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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1926

Page

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Disorder at Bexar GOP meeting ends with pistol flare

The Bexar Republican executive meeting on Monday ended after a clash between factions led by Congressman Wurzbach and supporters. A pistol flashed as fourteen officers intervened to quell the incipient riot. a later meeting was said to be lawful and action taken included designation of ballot names and presiding judges.

Morsor Zg Ware Hach Wurzbach Rotta Bexar Republican Wuxz

Weathered musings on science faith and politics in print

The column blends speculative weather ideas about dust seeded clouds with reflections on religion philosophy and politics. It critiques technocratic dreams and elitist governance while noting public skepticism toward leaders and the idea of self government. It references President Harding Pastmaster Coolidge Cardinal Mundelein and political figures in Pennsylvania.

Tounrain Pastmaster New

Probers Learn Wclt Plan Fund Expenditures Under Scrutiny

Witnesses testified about a special fund used for enforcement work after legislative cuts. Questions focused on payments to Charles J. Rhodes and checks to Governor Pinchot’s circle, with auditors detailing disbursements and remaining balances while the WCTU officials defended proper use and absence of diversions.

Im Prohibition George Pincher Senator Golf West Virginia

Confrontation at convention leaves several hurt during melee

Amid a chaotic meeting supporters clashed after a motion to vacant the chair. A congressman and rival campaign managers were knocked to the ground or through a window as two women pulled a man back from a dangerous fall. Dozens suffered scrapes and bruises including Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Pridgeon while deputies and detectives restored order.

Ge W R. P. Coan Wurzbach Coon Fred E. Knetsch Con Brees Warebach EL ¥ Butler Pridgeon M . Grey

Pistol Shots Fly as Merry-makers Parade Streets

A parade led to gunfire near the 1600 block of West Summit Avenue when a car passed Mrs. W. W. Terry's home reporting four shots. Police searched for two men possibly involved, tied to shots near Saunders and Las Morag streets. A similar report came from the 200 block of West Cavallos Street.

West Summit Avenue W. W. Terry West ‘Summit Saunders Avenue Las Morag Streets West Cevallos Street

Questioning Over Fund Demand in Pa W.C.T.U Hearing

A witness testifies about requested funds and the May figures 4300 16000 and 12000 with discussion of why money was sought before an election. Mrs Maude Seymour vice president of the Pennsylvania W C T U testifies briefly as Hincheon recess ends the session.

Maude T. Seymour Pennsylvania W.C. T. Ul. c Hincheon

Planes Run Out on Line at Brooks Field in Aerial Photo

About 160 airplanes were run out on the line at Brooks Field around noon Tuesday. First Lieutenant R F Cro nan and Staff Sergeant Ray Ward of the Twenty second Photo Section captured aerial photographs of the airdrome showing planes from one end of the hangars to the other. The photos were made at the request of the Air Service chief and copies will be sent to Washington. The last of the planes were PTL training ships.

Brooks Field R. FT. Cronan Ray Ward Kelly Wield Air Service Washington PTL

Mass Draws 74000 Women To Historic Ceremony

Cardinal Pius spoke from a scarlet pulpit as 74 000 women gathered at the altar area. John Cardinal Bonzano and Cardinal Mundelein led the procession while Archbishop Hanna of San Francisco preached. Telegrams from the Vatican were read before the offertory.

Nin Carmichal Myederick Pitg United States John ‘Cardinal Bonzamo Jegate Cardinal O'Connell Boston Sedt Edward J Hanna San Francisco Vatican Cardinal Bonzano Cardinal Mundelein Cardinal Gasparei

Man Faints as Car Stalls on Tracks

Louis R. Schultz fainted when his automobile stalled at a railroad crossing as the Del Monte Express approached. The engineer quickly applied brakes and stopped the train within a foot of the stalled car, averting a collision.

Burling Game Cal Louis R. Schultz

Thief Steals Purse From Malone Candy Shop

Miss Lydia Williams, an employee at the Malone Candy Shop on 400 East Houston Street, had her purse stolen while she waited on customers. The pocketbook contained $6, a wrist watch and a ring, she told police.

Lydia Williams Malone East Houston Street

Ranger Hunts Doctor's Body Page Fragments

Sheriff Hunt reports progress in a swindle case connected to the doctor’s death. A suspect is under arrest, with another accused in a conspiracy and a third possibly implicating others. A special deputy was active on the case before arrest.

Bent Ramsey

Coolidge Signs Federal Road Aid Measure

President Coolidge signed a bill to continue federal aid for good roads. It authorizes 374 million dollars for the fiscal year 1928 and a similar amount for 1929 to support road construction and maintenance nationwide.

Washington Coolidge

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