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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1926

Page

7

COOLIDGE DRY ORDER FACES opposition across states

In Ashington May 22 opposition and difficulties arise over President Coolidge's executive order to appoint state county and municipal police as federal prohibition agents. Governor Ritchie calls it an attempt by the federal government to control state duties while prohibition director Jones says the order will increase cooperation and cross jurisdictional action. New York and Maryland officials doubt its enforceability due to state law bans on federal commissions. Hear Dan Moody tonight at the municipal auditorium.

Ashington Brice Maryland Ritchié James Jones Prohibition New .York

Suitcase of Toys Stolen From Auto

I G V Millard of 285 West Huisache avenue reported a suitcase stolen from his car at the intersection of Losoya and Crockett streets. The loot was said to contain samples of toys. Hicks of the 41th Squadron at Brooke Field reported a watch stolen from his quarters. Also notice of a Dan Moody event at Municipal Auditorium tonight.

V. Millard West Huisache Avenue Losoya Crockett Sangle Tos He. Hicks 41Th Brooke Field

Court Stays Speeding Case Over Baby Christening

In a police court scene, clerk Robert Collins considers continuing a speeding case after a caller asks to avoid court because of a baby’s christening. He jokes about bringing the baby to court, offering to christen the child and fine the driver in one proceeding.

Robert Collins Corporation Court Pete Onion Collins Tor

Burglary Trial Delayed As Jury Panel Exhausted

The burglary case of Joe Morales was continued in the thirty seventh District Court after the jury panel was exhausted with only ten of the twelve jurors chosen. State and defense narrowed the list to ten, and Judge Fitzhugh proposed calling talesmen, which the defense objected to, delaying the trial.

Joe Morales Thirty-Seventh District Morales O. M Fitzhugh Talesmen

Sedan and Garage Destroyed by Fire in Early Saturday Blaze

A sedan owned by C. B. Hogan at 705 Hunstock Avenue and its garage were destroyed by a fire early Saturday. Neighboring garages escaped intact except for tool damage. Fire Chief T. G. Satean confirmed no adjoining structures were burned.

Hunstock A T. G. Satean

Davidson Plans Intensive Campaign for Governor

A caucus of Davidson supporters in San Antonio discussed a statewide push for Lynch Davidson's gubernatorial bid. A. A. Allison of Corsicana chairing said headquarters will be at the Gunter Hotel and a 50 county campaign is planned with a manager to be named. Davidson is set to speak in San Antonio once plans are finalized.

Lynch Davidson San Antono Texas Davidson Big City H. C. Carter San’ Antonio A.A. Allison Corsicana Sack “Hotner J. I.’ Kereheville C. M. Payne Harry Hertzberg Kampmann C. I. Nichols T. G. Sehorn JK. Beretta Thad Weaver Co Davidson Gunter Hotel Allison San Antonio

Noisy Customer Taken to Bastile After Restaurant Demand

A Mason Street railroad worker was jailed Saturday after a dispute at an Austin Street cafe. His demand for immediate service led to a heated outburst. police intervened and took him to the city jail. witnesses described his vehemence as notable.

Bastile Austin Street Mason Street

Main Juniors Host Prom For Seniors At Main Avenue School

The annual Junior Senior Prom of Main Avenue Senior School was held on the Gunter roof Friday night. Dancing continued into the hours of the event and the prom is described as complimentary to the graduating class by the juniors. A political advertisement mentions Dan Moody, with a note about a later auditorium appearance.

Main Avenue Senior School Gunter Roof

Youths Held in Burglary Ring Investigated

Three youths aged 15 and 14 were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Sam James after several weeks of burglaries in the Prospect Hill area. The band’s activity extended from the F zi railway tracks westward along Commerce Street with many stores and filling stations entered. Property stolen recovered prompted the arrests and ongoing investigation.

Sam James Commere Street Prospect Hill

Brackenridge Stages Stunt Night to Furnish Curtain

Brackenridge Senior School students staged Stunt Night on Friday to raise funds for an asbestos curtain for the auditorium. The program featured blackfaced comedians, trained animals, school glee club numbers, dances, a dramatics club display, a radio skit, a musical comedy and performances by the school orchestra.

Brackenridge Anthals Dra

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