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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

2

Unpartisan Probe Sought in Sacco Vanzetti Case

Boston April 12 A proposed impartial probe into the Sacco and Vanzetti murder case drew two state branches into the debate as the defense committee urged Governor Fuller to appoint a commission to review the trial proceedings. The group argues further court action is unlikely to yield benefit and cites telegrams letters and civic input from across the state. Representative Lawser urged a resolution to assess trial fairness while avoiding massachusetts court scandal.

Boston Wee Ds Massachusetts Enler Heland D. Lawser Ware Nicolo Sacce Bartolomeo Vanzetti Hig Commission

Movie Fans Say They Should Be Spanked in Public

In Tallapoosa Ga on April 12 Mary Lloyd 80 of Anniston recalls her first picture show Here the film The Strong Man with Harry Langton was shown under the auspices of a local organization She argues that such screenings corrupt young girls and would lead to trouble if witnessed by them

Universal Service Tallapools Sirs Mary HL Lloyd Anniston Harry Langton

Four members of court face possible demonstrations

Four members of the state supreme court and other judges confronted by possible demonstrations in support of imprisoned men whose tactics have stirred sympathy and sometimes violence worldwide.

M Preme Court Athenomen

Police Guard American Embassy Amid Italian Anarchist Demos

London detectives guard the American embassy amid reports of heightened security following Sacco and Vanzetti executions in Massachusetts. The Daily Express notes Scotland Yard ordered uniformed and plainclothes officers to protect the embassy as protests spread to multiple European capitals.

London Scotland Yard Daily Express Lehile Nicola Sacco Bartolomew Vanzetti Massachusetts

San Antonio High School Orchestra Winners Named

Personnel of the combined San Antonio high school orchestra announced for the state wave contests at Belton on April 2 and 20. Conductors and musicians listed include Evelyn Val Kenren, Jessie Ring, Ernest Cavazos, Maude Powell Freeman, Gilert Bierras, Lalla Raokh Traylor, Gifford Ed wards, Hilary Rush, Edgar Pfeil, Terame Zosller, Taylor Barhem, Waldo Blanke, Ronie Dutier, Belle Wolfe, Calvi Davis, Julius Woeltz, Pedro Ancus, Hugo Werner. The group won first place in the last contest.

San Antonio Belton Taesiar Orte Zoel 1Ler Evelyn Val Kenren Pots Jessie Ring Ernest Cavazos Maude Powell Freeman Gilert Bierras Lalla Raokh Traylor Gifford Edwards Hilary Rush Eegar Pfeil Terame Zosller Taylor Barhem Waldo Blanke Ronie Dutier Belle Wolfe Calvi Davis Julius Woeltz Pedro Ancus Hugo Werner

Woman bitten by rattlesnake recovering at hospital

Mrs Antonia Hurfude of Castroville road thirteen miles from San Antonio was bitten on the right hand by a rattlesnake late Monday and was reported recovering at Robert B D Green hospital Tuesday Col Martin Crimmins said this was the eighth bite since April 1 and the thirteenth since March 26

Antonia Hurfude San Antonio Castroville Road Robert BD Green Hospital Hurlude Martin L. Crimmins Crimming

College to Award Two Scholarships to Russian Pupils

Topamate Word College of San Antonio will provide two scholarships for Russian students announced by the Catholic Near East Welfare association. The selection will target victims of the Russian revolution protected by the Holy Bee, with Catholic colleges urged to offer at least two scholarships.

Topamate Word College of San Antonio Catholic Near East Welfare Association Holy Bee Leist Tucomate Word College Neat Enet Welfare Association

Establish Denton Mail Plane Field in Fort Worth area

An early 20th century item reports the establishment of a Denton mail plane field near Fort Worth, with Chicago to Fort Worth routes referenced. The field spans thirty five acres and has complete equipment including lights and sheds. Ire Franks leads operations under the department of commerce.

Ameritarivoal News Rvace Anton Chicago Wilkins Department of Ecommerce Ire Franks

Alabama Adds Electric Chair at Kilby Prison

Alabama ends use of the gallows on March 1 and installs a new electric chair at Kilby prison in Montgomery. The move follows a recent legislature passed bill ordering electricity to replace the noose as the method of execution.

Alabama Montcomery Als Kilby

Rain flood fears rise along Mississippi as rains continue

Excessive rain over recent days threatens renewed flooding along the Mississippi River with federal engineers confident levees will hold. The S& Francis system spreads through Arkansas and Missouri after breaks at Lake City and Kennett. Little River near Tig Lake eases slightly but residents brace for possible evacuations as waters trap people and livestock, while wildlife suffers from being stranded.

Memphis Mississippi River S& Francis Arkansas Missouri Lake City Ark Kennet

Prescription for Colds Grippe Flu Dengue and Malaria

A brief note describes a remedy labeled as a prescription for various illnesses including colds grippe flu dengue bilious fever and malaria. It claims to sterilize or purify germs though details are sparse and the wording is antiquated.

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