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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1924

Page

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Republican fund aims to raise 1.3 million for campaign

Chicago October 1 Republican national campaign group seeks 1.3 million more to reach a 3 million budget for the final drive before election day. Chairman Butler testifies about fund use by bureaus and doubts over outside solicitations. He confirms final authority rests with him and promises detailed contribution records soon.

Chicago Republican National Campaign Organization William M. Butler Republican National Committee Special Senate Campaign Fund Republican Capaign Committee Butler Coolidge Burbats Borah Senator Borah Senator Caraway Arkansas Allswer the Nations Carathay Massachusetts Frowas Pennsylvania Philadelphia Washington Grundy Senator Carnaway Rusteful Field Mr. Butler Caraway George Barr Baker Republican Committee Baker Martix

Suspects Identified as HoldUp Victims in Killing

Police say two shot by officers after entering a St Hedwig road hold up scene were victims who identified one another as robbers. Victims Grace Connell and Tola Parker named the dead man and the jailed suspect, tying the case to prior Usry homicide and a spate of similar holdups.

van Riper Carver Mosely Grace Connell van Nese Street George Stowe Stowe Tola Parker Bowie Street Aoe Funario Harrison Street St. Hedwig Road St. Hedwig ‘Road Franklyn R. Usry George Moseley St Hedwig Road

Prince and Muriel Arrive in New York on Honeymoon

Prince Serze Obolensky-Neledinsky-Meletzki and his bride Alice Muriel Ast, daughter of the late John Jacob Astor, arrived incognito in New York on a honeymoon trip after a London wedding. They were hosted by Vincent Astor and will accompany the Astors to Bryn Mawr for a ball honoring Miss Laura Biddle and William Rhineland.

New York Prince Serze Obolensky-Neledinsky-Meletzki Alice Muriel Ast John Jacob Astor London Mauretania Vincent Astor Mrs. Astor Bryn Mawy George W. Childs Drexel Laura Biddle William Rhineland

Terrier Prince Pleads For Price In Dog Show Sale

A narrative recounts a noble puppy anxious about being sold at a San Antonio dog show to benefit crippled children. The aristocrat fears long stillness, seeks a high price to fund hospital needs, and contemplates his role in freeing twisted little feet. The tale blends whimsy with charity stakes as the pup laments his appearance and hopes for a generous guardian.

Wade Ohio San Antonio

Why The Movie Stars Get Divorced In The Sunday Light

The Sunday Light presents Why The Movie Stars Get Divorced with statistics on recent domestic upheavals in film circles and the reasons temperamental actors and actresses cite for failing marriages. The issue also teases other features including Henry and Davy in royal news, a Madagascar man-eating tree mystery, New York jewel thefts, and star predictions for Count Salm's baby.

Prince OF Wales Henry Davy Duchess of York Madagascar New York Count Salm

San Antonio Woman Hurt in Auto Crash

A head on collision near a road junction injured a San Antonio woman and left four passengers trapped under a Ford and a Chevrolet. Charles Tips freed his mother and sister, Geri Tips revived later, and Mrs. A C Seiser transported the wounded to Santa Rosa Hospital. The Tips car suffered major damage while the Menchaca vehicle had minor damage.

Geri Tips A.C. Seiser Redericksburg Santa Rosa Hospital Tips Menchaca

Crippled Children’s aid stirred by dog charity drive

A kennel’s regal presence delivered a sermon on charity as dogs paraded to aid Crippled Children’s Association. The animal display spurred donations for vulnerable children, with the scene evoking images of pinched faces and hopeful eyes, urging generous giving.

Crippled Children’s Association

Merchants Report Business Improving in San Antonio

A. Melvin August of Blum's reports city commerce improving for this year and next with steady growth. He says San Antonio has not merely boomed but grown in a substantial way and displays a bright future. Business is better now than in the past few years and prospects look encouraging since 1920.

Yate San Antonio A. Melvin August Blum

Mexican Passenger Train Is Pillaged by Bandits

A Mexican passenger train 50 bandits under Dimitrio Torres attacked near Saltillo. The engineer, fireman and two soldiers were killed. The express car was looted and passengers robbed after rails were removed. Uncertain if any foreigners were among victims. The story mentions favorable business conditions in the town.

Associated Press Mbelico Ciety Aaredo Mexico City Dimitrio Torres Saltillo

San Antonians Held as Religious Leader

A man described as a religious leader attracted three white women in San Antonio last April converting them. One woman sold her home for $3000 and gave him proceeds plus a car. Police noted the suspect had significant cash on arrest including five hundred dollar bills and a diamond ring.

Texas San Antonio Cochran

Museums can get petrified samples for colleges

Washington October 17 The National Park Service announced petrified forest samples will be given to colleges and museums upon payment of boxing and shipping costs Visitors to the monument estimated at 40000 to 50000 annually may not take souvenirs but the Interior Department can provide rainbow colored fragments to institutions.

Washington, D. C Coueges National Park Service Interior Department

Diamond stick pin and watch tied to cult case

Members of the cult were released on bond late yesterday to appear in court today on vagrancy charges. The case was continued until next Tuesday.

Realtors Advocate New Homestead Law in Dallas

Oct 17. Speaking before the Texas Association of Real Warard Boards at its fifth annual convention, G A Leddy of Dallas urged updating the 1876 homestead exemption as outdated and harmful. He argued a $15,000 limit and criticized current protections that block creditors from collecting against wealthy homeowners. W A Smith, Houston, reported eleven boards and 318 active members with 250 associates, pressing for state licensing of real estate and tax adjustments.

Dallas Texas Association of Real Warard Boards G.A. Leddy Leddy W. A. Smith Houston Association Assortaion Avith

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