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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1924

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ZR-3 Dirigible Proves Berlin's Patriotic Fervor in Morning Flyover

Crowds filled Berlin streets at dawn to greet the ZR-3 dirigible built for the U S Navy as it lifted over the city. Hugo Eckner and crew saluted from the ship while President Ebert observed from the grounds near the executive mansion. The airship then moved toward Chemnitz as officials sent off mail parcels.

Berlin Zeppelin Werks Friederhafen U.S. Navy Lakehurst N. J Milionkerchiefs Hugo Eckner Zeppelin’ Company Staaken Count Zeppelin von Pareval Rom Berlin Ebert Oelock IRA Gyver Chemnitz Saxony

Queenie the Dog Saves Captain Kurken’s Family from Fire

A brave dog named Queenie awakened Captain Kurken and family as smoke filled their home. Queenie barked repeatedly until the family escaped and fire crews arrived. The fire was contained with no lives lost, thanks to Queenie’s vigilant warning.

Queenie Kurkenflall

Light speed measurements advance with rotating mirror method

The article reports a method substituting a plane and octagonal rotating mirror to return light from distant sources, reducing angular deflection measurements to mirror rotation speed and station distance. Coast and Geodetic Survey reported 354263 meters with about 22 Stiles uncertainty. results show about 299,820 km/s with eight independent observations and plans for greater accuracy next summer.

Stas Ates Michelson

Yea Mister And Theyre Warm Too

London readers are told by a Harley Street specialist that well tailored tight garments are unhealthy. He argues men wear too many layers and narrow fabrics, suggesting looser tweeds and fewer waistcoats for a younger look and better hygiene.

London Harley Street

Fate of Holland Child Known Today

Testimony on the Holland custody case continues as witnesses describe the home at 1109 1-2 South Flores as unsuitable for a child due to the business district location. Proponents favor the Austin B. Holland home with its spacious lawns and back yards, acknowledging potential chigger exposure. Judge Tayloe will render a careful decision after closing arguments on the parenting disputes.

Mr. Brown Tayloe Partridge

Art store safe robbed of 10 dollars at Collins Art Shop

Burglars entered Collins Art Shop at 110 East Houston Street Thursday night and obtained 10 dollars by forcing the safe. The safe reportedly had a bad combination, suggesting easy entry. Detectives Carver and Rubnke are investigating the case.

Collins Art Shop East Houston Street Carver Rubnke

Sawyer Burle to be Buried After Brief Services in Marion

Dr. Sawyer Burle, longtime medical adviser to the Harding family, to be buried in Marion cemetery after brief private services. The funeral at 2:30 p.m. at the Sawyer home and 3:30 p.m. grave ceremonies will be held with Dr. Jess Swank officiating and attendees including D. R. Crissinger, Tosetas Frelinghuysen, Harry L. Davis, and Harry Daugherty.

Chatsopal Harding Marion Jess Swank Epworth Sawyer Dr. Sawyer Leki D. R. Crissineers Federal Research At Washington Tosetas Frelinghuysen New Jersey Harding Memorial Association Harry L. Davis Ohio Harry Daugherty American Institute of Homeopathy Chicago Cleveland South Crissinger Coolidge Harding Memorial Sociation

Shoe trade improves as factories boost output

Manchester shoe plant F.M. Hoyt resumes full production with a six percent gain over the past few weeks. I. J. McElwain reports ample orders to sustain capacity, and other state factories show improvement across the board.

Manchester N. H F.M. Hoyt

Doctor Too Rough Typist Sues For Ten Thousand

Mrs Nellie O Reilly a 25 year old typist sues Dr Samuel W Latham chief medical examiner of the State Industrial Commission and former mayor of Elorado Saline County Illinois for 10000 alleging an assault in her office last month. She says three ribs were broken and a wrist dislocated during the struggle and that she has not yet resumed work with $500 in medical costs.

Chicago Sanuel W. Latham State Industrial Commission Elorado Saline County Iinois Nellie O'Reilly

Five Mexicans Held for Deportation in San Antonio

Five Mexicans from the Gutierres family, aged 10 to 50, arrested at Three Rivers, were brought to San Antonio by Immigration Officer A. L. Pytel and jailed to await deportation proceedings. They are said to be in the country without proper credentials. The prisoners were transferred from the city to the county jail Friday morning.

Three Rivers San Antonio A. L. Pytel

Woman walks as man hounds her with ride ultimatum

A 1600 block Broadway resident was urged to ride then told to walk when displeasing a male companion Thursday night. The woman walked along Castroville road for miles as the driver pursued, engine hot in low gear. Police arrived with Chief Van Riper and advised the woman to press charges. both were released after questioning.

van Riper

Illness of Witness Halts Murder Trial in Florence County

The second trial of Edmund C. Bigham, a Florence County farmer accused of murdering five family members, was halted when key witness George J. Steel, 72, collapsed and died while testifying, ending proceedings for the day.

Asbocibure Conway Edmund C. Bigham Florence County George J. Steel Strickem

Fund drive for Peg seeks gifts from San Antonio youngsters

Letters from local children recount efforts to aid Peg the ailing individual. Donors include Alfred and Robert Farmer aged 4 and 12, Mary Loot, Paul Jr., and Colegate Villa ret. from Rosenberg Texas sent a $2 money order. Margaret Lyell gave multiple contributions and the fund lists total contributions as 828.057.

Peg Mary Loot Paul Jr Colegate Villaret Rosenberg Tex Alfred $. Farmer Robert C. Farmer Margaret Lyell Loretta Street San Antonio The Tight Franz “Groos Groos National Bank Peg Fund George Laven’ Jr Herman Wild Hover Villaret Saae Alfred Robert. Farmer Eeee

Woman Says Negro Driver Abused Her After Collision

Mrs Licidle Meader alleges abusive language by Robert Shelton after a crash at Burnett and Chestnut streets. Shelton was arrested on the charge but the case was dismissed at Mrs Meader’s request. Meader suffered severe bruises from the accident.

Robert Shelton Labor Burnett Chestnut Streets Licidle Méader New Braunfels Avenue Meader Shelton Corporation Court Market Street

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