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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1924

Page

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Dream of Holloway Murder Haunts San Antonio

A Dallas traveling salesman, O Carroll, slept and dreamed of Deputy Sheriff John T Holloway being murdered at the Red Ball Hotel on North Alamo Street. He walked in his sleep, climbed to a window and nearly fell, but was unharmed. Police noted the vivid dream resembled a real event as Holloway’s killer remained sought.

John T. Holloway San Antonio Holloway Red Ball Hotel North Alamo Street O. ©. Carroll Dallas Lanuing Carroll Jeff Anderson Piainly

Woman Testimony Details Custody Dispute in Rome Case

Testimony portrays Mrs. Holland as a loving mother while witnesses defend her moral character. The proceedings include claims of a past divorce agreement and a disputed picture found in a pocket, with multiple witnesses supporting Mrs. Holland and urging custody of Doris May.

Holland Nellie Williams West Craig Place Mrs. Bolland Leonard Brown Brown A. B. Holland Maverick Street ALL Want Child P. Holland Wilda May Holland Doris May Lois Memory Helen Bell Thomas

Carter New Head of Ad Clubbers

Fort Worth won the 1925 convention of the Tenth District Associated Advertising Clubs of the World and Amon G. Caster publisher of the Star-Telegram of Fort Worth was unanimously chosen president of the organization at its closing session. Both selections were unanimous.

Galveston Fort Worth Associated Advertising Clubs of the World Amon G. Caster Star-Telestam

Coleman H Lyons dies at Pleasanton

Coleman H Lyons son of the late J H Lyons first postwar mayor of San Antonio died at Pleasanton on Wednesday. He is survived by four nephews Emil Kelley and Jim Fred Lyons Herff Lyons of Pleasanton and five nieces including Mrs batman of New York Mrs Mollie Japns of Bay City Mrs Annie rest of Cotulla Mrs E A Mar ai of San Antonio and Mrs Jeanie veackhart of Marfa along with several great nieces and nephews.

Coleman H. Lyons J. H. Lyons San Antonio Pleasanton Lyons Emil Kelley Jim Fred Herff Lyons Tele ‘Batman New York Mollie Japns Bay City Annie Rest Cotulla E. A. Marai Jeanie Ve

Broadway Censors Page Takes In Risque Plays

New York detectives last night inspected two Broadway productions amid censorship steps announced earlier. No arrests were made. The first play saw much of its objectionable dialogue cut by the producer’s son. at Music Box Earl Carroll said he would not alter lines or costumes.

New York France Dire Son Colphin Music Box Earl Carroll

Obstacles overcome by orphan mothers

The article profiles Mrs. Chabot and Mrs. Cresson leaders of an orphanage in San Antonio who cared for nearly 3000 wards, endured early struggles, and kept the home open through devotion and fundraising. It recalls six pioneering workers, a Christmas Santa Claus moment, and a call for a larger permanent facility.

Aline C. LA Santa Claus

Cuero Slayer Faces Lunacy Hearing After Murder

Cuero Texas September 25 Lunacy charges filed again against W E Stapp the confessed killer of his brother in law 8 HL Lewis The crime described as one of DeWitt counties ghastliest as the victim was burned after being felled with an axe Hearing set for today before Judge Stanley Kuylawik.

Cuero Tex W. E. Stapp Lewis DeWitt County Stanley Kuylawik

Policeman Firing Incident In Front Of South Flores

Police officer W H Butler fired at C C Arrenbar also known as C Chavis former city detective after being knocked down during a disturbance in front of a South Flores restaurant. Chavis was later arrested at Bucket of Blood Bicycle Shop and fined $25 for assault with additional DUI charges filed.

W. H. Butler C. C. Arrenbar C. Chavis Chavis South Flores Street Bucket of Blood el Paso Street Carver Dickman Kor Butler Koner

Guadalupe Fair horse races list owners riders and times

The report details race results at the Guadalupe Fair with horses such as Magician True Bar Four Mush and Lucy B placing in events from 1-4 mile runs to 4-8 mile runs. It lists owners and riders like Hancock Cratchfield Tonsall Spires Pleasants Singleton Locklear and others with finishing times. Senator Hubert D. Stephens of Mississippi remains seriously ill in Memphis with blood poisoning. condition unchanged.

