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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1926

Page

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Building and Loan Leaders Convene in Texas Session

The Texas League of Building and Loan Associations opens a two day convention in San Antonio with National President George B. MacKinnis outlining the role of building and loan leagues in the national economy. Local leaders including Mayor Tobin and Rotary figures address the gathering as Austin and Houston delegates share remarks.

United States League‘of Building and Loan Associations George .B. MacKinnis National League Texas League of Building and Loan Associations St. Anthony McBinnis Insurance Commis Austin Harry H. Rogers Presid Hotary International Dhe San Antonio Building ‘Association

Tribute parade honors war dead in town procession

The Alvatar Band Firemen's Band and other groups led a first parade since organization this fall. DeMolays W O W Knights of Columbus West Texas Military Academy cadets and the Mexican consulate general joined. A large float showed a machine gun and a nurse tending wounded in France with Lest We Forget. Boy Scouts followed with blankets for coins. Julius the town crier urged carrying on for veterans, funds to aid disabled soldiers and war widows.

Alvatar Band Fire Knights of Columbus West Texas Military Academy Mexico France Coens Julius Flanders Field

New Presbyterian Pastor to Speak at Men's Banquet

Rev. Thon T. Jones, newest pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian Church, will be the featured speaker at the Men’s Association banquet to be held at 7 o'clock Friday evening.

New Presbyterian Thon T. Jones Madison Square Presbyterian Church Men's Association

Four Black men slain near Houston in house fire

Government records indicate four Black men were killed and a house burned near Harris and Fair News Way as a possible cover for the crime. Sheriff Binford's office in Houston received vague word from Blakely via an employer about the incident on Wednesday night.

Houston Harris Binford Blakely

Millikin Faces Death Verdict in Petty Murder Case

Millikin stood trial after Mrs. Petty was found murdered on the Comal river banks near New Braunfels. Prosecutors’ circumstantial case tied him to the crime including sightings with Petty, a car return, a San Antonio arrest with a blood-stained gun, and a diamond ring. The defense urged mercy while the jury weighed a possible death sentence.

Millikin Plaza Hotel Tred ‘ Blundell San Antonio

Veteran Sells Poppies on Street to Honor Fallen

A Civil War veteran in a blue uniform stood before the Federal building on Thursday and pinned red poppies to passersby. He urged donations of ten cents to support mothers and wives of soldiers who did not return from war, noting every recipient already received two poppies.

John Furlong Federal Flanders Field Poppy

Obregon Signals possible bid for a second Mexican term

General Alvaro Obregon said he would be Meat for the crisis if his country needs him again and a constitutional amendment favored by the Senate bloc would allow a second term. In a separate item, bids for Coolidge dam construction in Arizona closed in Los Angeles and will be sent to the Interior Department for award.

International News Service Mexico City Alvaro Obregon Mexico National Senate Los Angeles Coolidge Arizona Interior Department Washington

Electric Colonial Homes Open Daily in Woodlawn Fills

Heating lighting cooking and hot water systems operate with no fumes or smoke in Woodlawn Fills block K. G and C Hagerstein advertise the electrically equipped homes and invite visits daily until 9 p m Cr 60661 2280.

Woodlawn G. & C. Hagerstein

Awaited clash looms between local teams amid fanfare

In a highly anticipated showdown, fans rally as two local squads prepare for the big day. Leaders urge calm while excitement builds. the outcome could reshape standings and community pride.

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