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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1924

Page

15

Mexican Independence Day Celebration in San Antonio

The city marked the 114th anniversary of Hidalgo’s revolution with a large Mexican celebration. A crowd of about 38,000 gathered for an evening program featuring speeches by Consul Renato Cantu Lara, music, dances, and a read recital of the Act of Independence. The event included a broader festival with Mexican delicacies, lights, and entertainments at San Pedro and the St. Anthony Hotel ballroom preparations for a Tuesday musical by Consul Lara.

Hidalgo Washington Mexico Spain San Antonio Beatriz C. Riley San Pedro Duesday Renato Canta Lara St. Anthony Hotel Hinds Broitn Bo Forth Sarge Eclat

Plant Juice Man Promotes Relief for Stomach Ailments

A San Antonio man recounts immense improvement after using Plant Juice for chronic stomach trouble. He credits better digestion, appetite, sleep, and energy to Plant Juice, describing drastic changes since starting the remedy in February. Free samples and demonstrations are at Summer's drug store, Houston and Navarro streets.

J. W. Carlow San Antonio Jivcog Camargo Street Houston Navarro Mr. Carlow Sommet’s Navarro Atrets Man Ansey

Fashionable Residence Yields Raiders Bonded Liquor Haul

Texas authorities report a raid in a fashionable residential district netting 260 bottles of aged bonded liquor including Canadian Club Old Ripy and Gordon gin. Five men were detained and to be turned over to customs officers. The cache was found in the 1500 block West Craig after prior surveillance and a coordinated raid.

Texas Yangére Mondaright B.C. Baldwin Craig Baldwin Nes

Celebrations Fill San Pedro Park With Mexican Fiesta

Amid festive air the San Pedro Park cele brants carry on Tuesday night and Wednesday with tamales and enchiladas in their element. Colorful color-streams flutter from booths and bandstands, while men and women wear festive attire. The scene marks the September 16 celebration, with Mexicans from all social strata enjoying the day.

San Pedro Park

La Follette La Follette Campaign Kickoff Hears Support

About 125 people attend LaFollette Wheeler campaign opening at 3081 West Commerce Street campaign HQ. Charles Emmett Trimble defends LaFollette record, attacks Dawes and trusts, and urges opposition to federal reserve and foreign entanglements while noting 1920 Harding majority sentiment. Similar meetings planned by campaign committee.

LaFollette-Wheeler West Commerce Street Hormee John 2. Pfeiffer Charles Emmett Trimble Senate Avoins Dawes LaFollette Trimble Theodore Roosevelt Pfeiffer Federal Reserve League of Nations Harding Coolidge Davis John E. Elgin San Antonis Socialista Captain Bigin I Rc

Princess Radziwill Funeral Set in Boston

Funeral services for Princess Helen Radziwill, who died after a fall from a cliff at Kineo, Maine, will be held in Boston tomorrow morning. Dr Burton J Simpson, her uncle, stated the burial will take place in Boston. The princess formerly went by Miss Helen Simpson of Chicago.

Chicago Helen Radziwill Kineo Boston Burton J. Simpson Helen Simpson

M'Millan Sails for Home Harbor

Sydney reports Captain Donald B. MacMillan sailed the schooner Bowdoin for Wiscasset Maine after loading oil and water the only supplies needed following fourteen months in the Arctic. He planned to head to Me Bembe barber in Maine without touching Newfoundland.

Sydney Arctic Donald BR. MacMilLan Wiscasnet Maine Delors Ridney Newfoundland MacMillan

Lawson girl designer robbed of jewels in New York

Edith Bobe a designer for Dorothy King and Louise Lawson known as Broadway butterflies was robbed of 25000 dollars worth of jewels by four bandits who posed as partygoers after a cabaret gathering in the Hast Sixties. They bound the maid, struck the escort, and looted Bobe’s bracelets and rings before leaving. The affair remains shrouded in mystery as Bobe and the escort refuse to identify the gems or the assailants.

