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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
1
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The Light Kite contest will be held Saturday morning at Lion's Field in Brackenridge Park. The highest tying kite wins a baseball glove from the Hox company, while the top home-made kite earns ice skates from Crystal Palace. First three winners in each class receive Empire theater tickets to Harold Lloyd showings next week.
A garbled local report describes Teddy Dies and Claude J Carter leading a faction to oppose breweries. After a Wednesday meeting at the Guulsr officials vow to halt actions, arguing a stance against beer provision. The text references a campaign slogan and internal tensions within a small community group.
VidusiON Apel reports the chair of the United States Prison Commission, a longtime federal figure and former United States marshal for the district, has died after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his widow, two sisters and two daughters.
Lancaster, Pa April 14 A. Reutesleanta Railroad German was killed and five passengers were slightly injured in a wreck at Chicago early today. Four tracks of the Pennsylvania Railroad were blocked.
Leonard Wood Jr. to produce a comedrama titled Tax, described as an emotional drama dealing with conflict and audience response. The production aims to showcase intense themes and provoke discussion on taxation as a social issue.
Fragmentary notice reports a boy who skipped class was admonished and subsequently died by suicide. Names and locations are unclear due to damaged OCR but indicate a youth incident tied to a school setting and a police or court reference. Further readable elements mention a club related phrase and dates or initials.
Army and Navy officials plan to combat malaria at Guantanamo Bay by dispersing an arsenic solution in water using airplanes. Commander Molean reports experiments show effectiveness against swamps and mosquitoes without harming vegetation birds or livestock.
Eny M. Wiley of Springfield arrives in Washington to urge a stay of execution for Gere Chepmen the mail bandit, slated for April 6 in New Britain Conn police case. The Supreme Court justices consider grounds for appeal and potential new phases in the case.
In New York on April 10 three men from the Ward Line freighter Quito were held on charges of exporting arms and ammunition from the United States to Mexico in violation of the proclamation. A discovery of 20,000 cartridges aboard the ship prompted the action.
Fragmented OCR text reports a person named Cy Agel with a party joining Coolidge for Easter season in Washington DC area. The readable items mention Angherat collars and Fritca Hoi but lack clear event details or verifiable context.
The Navarro Street property at the corner of Martin Street was purchased for about 130000 dollars by Walker Construction Company with lead interests by Walker and associates. The sale aims to develop a hotel or similar structure in Travia Park, with frontage on Pevan Street and 169 feet depth toward Martin Street. Other district deals in excess of 100000 dollars were noted, as Walker highlighted surveys of conditions and values in Texas and Florida.
In a puzzling incident authorities report an April Fool's prank involved police officers. The event centers on false emergency calls and misdirection to disrupt routine police activity. Officials urge caution and note no lasting harm from the hoax.
In Telington Kentucky a spectator stunt ends with George Pollwed being hailed as hero after eating eggs to win a $5 bet in a world championship style challenge. The event drew attention as a notable local spectacle.
General Obregon arrives in Mexico City and declares his bid to succeed Calles as president. The move narrows the field, stirring excitement among supporters and concern among rivals who doubt his constitutional eligibility.
Police report a fatal shooting during a disturbance at a downtown hotel. Deputy Sheriffs Peters and Grosby arrested the suspect after a chase, with the victim dying on the operating table at Robert Green Hospital. An inquest adjourned without a clear motive. a marriage certificate and a death pocket item were recovered.
In San Antonio Miss Pauline Wherry announces new scout director training taking place this week at the Menger Hotel. Travelers describe weather chatter while noting attendees from New York and local leaders plan to shape Boy Scout work and civic virtue during a milder winter in the region.
A gun off shotgun recovered from the San Antonio River near the Brooklyn Avenue bridge tied to a daytime bank robbery. Four men jailed without bond after hearings. one suspect described as involved in the holdup, others questioned by investigators. District Attorney C. M. Chambers plans further action as authorities pursue more charges and potential writs.
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