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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1927
Page
13
Arthur Brisbane discusses Christian missionaries in China and the vanishing point of 400 million Chinese souls, then shifts to the gold standard and American prosperity. He argues the booster view that wealth comes from ambition and intelligence, not mere gold, and predicts Protestant missions’ uncertain fate as global power shifts.
A destructive hailstorm struck east of Del Rio Texas on Monday night at 6 o clock, with stones as large as three quarters of an inch. The storm damaged trees in San Antonio and surrounding districts, dumped heavy rain, caused power and telegraph outages, and disrupted border city communications. No widespread injuries reported.
Eight year old Caroline Ugarte suffered a snake bite at a yard birthday party in Macdona. The child was taken to Robert B. Grein Hospital where doctors treated her with serum. She remains hospitalized with her condition described as serious but improving. family arrangements were underway for care at home.
Eugene Nolte junior seeks a court order to allow visitation with his son. Legal filings detail past custody battles and allegations of defying parental access. The case references a former marriage and attempts by both sides to gain influence within local political circles.
Four men including John Swanner Lee Culinway and Archie Clark face a preliminary hearing before Ti. Ke Gandsieb on charges of intimidating witnesses connected to a federal case against former Sheriff Teller and Willacy county officials. The men were found guilty on four counts and sentenced to varying prison terms.
A fragmentary report notes Princeton students pursuing a unique study involving a diver and coral, with references to local figures and a contemplated personal adaptation. The piece mentions a dive, coral life, and a hoped collaboration, but many details are unclear.
Dp Talarnational News Service reports from Washington that Senator Sengini Frank B. Willis predicts both President Doel idee and Vice President Davnex will be renominated and elected next year. Willis, a Republican from Ohio, shared political impressions after touring the Midwest and told the President that the vote among supporters had not shifted politically in the recent period.
A distorted dialog describes a treasure hunt in The Light newspaper page. Characters debate solving a puzzle to uncover a weekly treasure of about 847 dollars, with references to The Light and weekly directions.
The case centers Bowen and Picfer challenging city actions to control a river channel on Dwyer Avenue opposite the courthouse. Bowen claims river maintenance affects property value and recalls old homestead uses, while witnesses discuss floods, damages, and local history amid cross examination.
A garbled note claims Misa Marghret Merrell, described as a GOP GC worker, left the Chamber of Lomineris due to illness, leaving her bondsman status unclear and prompting inquiries into the event and its implications.
San Antonin Saw yer Enesday named clerk of the Fourth Maurt as Giyl Appetits to sue junk Joxeph Marcas. deceased, Mrs Mortar died last week.
The Prince of Wales will depart London tomorrow for a visit to the king and queen of Spain. He aims to meet their Majesties and discuss ongoing relations as part of a diplomatic European tour.
A fragmentary report notes Pan Am aviators arriving near Porto Rico with unclear details. The text references San Wean, Dore Higa, and an April 1 timing, mentioning misnaming and a short voyage period of about eighty miles.
International News Desk reports Bart Carroll a theater producer surrendered to U S marshals at the federal building to serve a term of imprisonment in Atlanta. He will depart from Peters Station at 3 49 this afternoon with twenty other prisoners. Carroll cooperated with reporters calling him a good loser. He and associate Norman Carroll were escorted to Atlanta to begin their sentences amid security.
Washington April 12 Major General Brock Crowder plans to seek relief from his ambassadorship to Cuba amid a Capital battle. The move follows a dispute with President Coolidge over policy and assignment orders.
Ro l nest I New York report details a chewing gum test by Aqwil T M and Rasmond Rainkis. The article mentions chewing gum sticks and an unusual setup with a person named Boura, noting internal handling in a facility. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear outcomes.
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