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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1926

Page

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Wurzbach Plans Texas GOP Speaking Tour Amid Party Split

Congressman Harry M. Wurzbach returns to Texas to campaign in principal cities, declaring voters will hear firsthand about the factional split in the Republican Party. He aims to confront Creeger Nolte forces and press primaries as leaders hint at separate faction events in a tense party power struggle.

Ith Harry Wurzbach Sturdey Texas Republicarty Egain San Antonis Texas Creeger-Nolte Urahiech al OR Holnschuber Berar Fridax Ies State Republican Organiz

Madrid Visit Reveals Royal Etiquette and Missing Superintendent

Hotel staff in Madrid studied royal etiquette then learned Francisco Abad, a merchant, hosted the monarch visitor alongside J Aragon Martinez, a Spaniard doing business in Mexico. Mrs Martinez refers to Water Tower residence. Missouri Pacific Lines General Superintendent B Chisate was later found in his private car Saturday.

Genter Hotel Hing Alfonsh B. Chisate Missouri’ Pacific Lines San Antonio Choate

Stammering School Ad Promotes Cure Method in Tyler Texas

A fragment describes a Tyler Texas school offering a cure method for stammerers. It claims stammering worsens in the presence of others and that teaching avoidance of interfering factors restores natural speech. The piece touts the school’s approach as the path to fluent talk.

Eace Sid Grammer School For Stasimerers Tyler Texas

Range testimony centers on contract and meeting plans

The testimony describes Mrs Range pressing to keep a contract to send five rich relatives and to show good faith. Dubose testified about plans to meet in Houston and suggested Detective Chief Sam Street shadow the man. In San Antonio, the witness and the man then went to Brackenridge Park for a car check arrangement amid clashes with the defendants during cross examination.

Itip Houston Sam Street San Antonio Chief Street Brackenridge Park Duhose

Hours Allowed For Arguments In Paul O'Brien Trial

Paul O'Brien faces theft, theft by bailee, and embezzlement charges in Ninety-fourth District Court. The trial ran into the last two weeks with evidence completed Friday. Three hours are allotted for each side to present pleas before a jury, with the case expected to be in the hands of jurors by nightfall Saturday.

Paul O'Brer Ninety-fourth District Court D. Sullivank Sie Cara

Mexican Cattle Seizure Report Questioned by Texas Official

Press reports claim the Mexican government confiscated a large herd shipped from Texas and New Mexico for grazing benefits. Leo Callan, chairman of the Texas Livestock Commission, dismissed the reports as doubtful and said no Texas complaints had been received.

Callan Alexican Sock Texas New Mexico Leo Callan Texas Livestock Commission

Patrolman Captures Suspect After 15-Block Chase

Patrolman Jue pursues a young man across 15 blocks after a bridge encounter near St Marys Street bridge over the San Antonio river. The suspect fled a halting command and was arrested at a Main avenue house. The shooting attempt failed to stop the chase.

Apeel Jue Lauri St. Mary's Street San Antonio Main Avenue

Warrant Challenge Fails as Prohibition Officers Enter Home

United States Commissioner Ryan Edwards dismisses a case against a Mexican and his sister for alleged violations of the Volstead Act after a hearing in his office. Despite confidence in violations, officers faced limits on entering private residences.

Ingally United States Ryan Edwards

Rail and religious musings spill from page tease

Today column reports on rail freight records and dividend hikes while forecasting a future of air travel for long journeys. It also contrasts religious devotion with historical violence, then recounts myths of Mohammed and the Kaaba. The piece ends noting Mohammedan objections to music and a jab at believers’ claims.

Mohammedan Mecca Holy Carpet Mohammed

Burglar Leaves Pleasant Victim Unfazed in Local Breakin

A burglar took a suit of clothes and four dresses from O. Pleasant’s home at 914 West Aglby Place but left the resident remarkably cheerful. The incident occurred Saturday as investigators seek the culprit.

