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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1927
Page
11
Fragments indicate Cameron Auto Top Co and Sips Wanxte Seaisg tas faced criticism over reinforced bridges and welding repairs in Bexar County. Notes reference proposed plans, security checks, and a cashier’s check policy amid concerns of fire risk and financial safeguards.
The Princess theater lists a star laden week with Spain is the Kernre Ompletase and Teudeville offerings featuring Richard Dix Bucksame and John Barrimoore in the film Son. An act Jones and Alshors appear in Silver Broadway entertainment amid news and programs. The drama portrays harsh city life with a cold hearted tale.
A jury clears defendants in a case denouncing modern dances while noting the so called Black Bottom and similar routine dances are shown as a ritual rite rather than mere amusement. The Vienna Dayeing Weachers’ association hosts the seven demonstrations before clergy police and youth leaders, highlighting public controversy over dance culture. Wanda Wiles and other performers appear at the Palace Theater with cinema reels and a Ben Terpia comedy as part of the program.
An Aztec event features a varied program including a Filion poet from France and Willon's religious themes, with John Barrymore’s performance drawing attention. Albert Epeniding’s violin anchors the Vitaphone show, while Hatton and others star in a Paris stage cycle. Also advertised is a public entertainment mix with Miz Miz and a comic act by Baby La-Bur and The Romberg troupe.
A garbled local arts column outlines diverse acts and performers for Majestic Theater this week. It mentions a vaudeville program featuring a millionaire couple plot line, a string of acts including Flower 1 Masa and Marguerite Kerler, and a cast of comedians like Goldbe and Gertrude Moody.
Prince Osro nd Rownanis attended a gala event at the St Anthony hotel with five escorts after arriving from Bucharest where his father King Ferdinand is ill. Lucile Klaus and Louis Wetter won first prizes in Thesday Musical Choir contest at the hotel. Klaus earned 15 dollars and Wetter 25 dollars in the two groups for ages 16 to 26 and 27 to 35 respectively. Second prize went to Bessie Ch and Margery Walker for group one, with others receiving honorable mentions and arias.
Recruits numbering SES will travel to Galveston by rail from New York via St. Mibie and others from Ram Houston escort to Galveston. They will board for Panama. Major Paus C. Potter commands. Captain Janés RK Garza assists in supervising debarkation of the New York contingent.
Perry Moturtsen was elected special judge of the Reventr third District court to take the place of Judge W. B. Terrell for the next three or four years. Terrell is engaged in Scottish Rite work, it was explained.
Tampa April 4 Confederate Veterans arrive for their seventh annual reunion of the United Confederate Veterans opening tomorrow and running through Friday. Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Confederate Southern Memorial Association join in ceremonies and reminiscences of the Civil War era.
City commissioners approve a 5000 appropriation for architects to draw remodeling plans for the city hall. Another 1148 is set for the Vil Tita street bridge over the San Antonio river, plus 4017 for work on the moment channel cut in the river below Violoreza street.
A garbled notice announces an forthcoming Rush Directory of American factories for business men. The document references interdue trial and manufacturing directory details to be published in the next few days, with secretary assistance and a plan to complete work rapidly.
Community cleanup week notes the city's garbage department assisting in organized efforts. Residents, including Mr and Mrs Charles T Dewees, hosted a gathering in Kerrville with several attendees mentioned in attendance.
Chicago police and officials prepared for possible disorder on election day. A meeting with Adjutant General Black and Sheriff Graydon led to a plan to keep the city calm, with Governor Small asked to hold the National Guard in readiness if needed. Police outlined contingency plans for guard duties and security in wards facing potential violence or kidnappings of judges and clerks.
George Culp a Texas lawman was found dead in a Pullman berth on a Santa Fe train en route from San Antonio to Fort Worth early today. He had been in failing health for some time. The report notes Culp traveled through Texas Oklahoma and New Mexico and references a connection to Center Point and Westmoreland College in the fragmentary text.
A sprawling ledger of real estate transfers and deeds listing numerous individuals and entities such as Hindmowla Pressy, Lilian Ragere, Edmundla Rogers, J. Yeaberg, A. Greer, Kanneth Wimner, Tidy Garciny, and many others. It records deeds, parcels, and block references across multiple cities including San Antonio and Los Angeles Heights, with dates ranging from 1821 to 1937 and sums in the thousands.
Standard Oil attorney general P E Pirres said in San Antonio that American oil companies will appeal to the United States for protection if Mexican government rules on old and new lands under Article 27 are not resolved favorably. He noted retroactive restrictions threaten property and said a decision from Mexican courts is awaited. if unsatisfactory, they will seek U S government aid. The company will stay in Mexico a week for business with no Mexican government meetings planned.
In San Tegs Col Apel 40, officers Harrie and Wright confronted a bandit during a night stakeout. A flash of light enabled the robber to fire. Narris was mortally struck while Mrs Wright, blinded, could not aid. Harrie then exchanged shots and both officers died, the assailant escaping.
Thirty two members of the Muni Heights unit Wilton T. Harris High schoolers joined the Besar County chapter of the Boy Scouts of America Mir U. 18 Mol- Jinn, director, annanneeil. Kathleen Racker heads two Sebon Of tie Alnidd Halahtn Fligh wehnok and Kilan Intkdéen Phompaon, the Willima T. Harrin.
An Army unit reports Major H. J. Taylor and Lieutenant Frank W. Halsey in a tense encounter with a rattlesnake in quarters. Halsey, serving as adjutant of the special troops division, reportedly faced multiple strikes before firing a 22 caliber rifle to kill the serpent. Mrs. Taylor alerted them to the danger as the reptile stalked the area, ending with the snake's defeat and the officers uninjured.
RAN MARCOS April 4 The power and light company announces in a local note that work on the San Marcos ice plant will begin within a few weeks. The building, 187 by 40 feet, will feature hollow brick and tile venting, with completion targeted for the late summer to serve the growing business demands.
Katy officials and executives arrived in San Antonio for a Monday night banquet. The annual meeting of the San Antonio Railway may discuss vacancies and weighty directors. A decision on the Katy, Cottenel, and Kansas City Southern mortgage could shift regional influence and prompt Galveston action.
Washington dispatch reports a surge in wealth with over 30,000 individuals earning 1 million dollars or more in a year, raising the number of millionaires to seven, while nearly 9,000 joined the class in 1924 and 2,051 in 1924 before widespread exemptions. The piece notes government tax policies and income tax shifts affecting the ranks of the ultra rich.
Weather report from Warthington notes bull weevils entering hibernation at lower than usual levels. officials warn spring infestations depend on warmer conditions and moisture. Missouri Valley areas may face heavier infestations than 1924, while eastern regions expect prevention through favorable conditions. Texas populations show some suppression from late season warmth and winds.
Vague report indicates Pecos county residents rejected a bond issue aiming to raise funds for local projects. The article fragment notes failure to reach the required majority and mentions April dates and potential impacts on planned expenditures.
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