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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1924

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British born party test at polls in London

British voters went to the polls to elect a new parliament after Ramsay MacDonald’s government fell. Conservatives seek to regain a majority amid Liberal and Labour rivals. early reports note apathy in parts and heightened female participation, with police guarding against disorder.

Associated Press London Get Great Britain Ramsay MacDonal the Commons Zinovieff Laborite

Burglary Reports In Alamo Heights Police Log

Five burglaries were reported in Alamo Heights Wednesday morning. John B. Carrinetan of 120 Patterson avenue said two pairs of car rings a gold chain and several automobile tools were stolen from his home Tuesday night. B L Panenast of 311 Elizabeth road reported a wrist watch missing after burglars entered Tuesday night.

Alamo Heights John B. Carrinetan Patterson Avenue B. L. Panenast Elizabeth Road

City Court Books Show Business Bad

City of San Antonio records reveal harsh finances in the local court. On Wednesday morning, fines totaled 605 dollars with only 40 dollars paid. Marijuana addicts faced 800 dollars in penalties, vagrants and other violators varied in fines, and eleven vagrants were released without payment.

City of San Antonio

El Pajaro's Lethal Pursuit Ends in River Find

El Pajaro once a famed border dodger, 30, found dead in a river near Falcon after years on the run. Relatives search the river and arroyos on the Mexican side for his body and seek vengeance. Roy Campbell's flying squadron aided in warnings with a signaling white tablecloth.

Falcon Roy Campbell Flying Squadron el Pajaro

Policeman Guards Kiddies at School in City Effort

Community leaders praise police for curtailing speed in school zones. Commissioner Wright backs strict protection for children. Patrols by foot and motorcycle officers target noon and closing hours, with demands for extra coverage during busy times to reduce danger.

Bers Wright Tc. Bass J. A. Moela

Rotary Man Endorses Anti-Opium Drive in Texas

Everett W. PSI president of the Rotary Inter viational sends a letter endorsing the Anti-Opium Publicity Board of Texas Work. Mrs. Woodfin reports Houston narcotic traffic reduction and other Texas cities show progress. Petition signatures will be sent to the narcotics conference in Geneva starting November 17 seeking a return to 190 tons of manufactured narcotics instead of 1200 tons.

Anti-Opium Publicity Board of Texas Everett W. Psi Rotary Interviational W. S. Woodfin San Antonio Hill Geneva Switzerland

Farmers of USAID Promises to Aid Rural Economy

The text outlines Democratic pledges to shrink taxes and government waste, revise tariffs to benefit buyers, cut freight costs, expand internal waterways, and promote cooperative marketing. It calls for a national banking credit system, a world market strategy, and an expert marketing commission to shield farmers from price manipulation by markets and tariffs.

Congress Ce Democratic Party

Ocean Bottom Un-Touched At 32644 Feet

The Geological Survey announced that a depth of 32944 feet was recorded in the Pacific 50 miles off the Japanese coast by the Japanese warship Manchu. This marks the deepest ocean soundings yet, surpassing the prior record of 2113 feet off Mindanao.

Washington Pacific Geological Survey Mindanao Philippine Islands

Mayor Kistler's Home Bombed in Niles Ohio

Explosion wrecked the front of Mayor H L Kistler's home in Niles Ohio early today as he and his family slept upstairs they escaped injury The incident followed days of dispute over a Ku Klux Klan parade permit with Knights of the Flaming Circle planning a march without permission and a peace conference failing to halt the actions Officials appealed for police help to prevent disorders after the aimed attack and a truce attempt led by P J Shehan failed to stop the situation

Niles Ohio H. L. Kistler Ku Klux Klan Knights of the Flaming Circle Klan Flaming Circle Kistler P. J. Shehan Wiles Manufacturers’ Association

Judge Guts Sentences Two Robber Defendants

A judge sentenced two men to a total of 30 years after they confessed to holding up filing stations and a drug store at gunpoint. Gordon offered no explanation for leniency while Martin pleaded guilty, both receiving separate sentences for hard labor on a state prison farm. Family members were absent as the men were led away in custody.

Gordon Anderson Auch Martin Sim Flores Knight

Youth robbed and tossed into river on bridge plot

Jose Rosendez, a messenger boy, was robbed of $1.15 by three African American men on a bridge. They attacked him with a knife and tried to drown him by tossing him into the river. He swam ashore, then rode to the police to report the crime.

Jose Rosendez Tosenhille Street Rosendez Resendez

Mexican Troops Pursue Yaqui Band After Train Hold Up

A small force of federal troops is detailing to pursue Yaqui Indians who Monday held up a mule train and stage coach near Maytorena Sonora escaping with 30 mules after robbing passengers in the coach.

Nogales Sonora Mex Maytorena

Orphan Children Sue Motorist Over Father’s Death

Twelve orphan children sue for 100000 in Queens Supreme Court over the death of their father John Dugan, a grocery clerk. The eldest Mary Dugan, 20, is the main breadwinner earning 21 a week, while seven attend school. The family cites his 35 weekly grocery wage plus 15 saved from side work. Defendants claim Dugan swerved his bicycle into the car’s path.

New York Queens Supreme Court John Dugan Mary Dugan Mary Dugan

Mexico Grants Tax Cut for Yucatan Sisal Exports

A presidential decree to be issued soon will impose a single tax on sisal in Yucatan and Campeche and permit free exportation. The move aims to ease exports and help planters and will authorize cooperative sisal exporting organizations.

Mexico City Yucatan Campeche

LaFollette Plans Final New York Campaign Speech

Robert M. LaFollette independents final New York speech set for Schenectady October 29. He then travels to Boston for a address, Pittsburgh Friday, and Cleveland Saturday to close the campaign. He attacked Wall Street figures including J P Morgan and Company and the Standard Oil Company.

New York Robert M. LaFollette Schenectady N. Y New York State President Coolidge Boston Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Cleveland Public Hall Financial District

Wheeler to Make Two Speeches in Michigan

LANSING Oct. 29 Senator Wheeler leaves for a final day of campaigning in Michigan. He will address a Saginaw meeting in the afternoon and speak at night in Wind. He recalls his early struggles through the state university and lauds Michigan for its two progressive senators Ferris and Couzens.

Lansing Wheeler Saginaw Wiint Michigan State University Law College Ferris and Cousens

Coolidge Pledges Economy and Peace

President Coolidge meets with the Coolidge Dawes National Advertisers League at the White House breakfast. He vows an administration focused on economy peace and prosperity. Frank B. Presley presides for the league, with Rhine lander Waldo organizing the New York non partisan club in attendance.

Washington, D. C Coolidge White House Coolidge-Dawes National Advertisers’ League

OBrien Pugilist Shot Dead in New York Speakeasy

Former boxer Jack O'Brien known as Crooked Neck was killed by two bullets in a West Twentieth Street speakeasy early today. Four shots were heard. no escapees observed. The Dallas-born fighter reportedly ran the venue, and the interior remains scorched by the earlier blaze.

New York Jack O'Brien West Twentieth Street Fiere

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