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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1924

Page

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Virginia man names heirs in Roanoke estate case

Mrs. M F Schuler of 120 Gembler street is named joint heir to a Roanoke Virginia estate worth 10 dollars after police learn her uncle J B Fisher named her mother as beneficiary. A San Antonio inquiry traces Mrs Heninger 1906 address and possible death five years ago. Police locate Mrs Schuler and her brother as potential heirs while Virginia attorneys prepare clarifications. Assault charges are filed in Justice court against Jose Basques and Mike Flores for an October 27 attack on Vicente Galan. no arrests yet.

M. F. Schuler Gembler Street Virginia J. B. Fisher Roanoke rMs S. F. Heninger S. R. Price San Antonio Heninger Fisher Maria Haley rMs. Haley Mr. Schuler Haley Justice of the Peace Ben S. Fisk Jose Basques Mike Flores Vicente Galan

Destroyer Rescues Mail Fliers After Plane Sinks

A U S destroyer rescued Lieutenant H C Frasier and five passengers after their plane drifted three miles from shore for hours near Honolulu. The aircraft, part of a mail service to Malakai and other islands, was sunk by gunfire as the rescue completed. Two other mail planes arrived safely as Navy Day observances continued.

Associated Press Honolulu H. C. Frasier Intel Island Air United States Malakai

Ferguson Attacks Dr Butte in Dallas Campaign Speech

Former Governor James E. Ferguson spoke in support of his wife Miriam A Ferguson campaign for governor. He criticized Republican candidate Dr George C Butte and alleged a Missouri Oklahoma judgment against a law firm with Butte as a member. He claimed the decision was reversed due to a missing brief and asserted Butte did not exonerate himself.

Dallas James E. Ferguson Miriam A. Ferguson George C. Butte City Hall Ferguson Oklahoma Butte Oklahoma Supreme Court de Tislod Yutte

Equality of Ola and Farmer Aid in Coolidge Era

National policy should shield farmers from deflation while linking farm prices to industrial costs. Adjustment seeks fair buy and sell power, with tariffs, credit, and markets aimed to raise farm incomes and stabilize employment. The government must help farmers to sustain the nation’s core economy.

War Finance Corporation Russia Stem Department of Agriculture of Commerce Enrane

Four Hopkins Teachers Lose Certificates for Fraud

Austin Oct 28 Certificates of four Hopkins county teachers were cancelled by state superintendent S M N Marra for alleged examination fraud. This raises Hopkins count to eleven certificates cancelled for the same reason in the period.

Austin Hopkins County S. M. N. Marra Superintendent of Public Instruction Hopking County

Prince of Wales Defended as Soldier Who Bit Despite Jabs

In Chicago a letter from S E E Didot, secretary to the French consul, defends the Prince of Wales as a British soldier who did his part in war. He recalls the prince's front line turn and an episode where the heir rode into trenches with a sergeant's permission.

Chicago Prince of Wales S. E. E. Didot Didot Frince of Wales

Children’s Library Plans Exhibition in November

San Antonio club women will view the city library’s children’s department during a November 10 program opening Better Books Week. Mrs. Leah Johnson notes non club women may attend. Mrs. L W Evans will speak. exhibits show books read by past and present children and foreign influence on reading. Useful Arts Day follows with Scout showcases and student art projects. Ellen D Schultz speaks. Final day hosts a costume party for children.

San Antonio Children’s Department Leah Johnson Evans L. W. Evans Federation of Women’s Clubs The International Institute Council of Jewish Women Stants Boy Girl Scouts Mise Ellen D. Schultz

Children Story Hour Opens at City Library This Friday

The city library announces the start of a yearly children's story hour led by the children's department under Mrs Leah Johnson. It will begin at 4 PM this Friday and continue every Friday afternoon through fall and winter with Halloween stories to close the opening hour.

Children’s Department of City Library Leah -Johnson

Jazz Music Eases Worn Business Minds Insights from Burlingame-Gill

A newspaper column quotes Mir Van Katwyjk praising jazz as an art form with artists like Paul Whiteman while noting skepticism about its longevity. The piece recounts an Austrian hotel orchestra that learned by ear, each musician adding parts, and asserts women have greatly aided developing better music for the public.

Burlingame- Gill United Oder Paul Whiteman Austria Gerunden ESR America Mir van Katwyjk

Dawes Sets West Campaign Tone On Liberalism Or Reaction

Dawes plans to finish his West campaign with a restatement of his stance on key issues. He frames the central choice as liberalism versus reaction and questions whether policy serves all or only a few, urging Americans to consider national leadership and wealth distribution amid global concerns. He contrasts Democratic calls for equitable wealth sharing with Republican trust in private distribution by the wealthy.

Democratic Party Republican Party

Three Miners Die in Dust Explosion at Blackhawk Mine

On Monday in the Blackhawk Mine near Kera three shot firers were killed by a dust explosion after a windy shot. Fire engulfed the mine hindering rescue efforts. Victims were Frank Hawkins 27 John McKee and Turner. The Miami Coal Company owns the mine which employs about 150 men.

Terre Haute Blackhawk Kera Frank Hawkins John McKee Turner The Miami Coal Company

High School Girls Debate Women’s Roles and Politics

Students voice mixed views on women in work and politics with several girls urging equal rights while others favor traditional home roles. The article portrays teenage perspectives on career politics and personal freedom alongside advice to balance study with social life.

Alberta Scott Students’ Council

Peyton's Estate Valued at 22000 in San Antonio Probate

Temporary administrative papers for Willim J. Peyton a San Antonio attorney who died from injuries after a fall at Lake Medina were filed in county probate court. Robert G. Harris was appointed temporary administrator. Peyton's state was valued at 20000 including a 10000 life insurance policy.

Willim J. Peyton San Antonio Lake Medina Robert G. Harris Peyton Jan

Barrymore Wife Sues Author for 200000 in Libel Suit

Blanche Barrymore wife of actor John Barrymore filed in New York County Supreme Court a libel and slander suit seeking 200000 against writer Sophie Treadwell The action stems from Treadwell alleged claim that Barrymores play The Dark Crown which is based on Edgar Allan Poe imitates Treadwells Poe play The suit requests 100000 for slander and 100000 for production losses.

New York New York County Supreme Court Blanche Barrymore John Barrymore Sophie ‘Treadwell Miss Treadwell

U S and Mexican labor meet to discuss funds and taxes

The report notes money as a key need to smooth operations, mentions a recent revolution’s effects fading, and says the income tax is reasonable with 1 percent on incomes of $100. Foreign expulsions are discussed, and the piece ends with local notices of a Halloween mask ball and house for rent ads.

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