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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1926

Page

4

Senate Probers Hear Dry Law Demoralize Seamen

Witnesses at a Senate inquiry on prohibition argued the dry law harms seamen and fuels crime while defense of light wines and beer asserted to favor temperance. Officials discussed enforcement, home breweries, and the eighteenth amendment amid speculation on a wider societal impact.

Senate Democrat Missouri Noymaler Tohn K. Wrey Olite State Federation of Tabor AntiSaloon League Frey Ohio T. HE. Russell Prohibition Commixela Dev Walst

Thrilling sea rescue captured for newsreel release

A chaotic sea rescue aboard the Roosevelt is depicted in exclusive International Newsreel footage. The reel shows the ship’s evacuation and the crew hailed as heroes, while officials discuss enforcement of prohibition and graft concerns.

Tures C Movil Roosevelt International New York International Newsrees Laboratory Comity Ag Sta. International Baroye

Couple in Boston Market Court Brawl Over Partnership

In Boston April 9, Pauline Mittin and Michael Kolstes of 437 West fired fought in Hesex Market Court. Pauline accused Michael of eye injury during a Jan argument at the restaurant. Magistrate Corrigan eyed the scene of overturned chairs and broken mirrors. Kohltex faced a three day jail risk. he lacked the $3 fine as officers unraveled the dispute and sought to settle their partnership.

Pauline Michael Joseph F. Corrigan Corrigan Koletex

Methodist Pastor Faces Church Trial in New Bedford Case

South Mangoe ssuer Massachusetts April 91.43 Charged with involvement with a church matter in New Bedford during a session of the New England Southern Conference of the Methodist Church. The exact nature of the accusations remained secret as committees appointed by the conference met to hear the Rev. Mr. Holmes side of the case.

South Mangoessuer Con Byeukin Willis Htalines Newe Bedford Mass Rix Arenee Southern Conference Methodist Church Mr. Holmes Vie Case

Slayer's Wood Leg Held Bars Escape Eno

An inmate named Masuronki was sentenced for life after escaping custody at Si ai Mike Wentlet. One lot is seized from him during the incident. The case was heard in April, with authorities reporting the escape and subsequent containment.

ENO Mike Masuronki

Senator Faces Inquiry On Island Mission to Philippines

Senator Sing asks for a full Senate inquiry into the island mission and funds cited by Gari Thompson and Haff om Wh. Senator King contends Calon Thompson was sent to the Philippines by the president with Senate consent, asserting Congress alone decides U S policy toward the Philippines.

Quiz Island Mission Waseinuion Gari Thompson Senate Sing Gtnh King Calon Thompson Philipines Congress United States Philippines

Sergeant Albert Dusbury Retires After 26 Years

Master Sergeant Albert Dusbury of the Ninth Infantry retires after nearly 26 years of service. He spent his entire career except for his first enlistment with the Ninth, dating from 1918. He served in the Philippine Islands throughout the World War II period.

Albert 3. Dusbury Inery Jie Philippine Telands Ay World Ay

Sheriff Hounds Auto Thief Across States

Sheriffs chase a man who stole a car in Sherman then rammed toward San Antonio. The suspect then fled south with a license plate altered, was halted near Burk Barnett, and crossed into Oklahoma. Lookouts warn locals while police seek the fugitive to recover the vehicle.

Sherman San Antonio Burk Barnett

Bandits Clean Out Train of Freight Near Peoria

Raiders attacked a freight train west of Peoria on April 6, forcing the crew to surrender. The bandits damaged cars and merchandise after surrounding the train and cutting the line in two, then drove the engine for several miles before abandoning the remainder.

Peoria Weapolis Br. Paul Pivall Here Hall Laiton

Irboe Ventures Weather Forecast Despite Cloudy Outlook

Cloudy conditions with occasional fog are forecast by forecaster W. Tarboc for Friday. Saturday may bring unsettled weather with a fresh south easterly wind.

Tarboc Toeal Aly Tanke

Lessons in Flying for English Boys

London reports a government plan to teach flying to English boys at public schools. The initiative aims to provide practical instruction, with ministers and schoolmasters welcoming the program. A proposal suggests supplying aeroplanes for boy scout training to accelerate learning and safety.

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