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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1926

Page

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AY MAN DENIES OR FDRS CHANGES

United States attorney Bernsteen testified before a Senate committee denying drastic changes in prohibition enforcement. He stated 60 million gallons diverted in 1923 were overestimated, detailing breakdowns of denatured and denatured for industry medicine and bootleg trade flows as presented by witnesses including Father Pyancis and Canon Wil t. Chase.

Shingdon Senate United States Attorney A. FE Bernsteen Obin Éniad Stelvié New York Igrand Testinies Curren Wilkes Cre Pyancisect B. Chase International Reform Federation Oliver Stewart Ing Squarzan ‘Foundation Cord Frances Stoda Boston Buckner

Will Cover Street Damages Claim by Steffler

Street damage in San Antonio district is claimed to total 587500 with Paul T Steffice attributing the cost to bridge railings and approaches. Workmen are to repair and clear the street before week’s end as officials note gravel pit access must be arranged for hauling materials.

Steffler San Fa Antonio Atrects Paul T Steffice Vity

Laredo Completes Key Highway Gap Bridges Webb to Meridian

Laredo links Webb County with the Meridian highway by a paved segment completing the last unpaved stretch on the Santa Potaria route. The newly connected road ties Laredo to the regional highway system, with Aa Sale county noting the remaining unfinished paved section.

Aredo Laredo Tes Santa Potaria Webb County Aa Sale County

Gravel Streets And Cars Suffer From Rainstorm

Reports from the street department describe a heavy rainstorm flooding gravel streets and parking areas. Calls flooded in from residents including Charles H. Rose, chief clerk, detailing water damage and washed away surfaces as numerous complaints pour in about impassable roads and stalled vehicles.

Charles H. Rose

Flood Fears Rise as Otomo River Rises and Recedes

Heavy rains drenched the San Antonio area and its watershed from Leon Springs to the hill country. The Olmo river rose to flood stage with water spilling onto roads and prompt flood warnings in the city. By noon the river fell several feet, but officials kept crews ready with boats and sandbags to protect downtown and low-lying districts. Rail service near San Antonio was disrupted as tracks washed near Pratt.

Leon Springs San Antonio Egid Firereen Lelow Blancs Road Wright Warn Frsidente Olona Sity San Antonio Linsey Trent Adgec Sandbace Arith Luiguilieg Onulice Cuyidia Karelek Baya Engineers Sam Howsten Iimches Averaden Mellina Dake San Maceos San Mercox San Attenin Katy J'ratt

Floods Claim Texan Life Across State Wide Rains

Severe rains deluged Texas from Bastrop to Galveston, with San Marcos recording six and a half inches and hailstorms noted in several areas. Central storms caused rivers to rise, creeks swelled, and bridges damaged. Houston reported one inch of rain amid widespread property damage and agricultural losses.

Bastrop San Marcos Abilene Panhandle Wichita Labbeck Veras Galveston Brownsville Coast Stin Granete

Stork Delivers Princess At Duchess of York Home

London April 21 UP The birth of a girl to the Duke and Duchess of York is announced at 2 40 this afternoon. The child is the first for the duke, second in line to the throne after the Prince of Wales. The duchess, Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, is recovering at Blenheim Palace. The announcement notes potential future succession and the couple’s public duties. Heavy rains and flooding disrupted travel and communication in parts of the country.

London George Marr Iizabeth Bawes-Lyon Westminster Abbey Sterval Mery Fiscaunt Lascelles Elizabeth Bowes-Lyima Avéry Princs Wales Duke’ of York Neni Inn Hse

San Gabriel River Rises After Heavy Rainfall

San Gabriel River rises four inches over 24 hours near Reorgetows with water on both north and west forks. No damage reported as of April 24. Local observers note rising river levels but no injuries or incidents linked to the rainfall.

San Gabriel River Seth Torke San Gabrial

Body of Youth Found in Flames

A 17 year old youth died in a house fire in Tandale Tuesday night. The body was found in a kitchen glove area after the Whitcopsun household returned home to discover flames. Fire action quickly extinguished with no dam age outside the scene. Mineral services will be contacted.

Tyler Tol Weeley Thompson Wud Abe Whitcopsun Tandale

Mrs Slayden, 65, Dies at Home After Illness

Mrs. Ellen Mirury Slayden, 85, longtime civic worker and writer, dies after a brief illness in San Antonio. Funeral at St Mark's Episcopal Church led by Rev Sylvester F.P. Holmal son. Pallbearers include Maur, Albert Gur, J. S Maverick, Robert Mutiny Nowvall, Welsh Jr., Shel by Mécel. Survived by one brother, one sister, and other relatives. Former member of Congress Jats J. Slayden was her husband. she had lived in Charlottesville and San Antonio in recent years.

Vuneval Servis Ellen Mirury Slayden Bowers San Antonio Vunsilay Wight Har Son Wil Hynes Sylvester Holmal Son St. Mark's Episcopal Claiveb Maur Albert Gur Maverick Robert Mutiny Nowvall Welsh Jr Shelby Mécel Slayden Ore Prive Day Charlottesville Alster Albert Maverick

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