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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1924

Page

2

Indictments and Bonds Issued in Frmllds WMD Case

In Houston on September 20 Judge Ben C. Dawkins set bonds totaling 234000 for 29 defendants in the wine mail fraud indictments. The firms named include Southern Motors Manufacturing, Standard Royalty Syndicate, Texas Royalty Syndicate, Gulf Royalty, Packers Oil, and others. Defendants and attorneys moved through the federal clerk’s offices as bonds were fixed and reductions granted for two individuals.

Houston Ben C. Dawkins Grand Jury J. C. Hutcheson Jacques E. Blevins C. ZT. V. Exselsen Fred C. Mintie Dave B. Cahn C. E. Shitaly Lemar Remel HE. Gordon Bram Ridley C. A. Earl Walter M. Anthony W. W.sterling Alvin A. Gloetaner Miss L. M. Walrath A. C. Hix W. J. Murphy R. ¥. Reith W. C. Gaines Charles J. Black W. W. Bidenonr J. B. Brennan George Hills C. ©. Cannan A. D. Crane F. A. Blevins M. J. Kain Southern Motors Manufacturing Associaton, Ltd Standard Royalty Syndicate Texas Royalty Syndicate Gulf Royalty and Production Company Packers’ Oil Company Dusted Packers’ Oil Company Securities Holding Company Gaines Oil Lease Syndicate Mexia Oil Fraternity Associated Smackover Syndicate Great ‘Exas Brewster Oil Company Southswesterm Bond and Mortgage Company Bankers’ and Planters’ Underawaiting Syndicate Great Southern ‘Production Company Trammel Production Company Jones Oil Company Service Oil Company American ‘Rating and Credit Union Physi‘dang’ National Credit Union Southern Motors Manufacturing Company Jacques Blevins

Hair Tonic Toddy Keeps Groom From Wedding

Dallas on September 20 describes a man who drank Eau de Cologne causing a severe stomach issue just before his wedding. Hospital stomach pumps saved him and the ceremony was performed.

Dallas Eau de Cologne

Southern Motors promoters face fraud indictments

Federal grand jury returned three indictments charging C. C. Cannan and associates with fraudulent promotion of the Southern Motors Manufacturing Association, Ltd. of Houston. The scheme allegedly involved $6,000,000 taken over five years, with misuse of dividends and trustees’ funds and misrepresentation amid mail promotion and stock dealings.

Ment Blevins Dave D. Cahn C. E. Shively H. E. Gordon M. J. Kain Lemar Bamel F. A. Blevins L. N. Walcoth C. Hix A. Earl L. V. Lxselsen Walter M. Anthony W. V W. Sterling Alvin A. Gloetzner Fred C.mintic W. J. Murphy R. ¥. Keith Bram Ridley Southern Motors Corporation FES i Postoffice Southern Motors Manufacturing Association, Ltd Houston C. C. Cannan Focal Federal Grand Jury Cannan

Campbell to Study Tax Collection Methods in Texas

R Neill Campbell, July primary ag candidate for county tax collector, left Saturday for four weeks to visit major Texas cities and study their tax collection methods. Accompanied by Mrs Campbell, he plans an entirely new system on taking office January 1, focusing on poll taxes and automobile licenses.

R. Neil Campbell Texas Campbell

Blind violinist in San Antonio jailed on wife assault charge

Thomas Greenwell, renowned blind violinist of San Antonio, is held in the city jail after his wife filed a police blotter assault charge. She says he struck her during an altercation near a music store on East Houston street after she returned with violin strings. Greenwell claims she grabbed the strings during a disagreement and he struck in frustration. The couple, part of a family trio with a flute-playing son, are familiar street performers in the city.

Thomas Greenwell San Antonio Greenwell

Fraudulent Check Foiled at Joske’s Store

An apparent attempt to defraud Joske's store failed Saturday when a cashier grew suspicious of a check tendered for merchandise. One woman was detained while a passenger rushed the check to the bank, where the forged signature was found. Detectives Long and Grisshoff arrested the woman, who is held for investigation.

Joske Long and Grisshoff

Bexar County Man Heads Judges Club

El Paso September 20 1925 convention of the County Judges Association will meet at Amarillo per decision at close of session here A McCloskey of Bexar county will head the association during the coming year

EL Paso County Judges Association Amarillo A. McCloskey Bexar

Man Charged With Unlawful Carrying After Protest

Milton Lewis, a Black man of 722 Bat-Tera street, protested when booked Friday night for unlawfully carrying a pistol. He said he meant to move possessions during a quarrel with his wife and claimed no intent to commit a crime, but he was transferred to county court Saturday.

Milton ‘Lewis Bat- Tera Street Lewis

Europe hears concerts by radio now worldwide networked

An official report from the U.S. Bureau of Foreign Commerce notes a rapid rise in radio use abroad over the past year. Britain France Germany Sweden Switzerland Holland Belgium Denmark and Czechoslovakia have regular programs. Italy Finland and Austria show irregular scheduling with potential for regular service soon. Argentina and Chile operate regular broadcasts, while in the Orient India and Ceylon provide intermittent service.

Y Universal Service Washington, D.C America Commerce Department Ceylon South Sea British Isles France Germany Sweden Switzerland Holland Belgium Denmark Czechoslovakia Italy Finland Art Austria South Argentina Chile Orient India

Giants of the Garden Debated In Corpus Christi and San Antonio

N H Hueten of Corpus Christi claims the world’s largest edible bean, one yard two inches long, while San Antonio’s H D Roberts challenges with a three feet four inch bean and two others of similar size. Roberts displayed his beans at The Times office and noted more beans on his vine.

N. H.hueten Corpus Christi D. Roberts Hays Street San Antonio

Woman dies after toe nail scratch in Billings

In Billings Montana on September 20 Mrs Sarah Gibbard died of blood poisoning after being scratched on the leg by her own toe nail. The incident is reported as a domestic accident with no external injury noted.

Billings, Mont Sarah Gibbard

Studebaker Special Six Duplex phaeton debut promise

The piece touts the Studebaker Special Six Duplex-Phaeton as a new model with many unusual features and stylish lines. It urges readers to see it in person and test drive to appreciate its beauty and performance.

WEEX Studebaker

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