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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1924

Page

6

San Antonio Chamber Backs Cotton Mill Plan

The Chamber of Commerce endorsed the Plantes and Manufacturers Cotton Mills project after a nearly two hour discussion. Seven San Antonio directors will be appointed to the mill board, with Chamber support to raise 100000 dollars. A site across from the I G N railroad was donated, along with a 25 year lease on a water well. The mill aims for 70000 spindles and modern facilities.

Plantes and Manufacturers Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Albert Sterns South San Antonio Industrial Company I-G. N. Railroad

Clergy to Hear Boy Scout Church Relations Talk

San Antonio clergy will learn how the Boy Scouts relate to church work as TR O Weiland director of church relationship for the Boy Scouts of America speaks at a breakfast October 30 at the Gunter Hotel. Wyland has studied his subject for ten years and brings a strong message, says Scout commissioner Arthur Michael. He also speaks at 8 PM Thursday to San Antonio scoutmasters at the organization's East Commerce Street HQ.

San Antonio Boy Scout Organization TR. O. Weiland Boy Scouts of America Gunter Hotel Arthur Michael Wyland Michael East Commerce Street

Youths Choose Open Road Over Jail in San Antonio

Two youths picked up by Detective Grasshoft chose to head to Houston, abandoning San Antonio rock piles. They were released on promise to leave the city immediately. One carried an Oklahoma City police badge found in his possession. it is held by local officers.

Houston Oklahoma City

Missing Texas bank teller arrested in New Orleans

Lonnie Ford, former teller at the American National Bank in Paris Texas, was arrested in New Orleans by a U S marshal on embezzlement and falsification charges. Bond denied, warrant sworn by an assistant federal attorney, order to Texas jurisdiction. Accused of embezzling 1500 dollars over four years with false entries. He was later taken to Paris, likely today.

New Orleans Lonnie Ford American National Bank Paris Texas United States Carter Ford

Liquor Possession Charged to Man Pawelek in Falls City

Charged with buying in his possession smuggled liquor in violation of prohibition and tariff acts. Frank A Pawelek released on $1009 bond by U S Commissioner RT Edwards. Pawelek arrested at Falls City by Ranger Cawthorn and Customs Officer Dewees. Five quarts of tequila and other liquors found. Pawelek waived preliminary examination.

Frank A. Pawelek United States RT. Edwards Pawelek Falls City Ranger Cawthorn and Customs

Newsprint rate proposal May stall ICC ruling

Washington reports newsprint rates from Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and spur lines to Oklahoma City and Guthrie Oklahoma were found excessive. F L Sharp, examiner for the Interstate Commerce Commission, proposed reparations and an ICC ruling soon.

Washington Consin Michigan Minnesota Oklahoma City Guthrie Oklahoma F. L. Sharp Examiner Interstate Commerce Commission

RAID NETS RANGERS STILL AND WHISKEY

State rangers seized a 50-gallon whiskey still and twenty gallons of liquor after raiding an Maryland Street establishment Thursday. One man was arrested and will be arraigned before the United States commissioner. Capt. B. C. Baldwin reported the still had just completed a run.

Maryland Street United States B. C. Baldwin

One Fried Tells Another Advertisement Claims Pinkham Remedy

A short advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a health aid based on a letter from Mrs Delbert Bush of Massachusetts. She says the remedy restored her health after severe weakness and difficulty walking and that other women have benefited and spread the word.

Delbert Bush Mas. X Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

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C. OF G. Backs Cotton Mill Dradacat Committee of Seven Ington Ir Wil Ike Woolff & Marx Soledad ST Lonsdale Davies Coats Children’s Union Zdic
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