New York Edith Bobe Dorothy King Louise Lawson Miss Bobe The Lambs Club Miss Babe Jed Marie Casnen Migs Bobe

Order for New Engines from St Louis Firms

The Missouri Pacific Railroad placed orders with Baldwin Locomotive Works and American Locomotive Company for ten passenger engines, fifteen freight engines, and fifteen yard engines.

ST. Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad Baldwin Locomotive Works American Locomotive Company

Bleachodent Safely Whitens Dark Teeth Says Dentists

Bleachodent combines a mild liquid and a special paste to remove surface stains without harming enamel. Developed by two dentists who tested it for four years on their own and patients teeth, the product claims safety and effectiveness despite warnings about imitations. Available at local drug stores and pharmacies with cautious pricing.

Bh.i Wagner Drug O Sommers’ Drug Co Joxice Bros. Co Wolff & Marx Laurel ‘Heights Pharmacy Meiers’ Pharmacy

Open Letter To Women From Detroit Reader

Woman describes severe back pain headaches sleepless nights and fatigue since age 15. She reads Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and reports improvement after a week including better sleep and reduced nervousness, urging others to try it. A Detroit reader cites a long testimonial and mentions a company address in Detroit.

Detroit Michigan Lydia E. Pinkham Paloune &T

Hea ter Manager Hangs Self in Hotel Woodstock

Howard E. Weaver former manager of the Henry Miller theater and a Friars member died by suicide in his hotel room last night. Friends found his body this morning with a note to his wife explaining he felt he was a disappointment and slipping fast after recently losing his road manager job for a theatrical production.

New York Howard E. Weaver Henry, Miller Friars Woodstock Weaver Lebanon Springs Ieamed

UT Austin Law School Dean Resignation Accepted

The board of regents accepted the resignation of Dr. George C. Butte as head of the University of Texas law school. Tra R. Hildebrand was appointed permanent dean, with Dudley Woodward named to lead the classes Butte had been teaching.

Recall plans for Wilbur trip focus on navy budget

Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge plans to talk with Secretary Wilbur about naval issues during his return from a western trip. No emergency is indicated, though discussions may touch on Navy and budget bureau differences, and potential large appropriations for battleship alterations. Auto accessories news notes Fisher Body and Eaton Axle Co. activity rising in Cleveland and Detroit.

Washington D. C Wilbur Coolidge Navy White House Navy Department Budget Bureau Congress Army World Flight Ards Army Air Services Clevelant Fisher (Chio General Motors Eaton Axle Company

Death sentence sought despite Leopold and Loeb setback

Chicago reports state attorney will press death penalty in future trials. Assistant prosecutor W W Smith said the death sentence would be asked in John Meisner's second trial for the killing of Joseph Schleiter during a robbery. Meisner, who was sentenced to hang at the first trial, has a new trial set for October 15. Holiday goods selling continues as buyers book orders in Atlanta with anticipation of strong demand.

Chicago Nathan Leopold Jr Richard Loeb Robert Franks Se . W. W. Smith John Meisner Joseph Schlteinger

Texas stockman on trial for murder in Dundee

Graham in Archer county saw a jury rejection continued today amid testimony from about fifty. Herbert Griffin and Hugh Reilly were rival ranchers over a fence dispute. Griffin reported shooting Reilly on May 16, body found where he said. Trial progress stalled as jurors selected before recess.

Graham Texas Herbert Griffin Archer Hugh Reillyn Reilly Dundee Archer County Rely

Sure Way To End Dandruff With Arvon Solution

An advertisement promises a guaranteed cure for dandruff using plain liquid arvon from any drug store. Apply about four ounces to the scalp at night, moisten and rub gently, then rinse by morning. Repeated use reportedly dissolves and destroys all dandruff, stops itching, and leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, glossy, and soft.

Styles Trade Back Belted London Chesterfields In Raglan Coats

Dozens of styles feature belted London Chesterfields raglan coats inverted pleat backs and popular town Ulsters among many other designs. The listing highlights a wide range of outerwear with varied tailoring and cuts.

Prince of Wales London

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