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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1924
Page
1
In a grim scene a nameless older woman prisoner, paraded as a poodle, laments confinement and longing for freedom while awaiting execution. She cites friends, memories, and a desire to move beyond the apple orchard as a court prepares to order her death.
Several hundred passengers on a southbound Lexington Avenue line train panicked when the motor sparked a fire caused by a faulty circuit. Hospital surgeons treated several people, with one seriously hurt.
The government forces defeated rebels near Ibarra after several hours of fighting. Rebels were commanded by Jacinto Simon Camano. Official reports noted civilians were among those involved in the rebel action.
A classified notice inviting readers to place a want ad in the Big Sunday Light edition. It promises reach to San Antonio homes and surrounding trade area, instructs callers to Crockett 4040, and notes ad writers will assist before the Saturday night deadline.
General Pershing ends active duty after world war leadership. In a Defense Day gathering his farewell included a radio address to the country and a roll call from Washington to San Francisco. Secretary Weeks lamented retirement rules but spoke of plans for continued service.
Two middle aged men wearing rain coats robbed a preacher near West Commerce and Los Moras, took his Bible and a suitcase, then robbed and shot George Rodriguez nearby. Rodriguez, wounded in the left leg, was hospitalized. Bandits fled in a light motor truck. police had no trace by Saturday.
A court heard testimony that 15 year old Rose Armour Nolte was coerced into marriage with E M Nolte in 1924 after he allegedly deceived her parents, threatened violence, and misrepresented her age. The judge ordered the marriage invalid and custody sought by the girl's parents. A crowd watched Nolte’s arrest as he faced charges for false swearing.
Amid intermittent showers residents and visitors flocked to the Comal County Fair in New Braunfels for its second annual event. Officials expect about 10,000 attendees on Sunday as crowds enjoy exhibits from farms dairies and local industry, with auto displays and a race-track extension. attendance on Friday was strong despite overcast skies and a parade opening Defense Day celebration.
A Brackenridge Park golfer, a. C. Welder, achieved a rare red birdie at Brack toridge Park on Thursday. His drive from the second tee sent a ball that struck a red bird in flight, killing the bird and disturbing Clarence Mangham of Brackenridge who recalled a similar incident last year at San Antonio Country Club involving a dove.
Spectators watched as a brief shower rolled over the track near the three o clock mark with a tenth of an inch of rain recorded. Despite the drizzle the program proceeded while the surface remained fair and the purse stood at $1000.
The Texas trial of Myrtle Styles over the 1918 death of her former husband Roy Winters at Jayton ended with a manslaughter verdict and a two year sentence suspended. The case had been appealed from an earlier reversal and the higher court upheld the conviction and ten year term.
The Order of Railroad Telegraphers began a strike vote among Pennsylvenia Railroad members in Chicago as U S Labor Board held an executive session today. A communication from H E Marion, president of the telegraphers, prompted the session to review the strike action and standing issues.
Two boys arrested Saturday morning by Officer Peefferling and held at the police station reportedly confessed to burglarizing the home of Shares on Georgia Street West. Police say the youths, residents near the Starnes home, sold two guns and admitted the break in before being taken into custody.
Police court morning charged A. Pope 29 of 124 Neon Street with assaulting his estranged wife Susie Garza of 120 Perez Street. She says after separation Pope repeatedly pressed to reunite, and Friday afternoon he hid behind a door at his aunt Angelita Papia’s house and attacked her when she went to check on her aunt.
Police Captain Carver and Detectives Kohr and Jensen with Lonnie Crow raced to Metropolitan Jewelry, 297 East Houston Street, at 4:20 a m Saturday after a burglar alarm. Investigation found a short circuit in the wiring caused the alarm to sound.
Q O Keating of 821 Burleson Street told city detectives he was robbed of 158 dollars last night while at an Austin Street house. Detectives began an investigation with no arrest made as of early Saturday.
Glenn Young former raider appeared Friday before State Commissioner W. Hart to give bond on six counts in an indictment issued by the federal grand jury in Danville last week. He was released on bonds totaling 15,000. Young reportedly underwent an operation in a hospital in Atlanta after being shot in the leg when he and his wife were ambushed on their way to Okawville.
Paris dispatch says Deputy G Poitou Du Plessy notified the finance minister he will interpellate over the proposed renewal of the 100 million dollar credit from J Morgan and Company. He questions why the party opposing operations supports the renewal and seeks clarity on motives and terms.
Report from Terrell Hills describes a daytime burglary at the McCauley residence valued at about $100. Deputy sheriffs search for four suspects described as four negroes seen near the home. The family was away at the time and a wooden door was forced open with two broken glass panes. A $100 reward was offered for the recovery of the loot.
The piece argues about water supply from San Antonio and foresees the need for more wells and pumping capacity as demand grows. It notes customers will pay and that meters influence usage, with applications from flat rate users for changes being received and to be honored where possible.
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