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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1926

Page

21

Sunrise party ends with romantic tension and parting

A lively party on Willow Island ends in declarations of love and a thwarted engagement as Derry and Tony face personal conflict. The group gathers for a gondola ride with Max Zinder calling for surrender and a retreat ahead of morning, while Claire Elway remarks on the show and hints at future invitation.

Bey Tony Derry Renly Tony Dear Max Zinder Willowdean Blakely Claire Elway Prinny Rey Routh Claire Blakelr

Violence blamed on study of anthropometer device

Washington dispatch reports a decade old sensational tale where experts study an anthropometer said to read thoughts. The research allegedly drove a doctor and associate to murderous acts, with a missing body and a man under behavior observation as investigators search for Mrs Houck.

Universal Service Washington Ruittr Elizabeth Na Houck Col

Borglun criticizes east for neglecting western farmers

In a Washington broadcast, sculptor Gutzon Borglum, after meeting with President Coolidge, blasted the East for wealth while West and South farmers suffer poverty. He urged a global economic conference to allocate farm markets and prevent overproduction, noting support for railroads banks and manufacturers hasn't reached farmers.

Universal Service Washington Doc Gutzon Borglun Coolidge Zorglui Wheeler Bulion Ord

Auto Hits Nitro Truck and Nitro Cargo Safe in Bluffton

Samuel Whalley of I Ohio escaped injury as a truck carrying nitroglycerine collided with a track load near Bluffton Indiana. The truck was badly damaged but the nitroglycerine did not explode. Whalley, reportedly recovering, faced a scare during the weekday incident while en route to an oil well east of the city.

Bluffton Ind Samuel Whalley Iyne Ohio

Four Hurt As Bus Collides With Auto

Four people were injured when a city bus collided with an automobile at an intersection. Police report indicate emergency responders transported three passengers to a local hospital, while a fourth sustained minor injuries. Investigators are reviewing the cause of the crash.

New York Wreck Blocks Main Line Track

A New York wreck on the main line northbound disrupted service. Two train cars were damaged and hundreds were shaken and bruised. Authorities investigated the incident and extended precautions along the route.

N.Y Puulghekbepsin Dee New York & Treat

Prison Inmates to Eat 145 Turkeys at Christmas Dinner

Inmates at the Oklahoma state penitentiary will share a traditional Christmas feast. One turkey was killed and prepared for the meal with 145 birds planned for the holiday spread.

Celebration Spark Fears of Disorder in City

A disrupted city event tied to Mayor Phil Wright and Commissioner Wright faces potential crackdown as authorities warn against misbehavior. Readiness to cancel festivities grows amid concerns that youths could provoke trouble and undermine the planned dawn ceremonies.

Thief Steals Cigar Boxes From Car in Summit Avenue

A. T. Mazin of 1709 Summit Avenue reported seven boxes of cigars were taken from his automobile parked in front of his home. Detectives were notified Friday about the theft.

Christus A. T. Mazin Summit, Avenue Horne Fridlay

Cheap Tobacco Offer Triggers Arrest at Local Store

A negro burglar entered a grocery at 880 Hurle Sun Stryder and offered to buy $40 worth of cheap tobacco. He was directed to another store, then returned and was found by Detective Till Carver after being summoned by Mrs. Mercy who ran the store.

Charles Mercy Till Carver

Kiwanians Forego Program at Meet in San Antonio

A San Antonio gathering of Kiwanians at the emb Iucheon in Ute Gunter hotel Friday saw members exchange Christmas greetings amid a low key program.

Meet San Antonio Ute Gunter Hotel Chey

Rotary Christmas Tree Draws Largest Crowd Yet

A Christmas tree event at the Rotary club drew a huge turnout of children and families Friday night. Volunteers and Notaries led by Vi. J. Kifer coordinated the event, with Saint Nick meeting the crowd and distributing gifts to the youngsters.

Shalom Santa Chius Nici Rotary Witl Chambers

Russians Observe Two Christmases

Fragmentary note describes Russians celebrating two Christmases, one on the Gregorian calendar observed by townspeople and another thirteen days later. The rest mentions ads in Light Classified Miscellaneons and references savings or promotions.

Min guards get new gang in Fort Worth patrols

United States Marines stationed in Fort Worth guard the mails against bandits. They are equipped with improved Sharps rifles effective to 450 yards and capable of rapid action, as a Christmas government program distributes new weapons.

Fort Worth Tec United States

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