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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
HEIRS TO FORTUNE
IN ANTIQUES CAST
LOTSFOR TREASURES
$4,000, 900 in Disputed
Heirlooms Divided
!: by Lottery.

st, Paul, Mimi, April 2S.-Lots
were cast by the heirs of Mrs. James
Z Hill for S3,O00,000 in treasured
Possessions collected by her empire
building" husband.
The roll of little black numbered
pellets from Kelly pool bottle de-
cided the division Of the heirlooms,
antiques, art treasures and other val
uables worth a kings ransom.
After a bitter battle for two years
over the division of the personal
property, the heirs gathered around a
table and took their chances.
Walter J. Hill, youngest son of
the railroad magnate. suggested the
strange Lottery, according to reports.
He Jared well, an observer stated.
The heir obtaining the small num-
|ber from the bottle, this man stated,
WINS given the possession of the prize
Treasures then on the block. At the
first tip of the bottle. Walter drew
|pill No. 1. Precious jewelry. valuaoles,
paintings and articles of family his
|toric import were then divided.
Property worth SS.500,000 had pre-
|viously been apportioned between the
mime heirs by probate court. Some
sessions were held in the Hill family
mansion. Others were held at the
Trust Company. where
khe Jewels and other treasures were in
kaults.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
PETER ZAPANTIS
MAKES BOND FOR
ASSAULT CHARGE
Was Held in Connection
With Shooting Of 7. B.
Woodfley.

Peter Zapantis. %. 121 Bowie
street, arrested in connation with the
shooting of 7. d. Woodfley, 516
Spofford avenue, Friday evening, was
granted his liberty by Judge r. Neil
Campbell, Saturday afternoon. having
furnished bail in the sum of $500.
The defendant waived a preliminary
hearing when arraigned before the
court. after the filing Of a complaint
by Detective Walter Harvey charg-
ing with assault with intent to kill
Woodfley.
The shooting occurred at s 80 Fri.
day night in ;.e 1900 block North
New Braunfels avenue. Information
given city detectives tended to show
Zapantis, accompanied by woman
stopped an automobile in front of a
dwelling, Zanantis entering the place.
When he returned he found Woodfley,
detectives were advised, in CONVEX
sation with the woman. An argument
cnsued. it IS said. and in. which,
Zapantis claims, he was struck b.
Woodflcy. The shooting followed.
Woodfley was struck in the leg. He
was removed to the Robert i. Green
Memorial Hospital for treatment.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
HEDDERMAN HAS EVEN
CHANCE FOR RECOVERY.
is HOSPITAL REPORT
Former Wife Allowed Free
dom on DUN Recog-
nizance.

James Hedderman, SO. former
soldier, shot and dangerously wounded
Saturday noon while at the home Of
his divorced wife in South San An
tonic, has an even chance for re-
covery, physicians at the Robert Il.
Green Memorial Hospital reported
Saturday night.
The bullet, fired from 32-caliber
pistol, after entering the right side
of the back near the waist line.
ranged to the left and apparently
lodged in q fleshy part of the body.
Mrs. Frances Hedderman, who adj
mitted to deputy sheriffs she fired upon
her former husband. fearing bodily
harm, was released from custody by
Justice X. Neil Campbell on her own
recognizunce, he amount Of bail
listed in the appearance bond being
$500.
Last August, Mrs. Hedderman told
officers, she was separated from her
husband, who later marie her sister.
Since the separation, Mrs. Hedder
man said, she had supported herself
and five small children. Her former
husband, she declared, had not con-
tributed to the support of the children
since last November.
Hedderman after being wounded
told Policeman Kilburn at sub-station
No. ., to which place he was taken
in n motor truck after having walked
four blocks from the home of his
former wife, that he had gone to the
home of his divorced wife to see his
children, privilege the court had
granted him when separated from his
wife. He claimed he was met By his
divorced wife at the door. who. he
says, was armed with a pistol, was
ordered from the place and then shot.
Mrs. Hedderman in her statement
said she fired at him because he had
threatened TO kill her and was trying
to forcibly enter her home against her
protest. She said she feared him and
that when she grabbed the pistol she
was afraid he was about TO attack
her
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
MOURNED IN WASHINGTON
Harding Pauses in Speech to Pay
Tribute to Nelson.

