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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1924

Page

5

Butte Accepts Republican Nomination For Governor

H K Creager and Charles Boynton met Dr. Butte in Austin as he formally accepted the Texas gubernatorial nomination. Butte urged Texas first, party second, and outlined campaign plans with anti-Klan platforms and a businesslike administration.

Malory M’donald Austin H. K. Creager Brownsville Charles A. Boynton Waco Law Texas John W. Davis Onega Kan Davis Argonne Fort Worth Boynton Republican Party Ferguson Jess Republican Organization

Murphy Funeral Plans Completed in Los Angeles

Final arrangements for the burial of Jimmy Murphy the automobile racer killed Monday at Syracuse N Y were announced yesterday. The body will reach Los Angeles tomorrow and be met at the train by a Knights of Columbus delegation. It will be taken to the Knights of Columbus auditorium for services held by both the Knights and the Elks. The funeral is set for Monday morning.

Los Angeles Jimmy Murphy Syracuse N.Y Knights of Columbus K. of C. Auditorium K. of C the Elks

Opera Singer Sings Fine Away In Court

In Chicago on September 18 Miss Madeline M Bailey of Angola Indiana, opera singer, paid a speeding fine then sang to the court. After she offered several ballads the magistrate remitted the fine and costs.

Chicago Madeline M. Bailey Angola Ind Severmi

Theft suspect arraigned in justice court on theft and burglary

Billy Lane was arraigned in the justice court of R Neil Campbell on one theft over $50 and burglary and theft. Bond set at $300. Separate items from E S Gabrielson alleged including a diamond spin gold ring and a pistol. Advertisements for auto parts and services amid crime notes.

Billy Lane Justice Court

Disturber Arrested on Theft Charge in County Court

Valentin Chavaria was charged with theft under 50 dollars by Deputy Sheriff Mores in the county criminal court. He was arrested by Deputy Flores on Wednesday night on W. W. White Road after residents notified authorities that he was disturbing the peace and attempting to steal a sack of flour, frightening several women.

County Criminal Court Valentin Chavaria Sherif Mores Flores W. W. White Road Mat le

Alcohol from oil eyed for commercial use by A. D. Little

Boston Sept 18 The A. D. Little Company chemical engineers report progress in recovering alcohol from petroleum and say the recent research shows promise of commercial possibilities.

Boston A. D. Little Company Chemical Engineers

Engineer Held in Boge Gem Mystery

New York reports an ex convict, Montague Pike, arrested after offering to reveal jewel theft details tied to Miss Edith Bobe. He was charged with extortion after taking 400 in marked bills from Bobe’s secretary. Jewels valued at 50000. Police probe linked to two similar Fifth Avenue robberies and a birthday party guest list.

New York Edith Bobe Modiste Robert I. Hague Standard Oil Miss Bobe Montague Pike Sing Sing Fifth Avenue Seymour D. Ehrich Samuel Ehrich

Murphy Funeral set in Los Angeles for racing ace

The burial for Jimmy Murphy, slain racing car driver, will be held in Los Angeles after his body arrives from Syracuse where the fatal accident occurred. Services are planned at St. Vincent's Church. A separate incident reports a 21-year-old Mexican held for investigation after arrest with car parts and suspected auto accessory theft.

Scott Walling Seguin McCullouch

Rotary to Host Constitution Day Luncheon

The Rotary Club will hold a Constitution Day luncheon at the St. Anthony Hotel at noon Friday. J. Ira Kircheville will be principal speaker and Rev. Hugh Melellan will serve as toastmaster.

Rotary Rotary Club St. Anthony Hotel J. Ira Kircheville Hugh Melellan

Oklahoma Realtor Freed From Murder Charge

John A. Kendall of Oklahoma City, once a wealthy landowner, was acquitted in state district court of murdering his 16 year old son. The boy died from a bullet wound in April 1922, with a coroner's verdict of suicide attributed to a reprimand from the father. Kendall and his wife divorced last February, and Mrs Kendall had revived the case.

Ardmore Oklx Oklahoma City State District Court

Radio Program Schedule for September 13

Radio Digest compiles a dense lineup across networks with mentions of WSB WGE WMAQ WLS and more. Listings cover concerts orchestras talk segments lectures agricultural addresses and campus events including alumni banquets at Southern Methodist University and Des Moines University.

Associated Press WSB Atlanita Journal WGE Buffalo WMAQ Chicago ‘News Chicago Enrm WLS WQI WTAM Cleveland WPRAA Dallas News Southern Methodist University WOC Davenport WHO Des Moines Des Moines University WWJ Detroit Newsity WCX Detroit Free Press Y Wtas Elgin WOS Jefferson’ City WDAF Kansas City Star Kansas City KFL Los Angeles la. m Whass Courier~ Journal Louisville, Times WMC Memphis Commercial Appeal New York Oris WIZ WHN WEAF WOR Newark Solor WDAR Philadelphia Talia WOO Orchesa Weil Philadelphia Orchestra Koica Pittsburgh Ingram Ladies Choral Society KGW Portland Hoot Owls WGY

Armenia Earthquake Destroys 102 Villages Leave Hundreds Dead

A Turkish dispatch from Erzerum reports an earthquake wrecked 102 villages in Armenia last Saturday and killed hundreds. The Red Cross has sent aid to the stricken region.

Constale Erzerum Armenia Red Cross

Texas Exports Put Texas Second In Foreign Trade

Texas ranked second among states in half year 1924 exports, totaling 232 762 000. New York led with 357 772 000. Pennsylvania and New Jersey followed. Cotton, refined petroleum, sulfur and brimstone were top Texas exports, with cotton as the largest.

Texas Union Southwest East New York Pennsylvania Julius Klein Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce Bureau New Jersey California Louisiana Illinois Mexico England

Chicago lays claim to busiest corner in world

Chicago on September 18 reports that State and Madison streets still hold the title of the world’s busiest corner. The traffic division of the police department released figures showing more than 75 000 vehicles crossing the intersection in fifteen hours and over 300 000 pedestrians passing in the same period.

Chicago State Madison Streets Police Department

Herriot narrowly escapes injury in Marseille riot

Premier Herriot of France was nearly attacked by about 2000 communists in the Canebiere district of Marseille. Police intervened as the mob formed a surrounding group and the premier was rescued after officers arrived and dispersed the crowd.

Herriot Associated Press Paris France Marseilles The R.e Cannebiere M. Herriot

Rain Douses Drought Then Snow Falls in Boult Creek Area

In Boult e Mont on September 18 rain ended a summer drought and caused a 30 degree drop in temperature from 77 to 47 between 2 and 4 pm. By evening the precipitation shifted to snow as temperatures neared freezing.

Boulte Mont

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