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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1924

Page

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Trial recount of Monterey street shooting in murder case

Mrs. Ella Cleveland testified in the Sth district court about the September 31 shooting that killed her husband. She described a fight with Patty at Monterey and Rosa, noting Patty drew a gun and shot her husband while they argued, as two former district attorneys led the case with special prosecutor and defense attorney.

Ella Cleveland Herr Cleveland Monterey Street Rosa Avenue Thomas Mitty Patty Cleveland Monterey Tone Mgr. Cleveland Pat Ther

Fort Worth Woman's Body Sent Home for Burial

The body of Mrs. J. C. McKean formerly Mamie Smiley of Fort Worth is being brought from the west coast of Africa after an accidental discharge aboard a steamer August 30. Dr. McBean, a Texas Christian University graduate, sails September 5 for New York and will arrive in Fort Worth between October 1 and 3. Dr. McKean has worked with the Rockefeller Foundation typhus program in Greece and Africa and held posts in oil company medical departments.

Fort Worth Worth J. C. McKean Mamie Smiley Ayest Africa Dr. McBean Texas Christian University York Fort Orth Dritchkean Rockefeller Foundation Greece Medi‘val

Testimonial Ad for Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound

Mrs H L Bradford of Phoebus Virginia testifies after twenty years use by herself and three sisters to relief from menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and insomnia. She recommends the product and offers to answer inquiries through publication of her testimonial. Sold by druggists nationwide.

Phoebus Virginia H. L. Bradford Armstead St

The Light's For Rent Columns Guide City Ads

In any city section you may desire the Light newspaper advertises rent options. The Light's For Rent Columns connect you with a courteous ad taker at Crockett 4040 to help you find the apartment you want.

Crockett

Prince of Wales Injured Eye At Polo Meet

The Prince of Wales sustained a slight eye injury from a turf clod during a polo game at J. S. Phipps field. By today his eye was much improved and he attended a party at F. Ambrose Clark’s home last night despite initial discomfort. Notables at luncheon included George Harvey, Kermit Roosevelt, and the Duke and Duchess of Alba and Berwick, among others.

Syosset Prince of Wales J. S. Phipps Field F. Ambrose Clark George Harvey Great Britain

Mirrors Reveal How Employers Judge Job Seekers

The piece argues that eye contact, dress, manner, and overall appearance shape hiring decisions. It cites Henry Van Dyke and quotes San Antonio employers on how posture, voice, and even “table manners” influence acceptance, with anecdotes of applicants misreading impression cues.

Henry van Dyke Ernest Brown Alamo National Bank Joan Mr. Brown San Antonio R. Q C. Jones San Antonio Public Service Company Mrs. Jones Mr. Jones

Airmen Return From Gale Flight Amid Rain and Parade

President Coolidge leads a rainy Bolling Field welcome as airmen land after a globe-spanning flight. Cabinet members join the ceremony while Fort Myer troops stand at present arms and salutes honor the air corps heroes. The squadron proceeds toward Baltimore with an escort of twelve planes. The fliers pause at Aberdeen for refueling amid fog delays.

America Balling Field Army Air Service Pershing Fort Myer Bolling Wield Baltimore Air Guard of Honor Washington Aberdeen Maryland Army Proving , Ground Patrick Service Bolling Field Scou Ag Phillips Field

Wells Strike Oil at Vacuum Lake Charles Yard

A new well by Vacuum Oil near Lake Charles was reported to be drilled to about 4000 feet at 3 o'clock this morning, with an estimated 3000 barrels associated to the site as early field totals.

Vacuum Oil Company Lake Charles Hela

City to Recruit 90,000 Defense Volunteers for National Defense

City officials announce a Friday signup drive for 50,000 supporters to aid National Defense. Booths open Thursday at 6 AM with districts led by Gen. Preston Brown Col. C R Day and Col. F L d Parker. Various women’s clubs and unions are assigned to district booths across the city. Any unaffiliated women's group may participate by contacting Mrs. Fred J. Magrer.

Ernest Hinds National Defense Preston Brown C. R. Day Fifteenth Field Artillery F. L. d. Parker Twelfth Field Artillery Rusk and Commerce Federation of Protestant Women’s Assciation Southern Pacific depot—Phoenix Club Camargo and Alamo Dewey and Main San Pedro Dewey San Pedro Park Woodlawn Woman's Club Fredérickeburg Rand Pierian Club Brackenridge Park East Woush Mar Broadway Nes Catholic Daughters of Ants Roadway Lexington Lotus “Club Commerce Street Santa ‘Rosa Hospital Ancient Order of ‘Hibernians Josephine and Broadway Catholic Woman's Association Culebra Houston Commerce Fred J. Magrer City Federation of Women's Clubs

Illinois bankers hire armed guards to deter bank robberies

In Madison county and southern Illinois the rise in bank robberies, with losses over 200000, has prompted banks to hire armed guards. Guards patrol in high powered cars, equipped with riot guns, and offer rewards for lawful shooting of robbers during holdups. Banks in Holland, Brethurk, Madison, New Boston, Venice, and Springfield are among recent victims.

Madison Holland Brethurk New Boston Venice Springfield

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