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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1927
Page
14
A satirical piece mocks American taxation and foreign policy, claiming mass tax burdens while picturing Americans lost in big global issues. References to China, Bolsheviks, and public sentiment show a whirlwind of political posturing and cynical humor. The essay satirizes Uncle Sam, foreign entanglements, and domestic apathy with a sharp, era-appropriate voice.
Readers chase a $1000 treasure by collecting clues printed in the paper and in back editions. The ongoing search, tied to a king, a horse, and a Chicago gambler named George Trussell, unfolds amid a dramatic tale featuring Lochinvar and Mullie Grossgrove with panels continued on later pages.
Fragmented text reports tense, shifting wind and temperature patterns across San Antonio and nearby areas. Forecasters warn of cooler nights and stronger gusts later, with uncertain conditions continuing through Thursday.
A soldier named Mathers of Company I, Ninth Infantry, Fort Sam Houston, died from axe wounds after an altercation at a suspect's home on Celeman Street. A second soldier is under arrest as investigators probe an eternal triangle. The incident occurred near the fort with military police and investigators on site.
At Roosevelt Dam Arizona on April 6, Commander Francesco De Pinedo's Santa Maria caught fire during start for a San Diego flight. The ship arrived earlier from Elephant Butte Dam New Mexico after refueling. The mission aimed to reach San Diego by evening Pacific time.
Thirteen workers were killed in an explosion at the Vrulweersng Hefiners Oil Refining plant in PargQ Wyoming. Four men were missing and presumed dead as the blast caused substantial damage to the facility and losses of about $100,000.
New York report says Mat Gerard Awiam, head of General Elee tre company, declined a 250000 annual salary plus incentives and stock options tied to a Goodyarn securities deal, signaling a major leadership move in Wall Street circles.
Two Texas officials headed to Borger to discuss investigations and a possible martial law call. Governor Moody declined martial law and sent Texas rangers to maintain order as the situation developed.
Vienna dispatch reports King Ferdinand has received the last rites and death is expected soon. A correspondent notes political pressure grows to summon a council at his bedside and restore Crown Prince Carol to the line of succession amid nationwide nervousness.
Mrs Pot Hanna Santti of Enaville rancher sues for divorce from Anutl Santé claiming she was forced to wear the same hat and coat since their marriage sixteen years ago. She says only garments she kept were borrowed from her husband and later discarded.
A Chicago based entertainer nicknamed Peaches arrived to prepare for an April 12 opening of her endpret dancing act while a medical professional planned to address injuries from a mysterious net attack. The case involves Denehys and Kiward, noted as a wealthy real estate dealer, with ongoing severance suit and looming divorce implications.
In Ninety four district court Nicolas Covar rubus trial began with select jurors after multiple panels. The panel faced delays filling the box amid capital punishment debates. Jurors named include R W Gewalt George E Dixon T Hicks and others as the bombing case unfolds in Washington.
Matthew Briscoe, a Black man, was condemned to death by the court for a criminal attack amid a string of robberies and assaults on the eastern outskirts of the city. The appeal argued the jury was drawn from a poll tax district, but the motion for a rehearing was denied.
A newspaper note reports daily shipments of about 2000 cases of liquor across the Detroit river. Assistant WMederg Attorney Raster learned after a survey that Clarle is expected to be dealt with today.
Roberson resigns MRA and MP roles and announces stepping down from the Norbert Greek Hospital superintendency after four years in the position.
Martha Plummer Roberson resigns after four years as superintendent of the Robert Green Hospital. The resignation, effective at once, was submitted to board members including John Cunningham and Joseph Courand for final action. Roberson led sixty five employees and boosted hospital efficiency with support from city and county officials.
The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the legality of search and seizure rules in the case of J W Takk, convicted in Bowie County of possessing two pints of whiskey and sentenced to one year. The decision found the arrest without a warrant violated the warrants requirement and remanded the case.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a visit to San Antonio including a special meeting and a schedule reference. No additional context or clear entities are readable.
The article notes a coyote seen near the Post Bakery and hounds pursuing it, followed by disjointed references to military units and a fatality on May 11. Odd fragments mention BP, W Halsey, and police trapping a creature near the bakery.
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