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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1927

Page

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Sapiro in Ford Suit Describes Income as Organizer

Federal Court reports Henry Ford case witness Sapiro detailing large fees and 70 nets earned for farm work over a decade. He cites a $1000 three day Farm Bureau conference payment with travel from San Francisco. Cross examination touches on threats and control plans for wheat markets and the 51 percent rule, with records partially stricken.

Totereational News Service Federal Building Detroit Henry Ford Todiy Sapiro Sapire James Farm Bureau Caiceso San Francisco Reed Chicago C. E. Gustanson Demends

Francesca De Pinedo's Santa Maria Monoplane Photo

A striking image shows Francesca De Pinedo's monoplane named Santa Maria approaching San Antonio last Saturday. The piece also notes labor disputes over wheat pooling and plans for a major legal bureau, including substantial compensation requests. Nearby items mention an air mail box installation at St Anthony and a visit by Mrs Lauré Beronow of Chicago.

Santa Maria Francesca de Pinedo S. A Gustafson Sapiro Burea Ite Chicago Seventeen Bureau Fas St Anthony | Tel

Pepsodent Promises New White Smile in Ten Day Test

A persuasive ad claims modern science restores off color teeth to dazzling whiteness using a new dentifrice called Pepsodent. It asserts old tooth films cause dullness, decay, and gum trouble, and that a ten day free trial is offered verified by leading dentists and available through major retailers.

How to Enter a Drawing and What Americans Want

Today on page two a discussion contrasts entering a drawing program with the American demand for higher living standards. The piece cites Ester Meidely’s family budgeting on 25 a month and critiques medical ignorance contributing to illness in New York City, noting hospital bed counts and work incapacity while urging better disease prevention.

IRS Ester Meidely America New York City

Business Science Expert to Confer With Civic Leaders

Dr. Arthur Frederick Sheldon, formerly of New York and founder of the Sheldon School of Business Science, arrives in San Antonio to confer with chamber officials and civic clubs. He will address the chamber members council at the St Anthony and speak before the Retail Dev Goods Association, the Lions, Kiwanis and Advertising clubs. L. Thomas, field rep for Horter Sheloe, arrived in the city Tuesday.

Arthur Frederick Sheldon New York Sheldon School Sf Business Science San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Doctor Sheldon Counell Chamber St. Anthony Retail Dev Goods’ Association Lions' Club Kiwanis Club Advertising Club L. Thomas Uorter Sheloe Theeday

Dallas to send envoys in May gold fill caravan

Dallas will join a car caravan sponsored by the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce visiting Monterey early in May. Consul Renato Cantz Lara of Dallas disclosed his arrest in San Antonio on Tuesday. Conzyl Lera coordinates with Consul General Alejandro P. Warrillo to finalize trip details.

Dallas Monterey San Antonio

Seized Pottery Auctioned in San Antonio Sale

Two hundred pieces of Mexican pottery seized by customs inspectors after the shipper from Tampico failed to pay the tax were sold at a public auction in San Antonio on Dansday. The sale was conducted under the supervision of Ed Coulis, assistant collector of customs.

Tampico San Antonio Ed Coulis Aselptant Cotlettor Curtoney

Pilot Koras Boland Returns From New Orleans Trip

Captain Boland of Kelly Field flew to New Orleans then to San Antonio before returning home Tuesday, completing a five hour journey to reach here late Monday with Judge Landie and a barebail coat observed during the trip.

Pickpocket Steals Wallet From Barber Shopper

Alfred Muncey of 418 West Houston Street reported a pickpocket relieved him of a wallet containing 103 dollars while a barber was assisting customers. Muncey identified the suspect and police were notified for pursuit.

Alfred Muncey Houston Street Muncey

Old Olive Drab Shirt Order For Troops In Division

The Second Division will permit cotton olive drab shirts as part of the summer uniform for troops. Maj. Gen. William Connor announces the change, allowing fire shirts except during field marches or maneuvers over twenty four hours. Reveille set for 5:45 a.m. with a Sunday sleep until 6:20 a.m. The division will begin wearing khaki cotton uniforms on April 38.