Washington, April 2S--"He was a,
stalwart American. and performed
most useful public service WITH
record of great work accomplished,
was the tribute of President Harding
tonight TO Senator Knute Nelson.
News of his death spread over wash
ington rapidly. 1t halted social func-
tions and caused the President 10
pause in a speech he was delivering be-
fore a gathering of editors.
Mr.. Harding, greatly moved, wrote
out this statement:
He was a stalwart American and
performed most useful pubic SER
vice with 4 record of great work ac-
complished. Senator Nelson was q
most inspiring example of American
opportunity. He came TO us IN
poverty from Norway, acquired COM
pentence, served in the Civil War Tor
the Union, was governor OF his state
and had long and honorable career
in the Senate. / held hun in very
high regard and deeply regret his
passing"
Senator Lodge. leader of the Ser/ex
and the only senator who rNSs
Nelson in length of service. receives
the news of his friend and coieaguet
death with emotion.
at is terrible shock TO near that.
Lodge said. Minnesota ard the ma
tion will mourn a great public ser
want l mourn 4 good friend.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
1000 BR|TONS
HURT IN MOB
At BALL GAME
Many Women Crushed
When Great Crowd
T Rushes Police Gordon.
100000 WITNESS IT
Swirling Mass Fights Way
on to Field-Mauy
Are Trampled. :.
100000 WITNESS IT

London, April ga thousand per-
sons were injured and treated In emer-
gency stations when 100000, one of
the greatest crowds in history, fought
their way to the new Windy Park
Stadium to witness the professional
football cup final, which the Bolton
wanders won over Westham this aft
ernoon, 2 to o.
Many women were crushed, one
probably fatally, as Thousands OF late
arrivals rushed the barriers and broke
through police cordons, swarming over
the playing field.
With the stands filled to their ca
pacity, 1000, two hours before game
time. officials sent frantic appeals 10
omnibus, tramway and railway COM
panies to divert additional thousands
who came from all directions towards
Wimbly Park. In many instances,
compliance with this suggestion re-
suited in minor riots.
Gangway for King!
King George arrived an hour be
fore the contest began and several
hundred policemen battled n clear way
for his majesty to enter the royal box.
sAs\ the king appeared in the stadium.
\125O00 joined in singing the national
anthem.
The song stirred those outside to
renewed effots to enter. One OF the
main turnstiles went down with a
crash and the struggling crowd in the
vicinity converged toward It, 40 go-
ing down under foot and receiving
serious injuries.
Hundreds Given First Aid.
The clang of the ambulance bells
sounded through the crowd. but hos
pital attendants were unable to reach
many of those hurt. The manage
ment, anticipating record throng,
had established nearby first aid sta
tons where hundreds received treat
ment.
The game began. but the swirling
mobs still fought and surged against
the barriers, which finally gave way
and let the wave of humanity on TO
the playing field, forcing play to
cease.
When the field was somewhat clear
ed. the ball was then kicked off again.
only to have play once more arrested
by a fresh tide Of thousands swoop-
ing in
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
HEART STROKE ATTACKS
MINNESOTA LAWMAKER
WHILE ON TRAIN TRIP
Poor Norwegian Immigrant Boy Who
Served Through Civil War, Surviv-
ing Capture and Wounds to Become
Governor of His State, Is Lauded by
Harding and Lodge Served Five
Terms in the Senate. e1

Harrisburg, Pa, Apr; Ex-senator Knute Nelson, of
Minnesota, who rose from poor Norwegian immigrant
boy to the governorship of Minnesota and the United
States senatorshp died shortly after o'clock tonight on
the Dominion Express York, Pa -
Senator Nelson facing the rear of the train &C
cording to friends when he to change to the oppo
site seat.
He collapsed he gained his feet. Death was IN
Simultaneous.
Heart disease was the cause coroner here de-
termned.
His body will be sent to his home at Alexandria,
Mimi, Sunday.
Senator Nelson one of the most colortui 1gures
in the Senate He had been in politics since 1865 had
twice served as governor of Minnesota. He was first
elected to the United States Senate in 1895 He was re-
elected in 1901, 1907, 1913 and 1918.
Senator Nelson's reelection in 1918 was with the
advice and consent of Woodrow Wilson, VINO, tnoush
Democratic President placed obstacle in Nelson's way
because of the laers strong support of the Wilson adj
policies. -
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
WOMAN LOSES s74,00O
CheerfulIy Makes Plans for Future
When Her Oil Concern Goes on Rocks

