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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1926
Page
16
A mid century dispatch notes efforts to bind the Americas through closer water and transport links. It highlights press roles in fostering continental understanding, economic ties, and shared development while urging balanced attention to Central and South American affairs.
A questionable notice describes a school event at the Odd Wellowast Hotel on Friday in April. It lists several named figures and attendees from various places and speaks of volunteers and new talent from the district.
Highland Park residents report a steam roller became stuck after a cave in. City crews and workers continue efforts to free the vehicle at the corner of Hammond Avenue and South Olive Street, while a traction issue is noted nearby.
New mayors were selected in Mission and Harlingen in Tuesday elections. Ferguson defeated Dolan as Mission mayor candidate. Ewing beat Grown for the Harlingen posting. Benito was re-elected commissioner, and $138,000 was allocated for street paving city utilities and power system improvements.
The Standard Oil Company of New Jersey advanced the price of gasoline by one cent in New Jersey Maryland and Washington to 17 cents per gallon. West Virginia prices increased by one half cent to 17 cents. The move affects Maryland and Washington as well as adjacent states.
Franklin Stege a Northwest air mail pilot was found alive and uninjured after an arduous night journey. He reported flying from Elko Nevada toward the Idaho line when a storm forced him off course. He landed in a wheat field near Jupiter Mountain and remained with a damaged but dry plane until救 authorities reached him.
In Linton the city held an election Tuesday to choose a new mayor and commissioner. K Crow was elected mayor to succeed O I Mbxlson, while B Leia was elected commissioner to replace W T Slont.
Wastington authorities deny the minority stockholders petition to reopen hearings on the Henry Ford Detroit Loleda and Trenton railroad merger with Detroit auyl Trenton. The ruling halts challenges to the proposed merger and preserves the commission’s earlier decision.
An estimate places United Kingdom shipments of rum to the United States at about 1,500,000 proof gallons. Southside distillers are reported to receive £2,600,000 in value from these shipments.
A federal court rules evidence seized under an old prohibition statute cannot be used to prosecute a defendant for violation of the 18th Amendment. The decision questions whether federal agents can pursue prosecutions under the same statute and notes potential further rulings on admissibility.
Delegates from American and European cotton markets arrive for the opening of the annual convention of the American Cotton Shippers Association in Atlanta. The gathering signals a major industry event with participation from key textile markets.
A spring carnival plan is announced detailing labor groups and participants from various towns and organizations. The notice lists officials and local figures involved in organizing events, with dates around May and August appearing in the readable fragments.
Fragmentary report notes a Friday incident involving a prohibited agent and a person named Oneeman. Details are unreadable, with key figures and locations missing.
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