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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1926

Page

2

Oil promoter lavish bonuses boost Luling boom

In Luling Texas approximately 2 million in bonuses from oil promoter Edger B. Davis sparked a regional economic surge. Five North and South Oil officials reportedly received over 200000 each with others gaining hundreds to thousands based on tenure. Davis funded agriculture research a child home and two parks then hosted a grand charity barbecue with vast provisions and a donated cotton field for parking.

Luling Edger B. Davis South Oompens Magnolis Petroleum Company Davis Texas

Will contest trial of Senator William Clarz heirs opens

In Butts Montana on July 2 a trial begins after a jury is seated. Sydney Lanier for the Clark estate vows vindication of the late copper king’s memory while John A. Shelton for the three women argues Clark wed their mother in Stewarts vill e Missouri in 1863, traveled between Missouri and Montana, and deserted his Missouri family in 1879 to settle in Montana.

Butts Mont Feeway William Andrews Clarz Lony Sydney Lanrer Clark Copper King John A. Shelton Senator Clark Stewartsvillé Adissouri Montana Atother Missouri Afontena

Mexican Consulate Employees to Send Flood Victims Cash

Mexican consulate employees in San Antonio will have full salaries paid by order as aid to flood victims in Leon. Consul Alejo T. announced that the funds will be sent to Mexico to assist the homeless, under the ambassador’s directive applying to all Mexican government staff in the United States.

Mexico Sen cAntonio Ordre Tellez Mexica

Chinese Marshals Plan Offensive Near Weking Front

Chinese forces under Marshal Chang Tso-Lin and Marshal Wu Pei-ru press a general advance in north and west regions near Weking as an offensive campaign unfolds against the national armies. Wu Pei-ru directs operations from the central provinces amid a period of renewed combat.

Pering Weking Chang Tso-Lin Sanchuria Wu Pei-ru Central Provinces North China Yerun Cantal

To Help You Celebrate the 4th

A brief community roundup presents quick tips for celebrating Independence Day. Local events, safety reminders, and scheduling notes guide families to enjoy fireworks, parades, and civic ceremonies with caution and respect.

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