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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1924

Page

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Dawes Attacks Dawning Loom of Reparations Plan

Charles G. Dawes, Republican vice presidential candidate, declared the reparations plan successful as he campaigned through Minnesota and Wisconsin. He disclaimed credit for the plan, saying the truth is it was not his alone, and criticized demagogues and political pee-wits while praising plain commonsense. He spoke at Wake, Guy, and St. Cloud, urging support amid pro Lakovlette sentiment in parts of Minnesota.

Associated Press Chicago Charles G. Dawes Mr. Dawes St. Cgloud Minn Germany Dawes Wake Guy Minnesota Wisconsin Waves Anagine Johnson Farmer-Labor Common Sense Experts’ Committee Europe Ths Audi

Battery F Twelfth Field Artillery at Central Texas Fair

Battery F Twelfth Field Artillery beached at Midway for two days as ordered by the War Department. A drill will appear on the fair program before proceeding to Austin for demonstrations at the Texas Centennial Exposition October 6 9. The unit will depart Austin October 1 and reach Fort Sam Houston October 16 returning from Fort Sill Oklahoma where it aided in training summer camp students.

Twelfth Field Artillery War Department Austin Fort Sam Hout Fort Sill Oklo

Fort Sam Artillery San Marcos Bound

Battery A Twelfth Field Artillery will march from Fort Sam Houston Friday morning to assist at the fair from September 30 to October 2. The unit will spend Sunday at New Braunfels and continue to San Marcos Monday. Three officers and 67 enlisted men make the trip. First Lieut. W. D. Webb Jr. commands, with Second Lieuts. W. B. De Lange and W. J. Eyerly among the officers.

Twelfth Field Artillery Fort Sam Houston New Sbrauc'fels San Martos Hirst Dient W. D. ‘Webb Jr W. BH. De‘Lange W. J. Eyerly

Brother of Villa Continues Banditry

El Paso reports Hipolito Villa brother of Francisco Villa remains active in northern Chihuahua with a sizeable force. A letter to Brig. Gen. Rigardo Michel asserts he will never surrender and continues bandit actions near Parral and Canutillo, prompting federal concern.

Associated Press EL Paso Hipolito Villa Ofrancisco Villa Parral Bgo Ducxango Rugardo Michel Villa Hacienda Vet Canutillo

La-Mar Reducing Soap Claim Ad

An advertisement touts La-Mar Reducing Soap as a quick fat reduction solution without dieting. It promises spot shrinking of chin, abdomen, ankles, arms, breasts and other areas, with a money back guarantee and prepaid order options.

Dru Ateres Cosiia Mabie Uhaenbimd

Slim wiry Mexican outdistances heavy detective in race

Detective Bill Carver, 212 pounds, chased a slim wiry Mexican through streets, parks, and plazas before the fugitive vanished in a maze of buildings near Haymarket Plaza. Carver and other officers pursued suspects on the west side. one suspect escaped on West Commerce and Santa Rosa.

Bill Carver Butt Haymarket Plaza Carter Rubnke West Commerce Street Santa Rosa Avenue Carver

Pioneer Freighters to Gather Sunday at San Pedro Park

Pioneer Freighters Association members from the Southwest will meet Sunday at San Pedro Park for their semi annual reunion. The barbecue starts at 12 30 with an invocation and welcome by Chaplain J Stuart Pearce. Speakers include William B Krempkau Dr Frederick Terrell Judge James O Luby and others. Press members and friends are invited.

San Pedro Park Southwest Pioneer Freighters’ Association James Luby San Diego Tex Jeff Clint Smith Ellie Atkinson Gongales J. Stuart Pearce Taca William B. Krempkau Frederick Terrell J. T. Clinkscales Krempkau

City Fathers Contribute 69365 to PEG Fund

A list of donors including Mrs Moreno and Jack R Burke shows contributions to a PEG fund. The total donations reach 36430 with names such as Louis Latyeur Q F Gambs and Ernestine Dresch noted. Requests state further gifts be sent to The Light.

Moreno W. B. Tuttle Jack R. Burke M. Manerman Louis C. Latyeur W. HE. Jackson C. P. Stallings Whitehall’ Yation R. Johnson Q. F. Gambs Alta Renaud Marie Loudon Ernestine Dresch J. McNeel George Helub Tenbelie Hudson Evelyn Growns

Girl beaten and thrown from car by stranger

Police found Miss Augusta Lanier wandering in a dazed condition in the 1600 block of Avenue B after a fight in an automobile Friday night. She had bruises and a cut lip from being struck by a companion who had made advances she rejected. Detectives Street Kohr and Higgins investigated. this incident is the seventh similar attack recently reported by police.

Avenue B Augusta Lanier Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital Miss Lanier Captain Street Kohr and Higgins

Accident injures dog as man reports accidental shot

Police responded to a Magnolia Avenue home after neighbors reported shooting. G A Tyrrell of 141 East Magnolia Avenue said he accidentally shot a neighbor’s dog in the rear yard. The dog belonging to Mrs. Q C M Warren at 140 East Magnolia Avenue was not seriously wounded as the bullet pierced its neck.

