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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1924

Page

4

Community drives for New Protestant Orphans Home expansion

Against a $200000 drive, speakers in San Antonio urge replacing the aging Kentucky Street home with a fireproof Woodlawn Bandera site to house 250 to 300 children. The plan includes vocational training, agriculture, dining and dormitories under the guidance of seventeen women led by Mrs. Ida Bless.

San Antonio Adeln Fuule Kentucky Mercer Woodlawn Avenue Bandera Ida Bless

Convict Identified as Dead Soldier in New Orleans Case

In New Orleans on September 30 a federal prison inmate from Atlanta was identified as John Bergeron of Menasha Wisconsin, listed as killed in action in France. The body allegedly identified as Bergeron rests in a Wisconsin cemetery. The man was indicted under multiple aliases for transporting a stolen automobile across state lines.

New Orleans Robert St. Clair Atlanta John Bergeron Menasha Wis War Department France F. W. Bergeron Bergeron Wisconsin St. Clair Robert. St. Clair Robert E. Frank Robert E. Taylor

Citizens Speakers Bureau Announces Fund Drive Details

Daily presentations this week by enrolled citizens emphasize that public fundraising will not start until October 14. Credentials will be provided and information available by calling the building campaign office at the $1 Anthony Hotel in Crockett. Speakers include Adams, Black, Brand, Burgin, Brooks, Capers, Dow dell, Dial, Denman, Ethridge, Gates, Greathouse, Gable, Higgins, Johnston, Kelso, Kirkpatrick, Krams Beck, McClellan, Moore, Rhodes, Robertson, Russ, Washer, Rupley, Terrell, and Woods along with several judges and ministers.

Speakers’ Bureau 1. Anthony Crockett Atti Paul Adams QO. B. Black Asher H. Brand H. C. Burgin S.C. Burgin S. P. Brooks William T. Capers Graham Dowdell P. B. Dial Gilbert Denman Tori H. Ethridge I. E. Gates R. B. Greathouse Charles H. Gable W. H. Higgins Mershall Johnston

ABM HURT IN CRASH NEAR OAKLAND AND GTON

Clim McDaniél of 1020 Lewis street suffered a slightly bruised arm after his automobile collided with a vehicle driven by A Hollenbak of 248 Blam street at the intersection of Gton and Oakland streets. Both cars were badly wrecked.

ABM Clim McDaniél Lewis Street A. Hollenbak Blam Street Gton Oakland

Federal Land Bank Lends 107 Million to Texas Farmers

The Third Division including San Antonio and Panhandle to Lower Rio Grande Valley saved over 1 million yearly with reduced rates. Loans since establishment total 30 million. over 10 million to 400 farmers have been repaid or semi annual installments via farm loan associations. Delinquent rate under one third of 1 percent. Officers elected were C Le Hufstedler and Dan C Saunders as president and secretary. Speakers and officials attended the convention at the Gunter Hotel with luncheon and dinner.

Federal Land Bank San Antonio Panhandle Aew Grande Valley Federal Bank Gunter Hotel Distr Carventi C. le Hufstedler Rock Springs Dan C. Saunders H. 5. Haas Richard Kohlenberg W. R. Fletcher BH. P. Butler H. O. Campbell R. J. Willmann B.D. Lindsey C. I. Albertson Willian M. Jordan Stark West W.p.riley Christian Mathieson A. A. Gardien Ee H. Lipscomb John A. Brown Shropshire

Man Attacked by Intruder Near Broadway Home

M Moss at 802 Broadway reports a white man, likely intoxicated, came to his residence Monday at 6 50 pm asking for a woman. He demanded location then assaulted Moss when told the woman was upstairs. Police notified.

M. Moss Broadway

Birth of a son blesses New York heiress and Count

Count Salm von Hoogstraden is reported to be the father of Millicent Rogers's newborn son. Mrs. Rogers confirms the birth and says Millicent and Col. Rogers are happy. The count has reportedly been cabled of fatherhood, and it is unclear when he will visit the United States again.

Salm New York Clark Branson Rogers Europe

Girl Scout Troops to Be Organized in San Antonio

Two new San Antonio Girl Scout troops are likely to be formed at Nathaniel Hawthorne School this week, per Mrs J K Beretta commissioner. Deputy commissioner Mrs Alex Adam will speak at the Tuesday 10 30 assembly along with Mrs Beretta and Mrs Liefeld about the movement and goals.

San Antonio Girl Scouts Nathaniel Hawthorne School J.K. Beretta Alex Adam J. B. Bereita A. F. Liefeld

Rodríguez Released on $500 Bond in Liquor Charge

Jack Rodriguez was freed on a $500 bond after a hearing before United States Commissioner K L Edwards on possession and sale of intoxicating liquor. He was arraigned Sunday and released on a temporary $500 bond to appear at a Monday hearing.

Jack Rodriguez United States K. L. Edwards

Irish boundary issue looms before British House

London dispatch notes predictions of surprises as MPs convene a special session to discuss the Irish boundary bill. Analysts split on whether Prime Minister MacDonald will push a party political settlement or let the measure pass as is. The boundary commission remains unorganized, prompting emergency Parliament action under the Anglo Irish treaty terms.

Associated Frese London House of Commons MacDonald J. H.‘Shomas Free, State Northern Ireland Boundary Commission

Bird dog removed from street corner report

Police wait for a theft report after a dog was picked up near West Commerce and St Marys street at 11 o clock Monday night. An officer noted the dog appeared expensive and well trained, suggesting a high value theft.

West Commerce St. Mary’s Street Bradshaw

Benton Gave Bond For Release On Embezzlement Charge

L W Benton released on a $1000 bond after waiving preliminary hearing before US Commissioner Edwards on embezzlement and possession of government property. DOJ found a range finder in his possession and Benton, a reserve captain, claims it. Other officers reportedly back his position. Negro Willie Harris reports home robbery in Kenwood addition during his absence.

LL. W. Benton United States Edwards Liberty Benton United States Department of Justice

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