-Sulphur from a druggist.
A bulldog defending Sam Woo’s Chinese restaurant on Mast Commerce Street apparently stopped robbers Monday night. The dog was found chewed wooden club in its mouth after footprints and yard disorder suggested a struggle in the rear lot.
Mrs. Ross widow of late Governor Willine B. Ross will not permit her name to be placed before the Democratic state convention for the governorship as emergency Republican and Democratic conventions meet. Party leaders note no county has sent an instructed delegation, leaving the nomination process open to speculation.
Two pedestrians were struck by cars Monday night. Milian of Millan South Street suffered minor injuries. Francisco Mendez of 1925 Guadalupe Street was hurt at 6:35 PM when struck by a vehicle whose driver fled. Officer C. J. Gray reported the sequence to Robert S. Green Hospital.
Walter Brennan was tried in corporation court Tuesday for talking disrespectfully to a police officer after speeding on Houston Street. Officers Tetra and Torres testified he refused to slow down and used a discourteous reply. He denied the remark. The court also fined five others for drunkenness and traffic violations.
Chicago, Feb. 14 A committee report to the administrative board of the American Engineering Council will urge adopting four coal storage systems by cities to prevent a coal famine. The report, about 100000 words, calls for engineering cooperation in reorganizing government departments to coordinate public works and construction functions at the meeting.
Washington D C October The Denver and Rio Grande Western Company applied to the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to issue 3 million dollars of 6 percent funding and improvement mortgage gold bonds to aid the road's reorganization.
Olympia theater festival for the national eucharistic Congress was suspended after the federation of work syndicates ordered electricians and theater staff not to work. Similar orders halted church decorations as unions target labor for the event. The president instructed the procurator general to investigate violators of church reform laws.
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