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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1924

Page

2

San Antonio Good Will party welcomed in West Texas stops

The San Antonio Good Will party arrives in Uvalde for a multi town tour staged by the Chamber of Commerce trade extension. Citizens line streets as two abreast officials with gold and blue umbrellas lead parades through Hondo Sabinal Uvalde Del Rio and Basie Pass. A 25 piece Mexican band plays while concerts draw hundreds. Dinner at Piedras Negras across the border features both American and Mexican dishes.

San Antonio Uvalde Leader-News Good Will Party Uvalde Trade Extension Department Chamber of Commerce Hondo D'Hanis Sabinal del Rio Basie Pass Knippa Spofford Junction Jed Central Hotel Piedras Megras Eagle “Pass C. M. Bres Piedras Negras N. H. King J. B. Gilmer Sabinas Ab-Hah Southwest Texas W. N. Saathoff H. G. Henderson Garland Martin August Kemaf Batot Pletcher Davis G. Mucnnink Paul Reinhart Louis Carle F. J. Carle M. Watson J. M. Cavender Chamber Leon

Export of Canned Goods Increases 27 Percent

Washington reports a 27 percent rise in canned goods exports for the first eight months of the year compared to the same period last year. Canned fruits exported in August and July show a near 106 percent rise, while dried and evaporated fruits rise 177 percent for the same period in 1924.

Washington, D. C Department of Commerce

City Leaders Tour Prominent Border Cities

Walter Heard and a delegation including BH McDonald and M M Bragg visited Sabinal Del Rio Eagle Pass and Uvalde to present a city key. D W Price and C Wolfe praised the trade extension train tour calling it a complete success with all four trips successful.

F Heard Walter Brandon BH. B. McDonald M. M. Bragg Sabimal D. W. Price Chamber of Commerce Fred J. Horner H. 2. Hornby Frank Miller L. Schwartz Uvalde R. Senor BH. S. Glock W. F. Easterling H. F. Measels A. Madison V. D. Curry del Rio A. D. Hudson F. O. Weyrich Wryehe Eagle Pass Wrehe Bert Perry Charlie George

Hearing Waived In Automobile Theft Case

F. B. Myers waived a preliminary hearing when arraigned in Ben Fisk Justice Court on a charge of automobile theft. Bond was set at $500. He was arrested in Pecos on a stolen auto from a San Antonio man and brought back to the city by Deputy Sheriff John Subira.

F. B. Myers Justice Court of Ben Fisk Pecos San Antonio John Subira

Aguilar Freed On Bond In Mexican Revolt Case

Gen Candido Aguilar of 111 Groveland place was released on a $5000 bond after a day in Bexar county jail. Camilo B Garcia posted $1060 bond. They faced charges of attempting to rally men to start a revolution in Mexico in violation of U S neutrality laws. Bond was secured by BR DL Ball and Mrs Nellie D Barclay, National Bank of Commerce directors.

Candido Aguilar Groveland Place United States R. L. Edwards Bexar County Camilo B. Garcia General Aguilar Mexico Uni BR. DL Ball Nellie D. Barclay National Bank of Commerce Garcia Carranza Dela Huerta

Hudson and Essex Exhibit Draw Crowds in Crockett Showrooms

Crowds visit the Crockett Automobile Company display on Onkand and Romana streets nightly for a Hudson and Essex exhibit. The event features open car prices on closed models and a special lighting setup. William Steinhardt reports strong public response with several sales, including two in the showroom for luxurious sedans. The fall showing ends Saturday night.

Hudson and Essex Crockett Automobile Company Onkanid Romana William Steinhardt Steinhardt

Two Injured in Auto Collisions Reported by Police

Four traffic accidents on Wednesday night left two men injured including an unidentified soldier. Lieutenant Rubl was driving a Brooks Field soldiers’ car which overturned at South Press street and Warwick boulevard. another occupant was lightly cut. Jim Strong, age 14 1228 Piedmont street, was hurt when a car hit him and his bicycle at Victoria and South Hackberry. A collision at Market and South Presa streets involved I Lobert of 210 South Alamo and G Mc Hardy of 107 Ads street with no injuries.

United States R. L. Edwards Brooks Field South Press Street Warwick Boulevard Rubl Judge Edwards Jim Strong Piedmont Street Victoria South Hackberry Streets I. Lobert South Alamo Street G. McHardy Ads Street Market South Presa

Petition drive to spare life of Bernard Grant in Illinois

About 100000 signatures flood petitions urging Gov Len Small to commute Bernard Grants death sentence in the murder case. Grant’s attorney Thomas E Swanson says a half million signatures may come, citing mail responses. Walter Krauser declines to comment on the exoneration statement. Otto Christengen denies drafting or pressuring Krauser to sign.

Chicago Len Small Bernard Grant Grant Thomas E. Swanson Lastight Walter Krauser Otto Christengen Krauser

Camphor Wash Promises Quick Eye Relief

Advertises Lavoptik ere wash with camphor witch hazel hydrastis and other ingredients claiming rapid relief for sore weak or strained eyes. Offers aluminum eye cup free and notes availability at all druggists.

Oklahoma Kluxers Plan Jewett Custer

Wash Hudson of Tulsa says 350 Klansmen gather in Oklahoma to elect new dragons and wizards. He plans dispersed meetings to avoid Jewett locating them and vows action against grand dragon N C Jewett while calling for democracy in the Klan.

Oklahoma Hudson Senate

Nuga-Tone Promises Quick Relief for Sleep and Nerves

An advertisement touts Nuga-Tone as a new remedy for poor sleep, nervousness, and fatigue with claims of rapid improvement. It promises refreshed sleep, steady nerves, better digestion, and appetite along with a money back guarantee if not benefited, and urges trial through local druggists.

Naga-Tone

Firemen Extinguish Two Minor Blazes Reported

Fire crews extinguished a brushwood fire behind Dan Johnsons home at 140 Grant Avenue using a garden hose with no damage reported. A second fire, started by defective wiring on a car owned by Dr. H. M. Bush at South Daredo and Lachappelle streets, was put out before damage.

Dan, Johnson Grant Avenue H. M. Bush City National Bank Daredo Lachappelle Epee Ana

News Vendor Vanishes in San Antonio as Police Hunt

Charles Hillert a 61 year old news vendor for the Southern Pacific disappeared after last being seen September 20 in San Antonio. Police seek him and friends fear foul play as he was believed to carry substantial money.

Charles Hillert Southern ‘Pacific Hillert San Antonio Afl

LaFollette to Focus on Speeches Ahead of Election

Washington Sept 25 Senator Robert M LaFollette independent Presidential candidate is devoting energies to preparing speeches and detailing his itinerary to friends It may be at least ten days before he speaks again and from then until election day he is expected to deliver one or more addresses daily

Washington, D. C

Roland H. Pothier Pleads Not Guilty in 1918 Murder Case

Roland H. Pothier and Robert Rosenbluth face murder charges in federal court over the 1918 killing of Major Alexander Lewis. Pothier entered a not guilty plea and a trial date was set for next Tuesday.

Tacoma Roland H. Pothier Robert Rosenbluth Witth Alexander Wae Knits Samp Lewis

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