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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1926
Page
3
The piece reports on early predictions about President Coolidge's candidacy and the likely Republican split in Congress. It cites Senator Cummins and former aide Slemp weighing the chances of Coolidge running, with commentary on Iowa and Midwest political tensions and party unity ahead of elections.
A reader touts Dodson's Liver Tone as curing years of boils after trying calomel. The ad claims the remedy cleanses the liver, relieves constipation, and does not cause sickness or griping, offering a money back guarantee if it fails.
In Cincinnati Mr Longworth, speaker of the House, is seen as potential presidential timber if Coolidge does not run again. Sleap cites Longworth Lowden Daves Hoover and Watson as possible contenders while Roosevelt predicts a Democratic Senate gain based on a national survey showing eight Democratic victories and potential inroads in the remaining races.
Report from London says Lady Astor led 589 Americans to take possession of the House of Commons flagging a protest. Samuel Chapman briefly occupied the speaker’s chair, while Lady Astor mounted the bench and delivered a mock speech before the session was suspended.
Lincoln Neb July 1 Donald Ringer 19 was granted a reprieve delaying his execution by electric chair. A new hearing on his amended application for clemency is set for August 13 after his murder conviction for the October 1924 killing of Carl Biore a Hastings Neb automobile salesman.
Independence officials report Everett Bible of Gceleto is charged with murder after a complaint signed by Mertie Rozerg. Details of the case and naming of local parties appear in the filing from July 14.
A son petitions the court to break his father’s will alleging fraud and improper conduct by named heirs. The filing cites alleged wrongdoing connected to the will at Phoenix Arizona and references a sum of $4,000 in dispute.
The Mexican National Rail plans to spend 500000 dollars to repair the narrow gauge system in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The line has deteriorated in recent years and suffered several accidents, prompting renewed government approval.
Brigadier General Lincoln C. Andrews arrives in London to lead a mission with Britain to curb illicit liquor trading. He plans information exchanges to track liquor ships from British ports and target major smugglers while smaller operators are forced from the market.
Brussels reports the government plans drastic measures to defend the franc after a sharp drop to about 2.07 francs per dollar. Officials will seek authority to issue temporary currency controls and overhaul loan policy and the sinking fund management.
Two detectives arrest a suspect accused of shoplifting clothing. The suspect allegedly hid at least six hats labeled J. E. Brittle, a Colima Street clothing store operator, and concealed dresses shirts and shoes.
DES MOINES Iowa July 14 A woman who started in business 16 years ago with five cents in capital built a candy store business and spoke to the Business and Professional Women on One Woman's Sweet Job Mrs Ora H Snyder of Chicago outlined her startup tale claiming divinity fudge sold at a church fair began her career without experience or capital and in a crowded field Her talk emphasized a cheerful business philosophy while recounting early struggles
Chicago report notes a divorce last week and plans for a wedding canceled. The subject announces a matrimonial vacation begun after separating from Les ter Bryant.
A restaurant patron demanded a veal steak and a waiter retorted with a crude remark about the animal’s “second childhood.” The exchange led to a brawl and both men were jailed on affray charges.
Rome reports a heat wave as vacationists rush back from beaches. Despite sunny skies some travelers are wearing overcoats to cope with the cool spells in July. Local residents joke about Italy as a cooling-off spot for Americans in summer.
Mrs Prohibition, a camel in Central Park, has two new daughters. Attendants say Miss Bootlegger is the apt name for the youngster, reflecting the era’s dry sentiment.
In Rome on July 14 the government formed a commission of leading alienists to examine Violet Gibson, the woman who attempted to assassinate Premier Mussolini, as part of a sanity inquiry into the case.
Mexican ambassador to the United States Manuel Velasquez Tellez is reported serving in Soledad De Mata near Monterey. He left Washington to discuss developments with President Calles and Foreign Minister Saenz Senor. The U S State Department is preparing a note on the Mexican situation for delivery to Mexico, with no note delivered to the Mexican government yet.
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