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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

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Armour Grain Shares Being Liquidated in Chicago

Chicago reports liquidation of Armour Grain shares. The Armour family announces suspension of the grain marketing company and ceasing interest in grain business. State and federal inquiries continue as stockholders seek clarity on trust and storage practices amid investigations of grain trading.

Armour Chicago Parllo D. Armour Teeter Armour J. Osdes Armour Roserer Armoura Company Dafynet Co-Opereeo Armours Falkr Armour Grain Company Geliniter Anacar Grain Company Avocet Grain Company Tratie Bauaire Dhe Hoard Armour Ronterd Ens Actiot Armour Company Board of Trade Unics Jetr Bunnell L. A. Fite Department of Apricdture Binjamin F.goldstein Fitz Inder Fite Wente

Bailey Proposes Democratic Liquor Plank

In an interview, Joseph Weldon Bailey, former Texas senator, urged the Democratic platform to modify federal liquor laws. He argued for amending the Volstead Act to allow regulated sale below intoxication levels and opposed federal prohibition.

Joseph W. Bailey Loris Pineal Siduok National Democratic Joseph Weldon Bi Tiguiss Texas Senafir Ittertiew Eallis Post-Dispatch United States

Women Back Prison Head San Antonio Patriotic Societies Endorse Moody

Patriotic societies in San Antonio endorsed Governor Moody's appointment and supported his plan for prison leadership. They praised Mrs. Ising as chairman of the board of state prison inspectors and acknowledged other women leaders in DAR and Daughters of the Republic. The groups also backed Moody's stance on segregating and hospitalizing men with contagious diseases.

San Antonio American Legson Ner Moodr I Ising State Prison Harry Churchill Alemo Daughters of the American Revolution Auzitas Jones USS_ Daughters of 1812 Alamo Alamo chapter, Daustters P=tas Republic; Barnerd &. Ree Fied Daughters of the Confederacy American Legion Aux Moody

Butler Denounces Mussolini Rule as Democratic Threat

At the University of Virginia commemoration of Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia University, calls Mussolini’s Italy a major attack on democracy. He argues democracy requires a stronger liberal creed and individual power, and predicts Italian theory will yield to Jeffersonian principles, asserting the urgency of defending democratic doctrine.

Charlottesville Nicholas Murray Buller Columbia University Mussolini Italy Eixil Poerry University of Virginia Thoma Jefferson Butler Jefferson

Thieves Steal Watch and Lawn Mower in Ported Incident

A Thursday report details multiple thefts including a watch and a lawn mower. Miss L. S. Maytielt lost a watch, value 32, at a hotel, and W. D. Tester reported a stolen lawn mower from his residence on Highth Street Ported.

L. S. Maytielt Hotel Eucet W. D. Tester Lawn Theér Hig Bescentut

Train Wreck Investigation Clears Crew After Fatal Northbound Collision

Parsons Kansas reports an investigation by the Interstate Commerce Commission into a northbound M K T train No 22 wreck near St Paul Friday. The inquiry found the incident to be an act of God and absolved the engineer fireman and second crew member of blame. One engineer and another crewman were killed in the crash.

International News Service Parsons Kan IL Wax Entustate Commerce Commisses St. Paul Bie Titemar

Police Hunt Two Missing Girls From Volunteers Home

Police say two missing girls, ages unknown, departed from the Volunteers of America home in the city Thursday. Authorities request information to locate them and ensure their safety.

Leo Volunteers America

Nations aim for naval disarmament at Geneva talks

International News Service reports U S hopes for further naval disarmament ahead of the three power conference opening in Geneva this June. Republican Representative Thomas of Rennegle yania predicts sacrifice by the U S to reach accords, while Britain and Japan appear ready to share the burden.

International News Service Wadmington Geneva Thowas Republican Rennegleyania House Naval Affairs Committee Toler White House Briain Japan Butler

Flappers jailed in tire theft in Dallas

Police report two young women jailed after allegedly stealing a tire from a motor vehicle on a Dallas street. The arrest followed an earlier patrol where officers spotted the suspects with the tire and detained them for investigation.

Dallas Apo Bere van Meley

Divine 77 Student Praises Youths at College

Rev W L Downing, candidate for a teacher’s degree, commends the university student body for their energy and promise. He notes many undergrads miss the broader opportunities of education and describes his own extensive coursework and ministerial field work as part of pursuing a master’s in Bible education.

Divine Texas U Sertice Aukix Aber Im W. L. Dowsiing Dent Vom Kertrillo University of ‘Keros Teacer Mr. Downing Parsons Downsing Kerriiletach Pridaxy

Aviation Expert Killed in Crash Near Belling Field

April 14 report from Washington says aviation expert Homer Sands died when his plane crashed near Belling Field. Co-pilot Hosch was seriously injured. Sands was en route to the Department of Commerce, with details from the scene under investigation.

Layengrave Washington Homer 1 Sands Aviation Canere Department of Commerce Belling Field Hosch seri_puedy

Eternal Flapper to Stay at Hotel See We Pass

News item notes Edna Wallace Topper will remain at the Tamb's club hotel in See We Passo. Albert C Brown is described as her "nicest man" in the fragmentary report dated April 14.

Flapper Sew York Edna Wallace Topper Sheepee Albert C. Brown Remai

Norwegian tanker Nordanger makes non stop world record run

Captain Olaf Lie aboard the Nordanger reports a world nonstop record for a tanker after arriving in San Pedro from Bombay. The ship covered 10 258 miles with an average speed of 11.1 knots, meeting voyage requirements and showing sustained performance for the trip.

San Pedro Cal Olaf Lie Nordanger Kkip Éerdiy Bombay Weusel

390 Children in County Contests

County contests for 1927 held in Nacogdoches show increased participation. County Agent Montane notes more entrants in hog and corn events, with 22 entries rising in the cotton class and overall greater interest. Entries were tabulated March 31.

Wreevesmear Nacogdoches Thore Niney-Bere Snd Tugiloches Montaene

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