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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1926

Page

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Mystery Telegram Linked to McPherson Probe

Police report a Telegram from Oakland surfaced in the McPherson disappearance inquiry. It bears the mark of alleged sender Kenneth G. Ormiston and ties to Ormiston movements from Seattle to Los Angeles via Angelus Temple and Eden Park.

Kennedy Rangelns Temple Eden Park Los Angeles Liguor Bland Frazier Iilieis AlcPherson Oakland Telegram Ormiston Seattle James Wallace Irs Archerson

Witness Denies Firing Fatal Shot in Maurer Case

Robert B. Scott, brother of Russell T. Scott, on death row, testified he did not fire the shot that killed Joseph Maurer. Judge Genmill pressed for direct answers amid lengthy conferences as Scott declined to disclose life history and certain details.

Chicago Robert B. Scott Russell T. Scott Joseph Maurer Robert Consel Wiliam N. Gen Geminill Josena Maurer Scott Judge Gemmill Citr Hail Pharmecr

Decision Delayed in Pay For Prisoners Case

A court postpones ruling on whether a city prison may spend more than $1 daily while enforcing a fine. Judge W W McCrory is absent, delaying the decision in the case of a Black defendant who was fined $10 and seeks higher sums while serving the term.

Air Reservists Ordered to Duty at Fort Sam Houston

Thirty three air reservists have been ordered to active duty with the Twelfth Observation Squadron at Fort Sam Houston. August 15 marks the start of their first active duty. The pursuit fliers form the third class of air corps reserves with Houston based officers Eloise Pras and Lieutenant Fred D Wood of Duncanfield among those named.

Fort Sam Houston

Carnival ride collapses injuring six in Kansas City

Six persons were injured when a carnival ride called The 2. a mechanical contrivance collapsed in Kansas City on July 14. Emergency crews responded and transported victims. Investigators began examining the accident to determine cause and safety compliance.

Kansas City J Ted

Absentee Ballots Begin in Besar County Court

Six ballots were cast before noon on the first day of absentee voting at Besar county court. Probate clerk Garvin Lezan oversees with assistants Ror Barneburg and Buck Gittinger. Voting hours run daily 8 p.m. to 12 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. through next Tuesday. about 450 votes expected.

Besar Garvin Lezan Ror Barneburg Buck Gittinger Gittinger Barneburt

Fi al Farewell Banquet for Dr. Moore at Travis Park

A farewell banquet and mass meeting honor Dr. Arthur J. Moore, longtime Travis Park Methodist pastor, in San Antonio. The Kiwanis club and YM YC arrangements committee announced a Sunday 4 p.m. program at the church with civic and religious leaders attending. Dr. Moore departs Monday for Colorado to rejoin his family.

Kiwanis Travis Park Methodist Church Arthur J. Moore San Antonio R. & Tate Ym.oc. AL Kawenig Elatv Dr. Moore

Detained Youth Eludes Officers In Runaway Flight

The article describes Alfred, held by sheriff, and his mother deciding to place him in a county home then send him to Mexico for inheritance matters. She plans to enroll him in a boys school to develop his talent as a cartoonist as authorities pursue him after he ran away from the country school Monday.

Alfred Il Castillo Morris Mexico Counry San Antonio Ant

Filipino Parties Push for Immediate Independence Reform

The Natal Supreme Council representing Philippine parties calls on the Philippine legislature convening July 16 to adopt a resolution reiterating the people's demand for immediate and absolute independence.

Free Islands Manila Natonal Supreme Council Philipnines Pei Fas

Officer Arrests Himself After Collision

San Antonio motor police officer injured in a Monday night crash at South New Braunfels avenue and Porter street. He arrested himself and the tram motorman on a charge of negligent collision after being knocked from his machine. He was taken to Robert B. Green Hospital then sent home after turning over to his captain.

San Antonio Offier L. ©. Dastilien Dielmin

City plots sold to Cannell Group for 31000 dollars

A City announces a lot purchase by Cannell for 31000 dollars to advance a development project. The parcel lies along Market Street near the James property and includes segments of Bow Island and land behind Maverick Clark Company, with vacating and relocation steps noted.

Tobin Merket le Tstreet James Rene Pryerty Dwyé Doluvo Street Bow 5 Maverick Clark Iti Company

Campers Fatal Wound In Medina Lake Shooting

H O Dewny of San Antonio battles for life at Santa Rosa hospital after a bullet wound to the chest from an accidental discharge while a vacationing couple camped near Medina Lake. He initially rallied but then weakened again, with doctors delaying surgery. A mobile transport rush brought him 30 miles to San Antonio.

H. O. Dewny San Antonio Santa Rosa Downy Medina Lake Teen O Fis

Man Claims Black Man Struck Him With Rock

A Black man was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Subir after an alleged rock attack on a White man. The incident followed a dispute over a 20 cent debt wine with the White man stating he did not owe.

John Subir Wednesdas Strick

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