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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
1
Judge Onion urges passage of a state law to permit public lashes for various crimes and misdeeds, arguing public punishment would deter offenses and that certain offenses should be punished by lashes while excluding severe felonies and indecent acts.
The article reports an ongoing investigation into Doctor Ramsey with two men under bond in connection with his disappearance. Ramsey allegedly believed to be deceased, with sightings in Houston after he vanished and authorities gathering forces in San Antonio.
Federal trap set to capture At tin J Durkin wanted for interstate transport of a stolen automobile was disclosed by James D Reon. Reonsy said the pursuit began in California and ended October 11 when Durkin was seen driving a big sedan. Shanahan proceeded to arrest the youth while other duties called him away.
From Laredo reports announce the first oil well in the Carolina Texas gas field. The well reached about 2609 feet with casing at 3008 feet. It lies east of the previous large gas well and is believed to mark a new pool near the edge of gas production.
Bandits entered a Brownsville clothing store through a skylight and carried off silk dresses, men suits, and other garments. Loss estimated at about $2000 with a $1000 reward posted for capture by owner and city. They apparently worked all night using a clock to signal approaching dawn.
A fragmented critique links U.S. corruption and primaries to European thinkers. It cites Rockefeller funding fighting disease, mentions Jacob Worm Mueller of Oslo, and argues steam power rescued Europe after Waterloo while Britain faced debt and danger. It ends with a request to translate a book for Mr. Ivy Lee.
New York Cotton Exchange board votes to follow stock exchange and Curb Market in declaring Saturday July 8 as a holiday and suspending business for three days, affecting trading in cotton and related commodities.
Fragmented text reports on University of Texas officials and board actions. Mentions Splawn and renovations to convert a building into professor offices, with unclear names and dates.
Buick cars are praised for lasting power and large mileage on their speedometers. The ad invites readers to visit and inspect the vehicles, emphasizing durability and long-term value.
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