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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
1
A fragmented editorial argues for stronger safety devices on U S railways citing New Jersey Central and British practices. It questions private railroads adopting guardrails and compares government led safety measures, noting persistent accidents and calls for continued experimentation and governance.
Lucy Hamilton Buck portrays Betsy Ross presenting the flag while Olivia Baldesevelt as an angel aids Captain Robert C Murphy a wounded soldier. William M. McIntosh plays George Washington in The Spirit of the Army production slated for Friday night at the auditorium.
The piece argues that a grand public school funded by taxes and free for all embodies intelligent government rather than true Communism or Socialism. It notes ongoing global and local tensions, contrasting idealized public works with political labels and urging skepticism of radical systems.
Uvalde county Democratic election judges face injunction limits after the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio ruled on ballot tests. The decision targets whether voters can be required to indicate support for a gubernatorial nominee, affecting the Drake committee’s plan to test voter choices. The order aims to preserve the nominee’s general election backing while clarifying ballot constraints.
City health officials announced a 14 day extension for dog rabies vaccinations. With the extension, owners now have until the new deadline to have their dogs vaccinated. Health official said the matter will be reviewed with Mayor Tobin to ensure proper handling of the vaccination effort.
The Senate today directed its judiciary committee to investigate the handling of the bread trust pauses by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission. The call comes as lawmakers seek to examine regulatory action and potential conflicts in enforcement.
Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Mrs Minnie Kennedy arrive amid wave of reporters while authorities search for a shack McPherson says she escaped last week after being held by three kidnappers. She plans to stay as long as necessary to aid the case.
A rescued girl from Temple, linked to an elopement, will testify about her husband’s control and the incident. Deletives report she was forced to stay at home while he worked, and she faced coercion after marriage two weeks prior. The witness is identified as a longtime resident of San Antonio.
Dr A A Duther, Republican faction leader, filed testimony on June 23 supporting Rep Harry Woenbrell’s bid for reelection. He indicated asking the grand jury to summon Parsons for questioning amid a stabbing attack. Luther was assaulted, with his face bitten and smeared. Continued on Page 2.1
Photographer W. D. Smithers at the Cuttin Art Shop discusses a September vacation while a venomous snake linked to a job terrifies staff. Mrs Aarti Lari, a snake dealer, claims the reptile is harmless except in September. The creature causes minor damage to negatives and frames as attempts to relocate it fail.
Richmond Tex July 1 A crash killed two Texang youths when their car was struck by a Southern Taritie passenger train eleven miles west of town this morning. One other occupant, Robert Furit, 12, was seriously injured and transported to a hospital.
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