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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1924

Page

1

Houston Jury Indicts 10 for Fraud in Motors Merger Case

A federal grand jury in Houston indicted Jacques E. Blevins and 9 others on mail fraud charges connected to alleged schemes in the Southern Motors Manufacturing Association merger with National Motors. The case centers on false literature, attempted stock sales, and claimed profits, with bonds set from 2,500 to 25,000.

Associated Press Houston Southern Motors Manufacturing Assition, Ltd Jacques KE. Blevins Dave Fi Cahn Bram Hidley Blely Theational Motors Corporation Miss McWarrath National Motors Southern Motors Dacayes E. Blevins I. A. Blevins Jacques Jacques E. Blevins Jacques EB. ‘Blevins ¢ Company Bram Ridley Gt. Southern Motors Jacques E. Blevins & Company Dee Hloines Iowa TO. Hix Jacques E. Blevins Company G.A. Carl Nitional Rotors, Inc New York Sirk L. V. Exielsen Motors Chicago Walter May Brand Rapids W. W. Sterling Grand Rapids Alvin A. Gloetzner LockviewNs Y Fred C. Min Presient National Motors Southern Hous*ton W. Z. Murphy Eel Motors BR. Y. Keith Peteral Ae Jacques BE. Blevins & Company Miss Walrath Jacques Blevins Hmit Ranger National, Motors Fiscal Agency National Motors Corporation Delaware National Motors, Inc Nevada Corporation of Indianapolis, Inc Bags &Ng Wll General Motors Durant Motors Ford

Storm Devastates Hot Springs Ark Barn Church and Hotels

A tornado struck Hot Springs Arkansas injuring Ilsa Skellerin and wrecking St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The Eastman and Glenwood Hotels were unroofed, a cottage home across from the church was destroyed, and the city became isolated as wires failed.

Associated Press Hot Springs Ark Ilsa Skellerin St. Luke's Episcopal Church Fani Eastman Hotel Glenwood G. RB. Bates St. Luke's Church Bates

Triplets Named After Presidential Nominees

Chicago dispatch reports a Aurora Illinois couple named one of their newborn triplets for presidential figures. The family informed Coolidge Davis and LaFollette with the notion that one child may bear the next president's name. Robert Jr. LaFollette advised keeping the La Follette child regardless of other names.

Associated Press Chicago To. Mir Roy Lee Aurora Illinois LaFollette Robert Jr Congress Coolidge Davis la Follette

Bandits Loot Wellston Trust Company in Shocking Bank Heist

Deputy Julius Schoenbein confronted five masked robbers who looted the Wellston Trust Company in St. Louis County, escaping with about 51,000 in cash. The precinct notes another bank robbery earlier on the same block, as the Wellston area experiences a spree of bold thefts.

Associated Press ST. Louis Julius Schoenbein St Louis County Wellston Trust Company McKee Wellston Wellston State Bank

Princess to Travel on Special Train

Continued from page one the princess will travel on a special train. Alva Wilgus will be taken on the trip and lead the singing. The convention quenchers include Payne Cadwallader-Coulter agency and several advertising firms and individuals such as A H Cadwallader, Cadwallader-Coulter-Wayne, William Brockhausen, Sunset System, Marian Johnson, The Vogue, Marie Wathen, and others.

Alva Wilgus Payne Cadwallader-Coultee Ce 2S A. H. Cadwallader Cadwallader - Coulter - Wayne Advertising Agency William Brockhausen Sunset System Marian Johnson the Vogue Marie Wathen Better Business Bureau James Wood Joske’s Lewison Harold ‘On

Plane crash near Muskogee halts escort flight

A Brooks Field Vought plane piloted by Lieut G A McHenry crashed shortly after takeoff in Muskogee while escorting the round the world fliers to Dallas. McHenry and Corporal A Hoyt were uninjured. the aircraft wrecked. The event drew pilots from Brooks Field and Kelly Field to a demonstration and reception for the fliers.

Brooks Field G. A. McHenry Muskogee Dallas McHenry A. Hoyt Maskoges San Antonio Bient C. C. Culver Corns Ait Kelly Field Meridien Uoruce M. Hickam F. M. Andrews Robert D

Zinc ore prices hold steady amid Belgian demand

Zinc ore remained firm at 43 a ton with related ore at 110 per unit as Belgian demand influenced the market. The report notes stable values and market activity in Kansas City.

ANC Kansas City

Davis Decries Privilege as He Campaigns Across States

Democratic candidate John W. Davis outlined his tax plans and urged equal rights as he launched a tour from Chicago to Gary and Fort Wayne. He promised a vigorous campaign through Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Delaware Maryland and West Virginia Ohio Indiana Missouri and possibly Oklahoma Kansas Michigan.

