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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1927

Page

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Robbers Loot Elgin Watch Case Plant in Night Invasion

Armed raiders stormed the Illinois Water Case plant in Elgin at midnight, ransacking safes and vaults and forcing workers into vaults with revolvers. They escaped toward Chicago in autos, taking gold and watch parts possibly valued near 100000, while a pursuing speedboat was fired upon by Melrose police.

Chicago Tineis Wareh Case Company Elgis Watchmen Patsons Gene Edelstein Elgin Ice Melrose Jieceuil Linois Water Case Company

Dance at Plaza Hotel to feature Antonio idrewell orchestra

Gerard Goldberg announces a Saturday night carnival dance at Plaza Hotel. The Alphonse rents orchestra will perform as Ben Antonio idrewell leads the ensemble to provide entertainment for guests at the event.

Plaza A Plaza Hotel Alphonse Ben Antonio Idrewell Gerard Goldberg

Large Specimen Evergreens Facing January Sale

Fragmentary notice outlines a plant nursery promotion featuring large evergreen specimens as its specialty. Mentions city address and nursery actions with unclear dates and names due to OCR errors.

Mkn Yaar Mt Woruary

Puzzle leads through Tobin Hill route in San Antonio

Puzzle clues yield 22 words forming a sentence about a treasure hunt in San Antonio. Clues reference San Antonio figures, places, and common words. The puzzle notes risk and prize tied to a local treasure hunt ending with a final letter from a pasted word.

Dee San Antonio Motta Basar Coolidge Stone San

OIL FIRMS CONSOLIDATE IN MAJOR WEST COAST DEAL

A New York Split consolidation merges fifteen western oil properties with two large California independents in a deal valued around 20,000 dollars. The announcement highlights a major industry consolidation affecting refining and distribution in the region.

New York Split California Tnife Ae Age

McCrory to Set Briscoe Seon Execution Date

District judge W. W. McCrory of the ninety fourth district court will pass sentence and set the date of execution for Briscoe Seon next week, following a mandate from the Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin received Saturday.

M’crory Briscoe Seon Mathes Brisese Tuust Diriz Court of Crimiing Appeals Austin Disa & Attorney C. O1 Chambers Daire W. W. McCrory Nivetyfourth District Court Trubebly Eck

Battles in Navarre and Hotton Streets End in Alley Clash

A street event on Navarre and Hotton Streets Saturday featured three consecutive fights by a small prizefight group. The bouts culminated in a large final confrontation in an alley after pedestrians halted the early rounds.

Newsie Navarre Hotton

Texas Insurance Department Certifies Bankers & Merchants Fire Insurance Co

The Texas Commissioner of Insurance announces that Bankers & Merchants Fire Insurance Company of Jackson Mississippi has complied with Texas laws and is authorized to conduct business in Texas. The notice, dated March 26 1997, is issued under official seal and mentions the office of Acting Commissioner Benety Werkenthik and related agencies. The document lists names and agents associated with the agency and confirms authority through the 20th day of 1938.

Department OF Insurance State of Aget Texas Firet Shore Werkenthik Benety Alamo Tinterweilers General Agency Pery & McDavid Mansgi Silth Berell Beg Ray Antonin Texse

Pirate's Ship Sinks and Grand Treasure Promised in Puzzle

Fragmented OCR reveals a Sunday Light style puzzle feature promising a weekly treasure with cash prizes, car down payments, groceries, and merchandise from various sponsors. The chaotic text lists prizes such as $500 cash, a $50 car down payment, groceries, and theater tickets, tied to a master clue hunt and grand treasure announcements across editions.

Taghé Offee Teruré San Antonio Public Service Pierly Wizsly Giasburg Oil Company Linadee Auto Parts Company Medina Lake Joe Guarieri Hohnet Bakery Braden-Hudson Wangler Company Camp Medina Porter Laring Julian On Derdonk Cach Sit2uk Ly Trénaure San Antonio Light Piggly Wikal Marshall Ford LK. Fite Company Grayburg Oil Company Mazda Tiraden-Hedson-Wangler Company Fos Granicet Roknet Auto Partk Camp Melina Medina Spice Dundee Woolen Mills

King Ferdinand Out of Danger in Global Flu Crisis

Fragmented report from Thumania April notes King Ferdinand’s health remains uncertain as officials state hope for a speedy recovery. Readers see garbled names and dates but the central claim is the monarch’s precarious condition and ongoing medical attention.

Ferdinand Jivgmarex Thumania Apel

Prohibition Debate Marks Boston Rally on 1928 Platform

Debaters at Symphony Hall in Boston clash over the 1928 Republican platform and repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Senator Borah and Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler press opposing views while an appointed panel splits on prohibition, audience reactions mixed, and representatives from major groups weigh in.

Boston Goa Boxah Idaho Urs Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Net Borah Butler Symphony Hall Boston Herald Herald Nix George W. Goleman Bal Gon Statistical Organization William H. Coolidge Frank #. Deland Carl Dreyfus Frank B. Hall Formrly Republican State Committee Daniel £. Marsh Boston University Arthur D. Stone Cambridge Instrict Court H. Mark Sullivan Benjamin Loring Youne State House Rogeevelt Club, Inc Nounterance Republican National Committee Wiliam M. Barter Quebec Ilgup Manse Renater Borah

Fragmented musings on communism morals and prohibition scares

The piece muses on Communism as a feared influence in Russia and asserts America as a resilient capitalist nation. It pivots to odd notes of ancient Egyptian records and royal marriages, then shifts to Prohibition debates led by Rev Clarence True Wilson. It laments long-standing habits and cites India’s abstainers as a contrast.

