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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1926
Page
1
In a Brayton era report, labor factions favor a repeal move while the Hearst straw vote closes. Officials note the wine and beer campaign carried broad support, with the opposing side maintaining a decisive lead in the overall tally.
At a Senate Judiciary hearing the Wet leader pressed for immediate restoration of light wine and beer, with Cadman defending and facing tough questioning. Dave Cadman warned against broad reform while lawmakers and union leaders, including Joby Sullivan and James O Connell, prepared to testify about enforcement and neutrality.
Washington reports a congressional hearing where Mr Codman urges amending the Volstead Act to permit beverage sales in relief effort. He cites calls for a concrete plan as labor groups press for reform amid prohibition debates. The joint committee of labor and libertarian groups advocates a prohibition amendment and broader relief.
A single-engine flight ended with a crash near Winnatiend Monday injuring no one. Pilot Lt Was Misspell and Instructor 2b Kelly Wield escaped largely unhurt as their plane damaged upon landing at Mt So ane and Ont-half Mites part of Lie field. The Ute yo, of lack, Bork was unharmed.
A reader reports that rising prices hurt a local wine business run by Mrs Mowe Kromar. The piece notes the effect on supply and retail activity and mentions agents handling a large quantity of wine as part of the trade.
New food arrives as Kellogg blend of oats and wheat promises a hearty, convenient breakfast. Advertisers tout a nourishing mix and easy preparation for busy mornings, claiming superior taste and lasting energy.
Five major rail executives headed by I Dineen arrived in San Antonio Monday noon over the Missouri-Kansas-Texas line for the annual moving of storeholders of the Dell Terminal Railway Company to be held at the Katy freight fortonsary Monday afternoon. Local railroad officers and officials welcomed the delegation.
A disjointed report notes a House committee with Treasury approval advancing the American Claims Bill. It mentions land and asset issues, a secretary’s stance, and ongoing disagreements over property actions and related authorities. The brief hints at a path through Treasury and Justice departments and a broader political dispute.
In Palo Spain on April 2 1950 Commander Hara Franco and crew arrive after bridging the Alani from their port to Havana Airy in the PhuyUltra. The voyage marks a daring action noted in the Argentine tribute and revival in Buenos Aires from January to February.
Rome reports Italy will complete a naval program under the conference agreement. Ten thousand ton light cruisers Trento and Trieste will be built at Legnano with 16 torpedo boats and 12 submarines.
Report from Kansas notes the Bridgemen tragedy on the road near Menigen where several workers died when an engine struck. The victims include Sam Mule and Ruants. Initial details place the incident in a Wichita area route, with emergency teams responding and transport to Kansas City for processing.
Insurance board to receive a map showing property boundaries and proposed anti vandalism measures. The document outlines planned improvements and coordinates, with local officials confirming the arrangement and timelines.
A group of publishers and editors urged Congress to lower postal rates, arguing cheaper mailing costs would aid circulation and advertising. The campaign highlighted small papers and rural titles seeking relief amid rising distribution expenses.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a cryptic scene with names such as Lettie Wat ty dae Var Vie and Hod ve snore peal. It hints at alien captivity or capture and a prohibitive or warning tone, though readable details are sparse and uncertain.
April reports from Washington quote Senator Bruce of Maryland criticizing the Volstead Act as eroding human happiness and corrupting government. The piece defends constitutional manufacture and sale of liquor in certain wet states, attacks church politics and vice, cites broad enforcement failures, and notes grand jury indictments and rising arrests as evidence of ineffective prohibition policy.
In Washington on March 3, political envoys from Tacna and Arica were named to represent their positions. The Chilean delegation will be led by a senior diplomat, while the United States assigns Kellogg to act as the American representative in the negotiations.
The fragmentary item mentions a person noted as Pre and someone named Gingtay, with unclear roles. It appears to reference a death or obituary snippet from a historical page, but the readable content is severely garbled and missing concrete facts such as full names, dates, or places needed for a proper card.
Dr HL Wine from Berkeley with colleagues announces a distemper serum and a preventive vaccine for dogs. The serum is described as 9 percent efficient in preventing distemper in dogs. The claim marks the first definite cure for the disease, caused by a virus not yet isolated.
The defense and prosecution in the Griffith murder case opened the day with announcements from the court. A special venire was examined as witnesses recounted the fatal dispute between Griffith and Mason, and self defense claims were argued amid threats and previous hung juries in the record.
The Manifeuting Hie faith in the Citizens' Military Training Camp requires 2500 cadets living within the Eighth Chaya Aron to enroll. Doctors will conduct examinations and provide typhoid vaccination and smallpox vaccination as part of the effort. Applications are open with a deadline and a fee set for student corps.
Rep. Benatar Wedge of New Jersey argued before the Senate Prohibition Investigating Committee that the Volstead Act is not enforceable and should be amended to reduce constitutional tensions. He warned that current laws fuel evils and called for a legal route to adjust prohibitions while defending the need to limit illegal intoxicants.
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