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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1921

Page

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Shooting tragedy in Brooklyn ties to jealousy and drugs

Miss Mildred E. Hanan, daughter of shoe magnate Alfred P. Hanan, lies critically ill after a shooting as she left a Brooklyn apartment with John C. Borland. Police questions jealousy as motive. Borland, Miss Hanan, and Mrs. Grace Laws dispute the theory. A letter hints at drugs and liquor as factors. Mrs Laws blames high life and liquor, while associates recall losses and a dinner where Mrs Laws lamented that sweet things are taken from her.

New York Mildred E. Hanan Alfred P. Hanan Grace Law Brooklyn John C. Borland Borland Miss Hanan Laws Ars. M. EB Dittmar San Francisco

High Life Rumors Drive Mrs Laws to Tragedy Tale

In San Francisco on September 24 Grace Laws, daughter of Mrs. Tose Laws, is linked to a fatal incident involving Roscoe Arbuckle. Witnesses describe Miss Rappe’s collapse, her disheveled garments, and attempts to summon aid while Arbuckle remained in pajamas. The case centers on alleged intoxication and Miss Rappe’s distress as hotel staff and party members respond.

Arbuckle Party Witness Recounts Night of Incident

Witness Semnacher testifies the Arbuckle gathering remained lively with drinking and music. He recalls leaving with Iva Fortious, returning to find Arbuckle present but unsure of mistreatment as two women entered Room 1219 and then reemerged excitedly before a door to Room 139 closed.

Arbuckle Semnacher Fiedrisch Iva Fortious Ar ‘Buckle Delmont Miss Appe Semancher Semaacher

Man Reclaims Health After Dyspepsia With Tanlac

Penton Wiseman of 1618 Sawyer St Houston reports relief from stomach trouble headaches and kidney discomfort after using Tanlac. He says he now sleeps better feels energetic and capable of work again. San Antonio vendors Wagner Drug Company and Melge Pharmacy distribute Tanlac.

Penton *E. Wiseman Sawyer St Houstone Lexus Tanlac Wardy San Antonio Ot 3 Wagner Drug Company Melge Pharmacy

Goethals Tours Flooded San Antonio Area

Gen George W Goethals retired canal builder and first Panama Zone governor visited San Antonio with Mr Wickersham to hear local flood concerns. The party toured the inundated area, boarded the Mexico City Flyer, and declined to offer flood prevention suggestions. They traveled from St Louis and registered at the St Anthony hotel.

George W. Goethals Panzma Canal Mussel Shoals Canal Tenn Panama Canal Zone San Antonio Moexico Amiey C. We Wickers New York St. Anthony Goethals Mexico Fas General Goethals Mr. Wickersham W. B.lutte International Great Northern Mexico City St. Louie

Commissioner Pfeiffer Tightens Control at Tax Department

Commissioner John P. Pfeiffer issued a warning to tax department staff, prohibiting any unauthorized disclosure of information. Employees previously seeking attention by contacting publishers or magazines are barred, as information now comes only from the commissioner.

John P. Pfeiffer Dreiffer Thic Department Tere Pee Pryor

A M Begins Term at College Station Text

The opening exercises at A M University in College Station Texas featured President W J Bizzell delivering the annual address. Inge fired the president during the session as a large crowd attended the event with many students enrolled for the term.

College Station Tex M. End Inge W. JB. Bizzell IG Studeste

Slayer Says Adam Made a Mistake in Pulling Out Rib

In Minneapolis September 24 Aries Wheeler fatally shot Mrs. Bananan and then killed himself in the dawn town business district after a dispute with his wife. Mrs. Bananan died en route to a hospital. Wheeler, 80, left a note warning women as he fired a final shot. The case follows prior marital trouble and a grim message about a man who would treat a woman well.

Ahioneapolis Minn Aries Wheeler Bituman Cray Dawn Town Banenan Banas Wheeler Adam

Americans Aid Russian Grain Drive Amid Hardship

Kazan area reports show an American relief train distributing seed to 37 villages with 1900 eaters. Peasants mobilize as famine bread and clay diets appear. many work, barter timber for bread, and relief signs travel toward Moscow.

Moscow Non Kelsog Samaria American Relief Administration Lim Rome Russia Pete Hack Oppostti Neusanry Linsia Fages Browghe Uys Murom Vladimania Eaereey

Woman Held After Picture Show Incident In Michigan

Police questioning focuses on a claimed confession by Gus Cogan, former patient at Jacksonville asylum, amid reports a Monroe girl acting as the mother was involved. An infant at the St Joseph children's home is also noted in the evolving case.

Neva Michigan St. Joseph Monroe Kalanahavo Gus Cogan Hiinels. Hospital For the Insane Jacksonville

Final arguments prepared in 10 million libel suit

Chicago Sept 24 final arguments on the demurrer in the Tribune's 10 million libel suit against Chicago were to be heard today before Judge Harry M Fisher in circuit court The issue centers on whether the city is acting in governmental or corporate capacity The Tribune argues free speech would be chilled while city counsel contends there is no right to publish malicious lies The case stems from a 1920 campaign claim the city was broke

Chicago Chicago Tribune Wisher Cleveland Supreme Court of of the State the Tribune

ORDER STREET PAVING CONTRACTS AWARDED

City council meets to start paving six flood damaged downtown streets on Monday under new ordinance. North St Marys East Houston West Commerce Navarra and Main plaza to be first repaired. Contracts awarded to Southwest Bitulthie and Uvalde Rock Asphalt with city portions outlined. Absentees noted, delays due to reassessing plan. next meeting to designate eight additional streets.

