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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1926

Page

2

Veteran Chief Presses for Law Enforcement at Disabled Veterans’ Convention

Atlanta June 21. John McQuigs national commander of the Amer Legion opened the Disabled Veterans convention. More than 5000 veterans attended as the meeting extends through Saturday. He cited 11,000 murders in the United States last year, fourteen times Canada’s, and said courts and juries let too many criminals escape.

Atlanta John R. AfcQuigs Amer Legion United States Canada McQuigs

Purification Cure Adverts Calatabs Health Claim Sales

BE Renew Your Health By Purification. A May physician proclaims perfect health through purification. Take Calatabs twice weekly for several weeks to cleanse the system and restore vitality. Get a family package with directions for 35 cents at drugstores.

Nature

Battling Bozo vs Gene Tunney Clash Preview

In a bold ring showdown promoter BAD FISHER sets Matt and Jeff against Gene Tunney for a timed bout. Fans anticipate rapid exchanges as each fighter seeks early advantage and a decisive finish to set boxing history talking.

Matt and Jeff Bozo Gene Tunney

Legion Commander Defends Law and Order in Address

The legion commander declares today that law and order are weaker than in the past and urges firm enforcement. He denounces parlor Bolsheviks and internationalists while backing justice and a permanent international court. Mme Schumann-Heink appears, noting two of her sons died in World War I.

America American Legion Permanent Court of International Justice Mme. Schumann- Heink

Youths Run Arouse LA Riot At Van Daele Park

Five youths celebrated near the shrine of Bacchus in Van Daele Stadium Laredo and Brazos Streets were jailed after shouting and pistol shots. Mounted Officer Valdez confronted the group and threats arose until Captain Moglia’s relief squad arrived. A sedan entered the park and fled on invitation. A pistol with shells was found under a seat and one man carried marihuana.

Bacchus van Daele Stadium Laredo Brazos Valdez Moglia

Intoxicated Patron Forces Brief Restaurant Suspension

An intoxicated man caused a West Commerce street eatery to suspend service for fifteen minutes after he bullied staff and greeted customers with back slaps. Three friends formed a second line at the counter as the Chinese proprietor called police. officers arrived after the group left.

Commerce Street A.dietzman

Schooner Sets Course for Europe With College Explorers

Four college students from prominent families sail from Newport in a 50 foot schooner named the Primrose bound for Plymouth England. EF Lothrop Ames Jr Nicholas Biddle Jr Josenn Roby Jr and Reginald Bishan accompany pilot Francis Mr. Gardiner Harvard 710 on eight weeks provisions and radio equipment. They expect to reach Plymouth in a month.

Newport R. 1 Plymouth England EF. Lothrop Ames Jr Boston Nicholas Biddle Jr New York Josenn Roby Jr Rochester N. Y Reginald Bishan Francis Mr. Gardiner Harvard Primrose

Drownings Reported After Log Reverses in Feather River

In Xuba City California on June 21 three people died when a log overturned in the Feather River throwing those aboard into the water. Clarence Onstatt 16 Olaf Onstatt 46 and Nellie Sindher 16 died. Two Sindher sisters were rescued. None could swim and the bodies were swept away before help could reach them.

Xuba City Cal Feather River Esterday Clarence Onstatt Olaf Onstatt Nellie Sindher Sinder

China Plans Quick Execution for Molesters

A June report from Peking claims Chinese officials will shoot any molester of foreigners on the spot. An American woman, Mise Manly, was allegedly dragged from a rickshaw she rode, with unarmed Chinese attackers involved as authorities issue a harsh reprisal proclamation.

Peking Chengti Mise Manly Rirkia Chongtu Aon ‘Ee

Singer to Wed Italian General in Rome Union

Premier Mugso lini and Ambassador Fletcher will witness the marriage of Tillian Lorma Giandapava, a New York singer, to General Terruzzi, under secretary of the interior and Fascist march leader. The betrothal draws gifts from across Italy and other observers.

Rome Mugsolini Fletcher Tillian Lorma Giandapava New York Terruzzi Tialy

Pajama Parade At Early Blaze In Brooklyn

A dawn fire at a Brooklyn machinery factory forced a score of families from their homes as seventy five pairs of colorful silken nightwear were shown in the street. The pajamas were part of a display by Universal Service, New York.

Universal Service New York Brooklyn

Coolidges Take Mayflower Cruise With A Party

President and Mrs Coolidge sail aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower with a party of friends on the Potomac River. The vessel was scheduled to return Sunday evening after a calm cruise in Washington D C.

DY Gmvetsul Mérvite Washington, D.C Tyne Arrsridge Party of Friends Wotomac

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