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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1925
Page
1
The report outlines President Coolidge’s stance on League of Nations disarmament conference. He favors reductions by mutual agreement but resists backing a conference if Congress may object. Unclear whether Congress will engage or accept external expert committee input.
In Georgetown on Sept 22 eleven jurors have been selected for the murder trial of M. H. Collier 28 charged with killing Charles Vick 32 at Florence June 19 A delay occurred after the eleventh juror was chosen as a third venire was drawn Two venires of 60 men each were exhausted Collier is indicted for murder following the fatal shooting over alleged domestic troubles The case is being tried in the Twenty sixth District Court.
Air service is described as an integral part of the Navy in wartime, with missions to contest enemy forces, protect sea lanes, and support naval operations. Debates record opposition to a separate air force, arguing aviation must remain under Navy control for unified command and training.
Patrick, chief of the ATM air service, endorses Col William Mitchell’s call for an independent air force department, attacking Army and Navy control and urging a separate air corps with its own command. He cites underfunding and bureaucratic bias hindering air service efficiency and readiness. The hearing featured War Department leaders defending policy while Patrick pressed for immediate reform.
Genova reports Sept 22 that the Rockefeller Foundation backs a rising medical star in Jugoslavia. Dr Stampir, about 35, has revolutionized peasant health, founding hundreds of institutes in hygiene, bacteriology, and tropical medicine, with efforts centered in Macedonia between Sophia and Belgrade. His work, aided by local funding, aims to lift health standards across the region and beyond.
A local official said shipments of Tex as into the southern republic are banned. The ban lists Chambers, Jackson, Orange, Tlherry, Hamlin, Montom er, Walker, Grinick, Washington, Austin, Fact Bend, Wharton and Mate ngorda counties. Additional details referenced telegrams from Mexico City and remarks by Mr. Guernt.
A garbled account describes motorcycle police rumored as spirits haunting a neighborhood. Detectives Dwyer and Dayles lead a sweep to locate alleged apparitions seen by a local woman near Delectifa Beraesng, with officers allegedly prowling gray yards and lights as witnesses report eerie activity.
Antonio Elis Gonfers with 5A consul Antonio Elis Gonfers with 5A consul Antonio 4. Blas, financial agent of Mersey and Mexican consul general, met at Southern Pacific depot in New York with Consul General A P Gor iNo of San Antonio. Conference discussed Mexican national affairs and rail issues.
An account from a domestic shooting describes a man firing at a couple, wounding Mrs Mills in the abdomen and injuring another partner. The assailant kept the gun pointed as authorities were alerted, and the scene included guests and piano playing before the attack ended with multiple statements from the participants. Other reports note French and Syrian military actions overseas with casualties.
Special train will carry about 200 members of the 1-G-N Router Club and other San Antonio residents to Pearsall for a day trip. Events include horse racing at 1:20 pm, a dance at night, Booster baseball, and a return train at 10 o'clock.
Six persons were hurt, one seriously, when a tourist automobile collided with a parked car. The crash occurred near Fort Worth as travelers from Elamxen were en route to Worito, Ark. Emergency units treated the injured at the scene and authorities investigated the cause.
A hotel guest reports items locked in a trunk with keys missing after a safety incident at the Menger Hotel. The guest recalls dialing for help as staff responded, but the trunk remained secured and clothing stayed inside through Tuesday.
Start on a $14,000 coverstone bridge across Alazan Creek as crooks on Buena Vista Avenue are targeted. Commissioner Paul Stettler announced the project, with details of a new arrest and enforcement actions.
Testimony at the naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah airship accident described alleged natural gas expansion and crew observations. Lieutenant Handley testified he woke from a collision jolt and noted the airship’s angle while gas pressure matched outside. Previous testimony placed Shenandoah above its pressure altitude with no excessive gas pressure observed. No witnesses saw lightning near the craft and Commander Klein found no evidence of spying or external interference before the crash.
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