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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1924

Page

2

Democracy and education urged to sustain civilization

President W B Bizzell at the Teachers Institute argues that democracy endures through strong support of educational and social institutions. He warns that civilization grows from the interplay of home church state and school and cites Texas education spending to illustrate how resources are allocated.

America W.B. Bizzell A. & M. College of Texas True Teachers’ Institute Tony

Corn Cob Pipe May Replace Democratic Burro

Lincoln Nebraska September 4 The Bryan Davie pipe corn cob born in Lincoln yesterday. The pipe received by Governor Charles W Bryan from a Nebraska citizen will be touted as a Democratic emblem representing the staple product of the middle west opposed to the high priced patented pipe of Charles G Dawes. Bryan says it tempts to encourage agriculture and would let smokers use a reasonable price pipe. He calls it a commonsense pipe made from the real staple product in agricultural regions.

Charles W. Bryan Nebraska Middle West Charles G. Dawes Bryan

Truth in tobacco funding for schools urged

A terse plea argues that sustaining schools from the lowest to the highest levels requires tobacco revenue. It warns that failure could create a "two class" society where opportunity is seized by force, implying vast inequality driven by funding shortfalls.

Hearing resumes on rail sale reorganization

Arguments over the intervention of Harold Palmer of New York in the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad reorganization will be resumed at the U S District Court before Judge J Foster Symes. Opposing Palmer were the Bankers Trust and New York Trust Company, the stockholders' protective committee, and the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad. Their aim is to uphold the plan approved by 75 percent of bondholders on 35 119 000 of first mortgage bonds, which would shift control to the Missouri Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.

Denver Harold Palmer New York Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad United States District Court J. Foster Symes Palmer Bankers’ Trust New York Trust Company of New York Stockholders’ Protective Committee Denver & Rio Grande Western

McMillin's Formula Advertised by Wagner Drag Co

An advertisement promotes McMillin's Formula from Wilden McMullin Co. Sedalia Missouri promising quick relief for hay fever bronchial trouble asthma and stubborn coughs as a remedy at Wagner Drag Co.

McMillin Wagner Drag Co McMullin Wilden McMullin Co Sedalia

Herrin Calms After Klan and Anti Klan Truce Amid Inquest

In Herrin Illinois a temporary truce ends a five day clash between Ku Klux Klan and anti Klan factions. Captain Bigelow secures promises from Sheriff Galligan and Klan leader John Smith to avoid further violence. Coroner’s inquest proceeds with testimonies including Mrs Chester Reid claiming her husband was killed by John Smith.

Associated Press Herrin Williamson County Klux Klar Harold M. Bigelow George Galligan Marion Ora Thomas KLAN John‘ Smith Smith Galligan Chester Reid John Smith R. T. Black

Soldier Flees Kelly Hospital In Pajamas

A Kelly Field soldier, King, escaped from Kelly Field Hospital about 11 o clock Wednesday night while in bed and in pajamas. Military officials say he had served about half of a 90 day sentence and believed outside help assisted the escape. Locked doors were opened in an unknown manner, and guards did not see him leave. Police and detectives were asked to aid in the search for King.

C. King Kelly Field Kelly Field Hospital King

Memorial Services Held for W. Cook at San Antonio Ding Co

Memorial services were held at the San Antonio Ding Company offices for F. W. Cook former company president who died in Chicago. The pause in business lasted 15 minutes as Vice President Wade H. Leéeché paid tribute and an employee committee placed a wreath at Mission Burial Park. Salesmen paused to honor their late leader.

San Antonio Ding Company F. W. Cook Chicago Toby Wade H. Leéeché H. W. Weber Jobin Cahoon Philip Wegner Mission Burial Park Fidelity Club Tthe Road

Secretary of Labor Denounces Third Party Factions

Secretary James P. Davis in Westbrook Maine laments control of votes by radicals and a Socialist remnant. He stresses American fidelity and warns workers against the red banner of discontent while citing support from local labor groups. The speech links La Follette to radical elements.

Westbrook Maine James P. Davis la Follette Socialist Party Woodward Vichy

Thieves Leave Jewelry Behind After Burglary at Nix Home

Burglars frightened from James Nix's house at 101 Perry court after partial ransacking. In their haste they left visible jewelry and $40 cash on a dressing table. Entrance gained by cutting a back window screen. rear door open. An automatic pistol and clothing were stolen. Woodward Vichy for good health.

James Nix Perry Court

Four Story Fall Injures Laborer at Flour Mills

Salvador Cerda, 19, of 121 Montezuma street, fell four stories from the seventh to the third floor of Pioneer Flour Mills grain elevator Wednesday afternoon. He was semi conscious with serious internal injuries and taken to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital after initial treatment at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Salvador Cerda Montezuma Street Physicians’ and Sureons’ Hospital Pioneer Flour Mills Cerda Robert B. Green Physicians’ and Surgeons’ Hospital

Coolidge Prepares Third Address for Baltimore Statue Unveiling

President Coolidge trimmed his engagements to two today to complete the address for Saturday's Baltimore ceremony unveiling the Fayette Statue. It will be his third speech since accepting the nomination and is expected to touch on foreign relations amid wartime considerations. He will travel to Baltimore with Mrs Coolidge Saturday morning and return after a two hour luncheon at the White House.

Washington, D.C Sep Coolidge Baltimore Fayette Mm. Coolits White House

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