Fort Worth, Tex, April 28.-Mrs.
l.. Il. Solder. self-made oil woman,
cheerfully laid plans Saturday for
making another fortune after facing
$4,000 loss from high power adver-
Using.
The reverse. she said. came about,
not through her own fault, but by rea-
SON of literature prepared by her.
brokers and passed upon by her at
torney.
Once before the lost 100000 in the
oil business. after she had worked up
to riches from $50 earned inv keeping
boarders. she said.
The $4,000 will be returned to in
yestors in her company.
Mrs. Soldier declared that she had
made an agreement it'll United States
District Attorney Henry Zweifel to
return the money.
Federal officials confirmed her as
sertion that she had volunt. - gone
to them during the oil probe TO find
out whether advertising sent to pros
pective investors by her brokers was
proper matter to be sent through the
mails. y
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
HOME WEATHER FOR TOURISTS.

Chicago: Temperature. s.; partly
cloudy; I2-mile wind from the north
east; lowest temperature in the last "a
hours, 46; highest, IS.
Kansas City; Temperature, sc; clear;
1s-mile wind from the north; lowest tenn
perature in the last "a hours as; highest.
&C. =,
New York: Temperature, CO; raining
36-mile wind from the south; lowest
temperature in the last "a hours. 80;
highest, 60. 49,
st. Louis: Temperature. 81; cloudy;
less than 1o-mIle wind from the south
west; lowest temperature in the last "a
hours. a.: highest. e..
Washington; Temperature. "a; raining:
less than lo-mlle wind from the south;
lowest temperature in the last "a hours.
81; highest. "a.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
GERMANY SHOULDERS
LIABILITY FOR THE
LUSITANlA DISASTER
Will Pay for Loss of Amer
lean Life and
Property.

Washington, April 2S.-The Ger
man republic will shoulder the liability
for the loss of American life and prop
erty in the torpedoing of the Lusi'
tania, it was learned here tonight.
While Germany will probably bais
at paying the entire amount claimed
by United States citizens as result
of the sinking Of the liner, frank
admission OF liability will be made
when the negotiations before the mixed
claims commission are resumed.
Twelve thousand American claims
amounting to 81, 167, 736, S31 have been
filed. The negotiations will be re-
sumed within a short time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
MRS. F. F. COLLINS,
PIONEER WOMAN OF
SAN ANTONIO, DIES
Had Been a Resident OF
the City More Than
Forty Years.

Mrs. f. L. Collins, 76 years old,
wife of Capt. L. F. Collins and a
pioneer resident of San Antonio. died
at her home in Collins Garden, at
$50 Saturday night.
Mrs. Collins was the daughter Of
c. w. Nelson and was born in Knox
vile, Tenn. She was married TO Cap
tain Collins 81 years ago and has been
n resident of San Antonio for more
than 40 years.
She was member Of the First
Presbyterian Church and prominently
connected with most literary organ
izations in the city. She was also a
member of the Woman's Club.
She is survived by her husband. one
son. A. b. Collins and two grand
children.
The funeral viii be held from the
residence at 4 o'clock Sunday after.
noon. Rev. p. b. Hill, ID. D., of
the First Presbyterian Church. Of
ficiating. Interment will be in I. o.
o. +. Cemetery, .nder he direction of
Hagy and McCollum. funeral directors.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
CLARA PHILLIPS is
FAR FROM CAPTURED
SHERIFF COMEDIES
Government May Haze to
Use More Red Tape
to Get CaptiUe.
Los Angeles. Cal. April 2s.-Clara

Los Angeles, Cal. April 2S.-Clara
Phillips is far from captured.
That is the opinion of the sheriff's
office tonight. Reports that the sup
posed tiger woman" held at Teguci-
galpa, Honduras, had performed o
quick shift from her original alias
of Mrs. X. NJ. Young to that of Mrs.
Jesse Carson left the matter of cx.
tradition in the air tonight.
Extradition papers, which have been
rushed through and ale on their waJ
to Washington, ask for the arrest and
extradition Of Mrs. r. NJ. Young"
on the ground that she is Clara
Phillips.
1t may now be necessary for the
State Department to go through the
red tape of returning the papers to
the governors office for alteration. it
was reported at the sheriff's office. No
action will be taken in this direction.
however, until word is received from
Washington. ...-.. .
Consul General Rodriguez of Hon
duras, declared tonight that he could
not say what action his government
would take in the situation, but he
felt sure that il either of the women
were positively identified rs Clara
Phillips she would be detained as long
ms legally. possible. $50.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
whats Happening in Germany"

