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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1926

Page

3

Proposal to extinguish liquor manufacture stalls at agency level

Washington dispatch reports Assistant Secretary Andrews fights to end prohibition evasion by medicine whiskey makers. The plan seeks immediate reduction of illicit distilleries and a congressional private corporation to take over supply and resume whiskey production to replenish dwindling stocks. The idea faces opposition from the Anti-Saloon League and the medical profession.

Washington Andrews Anti-Samaan League Congress Lisis Wheeler

Elusive Branpto Pneumonia Remedy Promotes Healing

An advertisement touts a new medicine called Creolucrion Emulsified for persistent coughs colds and bronchial ailments. It claims soothing effects on throat membranes and a stomach friendly action while attacking germs. notes guaranteed satisfaction and urging readers to follow directions.

Our Forefathers America Advertisement History

An old advertisement recalls colonial women gathering roots and herbs to treat illness. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound is presented as a trusted remedy used for over a century, claimed to have helped many women and urging others to try it.

Lydia E. Pinkhem

Millikin Plea Denied in Texas Murder Case

Millikin, condemned to death by a Caldwell County jury for the slaying of Mrs. Virginia Petty, was denied a new trial by Judge M O Jeffrey. He was told 10 days to perfect the record for appeal and will remain jailed. The trial, moved from Comal County, relied on circumstantial evidence.

Lockhart Millikin Caldwell County Virginia Petty Jeffrey Bulikin South Texas Comal Fred Blundell

Thee Fishes' Gut Sit Loot Thee Fishes' Gut Sit Loot

A flurry of petty thefts used a homemade fish pole to pull money and trousers from open windows. Afonday lost 51 dollars and garments, Wheeler and W H Corn suffered 8 50 and a hat then 25 dollars, and M Goldstein reported trousers and 25 dollars taken. All thefts were not discovered until daylight.

Hlow. Wheeler W.H. Corn Metagordia Street M. Goldstein Dallas Street

Nighttime stabbing leaves man injured on Flores Street

John Seado, resident at 420 North Alamo, was found hurt by a sharp object in the abdomen after staggering into the Robert E. Les hotel lobby Sunday morning. He was taken to Robert E. Green Hospital and said a Black attacker stabbed him while walking on North Flores street. He could offer no motive or reason for the attack.

John Seado North Alamo Street Robert E. Green Hospital Seado Robert E. Les Hotel Green C. Ramschissel North Flores Street

Moral Fiber Out of Commission in New York Opinion

Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick says moral fiber is failing the nation. He argues Americans hold nearly a third of global wealth but face far higher murder rates, urging armored guards for mail security. The piece reflects a provocative commentary on social strength and protection.

New York Harry Emerson Fosdick London

British Dominion Premier Praised for Empire Reorganization

Eric H. Lonw, commissioner from the Union of South Africa to the United States, credits General J. B. Fertzog premier of the Union to the reorganization of the British empire establishing autonomous dominions. Louw returned to New York after meeting Premier Fertzog in London.

J. B. OM. Fertzog Union of South Africa Eric H. Lonw Union United States Mr. Louw New York Hrrtzoy London

Five New Radio Stations Licensed in Week by Commerce Dept

The Commerce department licensed five new radio broadcasting stations during the last week in Washington. The notice lists the approvals and hints at forthcoming broadcasts across the region as stations enter service.

Washington Commerce Department Masates

Burbank of Texas Dies After Fall Injuries

H A Halbert 77 of Coleman Texas died at 10 p m Sunday from injuries suffered in a fall from a pecan tree about a month earlier. Known as the Burbank of Texas for his plant propagation the Halbert pecan and Halbart melon he also worked on propagating English walnut stock and was famed as a weather forecaster.

Sran Angelo H. A. Halbert Coleman Texas Halbert Burbank

Catholic Church Razed by Kingsville Fire

Kingsville Texas November fire ripped through the Catholic church in this city destroying the structure used for early mass. Firemen suspect defective wiring started the blaze as the roof and ceiling collapsed though no valuables were in the building. Loss estimated around 10004 dollars.

Kingsville Bengsville Tex Caunday

Notify Mrs Wright to Surrender Suite

Mrs Miriam Wright estranged wife of Frank Lloyd Wright says she has been notified to vacate her hotel apartment in Chicago by month’s end and has no money or place to go. She cites an unpaid $1000 hotel bill and says her husband refuses to pay while Wright and Olge Milanoff await trial in Minneapolis on Mann Act charges.

Chicago Wrs Miriam Wright Frank Lloyd Wright Wright Olge Milanoff Minneapolis Channel 97 Mrs. Wright

Thanksgiving Diet to Be Bread Water in Nebraska Case

John Rez in Hartington county jail faces a bread and water diet under a recent diet sentence. The case is the latest in a series where inmates are fed bread and water during specified imprisonment periods.

