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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1926

Page

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Ormiston Reveals Tale of Miss X and McPherson Case

Ormiston discusses his past as a radio director and his flight from California amid the Mrs. McPherson disappearance. He names witnesses, details Carmel visits, and his use of aliases while hiding from publicity. He confirms leaving Los Angeles with his family and links to the ransom note claim. He denies sole tampering and explains ongoing preparations for testimony.

McPherson Asa Keyes Angelis Temple Ormiston Temple Los Angeles Sydney Australia Carmec by-the-Sea Carmel “Cottage Clark Carmel Df Ormiston Ocean Park Beach Aiis RicPherson Angelus Temple California Charles E. Biske Chicago Herald and Examiner Universal Service Barrisburg

Cont inue Mellett commentary on acquittal mood and labor views

The piece sketches reactions to an oil case acquittal reaching Newton Kansas and notes diverse opinions from travelers and workers. Emil J Steinheuser comments on big men guiding cross country trips while a New York Brooklyn representative reflects on national sentiment. A woman passenger voices anger at Heflin and hints at potential revolution though wages and work conditions remain stable. An anonymous coed critiques Madame Sevigne on gender and clan themes.

Newton Kan Emil J. Steinheuser Brooklyn New York Congressman Heflin Alabama

The British Debt Payments and A Bitter Essay Note

A TIGER publication excerpt critiques a Colorado girl's views on men and a young man's proposal style. It then shifts to economic commentary noting Britain’s wartime debt payments to the United States, detailing interest and principal totals and remaining principal.

Colorado The TIGER Euripides Britain Uncle Sam Great Britain United States

Holiday spirits rise in Texas supply and prices warning

In North Texas a plentiful supply of grape wine provides Christmas cheer at 54 dollars per gallon, while moonshine sells for 2.50 per quart and lower grades vary in quality. Fort Worth corn whiskey has jumped to 5.8 per quart. imported liquors run higher elsewhere. Prohibition agents warn Sa Antonio of a dry Christmas and New Year after past enforcement in 1925-26.

Texas Wright Fort Worth San Antonio

Shine Boys Open Postoffice and Do Good Business

A city hall postoffice sub-station opened on Wednesday with shine boys acting as postmasters. Busy workers sent Christmas cards and packages, skipping stamp duties as staff managed the mounting mail. The improvised office at the foot of the stairs handled stamps and sponge-wiping duties amid talk of Miss X and a Carmel-by-the-Sea trip.

Shine Shine Bors Rass Re. Rn Miss X Carmel-fy- the-Sea

Owan Offers Gift of Day to Families at Christmas

Bob Roberts, a Lions Club and Masons member in Town, offers to serve another man on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day through The Light. He aims to spare a working father from being away from his children, seeking volunteers who wish to give a day of service and create lasting memories for families in San Antonio.

Bob Roberts Aires Promptea Mr. Roberts Lions Club The Masons Yellowstone Park San Antonio

Burglar Strikes Two Homes on West Side

A burglar robbed KR Keilman at 3443 West Commerce Street during a 15 minute absence, taking clothing jewelry and money. Minutes later the same suspect is believed to have hit A Tatar at 1620 West Travis Street, stealing fifteen dollars three watches and a necklace.

KR. Keilman West Commerce Street Tatar Travis Street

Baseball Scandals Bring Postponed World Series Controversy

The article traces betting allegations involving Wood Cobb and Leonard connected to a game. Speaker denies fixing, calls himself the goat and expresses faith in fans to judge. Leonard remains silent while officials discuss letters and possible payments to Leonard for correspondence.

Wood Cobb Cabs Leonard Landis Speaker Fresno Cal Frank J. Navin Detroit E. §. Barnard Cleveland Club Barnard

Pan Am Fliers Near Vera Cruz Await Arrival

Universal service reports the Pan American fliers who left Tampico yesterday should reach Vera Cruz around noon Wednesday after a 253 mile leg from the Rio Grande. Delays disrupt planned Tampico and Vera Cruz entertainment, with a possible continued flight to Vera Cruz tomorrow evening.

Tampico Vera Cruz Tampigo Vera Crizz

Pan Am Escort Planes to Return to Kelly Field

Four Pan American escort planes carrying Lieuts J Gillespie J I Moore G M St John and T W Blackburn were expected back at Kelly field Wednesday afternoon after their first hop to Brownsville and preparations for the arrival of Pan American planes at the valley city.

Pan-Am J. Mr. Gillespie J. I. Moore G. M. St. John T. W. Blackburn Kelly Field Brownsville Gillespie Pan-American Valley City

Bromo Quinine Cold Remedy Ad Marks Proven Relief

An advertising blurb promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a safe preventive and remedy for colds and influenza. It notes the product is sold in a box bearing the signature of E. W. Grove and is priced at 20 cents.

E. W. Grove

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