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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1926

Page

11

HlagVer and the Reality of Flying in America

Arthur Brisbane discusses Bernardi’s record flight and the US role in recognizing that flying is real. He notes government awareness, references George Sterling’s death, Ella Cross’s suicide, and calls for attention to industry and prosperity under Hoover. The piece hints at a Westinghouse electric locomotive project and continues on another page.

United States Americay Bernardi Norfolk

Secretary Miss Hall Aims Civil Law Defense

Miss Hall, secretary to District Attorney S M Chambers, plans a civil law career and favors defense work over prosecution. She studies law rules and terms, while Chambers guides her through corpus delicti and mens operandi as she tones up for a future as a civil practitioner.

Tina Ban Earorbey S.M Chambers Miss Hall Mr. Chamber

Tobin Says He's Feeling Fine Will Be at Work Soon

Mayor John W. Tobin told reporters by phone and in person that he is not seriously ill and will return to his office within a few days. He had been the subject of many calls after rumors about his health spread yesterday.

Ueebert Hoover Universal Service Tobin John W. Tobin

Salm Divorce Suit Postponed in New York

Count Ludwig Salm Tollgstracten's divorce from Millicent Rogers, filed in New York, was postponed from today. Counsel said the count is aboard the Hemerick and due in New York Wednesday or Thursday.

Salm York Ludwig Salm Tloogstracten Millicent Rogers Hemerick New York

Governor Grants Thirteen Pardons and Related Actions

Governor Ferguson grants thirteen full pardons four furloughs and extensions one parole and two restorations to citizenship in Austin on November 22 according to International News Service.

International News Service Austin Ferguson

Car Tracks Remain as Public Service Denied Permit

San Antonio Public Service Co denied permission to remove Laurel Heights loop tracks amid protests. Residents favored continuing trolley service 20 to 1, and the San Antonio Woman's Club said removal would hinder activities at its San Pedro avenue club building. Judge QO. M. Fifugh, Sisters of Divine Provision and Womans Club executives joined the petitions.

Uron Mission’ i San Antonio Public Service Company Laurel Heights Public Service Company Phil Wright San Antonio

Tear Gas Bombs Added Equipment For Police

Tear gas was officially added to San Antonio police equipment with the receipt of a dozen bombs by Chief T C Miller. An additional supply has been ordered. One bomb will be placed in the emergency car, the rest kept at the station.

San Antonio T. C. Miller Miller A. Momber

Home Fire Claims Visitor's Life in Texas

Emma Jones of Houston died in a Beaumont hospital after sustaining burns when a home in which she visited the Datsons burned Friday. The blaze destroyed the house and she will be buried in Wichita Falls.

Beaumont Emma Jones Houston J. Claude Datson Wichita Falls

Three Die in Gainesville Auto Collision

Amos Hansard aged 25 and George W. Surtis aged 80 were killed and Jesse Samples 22 fatally injured when the automobile they rode in lost steering control in Gainesville.

Gainesville Amos Hansard George W. Surtis Aml Jesse Samples

Discovery of Five Fossilized Bron Tisaurus Eggs

New York reports five fossilized bron tisaurus eggs found in North America marking a first. Miner L Volney Stevens of Harrison discovered the eggs while prospecting in a Sonora canyon 6000 feet deep near the Xaqui river. Roy Chapman Andrews earlier unearthed 1923 Gobi eggs, while German finds also date to earlier eras.

New York North America L. Volney Stevens Harrison New York “American Stevens Xaqui River Sonora Mexico Roy Chapman Andrews Gobi Desert Wongolia American Museum of Natural History Fwge Genmany

Far, Warmer Forecast For Week Ahead

A modest warmup is predicted for Monday night into Tuesday by J B Jarboe of the weather bureau. Sundays high hit 49 degrees, the season’s lowest daytime maximum, and the day’s low remained near 45. Frost covered Northwest Texas and Western Oklahoma Monday morning after the season’s coldest spell, following a recent storm.

