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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1926

Page

10

Mexican President Calles Opens Military Training Center

President Calles dedicates Mexico's new national mobilization center for military service, joining U S cavalry General Wynanus and Mexican General Escobar in the ceremony. The event marks the formal inauguration as the flag is raised at the modern training facility.

G. W. Hinman JR Universal Service Staff Orreon Mexico Martial Srufie Il Calles Mexic A Republic Wynanus United States Cavalry Escobar

Patou to Hire Six Prettiest Girls in U S

Senor Raynaldo Luza, famed Peruvian artist, will select the six most beautiful girls in America for one year contracts with Jean Patou of France. Luza has narrowed a field of fifty to the final six after two weeks of judging in New York.

Universal Service New York America Senor Raynaldo Lauza Jean Patou Senor Luza

Bandits Rob Messengers Near Chicago Loop

Three bandits robbed two messengers in the Chicago loop today, stealing ST500 in cash. The crime occurred about 400 feet from a policeman as the messengers were pulled from a street car and driven to a distant point.

Chicago

First of series to prepare for compulsory service event

A vast crowd gathers with the presidential party to witness a military demonstration. Airplanes roar overhead, sabres flash and artillery moves mark the morning, followed by an international polo match in the afternoon featuring ceremonies.

U S Oil Firms Refuse Mexican Regulation Compliance

Washington reports that several large American oil companies operating in Mexico will not follow Mexican petroleum laws, deepening a diplomatic row with Mexico. State Department officials declined to publish details but indicated protest over the legal framework and title-to-concession exchanges.

U.S Universal Service Washington Mexico State Department Compan Hexas

Girls Stay At Posts During Hotel Fire

Elevator operators remained at their posts as a fire swept the Hotel Ansonia in New York on December 16. For about thirty minutes, while crews fought the blaze, hundreds fled to the main floor after leaving upper floors, crowding the lobby and streets outside.

New York Ansonia Henjdreds

Ex convict held in city jail for suitcase theft

An ex convict, arrested by Detective Higginganu Mariman, is charged with stealing a suitcase from De R. E. Miler of Chicago. The case items included jewelry instruments valued at 450 dollars in money and drafts. Most articles were recovered when the officer found the suitcase Tuesday beneath the suspect's home.

Higginganu Mariman City de R. E. Miler Chicago

Holo widow wa Kile. charred body found near Kansas

The charred body of John Coming, 35, Cherokee, was found this afternoon in the ruin of his home three miles southwest of Ho Widow, Oklahoma. Authorities took Ho Widow into custody for investigation and searched for Jin O'ield.

Jay Okla Dee John Coming Kansas Jin O'iield

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