North St. Mars 'x Street Houston Street Uvalde Rock Asphalt Company Main Plaza West Commerce Fran Main Plaza Santa Rosa Avenuue Navarra Street Ainston East Slavix Narrigan Glack Wright Hielen Lamebert Wfeiffer Albrigtst Sion A. Cordull

Unique Snake Found in Joliet and River City Tales

Joliet Illinois and Kerrville Texas report a rare snake discovery. A slender brown reptile with a white dorsal stripe was captured, described as eighteen inches long with beak-like jaws. Residents recall three-foot snakes near the Kankakee river decades ago as a search party seeks its mate.

Joliet Wilmington Mee Henry Bradtie Brodin Witack Kankakee

Monroes investigated after Hutcheres deaths and robbery theory

Town authorities probed the Hutcheres case after the bodies of William Muysor and Mary and their daughter Ne were found. Investigators explored a wealth motive as a possible robber target while walls were torn down and no hidden fortune was found. Private detectives and townspeople aided the inquiry as two unidentified men were reported seen.

Dowaghie Hutcheres William Muysor Mary Ther Beni Jast Tuewlay Case Pheve

Red Cross relief delayed by car shortage and aids sought

The Red Cross relief committee faced delays due to a shortage of automobiles to transport field workers amid flood reconstruction. Miss Hannah Hirshberg urged volunteers to report to the Chamber of Commerce offices as outside workers were brought in and cars hired to meet urgent needs. 167 flood refugees dwelled at the camp, with 17 job openings noted and ongoing appeals for assistance from American and Mexican families.

Red Cross Hannah Hirshberg Minyer Nonih Issther Perez Carvajal Rel Cross Ptay In Cibolo Travel Company Albert Steves Jr

Thieves Loot Homes and Shops in City Burglary Spree

Robberies reported across multiple addresses with theft of cash, jewelry, lenses, chickens, and a dog. Items stolen include two gold cuff links with diamonds, a purse, and electronics. Several residents and businesses, including J Os Watchcraft and Ma A Tiyon, report break ins and losses as police investigate.

Harry BB. Moore Munston Katy FL DO Shram River Avenue

Texan Is Arrested For Attempted Murder And Extortion

Long Beach California September 24 Albert Vickard of Moonshine Hill Texas bound over to the superior court on charges of attempted murder and extortion. According to the complaint by Tra M Bradley of Fort Worth Texas Dickard demanded 26000 dollars after threats and later took Bradley to a bank where he fled with 20000 dollars in marked currency.

Long Beach Cal Albert TV Vickard Moonshine Hl Tex Superior Court Tra M Bradley Fort Worth Lox Dickard Pickard Pradiey

Jobless Meet Monday Opens With Harding Address

Washington September 24 President Harding will open the national unemployment conference assembling here Monday. He will deliver a welcome address and outline the administration's aim for practicable policies to combat unemployment nationwide. After his address Secretary Hoover will brief delegates on the scope of the work.

Washington, D. C Harding White House Hoover

Public Hearings Planned on Employment Problems discussed

Officials described a conference plan to create committees that will study specific questions. Some committees would hold public hearings to present all sides of employment problems before decisions are made.

Russia to Poland Riga treaty ultimatum response

Russia plans to meet all Riga treaty provisions if Poland expels and stops aiding counterrevolutionists. Rosta dispatch notes Polish threat to cut diplomatic ties unless obligations are fulfilled by October 1. Officials doubt war risk but call the situation highly delicate and uncertain.

Russia Rosta Riga Poland Trotsky Caltic Itiga

International anti-prohibition conference opens in Geneva

An all day closed session gathered delegates from twelve countries to coordinate a global fight against the dry campaign. Participants from the United States and England attended while English was barred as an admissible language for the talks.

Geneva United States England

Nation to Pause Two Minutes For Unknown Soldiers

Washington plans two minute pause nationwide at noon to honor unknown dead of the great war. Arlington ceremony will bury an unknown body with a presidential proclamation calling for prayer and reverent memory across the nation.

Washington, D. C Arlington Harding

Constable Gibson Shot Dead in Tex City Incident

TexSeptember 24 Constable Gibson was shot and killed Thursday night. Scotty Nergusxos Breckenridge peace officer held by sheriff for details as yet unavailable.

Tex Gibson Scotty Nergusxos Breckenridge

Slavs Fight Albania Near Frontier in September Clash

Reports from Geneva from Albanian delegate Wie Tangue of Nations say Albanian forces aided by volunteers repelled advances of Hugoshive i Mbanda near the frontier. Fighting centered on Arras and Mauliy with high Albanian casualties and local positions exchanged. No further details available from the Albanian side.

Geneva Hugoshive i Mbanda Sixhop Noll Wie Tangue of Nations Assembly Arras Mauliy

Women Who Cannot Work and Lydia Pinkham's Remedy

A testimonial from Elizabeth Corney of Edmunds South Carolina describing nervousness and female trouble. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring ability to work after months of backaches headaches and fatigue. The letter urges others to try the medicine and notes extensive reader letters supporting its benefits.

Edmund S. C Lydia E. Pinkham Elizabeth C. Corney A. P. Corley Een Lydia & Pinhham Mr& Corley

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