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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1926

Page

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Women Witnesses Rally for Prohibition Stand Before Senate Committees

Sixty five women from major reform groups gathered to urge the preservation of the Volstead Act. They spoke for more than 42 million sisters, arguing prohibition supports homes, churches, and schools. Some urged restraint on modifying the law, noting mixed testimony from wet and dry factions.

Washington Union Feminine Senate Woman National Committee For Law Henry W. Li ‘Wody Massachusetts Treat Reid Sunan Wuren Sesq Sugpest Conmittes

American Navy Invents Fog Destroyer

The United States Navy announces a fog annihilation device using electrified screens to sweep air over landing fields. A Corona charging screen, transmitter with rectifier, airplane propeller and motor mounted on a truck create charged air to precipitate fog at altitudes around 1000 feet and widths near 2900 feet.

Washington United States Navy

Prohibition Hearings Highlight Divided States Views

Testimony from Mrs Chauncey Hanlin of Beir County New York and Mrs Helen Brure of Kentucky disputes over representation of voters and the push for enforcement. Witnesses pressed for stronger action while opponents urged broader compliance across regions and groups.

Chauncey Hanlin Beir County New York Nicholas 3Reeray Butler Oes Helen Brure Kentucky Stanley Senate Sackett Ren Eluied Mea Penbnily

Ten Thousand May Attend International Religious Education Meeting

Report from Birmingham indicates a convention of the International Council of Religious Education with attendance estimated at ten thousand. President Dr Wilkin O Thom son and Obie, president emeritus, lead the event at T2380 tonight, aiming to set a convention attendance record.

Birmingham Ata Ape JPI BOM Tnternational Council of Religious Education Aly May Niko Hy Odler Dre Wilkin O. Thomson Cahinta Obie University

Love tragedy of Burbank revealed in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa Cal April 12 Up Crushed as a youth when the power of his love wilted and died Jeather Burbank sought solace in plants His life work as a famed scientist centered on garden wonders Friends knew him for devotion to trees and flowers The world knew him for his plant miracles The story of his later years was published after his death People sent condolences to his widow and sister, while officials prepared memorials Judge Lindsey and Rev Calhoun would participate in services The Masons planned rites and burial hopes lay among the garden he loved He remained active to the end conducting more than 200 experiments in new plants and flowers

Santa Rosa Cal Filgar A. Waite San Francisco Bulletin Buchunk Write Burbank Pings Bali Smast Condulense Siis Niama Beeson Bealdsburg Buraunkville B. Lindsey Denver Lindsey T Caleh Thithon San Francisco Santa Town Masonic Order Pest Creek Idesa Leaven and Hell Ao Alood Telegrama

Elliot Dexter Returns to Texas for Stage Lead in Through the Year

Elliot Dexter, famed film star born in Galveston and raised in Houston, travels to San Antonio to join an old director for a stage lead in Through The Year. He plans to produce his own pictures soon, balancing movies with legitimate theater, and emphasizes morals in his roles. He shares a fond memory of San Antonio and Alamo Plaza, and notes a preference for wholesome stories over sensational works. He is a dog enthusiast and cherishes simple pleasures between acting ventures.

Houston Buy & Saddle San Antonio San Avitanio Elliot Dexter Antonia Sears San Antonia Bilint Dexter Galveston Grand Opera House San Antoni Alamo Plaza California Bill Branch Texas Dexter Ike Elena

Rotary Club opens annual meet at Austin convention

Delegates from Dallas, Houston, and other cities gather as Austin seeks to attract the West convention. District Governor Hardin delivers remarks, memory of George Palm green honored, and International Director Fish speaks on Rotary In Action. Music by Ture ner, Dunhim, and Virginia Majowsky. Women guests hosted by Antonia Rotarians wives distribute care packages.

Ersors Hi Richardson Austin Lynt Milam Dallas Gige Cros Houston Lester Dawley South West W. T. Capers Hardin George Palmgreen Paul B. Malano Rotary In Fish William Turener Walter Dunhim Miew Virginia Majowsky Bon Antonia Roterians Ane Tonin

Attorney suffers broken ankle in car crash

A traffic incident left attorney Molin with a broken ankle and Bowe confined to home Monday. Miller was unhurt when his overturned auto collided with another car near Randay. Weber was not mentioned as harmed.

Molin An Bowe Lin Weber Miller

Be Kind Address Over Radio Slated

A radio address titled Be Kind is planned featuring Kera Weda Gurren and Teague, described as a seer and dreamer of the Animal Rescue. The program will air on Htadin Station KDK with a focus on kindness toward animals.

Phe Kera Weda Gurren Seer Tary Nal Animal Rescue Teague Pprak Ball of

Seven Jurors Picked for Slaying Trial Amid Turbulent Case

In a tense proceeding, seven jurors were chosen from a 154-member venire for a high profile slaying case involving Annie May Digna and Florence Gre. The trial follows a related incident linked to a criminal cartel network and a November termination.

Annie May Digna Florence Grenegro Ttint Ninu Bey

Pangalo's Election Officialized in Athy Report

An official result confirms Pangalo’s election in Athy marked by a decisive tally. Chenreaidi of Green Nur ix Cunt appears in the second section, with the ceremony held yesterday and results approved by authorities.

Pangalo Athy Apel Prem Panghlae Qlectigan Chenreaidi Greeen Nur Ue Serand

Supreme Court rules on state income tax transfer case

In Warrington on April 12 a Supreme Court decision addresses how income from an estate is taxed by state authorities versus federal income. The ruling centers on the transfer tax implications and the interplay with federal vigor tax, clarifying the state's treatment of Ton 1, Inbneon, tr 16 re, and related items.

Warrington Supreme Court

Man Left Estate Hunted in City

Fragmented OCR suggests Dr KT Grehind of 405 Tracy area sought by authorities. The text indicates a hunt for a person named Woodall Burden possibly with someone near San Antonio or Washington. Details are unclear and awaiting further finding of Rasen.

Grehind Tracy Hustling Patina Roward Woodall Burden San Antonio Woohington Rasen

Fragmented OCR letter on Washington whiskey and war myths

A garbled historical note argues about George Washington brewing beer and generals drinking, denying misread legends while praising leadership myths. The author critiques romanticized views of victory and national character, mentioning Grant, European kings, and German influences in a disjointed stream of thought.

George Washington Grant

Elgin Light Lines Rebuilt Under New Plan

Ex- April 1 V Moon, Austrian manager of Texag Bubble Weility Company, states the firm has decided to rebuild the electric line in Blain, removing old poles and installing new ones to restore service.

Builders Gather in San Antonio for Texas Lumber Convention

Representatives of building trades, financiers, realtors and related interests travel from Texas to attend the annual Texas Lumbermen’s Association convention in San Antonio. The three day meeting opens with an open house by San Antonio lumber dealers and a banquet. topics include forest resources protection and grading standards for lumber to aid the construction industry.

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