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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1926

Page

13

Prohibition Debate Shapes Wet Bloc After Christmas

Washington reports the wets in Congress plan to push a modification to the Volstead act after the Christmas recess. Representative Hill proposes a measure to allow non intoxicating beverages like 2.75 percent cider and up to 12 percent wine to be made at home or sold under state restrictions. Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League denies funding links and says the aim is to cripple enforcement agents by forcing private financing of seizures.

Washington House Congress Senate Wayne B. Wheeler Treasury Department Nets Maryland Hill Representative Hill Wheeler Speaks Wheeler Anti-Salom League

Thief Steals Jelly Candy and Clothes from Homes

A thief robbed Mrs. A. Kaufman of two jars of fig jelly cut glass and clothes from 507 Burnet Street. T. J. Lehman reported a suit stolen from his room at 117 Daniels Street and Frank Dianchi reported a five pound box of candy theft from 728 Nogalitos Street.

A. Kaufman Burnet Street

Eight Men Attack Guest at Private Dance

Ambrosio Trejo was attacked with a knife by eight men outside a private dance on El Paso Street. Trejo, living near Morales and Cibolo streets, was cut while returning to retrieve his hat and was taken to hospital with a hand wound.

el Paso Ambrosio Trejo Morales Cibolo Mandap

Funeral Arranged For Austin Fire Chief Clarence Woodward

Funeral services for Clarence Woodward Austin fire chief who died Sunday will be held Monday. Woodward died from a cerebral hemorrhage as all city departments shut down and fire stations drape mourning during the services.

Austin Clarence Woodward Winceward

95 year old man weds 80 year old champion wife in Oakland

Joseph M. Santos, 95, and Maria Silva, 80, were married by Police Judge WB J. Terrell after years of companionship. Santos joked about many marriages, and the couple said they wed to keep friends from gossiping. The item also mentions a Real Estate sign in a San Antonio classified ad.

Oakland Cal Dee Joseph M. Santos Maria Silva WB. J. Terrell San Antonio

Christmas notes mix travel, hunts, and civic buzz in San Antonio

San Antonio residents and visitors are shown in a mosaic of holiday plans and local bustle. Eliza seeks a Mexican passport, officers like J G Mergele return to duty after illness, and many travelers head to or from Mexico for holidays. Local clubs, business leaders, students, and families plan hunts, gatherings, and visits as weather and civic events color the season.

Migs Eliza Sth Daniel Mexico

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