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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1927
Page
4
April 2 report from Gene Fowler describes the Ford crash as an automobile accident. Prosecution officials say the driver’s identity remains unknown, with Wayne county authorities conferring and Bennett providing limited remarks.
The main Castroville road is closed for paving for fourteen miles with a detour via Peayssll road State Highway No 2. The alternate route runs through MieDene and La Crease, extending about two miles south.
Henry Ford, famed automobile maker, suffered injuries in a road incident. He reportedly avoided a fatal plunge by steering to the road, keeping the vehicle from tumbling over an embankment.
A local football star turned public figure has been elected sheriff in Linden AML April. The article notes his athletic background and transition to politics, detailing his path to office and the early challenges he faces in law enforcement duties.
Donations to a memorial scholarship fund honor J. Mooney editor of the Commercial Appeal. Funds come from various donors in Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi to support university study and improve the memory of the editor.
Fragmentary testimony outlines guard arrangements for Ford as legal teams clash over subpoena timing and appearance. Attorneys describe delays, court access limits, and anticipated witnesses while noting Ford’s potential appearance and the impact of the high profile case on the Dearborn estate proceedings.
A report from Alaska officials urges selective colonization among small farmers on the rich Matanuska Valley land. Charlee Garfielimi of the Chamber of Commerce and M D Snodgrass of the Alaska Agricultural Experiment Stations discuss sending details to the Light production board. About 100 tons of crops are cited as experimental germ and a large farmer alliance is proposed to ensure transport and market access for settlers.
Fog over the Tanglisht channel lifts to reveal a rare view as ships pass the English coast. A long procession of vessels moves between Bogland and Rynie, breaking the calm with a chorus of engines and sails. The moment marks a vivid departure from the usual murk as distant shores become clearer.
Mrs B A Blue was struck by an automobile on the street in Kingville Thursday. She remains unconscious in a Texas hospital with a fractured skull after being knocked to the pavement.
A garbled notice describes a burglar saving a dairyman during an incident, with fragmented details about actions and outcomes. The readable text mentions a dairy operation, a burglar, and an attempted confrontation, but the exact sequence and consequences are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Mrs Katie Breoy Hornburg, wife of Rev A Hornburg, died at a hospital in Kingsville after several weeks illness. The Hornburg family resided in Feltuskas where he serves as pastor of the Baptist church. The funeral will be held Sunday in Kingsville with local pastors in attendance. The second item notes a court bill in Austin deemed defective, with Governor Moody planning action at the regular session to remove musketeer from the criminal code, Attorney General Crewe Pollard’s opinion cited.
Detroit April 2 Jury fatigue grows as the Ford Sapira case nears its fourth week in federal court. Attorneys spar over timing while experts discuss a potential deposition. Ford allies push for longer proceedings and possible summer testimony. Sapiro’s counsel cautions against premature predictions.
In a bizarre April court hearing at OMORGO Judge Thomas A. Lynch addressed a wife named Mrs. Torti Vaurestron who alleged alimony, while the dialogue veered into food items and odd phrases about deli purchases. The judge ruled that alimony is not mere sustenance.
A quantity of liquor believed to be Boissbousan was seized by police on Flores Street. One man, reportedly dying from alcohol effects, staggered from a residence as officers moved in. Witnesses said the man had little chance for recovery as he was taken to a hospital.
A woman telephoned from a fashionable Browlway house on Saturday and told Mrs. Maude Henderson she would bill Seeself and her three children. When officers arrived she announced she had changed her mind and surrendered.
A 1910s style feature criticizes modern girls as unwilling to marry for a family future. Speakers argue traditional roles bind women to motherhood while contrasting wealthy guardianship with reformist views. The piece cites a Panbel, 70, who has read diagrams about child welfare and notes 29 girls among 42 children.
Frank Trevino faced a two count robbery indictment and one count of illegal possession in a case stemming from a January 14, 1045 incident. After a month of correspondence with district attorney representatives, Trevino was jailed following his indictment and transfer to local custody by authorities.
Mrs. O B Robins director announced a celebration for the formation of the Girl Scout headquarters on West Myrtle Street. The new building, part of this month, will be completed soon, with a meeting of Scout leaders planned in the evening.
Three new trustees were chosen for the Foy Anseles Heights school board at an election. The winners were Dr. G. B. Hayes, W. Rabinton, and G. F. Todd, succeeding W. H. Bhan, Breil Beliweil, and Aleverich. Only Tet stood for reelection, it was reported.
A historic almanac style note claims a policy of fining motorists one dollar for every mile traveled over the limit. The proposal also outlines a separate twenty issue charge and a subsequent penalty structure, with unclear attribution.
Advertisement claims asthma left and helper returned after treatment. Sufferers urged to request a free booklet from Noron Medicine Co. detailing a program, home remedies, and a claim of relief through a “weedly interveted” method. Provides address and promises life improvement.
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