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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1926

Page

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Marines Officer Accused in Court Martial Proceedings

The court martial at San Diego opened with testimony from dental surgeons on General Butler’s toothache blamed for alleged intoxication. Brigadier Gerevil Smear Butler’s case centers on Williams of the Marines, with defense aiming to exonerate via dental issues and questioned statements from hotel witnesses.

San Diego Gerevil Jey “D. Butler Alexander Williams Pooth Buller General Rutiér L. G. Conditt Frank 8. Tichy Butler Leo Hermie Quertion Featerday George F. Sto Dieronade Bukow Bud Jura

Jardine Sponsors Meet To Protect Leather Industry

Washington April 13 will see a conference called by Secretary Jardine to discuss the warble fly and chestnut blight. Government and industry groups will seek means to prevent further damage to hides and cattle, with losses estimated up to 100 million dollars annually.

Jardine Washington DE. C Pi —Centre

Clarksburg Judge Sentences Morgantown Oilman in Liquor Case

A Morgantown oilman, Fearl Liberger, was sentenced by a Clarksburg judge after a case involving a vehicle in a liquor transport incident. The proceedings referenced a chaotic scene and referenced a juvenile involved. The judge imposed a fine and ordering related to the automobile's use in the incident.

Clarksburg Boker Fearl Liberger Morgantown Contis

Fireworks display tickets in demand

Fireworks night at Fiona Parkson draws strong interest as locals await the public airing of the event. Reports note ticket demand rising amid community excitement and anticipated display conditions.

Women Have Day Talking Marathon Impresses Berlin

Universal Service reports Berlin hosts endurance contests as hunger artists and talkers draw crowds. A long distance talker named Korez aims to speak six days straight, echoing Senate filibusters, while imitators like a Leipziger dancer face rough reception and early exits.

Universal Service Berlin Dalker Germany Dolly Neacly Korez Senate Joly Leip

Fort Sam officers ordered to Fort Leavenworth staff school

Fort Sam Houston officers Major Andrew J White and Major James E Baylis were designated as students in the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth for the next September. White, adjutant of the Second Division, has been at Fort Sam Houston since November 1923 and acts as adjutant. Baylis, corps area surgeon assistant at Eighth Corps Area HQ, has served at Fort Sam Houston four years with prior service in the Second Division. Both will go on leave before reporting to Fort Leavenworth.

Fort Sam Houston Command and General Staff Fort Leavenworth Tery Andrey J. White White Fort Sam Houton James E. Baylis Eighth Coepa Fie Eighth Corps Fort Leivenarth

Bond district plan floated to fix Texas road bonds

John Maxwell, ex assistant attorney general, spoke at a chamber of commerce meeting in Waco urging a special legislative session to reorganize existing road districts into new districts like school districts. The plan would let new districts issue bonds and bar roads from old districts amid the Supreme Court ruling that Archer county bonds were illegal under the Fourteenth Amendment.

WACO CMN R-tonss Rn Chamber of Com Tattee John Maxwell Assistamt Supreme Court

Texas safety council plans move forward in north region

April 14 report from North Maku notes a proposed Texas Council of Safety being launched. Clarence morn of Texas Coin Bafely relays the telegram to Frank Milbolin and Nerf Dakota commissioners. President Mithallan confirms receipt and urges full plans and details on the council’s establishment.

North Maku Council of Safety Clarence Morn Texas Coin Frank Milbolin Nerf Dakota Mithallan Texas Council of Safety

Border Bridge Fight Continues in Cameron County Court

Brownsville April 4 4 The battle to build a bridge across the Rio Grande between Brownsville and Matamoros stretches on with petitions filed by J B Creager to obtain a permit to construct the span. Malott and associates press separate suits while a federal case seeks injunctions against Creager. Creager, now in Mexico City, vows to proceed with construction once authorized as the others announce plans to build too.

Brownsville Arkige Rio Grande Trownaville Antamoros Judes J. B. Creager Halda Comissioners’ Court of Cameron County Suif Peing O. G. Malott San Antonio Commissioners’ Court Creager

Prison bandit’s weapons found hidden in stationery box

Authorities disclosed that two hacksaw blades were found concealed inside a turned stationery box sent to Richard Reese Whittemore, a robber gang leader, during a special delivery. Charles Leib, a prison official, made the finding public today.

Ruppalo aAn Richard Reese Whittemore Wang Wy Sullor Charles Leib Hneksawa

Queen Finds Ball Fight Too Gruesome

Queen Victoria of Spain reputedly finds a bullfighting scene distressing. Reported from Madrid, the Queen is said to gaze into the audience glasses, giving the impression she watches the ring while inwardly watching the darkness beyond.

London Victoria Spain Necirdig

Prohibition hearings reveal liquor stills and illegal craft

General Andrews and Senator Reed testified on illicit distilling practices and the war on bootlegging. They discussed how moonshiners operate, the dangers of ether as a byproduct, and the scale of alcohol diverted from legitimate channels. Estimates of gallons diverted ranged from millions, highlighting enforcement challenges.

Reed Aaid Andrews Senator Reid Andrews Cai Wal- Tora General Andrews Attomney Buckner New York John Barlescorn Renate Prohibition Committee

Tanker Blast Toll Mounts After Venezuelan Explosion

A disastrous tanker explosion off Port Artur near the Gulf of Venezuela has raised the dead and missing to 20. Leslie Brownell of Galveston is among the newly identified dead, while J G Potts and R Tryeedlie are added to the missing list. Six others remain hospitalized, with two not expected to recover. Public funeral services for unidentified victims will begin Thursday with coffins lined along the morgue sidewalk and bodies buried by number.

Port Artur Tagkir Gulf Venezuela Leslie Brownell Galveston J. G. Potts R. Tryeedlie F. I Morrill Seaman Timothy Witz Dhati Canal Brownell G. Poss Yatek Yrag Stuy Numen

Fiesta advertising campaign boosts San Antonio event

Southern Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads launch an advertising drive for Fiesta in San Antonio. Tom Hood in San Antonio oversees poster and circular distribution to agents along the 8. P. lines. Griffin notes extensive placards and 40 panels in Tras in Missouri, Kansas and Texas routes.

San Antonio Jacinto Southern Dacific Tom Hoot General Fuesenger Vuriong Cvaty Mr. Hood Slka Tras Missouri Kanges & Texas Railroad Nas Anstonio Westa Frank B. Griffin Missquri Pacifieralleane

Probe of Blast Fatal to 29 Begins

Officials from New York and Tendon offices of Gulf Refining Company visit the wreck site near Galveston to assess damage after a deadly blast that killed 29. Early unofficial loss estimates place damage around 500000, with steel plates reportedly less damaged than initial rumors.

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Brackenridge Hi Y Society Election Rally Planned

Brackenridge Hi Y Society to elect officers as Brackenridge High School Fi x Club members meet in Tacotingham GA. A city wide rally is set for April 24 with Harry Abies, president of the Tents, to speak. The election was postponed from Tuesday.

Oxacers Wieda Brackenridge Tacotingham Harry Abies

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