Asant Glar Pleasant West Aglby Place

Hotel prowlers escape with $74 during downtown heist

A downtown hotel was entered early Saturday by prowlers who stole $74 from a guest identified as R. fi Spake. The robbers gained access to the room and removed the cash from a trouser pocket before fleeing the scene.

R. Fi

Minister Ev Aquite Home Belief Sparks Tucson Claim

Los Angeles evangelist Mrs McPherson told by Greenwood that he had seen her four weeks ago on Tucson streets. She questioned the claim as he described her hair and facial features to identify her. The exchange occurred early morning and focused on where he had seen her before and at what location.

Los Angees Tomin Tucson McPherson Greenwood Angels’ Temple

Reward For Kidnapers In Aimee Semple McPherson Case

The Los Angeles Examiner offers 810,000 cash for the arrest of two men and a woman accused of kidnapping and holding Mrs. Aimee Semple McPherson. An extra 1000 dollars is promised for the vacation and discovery of the shack where she was kept captive.

Wy Universal Service Los Angeles Heaminer Aimee Semple McPherson Mrrs. McPherson

Flowered welcome awaits Aimee Semple McPherson in Los Angeles

Thousands of lands have gathered to greet the evangelist amid mounting curiosity and police preparations. The desert setting contrasts with a city crowd as McPherson arrives, drawing both devoted followers and curious onlookers after her disappearance and return.

M’pherson Los Angeles Aimee Semple

Wool Trade Moves 750000 Pounds Sold at Del Rio

In Del Rio on Friday sales reached about 750000 pounds of feed with one company reporting 400000 pounds sold at 26 to 30 cents per pound. The Del Rio Wool and Mootir Exchange traded 260000 pounds with prices not quoted.

del Rio Tune del Rio Wool and Motuir Exchange

Funeral Services Held For Barney Watson

Funeral services for Barney Watson retired railroad construction contractor were held Saturday afternoon at the chapel of Hagg and McCollum Undertaking Company. After the services the body was cremated at Mission Burial Park. Watson died Saturday morning at his home, 821 West Magnolia Avenue.

Barney” Watson Hagg and McCollum Undertaking Company Mission Burial Park Mr. Watson West Magnolia Avenue

Soldier Narrowly Escapes Arrest After False Alibi

A Kelly Field sergeant drove with a woman into the yard of Mrs. C. R. King at 19 Augusta Street, landing in the city jail by mistaken directions. A neighbor’s timely testimony established the sergeant’s alibi, preventing arrest for burglary.

Kelly C. R. King Augusta Street

Monument to first U. S. troops in France unveiled

In St Nazaire France on June 26 a monument designed by Mrs. Harry Payne White was unveiled honoring the first American Expeditionary Forces to land in France. The ceremony drew Gen John J. Pershing Brig Gen Samuel D. Rockenbach and Rear Admiral Albert Gleaves among others. The base bears an inscription praising Franco American unity and liberty.

U. S France ST. Nazaire Harry Payne Whitey United States Myron T. Hoertick Europe John J. Pershing Samuel D. Rockenbach St. Naeiire

Services Held For Snake Victim Austin LeBlanc

Religious services were held Saturday morning at St. Mary's church for Austin E. LeBlanc 20 of San Antonio who died Thursday night at Port Lavaca from a rattlesnake bite. He was a student for the Catholic priesthood with the Oblate Fathers of San Antonio and Castroville. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs A J LeBlanc one sister Bernice and three brothers Lloyd Alcide and James all of San Antonio.

St. Mary’s Church Austin E. LeBlanc Sant Antonio Port Lavaca Oblate Fathers San Antonio Castroville A.J. LeBlanc Bernice Lloyd Alcide Tames

Woman Arrested After Attempted Flight Over Theft Charge

A 40-year-old woman admitted stealing goods valued at 46 and agreed to repay. She was jailed after attempting to flee the city while packing to leave. Police placed her under arrest Saturday following a staged package incident in front of a local Rome address on June 3. She faced no prosecution after agreeing to pay the amount.

Worth Jinens Dundry Trek Rome

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