Chicago John W. Davis Indiaa Gary Union Davis South Bend Juncheon Roon Fort Wayne New York Fort’. Wayne Massachusetts Rhode Island Delaware Maryland West Virginia Ohio Indiana Ilinois Misouri Oklahoma Kansas Michigan Imousines

Chekiang Troops Repulse Kiangsu Assault Near Hwangtu

Chekiang forces on a reinforced front push Kiangsu troops back along the Shanghai railway line near Hwangtu about 43 miles west. An artillery duel lasted two hours with sporadic bombardment afterward as Chekiang reports gains along the railway and defense of Shanghai foreign settlements remains tight amid continuing refugee influx.

Inew Iwiating Hwangtu Here Hwengtu Shanghai

LaFollette to Address Steuben Society in Yankee Stadium

Senator Robert M. LaFollette shapes his New York address for a Steuben Society event in Yankee Stadium honoring Von Steuben. He says he never campaigned on Sundays and plans a brief Washington visit before a campaign tour.

Associated Press Washington, D.C Nework City Robert M. LaFollette Steuben Society Yankee Stadium la ¥Ollette Friederich Wilhelm von Steuben

Heinz 57 Will Banquet World Wide Simulcast

Pittsburgh September 20 President Coolidge to speak at a radio banquet for H J Heinz Company employees in 62 cities across the United States Canada England and Scotland The event October 14 expects about 10000 attendees with meals served between 3 30 p m and midnight eastern time Banquets linked by special radio equipment to connect Pittsburgh and other stations.

President Coolidge H. J.’ Heing Company United States Canada England Scotland Howard Heinz Pittsburgh

Watchman Foils Humble Oil Plant Robbery Hoax

R L Thompson, Humble Oil plant watchman on El Paso street, reported a threat of a Sunday night robbery. Police responded with a riot squad but found no suspects. officials believe two men posing as officers attempted a prank.

Humble Oil Company el Paso Street R. L. Thompson

Officers Removed Prompt Thieves Resume Park Auto Thefts

Thieves in San Pedro Park resumed auto thefts after officers were removed from duty Friday night. A. Whitcher of 112 Groveland Place reported a car theft pattern had returned, echoing earlier bold nighttime thefts before special officers were assigned to curb the activity.

San Pedro Park Whitcher Groveland Place

Giant Lumber Mill Opens at Long Bell Planing Mill

Portland reports the Long Bell Lumber company planing mill at Longview Washington has started operations. The mill is described as the largest of its kind in the world, covering five and a quarter acres and equipped with 17 machines. It plans to process 325,000 feet of lumber per day.

Portland Long Bell Lumber Company Longview Washington

MacMillan to Land Today in Maine After Arctic Expedition

Captain Donald B. MacMillan Arctic explorer and six companions will reach the mainland today after a fifteen month northern Greenland expedition. They plan to bring the Bowdoin across the Sheepscot River entrance for the return to port escorted by a large crowd.

Associated Press Wiscasset Greenland Donald B.macmillan United States MacMillan Bowdoin Sheepscot River

Negro Claims 103 Degrees Too Cold for Return to Florida

In Norfolk Sept 20 the article notes a man and his party prefer Orlando heat while discussing a Bowdoin expedition. It mentions MacMillan planning a return from Wiscasset to depart up river about twelve miles, with a stop planned in the port as a base for Arctic trips.

Norfolk Vin Bowdoin Wiscasset MacMillan Arctic Leporate

Man Rescues Son From Burning Barn

Sept Lutre, Mic. Shoots, 18, rescues his son from beneath a car after a gas line explosion ignites a fire that destroys the garage, barn, and outbuildings on their farm two miles southwest. The father, John Shoots, is severely burned while pulling his son to safety.

Lutre Mic John

Presence of Mind Fails to Save Girl in Alpe na Michigan

In Alpena Michigan a oil stove explosion at a farm home caused clothing to catch fire. The girl, identified as the wife of M Gunbild Anderson, ran outside and rolled on the ground trying to extinguish the flames but died within 24 hours from burns. A second item notes Carnegie Steel buying two cranes for the Homestead plant.

Alpena Mich M. Gunbilds Anderson Feta Spruce

Pride in San Antonio assets boosts city image

The speaker argues that a combined asset strengthens San Antonio now and for residents. They claim the asset will unite the community and enhance the city’s standing, stressing pride in shared achievements.

San Antonio

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