BEGINNING Tuesday, May L. The Light will begin pubica-
on of of articles by Hiram Kelly Modwe OF
he The Light and the Chicago Daily News on
Industrial economic nd conditions Germany
comprehensive account OF the
wealth and in the hands OF
few irusaists Germany methods by which they nave
economic units how they
have of Germany and how they are
organizing conquer predominant position in world commerce
They describe Of Shines rise to the leader
shin industrial life the and variety OF ms proper
ties peculiar methods by which he ping up his fortune
how he and other able their taxes ana
retire their with trn due to the ucu
Of the mark.
this The first Oh the
will be in Light Tuesday.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
WHITE GIRL ATTACKED
Farmer Shoots Negro and Turns
Him Over to Officers.

Gainesville, Tex. April 2s.-Zel-
mar Nixon, negro. placed in Jail herr,
today in connection with an alleged
attempt to assault the 1S-year-olo
daughter of white farmer near Val
ley View, was removed to another city
late today to avoid possible mob VIC
lence. :,
1t is alleged that the negro had
been hiding in thicket near her home
and had crawled near the girl. Her
screams, as the man attempted TO
seize her, it is said, attracted her
father, who shot at the negro, first
with a pistol and later with a shot
gun, one load taking effect. Day cap
tured the negro and turned him over
to the officers.
The negro formerly lived at Green
Vile and was convicted of theft at
Valley View in January. Records
here show he served two years in state
prison. s 20
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
SHUFFLES 1872 HOURS.
Would Have Danced Longer But for
Ordinance For3iddiny Contest.

Youngstown, Ohio. April 29.-After
1S2 hours of continuous dancing, Al
bert Kish shuffled off the floor at
midnight and challenged the world TO
beat his record.
Il might have gone longer Kish
said, "but for the ordinance.
The Youngstown city council has
banned endurance dancing. The or
dinance became effective at midnight.
Kish broke the record of A. c. Wat
son, established recently at San An
tonic. I
Kish's girl partner stayed with him
until the last. She BEGAN dancing
nearly a week ago but collapsed after
60 hours. Taken TO the hospital, she
quickly recovered and, within a few
hours, was back on. the floor with
Kish, saying she would stick to the
limit.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29

Nelson was born in Norwa.' in ISIS
and came to the United States when
boy of ..
During the Civil War he served as
a private and non-commissioned OF
ficer with the Union forces. He w,s
wounded and captured at Port Hud-
son. s,-
He was admitted to The bar in 100.
and served in the Wisconsin House OK
Representatives in 1c6S and lS6y:
A few years later he moved to MN
nesota and began practicing law. he
served in the state Senate ard was a
member of the board of regents oil
Minnesota university.
From 1888 to 1889 he served IN the
lower house Of Congress.
He was made governor of Minneso-
ia in 1892 and was reelected two
years later. His next position was
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
Dumb Man Dreams He
Could Talk; Awakes
With Voice Restored

Marshall, Tex. April 2S.-Frank
Wilson, of Marshall. who lost his
voice ten months ago through a
slight stroke of paralysis, dreamed
of meeting his father and talking
TO him. Upon waking. he diScov-
cred that he was actually able to
speak again.
His wife asked him whether he
enjoyed his nap, and, much to her
surprise-nnd his-he answered
mo" instead of shaking his head
in tho usual way.
So far Wilson is unable to ex-
Main Just why he recovered his
power of speech after dreaming
that he could talk.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29

Wuxtry! All About Contests
go Cups Coffee-21 Waffles-132 Hours
Dancing-24 Hours of Roller Skating
Masked Marvel Still Plays the Piano.

q roller skating marthon.
Five pianists, led by "the masked
MARVEL" were still going strong at
o p. m. after having playel for seven
hours. The marvel will remove his
mask after he has broken the old
record of 90 hours ret by Howard
Roth, in Cleveland. he declares.
At local skating rink four men
are still contending for honors after
having rolled about the floor for more
than "a hours. The contest started at
$40 p. m. yesterday. The men are
going strong and all declare they are
good for at least another "a hours.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
ACCUSED OF MURDER
Wife Says Men Took Turns About
Holding Her and Beating husband.

