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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

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ENBERS MEET DISCUSSES HEALTH AND WEIGHT

Atlantic Cite June 7 The General Federation of Women’s Clubs debated reducing methods for health Endorses weight conference aims to develop reliable weight scale for women Mrs William E Towner of Tr yoke Mass urged replacing condemned sections with a tabled measure Final adoption supports physician guided dieting and weight control Other resolutions address postal law discrimination and veterans’ aid in Congress delegation steps for mothers relying on disabled army of the nation represented by Mrs Percy Penny Beckardstin Texas

Atlantic General Federation of Women's Clubs Mania Miller Neworks Towner Lowner Senate Percy Penny Eckardstin Tex Federation

Suspect Demands Higher Security After Conversation

In a tense session at the jail, the suspect refused to answer questions, claiming fear for his life. Attorney noted continued innocence and requested doubled guards after the suspect warned of potential harm. Officers and attorneys stood firm as the exchange unfolded late at night.

Letterney

Delegates Push San Antonio For Women’s Meeting

Atlantic City June 3 Texas delegates led by Maggie Barry of College Station urged the General Federation of Women’s Clubs to bring the next biennial to San Antonio. The Texas claim followed prior support from Dallas and Houston as they resigned in its favor.

Atlantic City Maggie Barry College Station Texas Department of the American General Federation of Women's Clubs Department of the American Home of Theew York City San ‘Antonio San Antonio Dallas Houston

Man Fatally Shot by Coast Guard After Boat Pursuit

A suspected rum runner, about 20 years old, aboard an unnamed cabin cruiser near Anncornes, Washington, was fatally wounded by machine gunfire when he brandished a shotgun at Coast Guard officers attempting to board. No one else was aboard the motorboat.

Seatile Coast Guard Catter 269 Anncornes Wash Paul Piet Am Unnamen Jerick

Thieves Loot Downtown Hotel Rooms in Quiet Break-In

Police report four rooms looted at a downtown Loteland hotel. Victims include BR A Snell Edinburg $40 cash and $280 travelers checks and H N Williams Edinburg $39 in cash. Mrs F B Lantham Edinburg $210 in checks and over $701 in jewelry. Van Koon Brookline Mass $80 cash a watch and two pistols. Detectives Carveir and Rubnke found no clues as sleepers remained undisturbed. Police suspect a gang tied to a prior four month old hotel heist.

Loteland Treas BR. A. Snell Edinburg T H. N. Williams F. B. Lantham van Koon Brookline Mass

Award asked in WP hero case about ransom demand

Newspaper reports a ransom hoax connected to Mrs. Kennedy and Minnie Kennedy involving McKinley and police LDA Asa Shea attempt to verify a $25,000 reward from Airs. The suspects demanded quick answers, threatening consequences if funds were not ready, while Governor Friend W. Richardson announced his bid for reelection in California.

Minnie .Kennedy TG Rur Sacramento Cal Friend W. Richardson California

Merchants Probe Coupon Purchase Plan

San Antonio Retail Merchants association investigates reports of door to door sales tied to a coupon purchase plan. Out-of-town stores use a geometric progression to promise larger returns, with salesmen offering $5 worth of goods for a $1 deposit after customers sell three coupons to three friends.

Meil San Antonio

Spain seeks permission to execute captured officers in Africa

The report notes Spain claims all Spanish officers captured by Abd el Krim are missing, and that other Spanish prisoners were badly treated. Spain asks for authority to execute in retaliation. France rejects the request, and the piece argues power and precedent shape colonial rule, with native cooperation crucial.

Spain Abd-El Krim Ars France

Spark Ignites Oil Well in Cross Area

A well three miles northeast of Cross burned Thursday after a spark ignited oil. Operator Dave Gilies reported bringing in a well with estimated production between 1000 and 2640 barrels. The blaze shot high into the air as flames continued Overnight into Friday.

Cross Cut Brownwood Dave Gililes

Constance Binney Marries Charles Gotting in Lyme Conn

Miss Constance Binney actress and Charles Gotting of Boston a member of the firm Les, Biggins and company were married at the old Lyme dinech at noon today.

Constance Binney Lyme, Conn Charles Gotting Boston Lés, Bigginsom and Company Lyme Dinech

Proctor Child Dies After Lollypop Incident in Denver

In Denver on June 3 192? Virginia Proctor 32 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey T Proctor fell while playing with a lollypop in her mouth and was almost instantly killed as the candy blocked her windpipe.

Denver Cole Virginia Proctor Isith

Colonel To Inspect Galveston Hangars

Colonel James R Pourie of the Quartermaster Corps will visit Galveston to inspect hangars and barracks at Fort Crocks and San Houston Field on Thursday, with Avon Headquarters coordinating the Eighth Corps inspection. The trip aims to assess readiness and facilities.

James R.pourie Eighth Corps Avon Headquarters San Houston Galveston Fort Crocks Eilingston Field

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