J. B. Jarboe Weather Bureau Texas Oklahoma Associated Press Faa Ano

Cotton Crop Forecast From U S Department of Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture reports an 18.38 million bale cotton crop for the United States based on November reports. The expected yield is about 1803 pounds per bale, slightly higher than last year’s 1677 pounds.

International News Service Washington United States Erop Reporting Board Department of Agriculture

Illinois River Surpasses Flood Stage After Snow Melt

Beardstown Nov 22. The Illinois River rose above flood stage due to melting snow, reaching and surpassing the danger level today. River conditions reported as deteriorating with rising water levels and impacts expected downstream.

Illinois International Beardstown, I Tinois

Browning Couple Consolidate Separation Suits

Supreme Court Justice Morschanser awards Browning wife $60 weekly alimony and $8500 in counsel fees, with trial pending on the millionaire husband's separation suit. Peaches Browning seeks $4000 monthly alimony and $25,000 counsel fees as the actions consolidate in White Plains after starting in Poughkeepsie.

Towne Supreme Court Morschanser Browning Poughkeepsie White Plains

M. and St. P. Line Put Up For Highest Bid

Butte November sale auction opens after months of litigation over the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway receivership. Reorganization managers Kuhn Loeb and Co. and National City Bank of New York expected to submit the sole qualified bid for the continental line. Minority bond holders contest the sale while special master Herbert A. Lamdah oversees bidding at Milwaukee station.

Butte Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Uest Kuhn, Loeb and Company National City Bank of New York Continental Line Federal Court Chicago Herbert A. Lamdah Milwaukee

Kaiser William II Confined by Severe Illness in Bed

Doorn Holland Nov 22 Kaiser Wilhelm II is bedridden with a severe illness that has spread through his body leaving him unable to move. The condition is painful but not described as immediately dangerous.

Ilness Kaiser Doorn Holland Pormer Hosperor William Germany

Apartment Fire Claims Five In Downtown Los Angeles

Five persons perished in a four story downtown Los Angeles apartment house fire of suspected arson. Eight women were rescued by firemen after the blaze gutted the building early today with several injured.

Los Angeles

L A Favorite Weds Mary Howard in East Coast Honeymoon

L A Favorite marries Mary Howard, a renowned San Antonio singer whose golden voice won fans from the local scene to the East. The couple, now on their honeymoon in Atlantic City, travel with husband F A Bunte.

Salman Heap Crushed in Yard Incident

Police report a man named Bridredo Rodriguez found face down in his yard with a crushed skull. Two drunken companions could not explain the crime. A blood stained ax was found nearby. Rodriguez received treatment at Robert B Green hospital but faces poor recovery prospects. Three male suspects and a brother were detained.

Bridredo Rodriguez North Leonz Street Robert B. Green Rodrigues Disney Rodriguez

San Antonio Bride Mary Howard Daughter Weds in New York

Mary Howard of San Antonio known concert singer married Ferdinand Andre Bunte of Chicago in a New York City apartment on Friday. The couple honeymooned in Atlantic City and plan to end their trip at a Wisconsin hunting lodge with the groom’s family. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Howard of 341 West Mistletoe Avenue and is active on stage in both East and San Antonio.

Mary Howard San Antonio Mirae Ferdinand Andre Buite Chicago Seventh Street New York City aAtlantic Wisconsin Bunte James W. Howard Mistletoe Avenue

French Move To Check Franc Rise

Paris reports the French government is taking steps to halt a continued increase in the franc's value as of November 22, debt market actions and currency measures are under consideration to stabilize the exchange rate.

Paris

State Plays Tronaathis Trial Witnesses In Ramsey Slaying Case

George Wesi Nov 29 reports in the trial of Harry Leahy charged with killing Dr. J A Ramsey. Witness Bustillos claims Leahy confessed plans to lure the doctor and deny medicine poisoning claims. Dag Defense hints Leahy may blame Roberto Martinez and seek to shift blame, with Martinez having turned state's evidence.

George Wes Ises Harry Leahy J. A. Ramsey Tsidore Ditor Leahy 8. P. Hunt Duhose Bustiles Bustilles Roberto Martinez Ramsey Leuhr Trivedo Leahy Will

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