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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1924

Page

2

Governor probes Japanese colonization plan near Mexicali

Governor Abelardo Rodriguez of Lower California ordered an immediate investigation into reports that Japanese financiers with an American agent planned to settle 20 000 Japanese on 100 000 acres at Pescadero Cut south of Mexicali. The inquiry followed a Meri cali Newspaper Association meeting urging action.

Mexicali Lower California Abelardo Rodriguz Califlornia Mexico Pescadero Cut Meri‘eali Newspaper Association Calexico Japan Rodriguez Lugo Mexico City Charlie Gente Washgton Imperial Valley

Girl Receives Sent Letters From Shenandoah Pigeons

In San Diego on October 24 Miss Olga Craven ten daughter of North Island naval station commander Thomas C. Craven received four messages via carrier pigeon from her father aboard the navy dirigible Shenandoah. Capt Craven released two birds over Culzura California at 12 15 PM Wednesday one reached North Island at 2 PM the other home at 11 PM that night. Two more pigeons released Wednesday afternoon arrived Thursday at North Island with the first at 11 AM

San Diego Cal Olga Craven Thomas C. Craven North Island Naval Station Lakehaorst Noa Ocoast Craven Culzura North Island

Mexico and California clash over Colorado River water rights

Public sentiment in Mexicali opposed further influx of Orientals as a fixed claim to water from the Colorado River for use in Mexico drew government attention. The report notes strong opposition among residents and points to regional tensions surrounding cross border water use and demographic concerns.

Colorado River Mexico Mexicali

Go Easy Executioner as Murderers Hanged in Bordeaux

In Bordeaux jail at 4 56 this morning Louis Morel and Frank Gambino were executed for the murder of Henri Cleroux. Giuseppe Serafeni and Tony Bran followed them to the scaffold at 4 50. Gambino’s last word to Executioner Ellis was to go easy.

Montreal Louis Morel Frank Ambino Henri Cleroux Bordeaux Giuseppe Serafeni Tony Bran Gambino Ellis

Herriott Denies Dinner Attendance For Ibanez Paris

Premier Herriott was detained by official duties and could not attend a dinner honoring Spanish author Vicente Blacio Ibanez, who called for the Spanish king to abdicate. Representing the premier was Francais Albert, minister of education, at a Society of Friends of French Letters event with General Maugin, Polish foreign minister, present.

Herriott Ibanez Paris Premier Herriot Vicente Blagio Ibanez Francais Albert Society of Friends of French Letters General Maugin

Einthoven Wins Nobel Prize in Medicine 1924

Stockhol m October 24 The 1924 Nobel prize for medicine was awarded to Professor William Einthoven of Leyden University. He is a professor of physiology. The prizes, first awarded in 1901, carry between 30000 and 40000 dollars. An unrelated ad notes Christmas orders for baskets and hand-painted decor.

Einthoven Stockholm William Einthoven Leyden University F. G. Banting J. J. R. Macleod Canada

Father kills girl and himself in Leavenworth case

October 24 report says Henry Doll, 45, shot and killed Mildred Morrison, 16, after a letter revealed her secret marriage to Col Charles Hlases. Doll then killed himself. Police theorize he blamed Morrison for his daughter Lucille's romance. Colonel Hays identity is unknown.

Leavenworth Mildred Morrison Lucille Charles Hlases Henry Doll Miss Morrison Dok Colonel Hays

Yu Hsiang's coup breaks Fu control in Peking

In Peking Feng Yu-hsiang, the "Christian General," takes over central government functions after a dramatic move by his forces from the north. He allies with anti Fu Pei-fu elements to halt the war, surrounds the palace, and seizes communications as ministers are placed under guard.

Associated Press Peking Feng Yu-Heiang Central Government of China Feng Wu Pei-Fu Chang Tsao-Lin Ferg Sun Yueh Wu Pei Fa

Kids' cold weather ribbed cotton long sleeve suits

Readable text describes cotton ribbed long sleeve knee length models for children from sizes 2 to 12 years priced at 98 cents. Larger sizes 14 and 16 are offered at $1.25, emphasizing warmth and elasticity for winter wear.

Halloween Frolic Supplies Hit Low Prices in Express Ads

A catalog of Halloween decorations and favors lists Archie the Freckled Boy with Sparkling Dyes at $1.00, costumes from $1.50 to $5.00, crepe paper at 20¢, table covers 25¢ to 35¢, napkins 18 for 1c, jack o lanterns 10¢ to 25c, masks 10c to 16a, seals and animals 10c to 25c, invitations 25c to 50c per dozen, party favors 2 to 25c, and card sets including Congress and bicycle packs priced per case.

Archie Congress

Simple Ways to Freshen Wardrobe Variations

The piece promotes economical charm by suggesting numerous small changes to clothing. It emphasizes quick, affordable tweaks to update looks without major purchases, guiding readers toward practical styling ideas and budget-conscious fashion choices.

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