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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1926

Page

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Elsie Janis Entertains War Heroes at Legion Reception

A. E. F. entertainer Elsie Janis, famed for her World War performances, was feted by local American Legion members at St. Anthony on Saturday as Major General Ernest M. Hinds and other army officials attended. Janis later visited soldiers at the Base Hospital and is scheduled to perform at the Municipal Auditorium with Ozroling Lazarri and a stellar operatic cast.

Dellaie Tanis Bers Tean Lagion St. Anthony Mildred Gates Ernest M. Hinds Eighth Corps Stuart Pearce American Legion Elsie Janis A. E. F. Ese Mays Fisets Miss Janis Sam Houston Municipal ‘Auditorium Ozroling Lazarri Metropolitan Chicago Grand “Opera Robert Stabbaritone Lauri Kennedy Dorothy Kennedy

Man Found Unconscious on Soledad Street Taken to Hospital

An elderly man about 85, identified by papers in his AT, Willhite of Route 6, Garden District, west of Antonio, was found lying in Soledad Street and taken to Robert B. Green Hospital after being treated at a local scene. He appeared unconscious Saturday with injuries described but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Willhite Route 6 Yy Garden District Antonio Robert B. Green Hospital Wicked Soledad Street Tobn B. Andrews Strauas-Frank Company San Antonio Mexico

Prize Critics Question Thomas Hardy Award History

Fragmentary text notes critics assailing a prize described as never having been awarded to Thomas Hardy. Mentions West center area and Bran Matthews with a claim that Hardy never received the prize. No clear event date or full names present.

Shaw

German Woman Singer Missing in New York City

A brown haired German woman singer who came to New York seeking opportunity is reported missing in the city. The brief item notes her arrival and disappearance, with uncertain details and little corroborating information.

Orgel Detgins New. York Germany Alsea-Jackson

Norris seeks subpoenas in Norris murder case

An application for subpoenas for 57 witnesses for the defense of Dr. J. Frank Norris, Fort Worth preacher, was filed with District Clerk S. A. Philquist. Subpoenas were issued and sent to sheriff offices in five counties for service. listed named include Mrs. J. Frank Norris and Amon G. Carter among others.

Thos J. Frank Worris Amon G. Carter Fort Sorth H. ©. Meacham Dry Goods Company Fort Worth R. B. Ridgeway

New Nations Seek Unity for World Peace

The speaker argues Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand should unite in friendship as self governing nations with shared ideas. Canada and the United States are seen as balancing powers likely to press for peace in their region and beyond.

Canada Australia New Zealand United States

Leary Trial Moves Through Jury Selection Hurdles

Courtroom drama as jurors are postponed and disqualified in the Leary trial. Judge Cox overrules motions to quash the code and continuance while attorneys spar over peremptory challenges and potential delays.

Berlin Declares Three Day War on Rats

Berlin announces a three day rat extermination drive beginning next week. Authorities plan poison, popguns, small caliber rifles, fox terriers, rat traps and other methods to curb the vermin.

Berlin

Hats Off For Fascist Colors In Rome

Fragmentary dispatch describes Fascist banners and colors in Rome on November 13 with mention of a device affecting foreigners and natives alike, indicating a public display or policy note amid wartime context.

Rome Bannera Pags

Witnesses reveal motive in letter sequence at Hall home case

In testimony the court admitted a series of 15 love letters as exhibits amid defense objections. The court ordered the letters to be examined by defense lawyers in a separate room with a court stenographer present. Milk driver Barry Koch testified he found a rear door open at the Hall residence the morning after the murders, a door he had never seen open before during deliveries.

McCarter Simpson Barry 4. Koch New Brunswick Hall

Ukrainian worker with 97 years service named chairman

In Kremenchug Ukraine on November 13 a 110 year old man Ivan Sheherbin has been named chairman of the permanent congress of building workers after 97 years of uninterrupted service.

Kremenchug Ukraine Ivan Sheherbin

Final rites arranged for Uncle Joe Cannon at Danville

In Danville Illinois funeral services for former House Speaker Joseph G Cannon known as Uncle Joe will be held Tuesday afternoon at the ivy grown church where his wife planted sprigs that grew into a massive foliage bower. Cannon died at noon aging 90 after a long public career spanning nearly fifty years in Congress.

Danville Joe” Cannon Congress HOUSE Cannon National House of Representatives Conlidge Helen Cannon Joe Lincoln

Soldier Admits Theft of Pistol in Miami Case

A 22 year old Brooksfield soldier was arrested after a pistol was found on him and he admitted stealing the pistol from R. R. Scott of Miami Iowa. Detectives Hardcastle and Herbst questioned him at the detective office.

Hardcastle Herbst Brooksfield R. R. Scott Miami

San Antonio Brass Local Notes from Busy Week

Several San Antonio residents and visitors are noted in a busy week. Co star Richard Arlen, Buddy Rogers and others are mentioned amid film work, travel plans, and social stops. Local pastors, business figures, and an array of attendees travel between San Antonio, Houston, Cotulla, Atlanta, and Mexico on professional and social engagements.

Ichard Arlen Buddy Rogers

Cowboys Set Rodeo Record at Madison Square Garden

Cowboys claim a world bulldogging record at Madison Square Garden with an average time of 17.5 seconds for bulldogging one steer. They say they achieved a 9 to 12 second range in some runs and note variations among cowboys in the event.

Madison Square’ Garden Work Cowboys

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