Bog G.A. Tyrrell East Magnolia Avenue Tyrrell Arrell Ua QC. M. Warren East Magnolia Avenue

Ousting of Jewett Denied by Evans

In Kansas City on September 27 N G Jewett grand dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in Oklahoma is not removed from office. The claim was served on the Oklahoma realms here by Dr Miran Wo Evans imperial wizard with Dr Means stating that Jewett removal was without foundation.

Arkocinteg Fen Kansas City N. G. Jewett Ku Klux Klan Oklahoma Allon Miran Wo Evans Means Komora Jowett

First Texas Foot and Mouth Outbreak Hits Cattle Herds

Two Houston herds report hoof disease signaling Texas first outbreak in the state and one of six in the nation. Cattle traced to Brazil and India, with Brahma breeding common in Texas, and Rev. Mr. Jacobs' Harris county herd placed under control as authorities investigate transmission and origin.

Texas Brazil New Orleans United States Mexico Mr. Jacobs

Oklahoma Bars Texas Cattle Movement Quarantine

Oklahoma and federal officials imposed a quarantine on Texas cattle due to foot and mouth disease in Harris County. The order, effective immediately, covers Harris and Galveston counties and parts of Brazoria Fort Bend. Dr. John Mohler sent 41 experts to the infected area after a preliminary survey indicated the disease came from South America.

Associated Press Oklahoma CIPY Texas Harris County State Board of Agriculture Federal Livestock Inspector of Oklahoma John A. Whitehurst Board of Agriculture Washington Department of Agriculture Galveston Brazoria Fort Bend Bureau of Animal Industry John R. Mohler Bureau South America California

Nan Steps on Gas to Escape After Drive-By Shooting

Herbert Easton of 2703 Broadway said he encountered a man on the Grayburg refinery railroad crossing while returning from a party with a San Antonio girl. A pistol shot shattered his windshield as Easton sped away, then returned fire and fled, claiming the assailant was no robber but an enemy. Police found no suspect.

South Loop Herbert Eaton Broadway Central Police Station San Antonio Grayburg Eason Easton Carver Walling Wwason Kason

Milk Thieves Target City Nursery Deliveries

A gang believed to be baby thieves struck at the Commun ity House on Colima street after missing several milk deliveries. Reported incidents say the thieves waited for the milkman and seized the milk as his cart was turned.

Colima Street

Second Division To Play Laredo Again

Second Division Al-Stars plan a return trip to erase the edge held by Laredo All-Stars after a Sunday schedule along the river. The trip includes a morning game on the Mexican side and a double header on the American side. Laredo reports stronger after recent losses, with players such as Lupe Redtingex joining the border league.

Laredo Jaw Heans Tein Sista Nateral Lupe Redtignex Gles

Old Gold Buyers and Local Advertisements

Old gold silver diamonds and coins bought or traded by Alamo Jewelry Co at 313 Alamo plaza. Local ads list prize bowling and dancing events at Mar ines and other venues around late September including concerts, dances and apparatus sales. Also notes new office opening 408 Moore Blag and various service ads for plumbing electrics auto parts and Hoover appliances.

Alamo Jewelry Co Alamo Plaza

Hotel Clerk Discovers Guest Dead On Bed

A hotel clerk found a guest dead in his bed. The deceased was a medical soldier from Fort Sam Houston nearing discharge. He planned to seek work after leaving the service October 16. The body was moved to Porter Loring for a 4:30 Saturday funeral at Alamo Masonic cemetery. he is survived by his father, distant relatives, and sister Ethel.

Fort Sam Houston Porter Loring Undertaking Company Alamo Masonic Cemetery Ethel

Holland baby is given 10 mother custody ruling

Judge Tayloe rejects adultery claims against the mother and awards custody to her, noting the child’s health and the mother’s love as paramount. He warns that a future change in circumstances could lead to a custody modification. The father’s marital situation and living conditions are considered but do not outweigh the mother’s fitness.

Floresville Tayloe Holland Jorge Tayloe

Car Hits Pedestrian Then Driver Flees Scene

A car struck Crecencio Lune at the Dolorosa and Santa Rosa avenue crossing on Saturday morning, injuring him. The driver sped away, and Lune, of 126 Lorraine avenue, was taken by police ambulance to Robert B. Green hospital with bad bruises.

Crecencio Lune Lorraine Avenue Dolorosa Santa Rosa Avenue Robert B. Green Hospital

Vicious Dog Attacks City Letter Carrier on Weekday Morning

George Ranere, a letter carrier from 220 Drexel Avenue, was bitten on the leg by a vicious dog on Saturday while delivering mail on Meck on Peek Avenue. He beat the dog off. police were notified and the owner warned charges would follow unless the dog is confined.