True Bar KR. G. Pleasants Singleton Gold Dollar Carrol Dan McGee T. W. Locklear Tonsall Mush Lucy B Lane Yardillo Jack Smith Avant Senator Stephens Memphis Tenn Hubert D. Stephens Mississippi

Peggy and Count Agree to Withdraw Divorce Suits

New York Sept 25 Count and Countess Gosta Morger known as Peggy Hopkins Joyce actress have agreed to settle out of court marital difficulties Attorney Frank C Delaney said a compact was drawn in which the count withdraws his annulment suit and Miss Joyce withdraws her separation suit Both pledge not to renew the proceedings here or abroad

New York Gosta Morger Peggy Hop Kins Toyce Frank C. Delaney Miss. Joyce

Guards Ordered to Herrin in Mobile Incident

Report indicates two Salem Company I squads were recalled to Herrin to replace a single unit led by Captain B H M Bigelow. The move occurred as Marion's grand jury convened and locals noted no clear reason for the mobilization, with Bigelow remaining stationed in Marion.

Herrins Salem BH. M. Bigelow Marion Bigelow Marioni_ to Beri

Kindergarten donations aid Peg fund

The Light editor supported Peg with a dollar, while kindergarten pupils at Mrs. Jefferson D. Lindsey’s 1206 Drexel Avenue collection totaled 1.40 in pennies. Contributors include Flynn with 40 cents and other named donors, bringing the fund to 389.80.

Peg Tsis Jefferson D. Lindsey Drexel ‘Avenue Flynn Pote Ares Charlie Avelar Newsboy Ragged Boy Amy Bernice Novich Segu Margaret Tyell Ore’ Gray Dugger Magnolia Norman Fiynn Eel Edeebee Ithpainkes

Ferimo Gutierrez Held After Pocketful of Cash Found

Police sergeant notes clothing hides nothing about wealth after Ferimo Gutierrez, a 40 year old Mexican, is jailed for immigration officers. A search of his pockets reveals unexpected cash and silver items suggesting more than a simple appearance. He had long been a prisoner, suspected of illegal entry across the Rio Grande.

Bill McKaughan Ferimo Gutierrez Feronimo Rio Grande

Mexican rider crashes into store window injuring two

A motorcycle rider crashed into Jim Wong's store at 304 South Laredo Street late Wednesday. Two show windows were broken and the rider escaped before police arrived. Wong reported the incident and said the rider fled the scene despite efforts to secure the license number.

Jim Wong South Laredo Street Wong

County to Destroy Signs on Highways War Reignites

County officials and a women’s committee led by Mrs. J. T. Smith discussed removing advertising signs on Bexar county highways. Judge Augustus J. McCloskey said a formal resolution was not possible, but county workers will tear down signs found. The crackdown, begun months ago, resumes as signs proliferate again.

Bexar J. T. Smith Augustus J. McClockey McCloskey

Damages Denied in Hasgenbeck Wallace Circus Wreck Suits

Judge V B Reiter of Lake County Superior Court denies $1,000,000 in damages in 56 suits filed for Hasgenbeck Wallace circus disaster victims in Bouly Indiana. The Michigan Central wreck killed 70 and injured 100 others in 1910.

Sammond Ind Reiter The Lake County Superior Court Bouly

Major Zant Set for Shanghai Flight from Hong Kong

Major Paro Zanni an Argentine aviator plans a world air cruise route flying from Hong Kong to Shanghai and onward to Morrow. General Tu Yane Hsiang urged postponement due to wartime risk, but Argentine consul Del Carril said permission from Beijing was granted and the landing will occur on a safe Whangpoo river site away from combat zones.

Steudaten Shangha Paro Zanni Hong Kong Shanghai A. del Curtil Freeozine Consula Zauni Lenox del Carril Major Zanni Peking Whangpoo’ River

Red Cross Aiding Hungry Filipinos

The Philadelphia chapter of the American Red Cross reported in a cablegram received here that it is rendering emergency relief to Pangasinan and Tarlac provinces where famine has affected nearly 40 000 persons.

Washington, D. C Philadelphia American’ Red Cross Manila Pangasinan Tarlac

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murder Dre Tall Rome Carter AD Clubbers Roberta Johnson Miss Johnson Bishop Johnson Rupert Hughes Cosmopolitan Ek T Ah A der Commerce Street Percy Be, Abbey J. K. Beretta Vere Brown Edwin Chamberlain C. S. Diehl W. K. Ewing ,J. H. Frost Chas. Graebner Henry L. Halft W. S. Hendrick E. A. Holmereen J. E. Jarratt Harry Landa FL G. Oppenheimer J. B. Martindale Hiram Partee Dick Prassel Ernest Steves Arthur Storms Geo. C. Vaughan F. A. Winerich Peggy Count Herrin Zant RED Cross
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