Clarence ‘True Wilson Washington Wilsom America Ilva India Marion

Ramsay MacDonald Leaves London For Vacation in U S

Ramsay MacDonald former British premier departed London for Southampton to join the steamer Aquitania for a holiday in New York. He boarded at Waterloo station with his daughter Flora amid cheering crowds. He said the trip is partly for health and will include speaking engagements.

London Thuray Ramsay MacDonald Isbor Southampton Steamar Aquitania New Fork Sheik Drain Waterloo Station Fshbel Kameay Ohio Nekuer

Army of Conservatives Reports Further Success

News from Sianagua via Corinto describes continued Conservative gains over Liberal forces in Tierra Azul May May and Matiguan. Former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson is expected to arrive around April 18 as President Coolidge’s representative to seek a swift end to the war.

Sianagua Burether Tierra Azul Matiguan Avintuse Tinecat Tienry L. Stimson Corinto Coolinge Thutler

Two Socialists Sentenced Toe Continued From Page One

The article describes calls for immediate release of two prisoners amid a broader class war context. It notes diplomatic exchanges, Zurich communications from Senator Louis de Drouchere, and support from Rote Hilfe Deutschland. The Sacco-Vanzetti defense committee pledges to continue the fight, while Emanuel Celler urges the governor to stay the sentence and seek congressional action.

Fuller Washington Zurich Louis de Drouchere Labor and Socialist -Internationale Rote Hilfe Deutschland Germany Sacco-Vanzetti Defense Committee Emanuel Cellier New York Courl Congress

Television to Laboratory For Quantity Supply

EW YORE Apell i tele vision back in the laboratories of the American Holophone and Telegraph Company today lacking condition for conceree. How long before this order is filled engineers refused to prophesy but admit they hid a big job ahead. One major problem in perfecting the invention for general commercial use is its cost. Nearly 1000 used in Thursday demonstration when Secretary Hoover in Washington was sec and heard in New York.

Telegraph Company Hoover Whalington New York

San Antonio Child Given Hospital Care After Coal Oil Incident

A sixteen month old child, Pam Gonzales, drank coal oil at home on Friday and was rushed to Robert B. Green Hospital by police with quick hospital help to treat possible burns and internal injury.

Pam Gonzeles North Plares Sheet Robert B. Green Hospital Tomo Cout

Catapult Stone Found in Ruins Near Jerusalem

A stone ball fired from a Roman catapult during an ancient siege was found among ruins near Jerusalem. The artifact’s discovery sheds light on construction and warfare in the historic wall remains.

Jerusalem Sige Ring c

Sapiro Activity in Colorado Under Probe in Ford Case

In April 9 reporting from Deleott, Aaron Sapiro’s actions in organizing Colorado potato growers and the fees he took are under scrutiny. Senator Reed cross examined Sapiro on cooperative formation and profits, citing the Weyle and Zuckerman funds. The case touches on Sapiro’s role and potential self-interest in the grower cooperatives.

Sapiro Colorado Ford Maintiff Commission Weyle and Zuckerman Los Angeles Gal. Sapiro Reed Idaho

Gunter Elevator incident claims two lives at hotel shaft

Two Black men died after being crushed between the elevator car and shaft wall at the Gunter Hotel. The victims are Toemy Lee, 23, and a 28 year old named in the report. The accident occurred Friday during maintenance between the first and second floors. Officials say the event is under investigation and no further details are released.

Gunter Toemy -Lee Gunter Hotel Tate

Schreiner Octet to Perform Recital at Westiversind College

The Schreiner Octet and the Senremer ensemble will give a recital in the Westiversind College auditorium at 7:24 o'clock on Friday. Sponsored by the Faculty and Choral Club of WestoF, the concert features the octet and the duo ensemble.

Schreiner Senremer Ansennee Werey Orchestra Saxdsond Eoxtet Westiaversind College Neubts Wud Choral Eluh of Weetof

Storm claims one more life in Oklahoma floods

A severe storm produce floods across northern Oklahoma and Kansas with the Washita River swelling near Rocksford and the Cikaskia rising. At least one person perished in flood waters near Rocksford, with reports widening to include a drowning near Blanchard and a cyclone death near Mountain View days earlier. About 100 residents fled Blackwell as waters rose, while rescue crews used boats to save threatened property and valuables.

Blancharé Mountainyfety Blackwell Cikaskiart Rose Ateadils American Legion Fire Department Golda

Hope Abandoned For Two Men in Mine Tragedy

In CARBUNADU Fiji April 7 prospectors report two workers trapped by a cave in at the Pacific Coast Coal Company mine a mile below the surface. One survivor describes a disaster where seven men were entombed and five bodies recovered with officials criticized for delays in rescue efforts.

Carbunadu, Wasi Pi—Ar Hope Surfaes Pacific Coast Coal

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