George Ranere Drexel Avenue Peek Avenue Hance

Truck Driver Hurt as Cars Collide on City Streets

Jackson, TA Wee avenue, was badly bruised when a truck he drove overturned after colliding with a car driven by Ben Garcia of La Marcos at Wont Travis and Toows Streets. Both vehicles were severely damaged.

Jackson TA Wee Avenue Crick Ben Garcia la Marcos Wont Travis Toows

Im an Murder Bound W ends Up In A Jail

Im an murder bound ends up in a jail as A R Puryear 81 of 456 Soledad Street ran down Main Avenue at 7 20 o clock Saturday morning shouting Stop me I m going to commit murder He was stopped by Policeman Zaponte and Cassanova and booked for affray His face was bloody from the Elite Hotel fight where he was struck on the head with a water pitcher Joe Skeet Hobrecht 24 of 124 Furnish Avenue was arrested with him on similar charge but later released on bond Hobrecht claimed someone took his money to give to his wife to prevent his loss Puryear said he went home to fetch his pistol but resisted the urge to kill again moments later

A. R. Puryear Soledad Street Main Avenue Zaponte and Cassanova Travis Street Joe “Skeet” Hobrecht Furnish Avenue Puryear Hobrecht

Farris 1 Stand Trial in New York

Frank M. Farris must return to Poughkeepsie New York to face grand larceny charges after Judge Hogan remanded him to Sheriff Everett R. Davis. Farris fought extradition and gave notice of appeal as the court held the extradition warrant valid but issued in good faith. He is accused of stealing a $1500 check from his wife.

Frank M. Farris Poughkeepsie N. Y Hogan Thirty- Seventh District Court Farris Everett R. Davis Farrie Bogan New York

Funeral for Belknap Rifles member Earnest at Porter Spring

Lee W. Earnest 58 died at 930 East Houston. Services held at Porter Spring under taking parlors at 10 Saturday morning under Belknap Rifles Association auspices. Burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. Association members sent shield-shaped flowers marking charter member status with 1884 and 1924 dates. Active pallbearers named. honorary pallbearers listed.

Lee W. Earnest East Houston Street Porter Spring Undertaking Belknap Rifles Association Odd Fellows' Cemetery Belknap Rifles Mr. Earnest Association Milton Tyerett J. R. Davis Ed Senge Ed Richardson Nat Green William G. Tobin R. J. Boyle G. B. Goodles J. H. Newberry J. C. Mangham W. BE. Fitzgerald George Chamberlain

Calles Wins Mexico Presidency By 1 110 000 Majority

The electoral committee report to the Chamber of Deputies shows Elias Calles with 3,360,000 votes and Angel Flores with 250,000, yielding a 1,110,000 margin for Calles. The chamber will review the report, acting as electoral college, and is expected to approve it. Calles’ total surpasses any prior presidential election, exceeding Obregon’s 1920 votes.

Presa Mexico Cidy Chamber of Deputies Republic Elias ‘Plutaro Calles Angel Flores Calles Chamber Obregon

Scammer fleeces job seekers with civil service course

A local man paid $10 for a civil service correspondence course after responding to an advertisement in a paper. He and others were promised a $25 course by a Saturday deadline at Travelers Hotel but the agent moved, collected $10 down and $5 later, and vanished with no lessons or job. Police report no further contact.

Advertiser Travelers

Farm Truck Stolen From Plaza Reported

A large truck belonging to Fy Hitching is reported stolen from Alamo Plaza on Friday night. Lieutenant Wheeler of Kelly Field says his touring car was stolen from in front of his quarters. W. W. White of Brooks Field also reports a stolen vehicle. A spotlight and dash light were taken from a car at Navarro and Houston streets Friday evening.

Fy Hitching Hildebrandt Road Alamo Plaza Wheeler Kelly Field W. W. White Brooks Field Navarro Houston

$200000000 Loan to Germany Ready for Talks

London awaits the German delegation from Bevin as negotiations for a $200 million loan under the Dawes plan begin. Dr Schacht, Reichsbank president, discusses preliminaries with British, American, and continental bankers, with J Pierpont Morgan and Thomas W Mont already in London.

Preeh London Germany Bevin Hialmar Schacht Reichsbank J. Pierpont Morgan Thomas W. Mont Dr. Schacht

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Rogtet Fort Sam Artillery San Marcos Bound AUTO Sheik Jewett Evans Nan Marines Good Music Select Auto Parts Co Kirkwood & Wharton Braun Road W. Gough Moore Blag. M Highfais Social Club Artzt Music Adv Arizt Orchestra Mis Fratt ‘Tonight Spivis Orchestra Acv Jolly Fellows White Rose Colonial Labor Temple Manhattan Tokio Roof Woodlawn Lake Krisch Rainbow Palace Serenadors Iman Plaza Beacon Hill Baptist Church Fredericksburg Road West Ashby Place Woodlawn Great Sunday School Melvin Eidson, Pastor First Presbyterian Church N. Alamo Fourth Street Associated Advertising Clubs of San Antonio Water Supply Company
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