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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1926

Page

12

Treaty aims to curb smuggling at border and ports

Universal Service reports a secret US Mexican treaty near completion. The accord seeks sweeping measures against hooded liquor, drugs and dangerous aliens. Delegations led by General Lincoln C Andrews and Mexican officials will tighten border and port notices on ship clearances.

Universal Service Washington Exica United States Lincoln C. Andrews Dry Czar Mexico

Purification Promises Health Through Calotabs Course

Physician claims perfect purification builds foundation for health. Rid chronic ailments by taking Calotabs once or twice weekly for several weeks. Calotabs cleanse the entire system and restore vitality. Family package available with directions for 35 cents at drugstores.

Nature Res

Scientist Seeks Weather Data From Solar Radiation

Washington June 28. Scientist William H Hoover travels from Argentina toward a desert observatory in Southwest Africa to study how solar radiation may drive weather. The Smithsonian establishes solar observatories in California and South Africa as instruments are readied. If tests confirm the link, long range forecasts may become possible weeks months or years ahead.

Washington William H. “Hoover Argentina Africa Smithsonian Institution Califoria Hoover

Border Drug Ring and Smuggling Tactics Exposed

The report details contraband shipments and movement of suspicious persons near the border. It notes continued boycotts on arms and munitions, cooperation with Mexico, and a large drug ring using Mexican routes and coastal crossings. It cites Chinese colonies in Sonora and Sinaloa, new distilleries in Chihuahua and Tamaulipas, and shipments failing to be stopped at border patrols as officials pledge closer U.S.-Mexico cooperation and enhanced border enforcement.

United States Mexico Mexis Orient Europe Sonora Sinaloa Chihuahua Tamaulipas Lampico Véra Cruz Customs and Immigration

Mexico Election Inquiry Launched

Attorney General Ortega under Interior instructions has begun gathering evidence for legal action against officials allegedly preparing to influence the July 4 elections. Fraudulent voter lists and violence are reported in the campaign, targeting the governor and many members of the Jalisco state legislature.

Mexico

Dallas Naval Reserves to Cruise This Summer

Twenty five members of the naval reserve unit of the eighth naval district were invited for a five weeks cruise on the U S Maury announced by Lieutenant Bascom Thomas Jr commander of the reserves for the district. The contingent must assemble in Dallas July 23 and sail from Galveston July 24. The reserve group and ex service men include many who served in World War I.

Dallas Naval Dallas Teventy Eighth Naval District U. S Maury Bascom Thomas Jr Galveston

Woman Hit by Lightning Severs Bones in Alamo Heights

Mrs. Doughty visiting at 300 Normandy Avenue, Alamo Heights, was knocked unconscious by a bolt that struck a chandelier, broke bones and left her in shock for hours. Lightning lashed several neighborhood spots while crowds fled along Broadway and nearby streets.

Abs. D. Doughty Robotown Normandy Avenue Alamo Heights Daughty Broadway South Presa Pedro Thoroheh

Father of Slain Seattle Girl to Go Before July

In Seattle on June 28 investigators pursued the case of Syl HB Gaines a 22 year old Smith College graduate slain June 16 in a grove. Wallace C Gaines the father prepared to appear before the coroner s jury while seeking a jury trial. Police searched Green Lake for the hammer suspected in the death as a storm disrupted activity. A derrick toppled near Somerset and a burglar alarm rang as rain swelled coverage of the night’s events.

Seattle Syl ‘Hb. Gaines Smith College Wallace C. Gaines Green Lake Somerset Brassel Ome 5 Ted Ail

Bank scandal hits Italy as arrests widen

Rome reports a sweeping bank scandal involving political and financial figures. Count Luigi Lusignani, once bank president, is detained along with Gian Battista Biagi, Professor Groppus of Parma, and Professors Ghibetlini, with warrants issued for ten others. Supposed suicide attempt noted for Lusignani.

Rome Fane Italy Cwelvy Méi Luigi Lusignani Olive Gian Battista Biagi Gennay Dito Groppus Parma Une Ghibetlini

Davis Heads Moose Confab Delegates

Davis leads an advance guard of legal order to Chicago to supervise final arrangements for the national convention of the Moose here July 1 to 7. Several thousand delegates are expected to attend. A class of 1000 candidates was initiated into Chicago Lodge No. 1 during the session.

Sylmaycisim Chicagq James Davis Chicago Wile Supreme Counsil Te Pilmer Hese

Desert Mates Leave Together In Sudden Disappearances

Rich mond Ry 28 The village of Newby reports simultaneous disappearances of Hibere Cal tio and Mrs Grace Barnes both active in church and school circles. Cal tio left a wife and children after leaving in an automobile. Barnes was last seen with her son and urged to destroy his wife's clothes and photo before departure. Lord Batty Under Knife in London. This article notes surgery for appendicitis and an update on his recovery following a fleet career.

Universal Service Richmond Newby Big County Hibere Caltieo Phe Barnes Calli Automobiles Varnes Lord Bhatty London Lord Meatty

Nurse Slays Man Then Kills Self in Love Tragedy

Chicago report describes a nurse fatally shooting a man and then killing herself in a love tragedy. The bizarre incident follows a turbulent affair with Norman Hewitt, a Lake Forest bachelor, and unfolds amid rumors of infidelity and jealousy.

Chicago Norman Hewitt Yeumuld Lake Forest Noratons Wick Ankin Hewitt Mliss Ronwick

Mexican Gun Battle Reported in Guadalajara Streets

Fragmentary dispatch notes a pistol clash in Guadalajara amid political factions. The report mentions rival groups connected to candidates and mob actions in the city, with details obscured by garbled OCR.

Norge Greeted in Seattle By Polar Flight Team

June 28 Seattle greeted a party of ten Nordic air travelers who flew over the North Pole from Spitzberg and reached Nome Alaska earlier. Explorer Roald Amundsen, leader of the expedition, announced plans to survey routes toward the South and Arctic areas, while Norwegian and Swedish members discussed whether land exists beyond the polar region.

Seattle North Pole Spitzberg Norway le Veller Alaska Norge Uerm Nome Roalt Amundsen Amundsen

Crash Claims Multiple Lives in Shawinixan Area

A collision between an automobile and a motorcycle near Shawinixan Palle ucbee resulted in several deaths. Authorities report victims include Tavtsvort and AL By vel with locations tied to Winigan Falls and Lenitkies as part of the incident on Tuesday. Further details and official statements are awaited from local investigators.

Monardeal Shawinixan- Palleucbee Vesterda Amond Tavtsvort Svert AL Byvel Winigan Falls Lenitkies

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