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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1926
Page
17
The Elks patrol led by Captain Frank Way organizes a doll making drive to aid city orphans. Dolls cost up to ten dollars for materials only the head may be bought. A $200 prize fund accompanies the contest which ends December 20 with prizes awarded at a later Elk’s event.
In Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 27 Mr and Mrs Frank watched Virginia a four year old girl collapse after swallowing twelve sugar coated medicinal tablets from a bottle used by the mother for medical purposes Police report the child died shortly after In the living room of the family home during Christmas plan discussions with five siblings present.
Mrs. J B Butler, 63, of 715 West Poplar Street, died at home after several weeks illness. A North Carolina native, she had lived in San Antonio since 1908. She is survived by her husband and two brothers St M Liall of Corpus Christi and J G Hall of Navasota. Panerat services await arrival of the brothers.
Former Justice Joseph McKenna of the U S Supreme Court was buried at Mount Olivet cemetery after funeral services at the McKenna home. President and Mrs Coolidge, Chief Justice Taft, and other court members attended.
In Fort Worth on November 23 the criminal district court denied the state motion for a continuance in a roadside extortion case after a new defense attorney appeared behind the railing following jury selection. In Baltimore on November 23 a fund began to erect a monument to Rudolph Valentino by Italian residents.
A War Department theater event at Fort Sam Houston featured the film Wings and Rough Riders with Roscoe Karnes and Charlie Rogers among performers. The 5000 foot Wings show supported by the Polo Association raised funds at a Monday night gathering.
Two women fought in public on Commerce and Alamo streets, pulled by hair and scratching. Patrolman Walter Pschleyer found them mid confrontation. Both were arrested for affray. one woman also faced a drunkenness charge.
Two sisters accused their brother of breaking into their home and looting valuables. They told police their protests were met with threats of a sound thrashing.
Warren Horn an 11 year old critic of national affairs has taken his first flight and said he enjoyed everything except the temperature.
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