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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1924

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Herriot calls for security before disarmament at Gallieni monument event

In Trilbardou France Premier Herriot urged that disarmament cannot occur without security and asked unity and national fraternity. He recalled the Marne battle’s unity, praised Joffre, and noted American presence as civilians and officials attended the Gallieni monument ceremony marking the Marne anniversary with Marshal Nollet officiating.

Associated Press Meaun France Herriot Marshal Gallieni Trilbar Dou the Marne M. Herriot Belgium Marne Joffre United States Vicory Marshal Joffre Maine Galleni Trilbardou Jnd Tame General Nollet

Oklahoma Ku Klux May Form Own Order

Oklahoma City reports that Ku Klux Klan leaders including Clay Jewett grand dragon of Oklahoma travel to Atlanta to discuss forming an independent KLan order. Wash Trudson Democratic floor leader suspended by Jewett, with secession talks fueling in eastern Oklahoma. Rey Sherman, said to be special representative of Imperial Wizard Tf Evans, left Atlanta after two weeks of gathering information for the Oklahoma Daily.

Oklahoma City Clay Jewett Ku Kluxan Oklahoma Atlanta Chorses Wash Trudson Democratic Senate Jewett Daily Oklahoman Olahoma Sats Rey Sherman W. Evans Oklajoman

Bells Toll For Vacation Ends At Old Main

A lively scene at Antonio's Old Main as students return to school amid flirtations and nerves. Seniors grin at regained rights while freshmen adjust to new classes, with bells signaling the start of economics, algebra, and shorthand.

Spirle Bale Victor Collis Main Avenue Flenrette Lee Olive Cain

Fate of the Caverly Boys Slayers Decided in Court

Judge Caverly presided as plea of guilty ends a murder case involving Lech and Leopold. A 14 year old victim linked to the defendants was central as the sentencing proceeded after secrecy. The courtroom, with reporters present, anticipated the 9 30 verdict. the judge planned a 30 minute procedure before adjourning. Mrs. Caverly faced shock after threats. the judge hoped to retire but delayed by personal concerns. The defendants faced possible death or Joliet transfer after the weekend.

Caverly

League Plan Advocates Peace Move in British Award

Boston September 8 The peace plan winning first prize of 1000 pounds promotes League of Nations strengthening and postwar finance via the Dawes plan. It calls for a 16 year reparations period, currency reforms, armament cuts, and removal of European trade barriers with local league groups and non member participation. It also favors a disarmament conference and revised mutual assistance treaty.

Boston Edward A. Filene League of Nations France Germany Italy Britain European Group Europe Turkey Russia League Dawes

Eviction Threat Hits Viennese Divorced Women

In Vienna on September 8, about fifty thousand divorced women living in their former husbands’ quarters face eviction due to a housing shortage. Justice Tellmer of the court of appeals authorized the action but agreed to a postponed reconsideration with supervisions by Juckmont amid protests and expected consequences.

Associated Press Vienna Justice Tellmer Court of Appeals Bowet Court

Manchurian warlord brings strong army toward Peking

The Associated Press reports Chang Tso-Lin, warlord of Manchuria, leads an advancing force from Mukden toward Peking to confront Wu Pei Fu in a widening civil conflict. Sun Yat Sen reportedly seeks military aid for Lu Yung Hsiang as Shanghai battles intensify along the Taihu Lake line.

Associated Press Shanghai Chang -so-Lin Manchuria Peking Wu Pei-iu China Mukden Chibli Jongth On Taihu Lake Changhing Liuho Here Chi Shich Yuan Kiangan Lu Yung Hsiang Chekiang Province Kiangsu Chang ‘I'so Lin Zu Xun Hsiang Wu Pei-Fu Sun Yat Sen Chang Tso-Lin Hag Wu Pei Fu Chihli Chang

Kiangsu Forces Surround Liuho In Shanghai Area

Kiangsu forces have surrounded Liuho with only one mile of road to Shanghai open for military traffic. Shanghai authorities closed the Shanghai Tachang road into the Liuho sector as fighting intensified through Saturday night, with both sides increasing artillery fire but no decisive outcome by noon.

Kiangsu Liuho Associated Press Shanghat Tiuho Shanghai Kiangsa Shanghai-Tachang

Man and wife held for highway robbery in East St Louis

East St Louis, Sept. 8. Art Newman proprietor of a hotel and his wife Bessie were arrested on request from Jeffersonville Indiana on a highway robbery charge. They refused extradition papers and are held on $5,000 bond each. The Jeffersonville probe ties them to a $7,000 New Albany robbery last Monday. Also jailed here are two men, John Summers and John Ryan. Newman previously filed a warrant against S Glenn Young of Williamson County for conspiracy to murder a dry raider on July 1.

East ST. Louis Art. Newman Bessie Jeffersonville Ind Newman New Albany John Summers St. Louis John Ryan Detroit Mich S. Glenn Young Williamson County Ku Klux Kis Young

Silver Jubilee for Priest Who Survived Skull Fracture

Father Milton Paul Cahill of St. Gerard's San Antonio marked twenty five years as a priest. Ordained in Kansas City after an in sacristy accident fractured his skull he remained active in service. He helped at high mass and blessed the assembly. His journey began in 1888 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help and included Windsor Missouri and Denver before arriving in San Antonio where he has guided parish growth and new church constructions.

Milton Paul Cahill St. Gerain's San Antonio Kansas City Perpetual Help Church Joseph W.printen St. Gerard’s Father Cahill Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Windsor Canin Martin Francis Burke St. Joseph Denver Colo Cahill Fresno Cal California Calill Caime Father Mage

Thieves Enter Henry’s Cafe and Soledad Street Shops

Thieves broke rear doors and entered the 100 block of Soledad street by dusk. At Henry’s Cafe on Hast Crockett street the rear door was found broken at midnight. The Liberty Meat Market on Soledad street was robbed of cash. Detectives suspect a youth gang signaled by a lookout. Several shops targeted include Acme Clothing, TLS Soledad, Crystal Barber Shop, and San Antonio Rubber Stamp Company.

Soledad Street Henry's Cafe Hast Crockett Street Liberty Meat Market Acme Clothing Company TLS Soledad Crystal Barber Shop Soledad San Antonio Liberty

Typhoid Epidemic Grips Nicaragua City

Typhoid and measles ravage Managua with death rates far exceeding births. The city fights the outbreak with Rockefeller Institute aid, distributing anti typhoid serum free to residents as officials try to curb the spread.

Managua Nicaragua Rockfeller Institute

Follett Draws From Both Parties in Labor Day Response

Washington data shows La Follette Wheeler supporters split evenly between Republicans and Democrats. Of respondents who disclosed prior affiliation, 51.85 percent deserting Republicans to back the ticket and 48.15 percent shifting from Democrats. Occupations include laborers 30.55 percent, farmers 22.22 percent, business men and bankers 18.11 percent, clerks and professionals 11.12 percent, and commercial travelers and salesmen 11 percent among 80 occupations. Adherents hailed from seventeen states led by New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Washington, D.C LaVollétte LaFollette Wheeler Sail New York Illinois Pennsylvania Ohio

Police hunt victim of buckshot charge

Police search for a man who fired buckshots at a resident on Camden Street Sunday night. J C Stahl reported a prowler had stalked his home for days, wearing a hat and hidden eyes. When the intruder crossed the yard, Stahl fired warning shots. some buckshot likely struck the intruder.

J. C. Stahl Camden Street

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