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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1927
Page
1
Pilots Mew Record attempt continues in MISEULA New York as Bere Aseete and Clarsace Dy stay aloft beyond twenty hours. They aim to surpass the 24 hour mark set by Droughin and Tandrs in 1923, keeping the flight active from yesterday.
Federal agents conducted six raids Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, seizing beer whiskey tequila and marijuana. In Barksdale 130 gal of beer and a half gallon of whiskey were taken. other establishments on North Salado West Nueva Nogalitos and North Laredo reported beer whiskey and other seized items.
In Forty-fifth District court Bowen and John P. Peitier press for a financial settlement before Hood prevention work on the San Antonio river near Bowen's Island resumes. They seek damages claim for river channel changes that may ruin their clears and property on Diesel Avenue. Judge Tayloe recessed court to 2 p m as attorney J B Lewright planned to present authority supporting either damages or a specific remedy. Wright testified on past flood damage and city losses, then questioned how to compensate the plaintiffs for changes in the river channel.
Camp Wood reports a deadly fire in a neighboring town, with many residents affected. Relatives seek news as emergency crews fight the blaze and rescue efforts unfold amid widespread grief and uncertainty.
Detroit April 12 Ford's attorney and counsel for Agton Sapiro battled in court over Ford's demand to inspect Sapien's income records and Ford Test. Judge Fred M Raymond denied a direct order granting access but left room for closing arguments. The records cover 1917 to 1924 during legal fee disputes with Senator James A. Reed leading Ford defense counsel.
Greenville April 13 Far l Carroll, theatrical producer, on route to the Atlanta federal penitentiary, collapsed on the trip before arrival and was taken to Greenville hospital. Physicians said the collapse was not serious, and Carroll regained consciousness before being moved. Marshal W P Hecht, in charge, planned precautionary steps.
A Los Angeles woman is credited with inventing a nail polish machine that automates manicures. The device is described as faster than hand applying polish and capable of producing a finished product of high quality, signaling a potential shift in nail care work.
Reported signal of emergency prompted rapid mobilization. Dr T X Dy non and others departed for the ruined area by telephone alert. Burnett is among the deceased. Rock Springs residents, registered at Lanier underlay, headed home to aid in safety and relief efforts.
A San Antonio flyer departs for the storm scene as relief caravans move from San Antonio to Rock Springs and nearby towns. The Tuesday night tornado caused devastation and responders prepared to assess damage and assist victims.
A resolution opposing the Box bill was distributed by Mrs J G Griswold president of the Fifth district Texas federation to chairs of editorial and congressional groups in San Antonio and mailed Wednesday to Senator etc. The action involves the South Texan Chamber of Commerce in the city fight against the Box Bill.
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