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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1926

Page

13

Rafaelo Diaz Concert Praised by San Antonio Club

L Mackay Cantell reports on a Saturday Rafaelo Diaz concert at the auditorium sponsored by the Business and Professional Women's club of San Antonio. The event drew strong praise for Diaz and the accompanying program, including Fourdrain and Desanon pieces, Texas composers, and several encores. The review highlights Diaz's refined tone, expressive delivery, and the ensemble’s cohesive accompaniment, noting the audience’s ovation and pride in local talent.

L. ‘Mackay-Cantell Rafaelo Diaz Diaz Fourdrain Widmung Mane Recaels Chavising Desanon Texas Kathleen Blair Clark Home Oscar Fox Sue Amanda Joseph Lee Ax Canerit Myron Secohson

Playful Scuffle Turns Fatal Stabbing in Town Street Fight

Lewyer Johnson, 21, of 289 Town Street, Negro, was hospitalized Tuesday with a deep back wound after a friendly wrestling match with another waiter escalated. Johnson said the other man stabbed him once and fled. hospital staff noted possible chest involvement. Police hunt the second suspect.

Lewyer Johnson Town Street Robert Green “Hospital Johnson Fohnson

27 Odd Fellows to Attend Southwest Texas Convention Team

Twenty seven members of the degree team of San Antonio lodge No 1 Loyal Order of Moose F. will attend the Southwest Texas Association of Gold Fellows convention in Laredo on November 27 28 and 29. A. B. Schiedel captain of the team reported Tuesday. A silver loving cup won by the local team at the two previous conventions will be permanently awarded to the San Antonio delegation if successful again this year.

San Antonio

Vacancy in office of worthy chaplain election notice

The Aerie will elect for the unexpired term on Wednesday, November 24, inviting attendance for initiation. Other items include a Thanksgiving dance in Castroville on November 25 with Sun Dodgers, a dance at Fest Hall on Wednesday in Anny, and a Thanksgiving party with prizes in Helotes.

Aerie Wm. T. Souter Seey St. Hedek Heron B. Smith Castroville Sun Dodgers New Fest Hall Anny Oreh

Police Seek Sad Experience Contest By Tear Bombs

Police announce a planned event featuring tear gas and related devices to provoke tears among participants. Chief T O Miller demonstrates one device while promoting the exercise as part of a force morale effort.

Chiefs of Police Irite

Market Report Shows Mixed Produce Trading Gains

A partial market update notes Thanksgiving demand lifting wholesale activity while some items like squash hold at 2.75 per bushel and others near disappearance. Fresh arrivals reach local dealers with tomatoes at 1.15 per unit and turkeys priced around 28 cents per pound.

San’ Antonio Ente Pri Commission Ems Snyder Shyder” Company

San Antonio Trade Territory Gains Farm Development Route

The Associated Press reports permission was granted to build 18 miles of irrigation impact line from Raymondville into Willacy County, expanding San Antonio’s agricultural trade area. The line, linked to the St Louis Brownsville and Mexico railroad, a Missouri Pacific subsidiary, aims to boost vegetable production at an estimated cost of 441578 dollars.

San Antonio Raymondville Willacy” County S. Rich St Louis Brownsville Mexico 3Issouri Pacific Dispatch

Chief Yearns For Big Day When He Can Bomb

The San Antonio police chief envisions tear gas grenades forcing hardened criminals to cry and confess. He predicts tearful arrests as tear bombs are used to break down barricaded suspects. The plan reflects a dramatic crackdown on crime with a televised moment of triumph.

Santonio Sven Police T. C. Miller Dalé Crodk Underworld Diane

Local Produce Prices At Valley Market Report

Farmers reported wholesale prices for produce and poultry including Ok Valley grapefruit $5.10 to $7 per box, celery 150 per dozen, watermelons 1 1 2 cents per pound, cucumbers 2.75 per bushel, and spinach 1.25 per bushel. Poultry prices listed Eggs 12.00 per crate, roosters 14 cents per pound, turkeys 26 cents per pound, hens 14 cents per pound.

Ok Valley Souash Havana Farsiey Wiley Bryers

Katy R. R. Menus Advertise City's Warm Hospitality

Fred W. Hero describes the Missouri Kansas and Texas lines breakfast and luncheon menus as advertising that cannot be bought. The new menus highlight Sunny San Antonio with cover and back-page pictures and text. The railroad invites travelers with the phrase Come and see Tex as and praises San Antonio's balmy climate and hospitality.

Fred W. Herodon Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Missouri, Kansas & Texas Lines Texas

Fliers prepare for South American flight from Kelly Field

Captain A B McDaniel of Kelly Field will join the South American flight early next year. He departed Langley Field Tuesday morning by plane to San Antonio via Dicksonville Florida aboard a Boeing amphibian to be used in the expedition. Captain C F Woolsey and other aviators arriving from Washington will join later this week. Two of the planes arrived in San Antonio Tuesday and were moved to Duncan Field for assembly. three more are due within two weeks.

A. B. McDaniel Kelly Field Langley Field San Antonio Dicksonville Fla McDaniel C.F. Woolsey Washington Duncan Field

City Employes' Holiday in Doubt

Mayor Phili Wright on Tuesday declined to state if city employees will get a holiday on Thanksgiving. He noted holiday work is heavy in his department but would be fine if the city commission decides to close offices.