Henan William 12. Connor J New Order Reveille Alga

Storm halts Arctic dash to save Eskimo man

Doomed Eskimo David Repilly lies at a secluded St Lawrence Island station as Heggy storms over the Bering Sea force pilot Joe Crosson of the Wilkins Arctic expedition to abandon a risky air lift to Nome. Radio-ordered care arrives. Fairbanks doctor guides nursing staff. Storms likely postpone the polar mission.

International News Service Seward Alaska Bering Sea Joe Crosson Wilkins Arctic Expedition Hik Shempt David Repilly St. Lawrence Island Nome Ralio Fairbanks

Jefferson Heights Street Improvement Planned In Houston

Street Commissioner Paul B. Steffler Tweeday announced planned improvements on Houston street from New Braunfels to Rio Grande, including grading and paving. The committee discussed paving and grading details for Jefferson Heights while outlining project scope.

Jefferson Heights Houston Street Jefferson Height New Braunfels Hio Grande Street Paul BE. Steffler Tweeday Severa

Weather Forces Air Mail Plane Down

A United States air mail plane piloted by Ralph Jokoron of Chicago was forced to land seven miles east of Metropolis due to bad weather. Flight details indicate the Ottawa route was disrupted by a night-time emergency guiding the craft to a safe site after engine issues.

Chicago Omaha Ralph Jokoron Chicuzo MetSirr

Air Instructor Assigned to Ohio Fire

Lieut. John Paul Richter, former Kelly field flying instructor, was transferred from McCook field to the air intermediate depot at Fairfield, Ohio, by War Department orders.

Ohio John Paul Richter Kelly Field McCook Field

Major Davis to Visit Gen Hinds

Maj. Robert C. Davis will arrive next Monday from Wallington to be the guest of Maj. treat Hinds. Joe will host him for several days before leaving for El Paso.

Major Davis Gen Hinds Robert C. Davis Wallington Maj Treat Hinds Joe el Paso

Gate Proprietor Robbed of $15 in Alton Case

A. Pate, proprietor of the Alton case on Helman alecet, reported that a robbery occurred Tuesday at 3:15 PM, with $15 stolen by suspect Fema Binz. The incident was logged by local authorities and investigated as a minor theft.

A. Pate Alton Helman Alecet Fema

Pair Reunited After Eight Decades Of Separation

A long dormant friendship sparks anew as two former companions reconnect after eighty years, recalling a shared past and the distance time placed between them. The meeting marks a poignant return to old memories and renewed kinship.

Pinedo Encounters Delay and Mountain Flight Tests

Pinedo’s cross country hop from New Orleans toward Roosevelt Dam faced wind and water challenges as pontoons struggled to lift from Medina lake. He completed an altitude test near ten thousand feet en route to Avivona, then aimed for Elephant Butte reservoir to refuel. He planned a three hour visit at Roosevelt Dam before continuing to San Diego over mixed terrain of mountains and desert.

Brazil Here Roosevelt Dam Avivona Levi New Orleans Fnr Medina Lake Elephant Butte Reservoir Samile Cebalo Neasly San Diego

Powers to hold arm conference at Geneva

Washington April 5. France refuses to participate unofficially in the Geneva arm conference. Britain Japan United States still commit to attend to discuss extending limiting agreements on cruisers destroyers and other warships not covered by the Washington treaty. Italy’s stance unclear while Rome awaits Paris position.

Washington Anne Parley Great Britain Japan United States Italy Coolidge Rome Paris London Tokyo

Four Soldiers in Court on Theft of Phonograph Records

Four soldiers are charged with stealing phonograph records from a residence on South Levun Street titled face in the music. The case is before Corporation Court Judge John P. Onfon Sansiay.

Levun Street Corporation Court John P. Onfon Sansiay

Western Union Chief Lands in San Antonio Visit

J W Henn vice-president of the Western Union Telegraph company and New York resident arrived in San Antonio for a short stay at the St Anthony hotel. He plans to depart for California after a brief visit. He inspected local Western Union headquarters during the morning.

San Antonio J. W. Henn New York Western Union Telegraph Company St. Anthony Sintil California Western Union

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