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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1926

Page

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Wales Prince Praises Jazz in American Style Charleston Revelations

London dispatch reports the Prince of Wales delighting guests at a Mayfair party with remarks praising jazz and American culture. He expresses interest in visiting the United States, learning Charleston steps, and even proposed ideas like a jazz gallery at Marlborough House while noting his fondness for ice cream sodas and American music. He jokes about possible smuggling to see the country and comments on US beauty ads and prohibition era drinks.

Robert J. Prew Universal Service London America the of Wales Europe Mayfair Prince San West End Teddy Brown Sydney Marlborough House Nek Smith Cecilia Charleston Barry Oliver Grammophone Canada West Fear Ellis Island

Relief for Bulgaria Aid Granted by Red Cross

Washington on July 15 reports the American Red Cross appropriated $5000 for relief of refugees in Bulgaria. The grant aims to assist Bulgarian displaced families with basic needs and shelter as the region recovers from recent upheaval.

Bulgaria Washington Red

Prohibition Debates and Bootleg Trade Rumblings

A fragmented column mocks prohibition and censorship as mass contempt grows. It notes bootleg cargoes landed in New Jersey and New York guarded by policemen paid to look the other way, while suggesting some firms might envy dictatorial control in Europe and pondering island exile for agitators.

New Jersey New York Europe Pangalos Aegean Sea

RIMEE GLAK HENED BY POLICE CONTINUED REPORTEDLY

A fragmentary wartime style dispatch links Kenneth G. Ormiston a former radio operator and friend of Mrs Mc Pherson to a nationwide search. Messages tied to a May 18 Santa Monica disappearance and a June 23 telegram from an illegible signer raise questions as temple officials and police pursue light on the mystery. Captain Cline denies prior knowledge of a May 21 message as grand jury oath looms.

Cline Grand Jury

San Antonio Chamber Asked to Monterey Fair Train

Invitations have been extended to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce to attend the Regional Fair and Exposition at the State College buildings and lands in Monterey Mexico in September. Chamber members indicate the possibility of forming a special train carrying San Antonio business men to the exposition, though no definite information is announced.

San Antonio Chamber San Antonis

Back in San Antonio Brightens Old Town Mood

FE Scobey former Mint Director and two San Antonio guests greet sunshine after returning to the valley. Hueh Bil Aikin of Dallas plans Harlingen relocation while Mr Milliken touts citrus and oranges. A. Ashton of London Mexico travels with Mrs Ashton and daughter en route to Mexico City.

Yrpell Fe, Scobey The Mint Sar Antonian Gunter Hotel Fet Hueh Bil. Aikin Dallas San Antonio Harlingen Milliken Room Flere W. B. Huston A. Asshton London Mexico Mexican Eagle Company Asshton New York

Wailing of Baby Drowns Out Court Postponement

A defendant with a baby in arms appeared before Judge John F. Quion in Corporation court on Thursday. The infant cried loudly, preventing clear hearing, and the judge postponed the negligent cases to Friday and told the woman to leave the baby at home.

Weiss Corporation Court John F. Quion Onion

CMTC Officer Visits Texas Towns

Captain A W Peyton of the Citizens Military Training Corps travels from Fort Sam Houston to Brownwood San Angelo Sweetwater Plainview Lubbock and other county chairmen areas to assist with the O A GC work. Leaders aim to send many boys to Fort Bliss El Paso for the 36 day encampment opening July 22.

A.W. Peyton Citizens Military Training Fort Sam_ Houston Brownwich San Angelo Sweetwater Plainview Lubbock O. A. GC Fort Bliss Ti Paso

Luger Alfred Vargas Fleeing Wanderlust Ends In Homecoming

A boy known as Alfred Vargas had wandered from home, prompting a nationwide search by his mother. He was found Tuesday in Fallsity by Deputy Nieschwitz after a donated car ride. The boy, described as a “son of fortune,” said he wanted to go home rather than continue his gypsy road trip.

Deve Castillo Alfred Vargas Mexico David Alfred Fallsity Fick Nieschwitz

Dan Moody Backer Will Speak Here

Campaign note says a backer of Dan Moody will speak at Alamo Plaza at 8 p.m. next Wednesday in Bexar county. John Boyla, chairman, announced Thursday. General Crane, former Texas attorney general, will speak on behalf of the current attorney general.

Dan Moody Bexar County Crane Texas Alamo Laza John Boyla

Officer to Leave For New Station

Lieutenant Colonel G. W. Eovell, Quartermaster corns, who has been transferred from duty at Eighth Corps Ares, headquarters to Ninth Corps Area headquarters in San Francisco, will leave San Antonio Friday for his new station.

G. W. Eovell Corns Eighth Corps Ares Ninth Corps San Francisco San Antonio

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