Fort Worth. Tex. April 2S.-Mar-.
der CHARGES against jess and Carr
COMMANDER aud /. +. Sellers, brother
in-law 10 the Commanders, were flled
nv District Attorney Hanger Satur.
day. following the beating TO death OF
l.. \. Nichols, neighbor, saturday
morning.
Nichols wife and daughter are said
10 have witnessed the fatal fight. Mrs.
Nichols claims that the Commander
boys took turns about in holding her
and in pummeling her husband. -
less Commander. according 10 X. II.
Young Jr., assistant district attorney:
admitted striking the fatal blow and
declared that he hit Nichols WITH
nothing besides his fists.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
BOY NEAR DEATH
Father Mistakes Son For Robher
When He Crawls In Window.

Kansas City, Mo-. April 2s.-Mar-
bin afunsell, 16. is diving tonight
from a bullet wound inflicted by his
|ather who mistook him for bur-
klar.
According to A. II. Munsell, the
|athcr. he shot his son when he
|rswled through his bed room win
IT thought he was a robber, as my
10y usually carried a key to the
|ouse.-
The boys parents are Frustrated
nth grief.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
Convicted Slayer Files Appeal.

Austin, Tex. April 2s.-An appeal
has been filed in the court of Grim
inal appeals in the case of Sidney
Oliver, convicted in the district court
of Hardin county of murder and given
life term in the penitentiary. This
penalty was given Oliver in connec-
ton with the killing of B. +. Ray
on December %, 1920.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29

Houston, Tex, April 2s.-"It was
good to the last DROP" muttered Ho-
mer Mays, IS, as he finished his six
tieth cup of coffee, thereby setting
a new world long distance coffee
drinking record here today.
Mays left his rival, r. I. Nixon
under the table after the later's
fortieth cup. ~
When told Of the Portland man who
ate 81 waffles, Mays said:
''Twenty-one amt nuthin', could
have eaten that many along With my
coffee.
"Yea, I use cream and sugar"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
CHALLENGES WAFFLE EATERS
Slows Away Fl While Runner-up
Finishes 20.

Portland, Ore. April 2s.-Arthur
Windsor tonight claims to be the
"iron man" of the waffle eating world.
He consumed 81 waffles in contest
ending here Friday night. Valentine
Riddell, the runner-up finished twenty.
Both had tasted assidiously for the
event.
Windsor claimed that he merely
out-ate his opponent to earn the de-
cision and that his capacity is far in
excess of 81 waffles.
He challenged all corners under the
usual syrup and butter rules.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
The WEATHER
TEMPERATURES.
FORECAST.

Fast Texas: Sunday and Monday. gem
erali fair; light to moderate sOutheriy
winds on coast. 49,
West Texas: Sunday and Monday, gen.
orally fair.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-04-29
POUNDING THE PIANO
MASKED Marvel VIII Remove Hood
After Record Broken.

Houston, Tex. April 2S.--Two en-.
durance marathons are in fun swing
here tonight piano marathon and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-02-09
Current Events Club
To Hold Presidents Tea

The next regular meeting of the
Augusta Current Events club will be
held Friday. Feb. 9 at 8 y. NJ. at the
home of Mrs. Samuel Il. Dana. j.
Lincoln street. This will be Past
Presidents afternoon and will take
the form of colonial tea. Each
Past President has received a card
asking her To come dressed in colon
ial costume if possible and to be pre-
pared to talk for not over three min
utes on the Current Events club
during her term of office.
A minuet dance will be given by
two pupils of Mrs. +. r. Noyes and
several musical selections will he
furnished. Refreshments will be
served.
AS this is the only purely social
meeting Of the club year it. is hoped
that all members will he present and
will wear colonial costumes if such
are available. The meeting is in
charge of the social committee which
is composed of the following MEM
bers will be present and will wear
colonial costumes if such are avail
able. The meeting IS in charge of the
social committee which is composed
of the following members, Mrs. Frank
Southland. Mrs. George Ellinwood,
Mrs. Edison Worthing, Mrs. Preston
Brown, Mrs. Earl Goodwin, Mrs
Dennis Donovan and Mrs. II. j.
| HOdSkinS.