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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1926

Page

3

Santa Rosa recalls Burbank as earth’s great benefactor

An onetime cedar of Lebanon marks the burial site of Luther Burbank in Santa Rosa. The simple grave under a growing tree becomes a public memorial as crowds from Santa Rosa and distant towns gather for services at Doyle Park. Judges, ministers, and schoolchildren participate in a solemn tribute to the famed horticulturist whose work transformed plant breeding.

Santa Rosa Lebanon Luther Burbank Ereen Burbank Sardeng Sante Ross Ikarker Caley Dutton First Unitarian Sam Francisco Bro RB. Lindser Dienyer Santa Dudge Lautsey Famill Lindsey Gacbe Keown Tagersplt Wills Trall

U.S. Crew Honored for Saving 15 Japs

Captain Genvar ine of the Standard ranxpr ite camps awarded hero medals to seven members of his team for their brave actions aboard the Japanese steamer Daixnin Maen dusk Holynsry Bt. in tracing Th members af he wre nl t pe.

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Dallas business men face Mexico vaccination rule

A group of about 150 Dallas chamber of commerce members traveling to Monterey by Tregeure will be denied entry to Mexico unless vaccinated or show a valid vaccination certificate approved by a Mexican consul. Mexican authorities denied a dispensation despite consular support. The trip routes through Houston, Corpus Christi, Beaverville, and Hugle Pass on the return.

Dalas Chamber of Commerce City Monterey Moxtega Mexica Mexico

U S Mexico Claims Confab Called Off

A Meeting of the special commission was reportedly called off while the foreign office prepares a meeting in Mexico City on April 20. Mexico yields to US contention that Tampico annexation is illegal and would have no binding effect on the United States.

Vey Universad Bentre Mexico CIPX Lampica Special Elias Commission Foreign Office Mexican City America United States

Soviet Ambassador Kragain undergoes operation in Nice

Leonid Kragain, Russian ambassador to Great Britain, who has suffered anemia, underwent surgery and a blood transfusion at the Jpelvidere hospital in Nice. He is described as in dangerous weakness that may prevent him from official duties for the coming year.

Nice France Leonid Kragain Aur Basadier Great Britain Jpelvidere Boonital

PARENT TEACHER MEET TO BE IN S A

Fifth District meeting of the Congress of Mothers and Parent Leader Associations will be held in San Antonio next January. Alt. W. Brooks of Waelder was elected president. other officers include Mrs B H Wagenbeck vice president at large Miss Hisieong Runge recording secretary jr O Brooks Warlder corresponding secretary Mrs Luther Mohaffey inal treasurer and Mrs C H Wood of San Antonio historian Ars Woodson retiring president received elite membership in the national association.

New Baunfels Tex Congress of Mothers and Ascociations San Antonio Hrooks Waelder Association Brooks Fifth Distriut B. H. Wagentuek Hisieong Runge Jr . O Brooks Warlder Luther Mohaffey Abinal Mire C.H. Wood Ars. Woodson Mith National Association

English Mermaids to Swim in Costume

Surquay reports English mermaids set to swim this summer in costume. The story notes black and white outfits with Pierrot style headwear and fewer neck ruffles. Read as a light local feature on seaside fashion and sea page curiosities.

Surquay England Pierrot

Officer fatally injured in polo horse fall at Fort Benning

Fore Benning Ga April 15 Fleet Lieutenant Harry W Trench Centralia Washington attached to Company D 29th Infantry was killed when his horse fell during a polo game between Benning and Fort Oglethorpe He died at the post hospital from internal injuries He was a West Point graduate Also noted: PU F Kennedy prominent farmer near here reportedly killed himself by rope and fall into a well.

Benning Harry W. Trench Centralia Wash 29Th Infantry Bestenday Teuries Festerday French West Point Military Academy Fort Oglethorpe Sphiswracay PU. F. Kennedy

Newspapers of LA Demand Over Eight

San Antonio and Corpus Christi papers rise in national demand as readjustments shake the newsstand market. Fidelie Chamberlain of Lumber Sollitt Co reports store proprietors note booming foreign papers indicator, with San Antonio and Corpus Christi leading best sellers nationwide.

Florida San Antonio Corpo Christi Fidelie Chamberlain

Author E. Bald Spender Dies After Operation

London reports the death of E. Bald Spender, noted English journalist and writer, following an operation. The prominent figure, known for his literary and technical journalism, passed away today in the capital.

London E. Ba Old Spender Techiver

Convicted Heretc Runs for Congress in Tennessee

Palmyra Tennessee reports a convicted church member named Clyde Martin plans to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the 5th district. He says he will continue operating Ranger Hall while elders object to his religious status and conduct including attire at basketball games. The May primary will decide the nomination.

Palmyra Tnl Schember Clyda Martin Marth Ranger Hall Oh Marti

Woman dies at 117 East St. Louis address in April

Mrs. Melinda Scott, age 117, died in St. Louis Illinois yesterday. She was born in the Southern Illinois district and claimed Cherokee heritage. For much of her life she used a coal pipe and lived at 117 East Street.

ST. Louis Tih Melinda Scott Aouthern Illinois Scatt Sik

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