Hartington John Rez

Fascists Cross Border Cut Telegraph Lines in ItalyFrance Clash

London November 22 The Daily News reports 150 Fascists crossed the Franco Italian border at Mentone and cut telegraph wires and committed depredations. Premier Mussolini offered apologies to France for similar acts and pledged no repetition.

Internationaews Service London The Daily News Mentone Mussolini France

Gilda Gray Quits Stage for Movies

Fort Worth reports Gilda Gray, renowned for origin of the shimmy, will abandon professional dancing to pursue a film career. Norene Thrash, Gray’s Fort Worth understudy, confirms the decision.

Gilda Gray Worth Norene Thrash Fort Worth

Yegeman Escapes With Till and $30

A cash register was stolen from the Cherry Blossom Cake shop at 228 Broad Way. It was recovered in the weeds behind Pittman-Sullivan park by detectives Higgins and Garland. The register held about $20 in silver. Arthur Gutz, the store manager, provided the report.

Broad Way Pittman-Sullivan Park Etectives Higgins and Garland Arthur Gutz

Mussolini’s work pace drives fascist rule plans

Mussolini resumes work after a Sunday break while fascist intellectuals propose a future ruled by a specially selected educated aristocracy. The dispatch also notes other items including gas shortages, Broadway fossils, and a train collision in Mississippi.

Rome Italy Mussolini

Burglary at Woodlawn Avenue Residence Reported

Jewelry theft at 1706 West Woodlawn Avenue after a burglar entered the home of George Vandal. Stolen items include a gold watch set with nine diamonds a gold bar and miscellaneous old gold coins totaling about 2.50 in value.

George Vandal Woodlawn Avenue

Woman to sue U D C for libel over bathing suit photo

Mrs Samuel Burleigh Milton of Washington will file a suit charging the United Daughters of the Genieocracy with libel for criticizing a published photograph showing her in a bathing suit.

Universal Service Washington Samuel Burleigh Milton Nibel The United Daughters of the Genieocracy

Wilbur Defends Old Ironsides and SOS Call

Secretary Wilbur defends the Constitution nicknamed Ironsides as a veteran ship with 42 battles and no defeats. He warns that the old ship is sending out an SOS to the nation, urging support for preservation.

Washington Wilbur

Youth Slays Father and Mother in New Jersey Shooting

In Pridgeton New Jersey 22 year old Winwood Ware shot and killed his uncle's parents Mr and Mrs William Gandy and wounded his sister Mrs Madeline Maxwell 26. Police report says the motive remains unclear as Ware opened fire in the family home. EMS transported Maxwell for emergency care while Ware was taken into custody.

New Jersey

Wildcat Killed After Long Hunt Near Hiopolis

A wildcat sought for two years was killed by a hunter party in the Sangamon bottoms near Hiopolis. The specimen measures 40 inches in length and weighs 17 pounds.

Springfield Sangamon Hiopolis

Hamburg Breast Tea Cures Cold Says Old Time Ad

An old time remedy urges readers to prepare Hamburg Tea by steeping a tablespoonful in boiling water, then drinking two cupfuls. It claims to open pores relieve congestion and loosen bowels to break a cold quickly. The tea is described as inexpensive and completely vegetable and harmless.

Hamburg

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Irritations

The ad touts a dependable treatment for itching and skin irritations. After the first application of Zemo pimples blackheads blotches ringworm and similar conditions begin to disappear. It claims to banish most irritations, leaving skin soft clear and healthy. Available at druggists for 60 cents or one dollar.

Musterole Heals Flu Aches And Congestion

An old time remedy Musterole is advertised to relieve flu symptoms and congestion. It promises relief without blistering and highlights heating, soothing, and quick action. The ad notes a儿童 form for babies and small children and urges mothers to use it.

Wonderful benefit from Foley's Pills advertised by Mrs. Welle

An advertisement quotes Mrs. G. Welle of Rocky Mount urging readers to try Foley's Pills a diuretic for kidney and bladder health. She describes long physical distress and persistent fatigue tied to kidney issues and endorses asking a druggist for Foley Pills.

Foley G. Welle Rocky Dev Foley Pils

Bahada Tug Disappears En Route to Birelingham

Anacortes Washington November 22 The steam tug Bahada with nine crew members disappeared while towing a raft from Anacortes to Birelingham. The raft was recovered by harbor boats this morning.

Anacortes Wash Birelingham

Plot Against Calles Government Frustrated in Mexico City

Universal Service reports a major plot against the Calles government was broken by a raid on a Mexico City residence. Several arrests followed, including General Carlos Obregon and Lieutenant Colonel Manuel Martinez, held on conspiracy and anti government propaganda charges.

Universal Service Mexico City Calles United States Carlos, Obregon Manuel Martinez

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