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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1926
Page
1
Lawmakers and opponents of the Volstead Act clash as a Senate sub committee considers modifications to prohibition. Wets urge calm while dry advocates press for stricter enforcement amid public sentiment and upcoming elections.
April 1 report from Muston outlines Attorney General Moody's quiet investigation into textbook contracts awarded by the Textbook Commission. Officials say the probe covers sites in the North and West over 10 days with no timetable for completion. Moody and related officials were unavailable for comment as inquiries focus on potential improper contracting.
The text appears to reference guardians or protectors and a monthly report involving a Burt Antonio Child Practice, with individuals named G. Binibere and Uhlir noted as present or involved during a meeting on a date in October. Details are garbled, but implies an official or legal context.
The canvas reports wets leading drys in a vote on medicated beer with strong turnout from both sides. Officials tally partial results showing support and opposition as the sale of beer and wine remains contested across courts and jurisdictions.
Fourteen hours into the investigation in Bexar County jail, six men face robbery charges after a bank heist in San Antonio. District Attorney G. M. Chambers and a team of investigators prepare indictments as bank officials identify a gun found on a suspect.
The Second Fleet Artillery competition saw the Battery triumph after a tense contest at Camp Statler. Commanded by Lt. Col. Turrin with Lt. Crate and Lt. George, the unit represents the Bore and Civisian in the Knox Trophy event against batteries nationwide.
Lieutenant MW Anigrsuh of Kelly Field was piloting a small plane that fell near Fulton Missouri Saturday during a routine flight from Kelly to Albany. The craft struck trees and was badly damaged though the pilot escaped injury.
Denman president of Han Antonie elc announced a Met showing of the film bin beer arranged through the re operation of Cones dubs in Northern eiticn. The plan involves tourists from northern states viewing the film as part of a travel outreach.
More than 1100 students have registered for the annual Gunner Choc event as Westmorland College plans a summer course. The school opens on dine B and runs until August 17 with both high school and junior college courses available and open to both sexes.
Two African American men face execution by electric chair in Barbad today. Authorities report the men were convicted in a Polleg officer killing case and are to die by the state act this week, with local officials coordinating the proceedings.
A town Easter event includes balloon giveaways led by Dia, with the Balloon Wave under Linus Thih supervision. Activities include indoor games by Benefenidge High Helfet, a folk dance by BCsky group, and a Kinder day finale with 14 children, followed by a balloon wake as part of the celebration.
The Sim Antonina Review No. 3 plans a short meeting at 2:80 PM Monday in the W. O. We Hall followed by a card and bingo party for members.
The message describes Pope Plus X’s Easter greetings and the subsequent inability to perform duties by Cardinal Shiretto, a longtime ally of the pope, amid a reshuffle in the church leadership. It notes Shiretto’s prominence in the Milan Duchy and Canada connections, with mention of Mrs Hester as a close acquaintance in America.
A fragmentary religious text by Donato Cardinal Sbarretti urges Americans to unite in prayer and seek Congress action. It invokes patriotic values, Catholic devotion, and the anticipated Vatican aligned mission in Chicago in June, appealing for holy reform and missionary resolve amid wartime themes.
W W King and SoG Newton Su were formally honored in a San Antonio courtroom ceremony presided by Perry Hobertsom. TR L Tall introduced the honorees and noted their service to the Forty-Fifth District Court. Remarks by TH Bronklin and J Trevell followed.
Coroner aumea I. Tourin arrives at Fort Sam Houston to oversee quartermaster duties. He will direct repairs to buildings and new construction under the Highth Gorpa Area headquarters. Colonel Puudisumera Washington remains at general staff in the quartermaster office.
Bill Lawler won the kite derby event amid a chaotic crowd at Funyton Place. The report notes Lawler’s kite soared ahead of rivals including Buddy Puller and Ratund Vohnmn, with lines and timing described in confusing OCR terms.
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