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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1926

Page

15

Bridal Pair Separated Night of Nuptials in San Antonio

Larry Mickel and his bride Freda wed Tuesday and searched downtown San Antonio for each other after a midnigh touting. They reunited at dawn Wednesday and the couple sought a hotel apartment on South Alamo Street. They later toured a moving picture show and the wife collected money due from former employers. The husband worried she had vanished and sought police aid as both wandered the streets seeking their new home.

Larry Mickel Freda South Alamo Street Toy Moving Picture Show Heidegroym Ash

Explorers to Quit Research in Egypt

London report cites Sir Flinders Petrie abandoning Egyptian research to shift to southern Palestine due to alleged interference by the Egyptian Department of Antiquities under French Director Lacau. Petrie says American excavators at Thebes have left sites and must divert time to studying earlier discoveries.

Egypt London Sir Flinders Petrie Palestine Department of Antiquities Lacau Flinders The Daily Express Hindranuces Thebes Thermane

Culprit Punches Chambers Eyes Out Cardboard Ed Sign

District Attorney C M Chambers had both eyes punched out Wednesday by a culprit caught in the act by Deputy Sheriff John Subira. Chambers says the loss was only the cardboard display eyes from an elev tion sign and laughs at the incident. The suspect is in Bexar county jail awaiting trial and it remains unclear if Chambers will personally prosecute.

C. M. Chambers John Subira Bexar County Chambers

Dallas Mexicans to Aid Flood Victims in Mexico

Dallas Mexican leaders after a conference with Mexican consul T. Canta Lara organize a campaign to raise funds for relief of thousands of flood sufferers in Mexico. A committee will oversee contributions and coordinate the effort in Dallas, with local residents urged to give generously.

Dallas Republic Mexico Tt. Canta Lara

Illinois History to Be Unearthed by University Team

University of Chicago anthropologists plan Indiana State era excavations to locate ancient Indian settlements in Illinois and promote museum building in Illinois cities. The project aims to map early tribal sites and foster regional historical interest amid urban lighting petitions from residents near Gladmena and Fairmount streets.

Chicago University of Chicago Egypt Ja Tling Far Cooper Cole Illinois

Church Plans Qvtng at Southwest Texas encampment

Carleton W. Adams president of the Southwest Texas encampment Christian churches announced plans for a two mile north encampment site near Center Point for a July 14 barbecue and lot sale. Features include playground golf course baseball swimming pool and future permanent buildings. The 1965 Lockhart district convention supported establishing the encampment.

Center Point Carleton W. Adams Southwest Tesas Christian Churches Adams District Convention of Christian Churches Lockhart Christian Churches of Southwest Texas

Bank sue Earl of Pembroke for 44000 pounds interest

British Bank brings proceedings against the Earl of Pembroke alleging 44000 pounds interest claimed over the past year. The earls assets are listed as 53000 pounds with no other assets noted. The case highlights the financial disputes involving a leading British peer amid mounting debts.

London Earl of Pembroke

French critic injured in duel with playwright

Paris July report says critic Suain Alvarez and playwright Robert Zevaco dueled in Bois Colombes near the Olympic Stadium after Zevaco was angered by an Alvarez article. Alvarez received a slight wound, Zevaco said his honor was vindicated, and the men reconciled and shook hands.

Paris Suain Alvarez Robert Zevaco MM. Zevaco Bois Colombes Olympic Stadium M. Alvarez M. Zeraco

Date Set For Probe Of Illinois Campaign Funds

The Senate campaign funds committee decided to begin its investigation of the Illinois Republican primary on July 20 in Chicago. It will probe charges of expenditures totaling 1,000,000 dollars for Senator William B. Mokie and 2,000,000 dollars on behalf of Frank T. Smith who defeated him for renomination.

Washington T—c Senate Campaign Funds Committee Chicago William B. Moki Frank T. Smith

Britain imports coal as strike continues

London July reports that more than a million tons of coal have been run into Great Britain since the coal strike began. George R. Lane-Fox, secretary of mines, told the House of Commons that most coal came from the United States and the Continent for private firms, with imports aiding supply during the stoppage.

London Great Britain George R. Lane-Fox House of Commons United States

Selection of Jury Begins in Rum Case

Selection of a jury to try William V. Dwyer and 10 other alleged members of an international rum ring began today. The Dever rum ring is described as the backbone of rum row and is said to have run its own fleet of oceangoing steamers and conducted a large liquor trade from expansive offices in New York.

New York Jhls T—P William V. Dwyer Dever

Fisherman Return From Coast Sunburned But Happy

Alfred Harris a clerk in the Thirty seventh district court and three courthouse attaches came back to San Antonio Wednesday from a fishing trip to Aransas Pass. Others in the party were Fred Rossi a clerk in the Ninety Fourth district court and William Russell and Leonard Brown attorneys.

Alfred Harris Thirty-seventh District Court San Antonio Aransas Pass Fred Rossi Ninety-Fourth William Russell Leonard Brown

Target Range Season Opens With Camp Bullis Move

Opening the 1926 target season for infantry troops of the Second Division the Fourth Brigade will move to Camp Bullis Friday for six weeks of firing. About 1300 officers and enlisted men will participate, traveling by truck rather than marching. Brigadier General Harold B. Fiske will oversee the practice using rifle pistol machine gun automatic rifle trench mortar and one pounder.

Camp Bullis Bullis Truch Harold B. Fiske

Earthquake Shakes Austrian Village And Surrounding Areas

An earthquake today struck Styria and Lower Austria causing heavy damage in Muerzanschalz near Mount Semmering. Repeated shocks terrified residents but there were no fire losses. Upper Austria reports continued flood damage with some fire loss. Passau saw many houses destroyed.

Vienna Styria Lower Austria Muerzanschalz Mount Semmering Upper Austria Passau

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