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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1924
Page
4
The cruiser Trenton carried the body of Robert Imbre to Washington after a long procession of honors from Iran to Basrah and Bushire. Mrs. Imbre accompanies the funeral, with British and American officials paying final respects amid extreme heat and security measures.
A Negro tailor's solicitor is suspected in a $75 suit theft from William Manno of 408 Buena Vista Street. He visited on Wednesday claiming Manno sent for a suit to be cleaned and pressed. Police note similar recent cases with consistent descriptions, suggesting the same suspect.
The article details the assassination of American Consul Imbre and a violent mob attack on his widow in Iran. Martial law followed as Persian police failed to prevent the assault, prompting diplomatic intrigue and speculation about who organized the crime and the mystery of culprits identified by the government weeks later.
A Dallas reader extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for feminine trouble and Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic to combat rundown. The testimonial urges others to trust the products and mentions availability at local drug stores with options for trial supplies and a free device from Dr. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo, New York.
London September 11 Premier MacDonald in a preface to a new edition of his socialism book warns that postwar revolutionary and materialist mindsets threaten socialist ideals. He says profiteering has spread across classes, workers risk harming society, and strikes for higher wages without social output limits misread the movement.
The 89 men and eight women of the American Manufacturers Association trade mission to Mexico stayed in St Louis for several hours and were hosted by the chamber of commerce. They planned to move on to Dallas and then Mexico City, stressing export expansion and business cooperation amid labor tension concerns.
New York Sept 11 The American Petroleum Institute reports a weekly rise in U S crude oil production to 2 0385 million barrels daily for the week ending Sept 6 an increase of 7 800 barrels East of the Rockies up 1 424 000 barrels California down 700 to 614 500 barrels Oklahoma up 2 250 Kansas up 1 800 North Texas down 600 Central Texas up 6 050 North Louisiana down 1 750 Arkansas down 1 400 Gulf Coast and Southwest Texas up 2 360 Eastern region up 500 Montana and Colorado down 250 Imports at principal ports August 204 516 barrels versus July 238 000 for July and 117 143 for the week ended Sept 6 versus 239 857 prior week California oil receipts at Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports August 150 613 barrels vs 95 858 July week ended Sept 6 74 286 barrels vs 136 857 prior week No changes in major district crude prices with Mid-Continent 41 10 to 41 50 per barrel Gulf Coast grade A 185 4 per barrel.
Chicago Sept 11 Monsignor Francis C Kelly designated as Oklahoma bishop elect will be consecrated Oct 2. Con secration of Bishop Plagens in Detroit set for Sept 30. Kelly founded the Catholic Church Extension Society and has led it since 1905 from Chicago headquarters. Rome announced elevation to bishopric June 23 and assignment to Oklahoma.
Unofficial returns from Tuesday's run off show former Gov Cole Blease leading James P Byrnes for the Democratic senatorial nomination by about 1756 votes with many ballots uncounted. The official canvass by the state executive committee may determine the winner who would become junior senator from South Carolina on March 4. California and Bradford oil prices are also listed in the report.
Argentine presidential train carrying Chilean ambassador officials heads to Mendoza to meet President Alessandri who is starting a six month leave after a military takeover. Alessandri says he is traveling incognito and requests no official attention as the train proceeds toward Havana.
An advertisement claims Nuga Tone boosts red blood and nerves, improves sleep appetite digestion and energy, with a money back guarantee if not benefiting. It urges readers to consult their physician or buy from any druggist and return unused portions if unsatisfied.
Manuel Avala of a Barsi Mil general store credits Plant Juice with curing long stomach issues, gas and bloating, improved appetite and sleep, and five pound weight gain after nine bottles. He says digestion, liver trouble, skin and constipation improved and endorses the remedy. The Giant Juice Man promotes Plant Juice at Summers drug store and other Summers locations in San Antonio with free samples.
A 1920s era ad touts LaMar Reducing Soap to trim fat all over or on specific parts without exercise or internal pills. It claims rapid, visible results for double chin to abdomen, with a money back guarantee and pricing of 50 cents per cake or three for a dollar from H. Wagner Drug Co or by prepaid parcel post.
An advertisement touts Tanlac as a universal tonic reviving appetite and strength for worn workers and nervous individuals. It quotes Quincy Pannell of Dallas who credits Tanlac with restoring health, appetite, sleep, and ability to work, claiming a ten pound gain and lasting benefit since 1920.
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