Ating Phili Wright Oth

Weather summary for San Antonio and major cities

San Antonio and vicinity tonight and Wednesday partly cloudy to cloudy with warmer tonight. Northern portion colder Wednesday. Moderate to southeasterly winds along the coast. Tourists in Chicago report 28 degrees with cloudy conditions and light southwest winds. Kansas City shows 34 with clear skies and southerly winds. New York 34 with cloudy skies and easterly winds. Washington 30 with partly cloudy skies and southwesterly winds.

San Antonio Texas Tonnent Oller Chicago Kansas City New York St. Town Washington

Bridge to Provide New Park Entrance on San Antonio River

City officials expect a new entrance to Concepcion Park once a bridge across the San Antonio river on West Pheo Avenue is completed in three to four weeks. On Monday the city commission will authorize buying materials to finish the span.

San Antonio River Pheo Avenue Concepcion Pork Ma Lteriods

Madame Josephine Liccheye to Be Greeted by City Officials

Acting Mayor Phil Wristt will head a reception committee of city officials and prominent citizens to welcome Madame Josephine Liccheye, the prima donna, on her return to San Antonio Wednesday morning. The delegation includes Madama Washer as chairman and others such as Morrison, Porter Whaley, Fred Herridon, and Brigadier General Paul B. Malone. She will perform in Rigoletto at the municipal auditorium, marking her initial local appearance.

Phil Wristt Madame Josephine Liccheye San Antonio Wil Madama Washer We Morrison Porter Whaley Fred Herridon C." Wolfe B. Sones Paul 'B. Malone Mis Lei Kk Sits Bi. Hertzberg Europe New York Philadelphia Madame Sneches Municipal Auditorium

Paris Art Dealers Claim Mona Lisa Plot Behind Copy Charge

Paris and New York art dealers allege a political grudge fuels a charge that the original Mona Lisa is in a Paris storeroom and that the Louvre painting is only a copy.

Paris New York Ricuard Jonas Mona Tista Louvre Museum

Hoffman Construction Case Delayed in Travis County Venue Fight

In Austin on November 23 judge George Calhoun overruled defense motions for continuance and change of venue in the Goffman Construction case. The state presses for trial readiness while Eastland and Austin attorneys seek a venue change citing fairness concerns due to appeals on a prior plea of privilege. The suit seeks over 400000 in profits from highway contracts and forfeiture of the company’s charter.

Austin U—Tudge George Calhoun E. ‘G. Conner Eastland L.batts Travis County Third Court of Civil Appeals Eastland County Travis Ray’ Starnes Hoffman Company Highway Commission

Texas Woman Slain on Way to Church

In Sherman on Sunday night Mrs Annie Ball 18 was killed by blows to the head with a piece of iron while riding to church in a buggy with her husband G D Ball 28 near their Hagerman area home. Coroner J N Phillips announced the verdict Tuesday.

Hagérman

Holy Eucharist Observed at St John’s Episcopal Church

A Holy Eucharist celebration will be held at St John’s Episcopal Church at Barnett and North Hackberry on Thursday morning at 16 o'clock. The service is announced for parishioners and local residents.

St. John’s Episcopal Barnett and North Hackber_ rystmets

Letters from Readers Across the United States

A collage of reader letters from 1926 covers topics from cotton use by ladies to branch banking in California and Middle West bank failures. A rail workers association lauds Forbes column for supporting seven day weeks and better conditions, while the stock market remains a cautious topic for investors.

Los Angeles J. EF Sartori Security ‘Trust Savings “Bank Middle-West Tam Alberts Alifornia California Mtn

Market Work Pushed By Austen Hunter On Texas Season

Austen Hunter, market news specialist for South Lexis, will travel to Chicago to finalize field station operations and issue market reports on shinack cabbage bears war rots tomatoes potatoes and onions for the Texas season. He will attend National Association of Marketing Officials sessions and then stop in New Orleans to secure cooperation from radio stations at Brownsville with San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston to shippers growers and marketing agencies in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Austen Hunter Federal Service South ‘Lexis Chicago Texas State Department of Agriculture National Association of Marketing Officials Hunter New Orleans Nats Brownsville San Antonio Fort Sam Houston Rio Grande Valley

Earthquake Shakes Nimes France Briefly

An earthquake lasting three seconds was registered in Nimes France. Walls of houses cracked but no extensive damage reported. Local authorities assess aftershocks possible and monitor structural safety.

Vulyerant Service Nimes France

Young jurors chosen for Pall Doheny conspiracy trial

A fresh jury, guarded at night, is seated for the District of Columbia Supreme Court trial of Albert B. Fall and Edward L. Doheny in the California oil reserves case. Prosecutor Owen J. Roberts leads the government. Hogan defends. The panel, averaging 23, includes 24 to 43 year olds, selected after intense questioning amid objections over custody during proceedings.

District of Columbian Supreme Couch Senate Ois Governniem Albert B.pall Secretary of the Interior Edward L. Doheny Los Angeles Muti Njillionire Wak Giver Owen Jt. Roberts Krank ZI Far West Adolphus Hoehling Hogan Wach Walsh Dem‘tat Montana Senate Pears

Marriage Licenses Reach New Daily Record in County

Cupid reports 21 licenses issued Monday marking a daily high for the two month period, as county records show an average of 212 licenses daily. The county clerk’s office announced the milestone Tuesday reflecting continued high activity.

Cupid

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