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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1927

Page

4

Relief funds and damages from disaster outlined

The dispatches report about 1300 people seeking relief and urge readers to act. Reddy says to continue sending funds. $9004 is in the local treasury and more is needed. The National Red Cross adds $6000 to cover relief costs. Property damage is pegged at not less than $1,000,000, with rehab plans to come after a Friday meeting. Temporary shelter and meals are provided. water is pumped to a main line feeding hydrants. Rock Springs expects many visitors Sunday for a reception plan.

Mar. Reddy Betsone Red Gilmer Rock Springs Wade

Footcare Promise Tested by Unusual Claim

A quirky note cites a buyer claiming a box of Tis relieves foot pain and fatigue. The ad-like text suggests immediate comfort and phrases the product as magical, with casual references to remedies, shops, and lingering discomfort.

Tony Obria

Error Worries New Jersey Legislators

A fragmented New Jersey report notes a string of legislative errors and a special session to fix a biennial amendment plan. It cites Sept 27 as the submission day for referendums and mentions a committee to address accountability.

New Jersey Trenton S. 4 Ees

Injured win fight for life in San Antonio storm toll

A San Antonio storm leaves several gravely injured and many dead as families race to hospitals. James Bourland died en route to Rock Springs while others, including Mrs. H B Griffith and son Don, Walter Adams and daughter Miss Dottie Fleming, are in grave condition. Among the dead are Charles McMains, Walter Adams, Dottie Fleming, and Ollie Mae Pennington. The crash toll details illnesses and evacuations as families mourn and surgeons battle to save the wounded.

Gilmes Fort Clark Jen Galt Mona Mit Mrk Gus Henderson Teo Penet Uheries Aire Spiers Pavia Bleu Ferris Faither Pete Wittenburg Phelle Dollsbits Mattir None Willin Emey Willis Sybil Billings Kitts Jens Dirs Ora Mosler Ora Mosler, — Oe and’ Mrs. Tolman Cowden, Krs. B. A Henry Walter Adonis Charles McMains Lott Stedman James Bourland Santa Rosa Infirmary Bourland Rock Springs H. B. Griffith Don Virginia Adams Flora Meg Walter Adams John Hartington Jule Herchnctoy John Roberts Andrea Perez Ness Fhentes Risie Pennington Dad Urs A. B. Overstreet McKinnes T. T. Hermolds Victoriaha Baroni San Antonio Charles Wmains Chevrolet Motor Car Company Uvalde Hick Springs Surgical ARS Flo Miss Dottie Fleming Bayfio Espinal Lee Stirssian Mr. McMaimé Penningtons Rock Spridgé Simick Penningtoh Ollie Mae Elsie Lula Elsié Bie Ale Mre Detlig Fleming Hoek Springs Junction Julia Lowre Tt. . Shurkey Sen Astoninee

Polite Necking 5 Gen in Public Probed by Police

In Cleveland Ohio on April 13 a police official asserts officers will not interfere with polite necking in public places. The terse statement from Captain Henry notes romance exists even within the police department, reflecting a cautious stance on private conduct in public spring evenings.

Cleveland Ohio Aorothy Uenty Henry

Relief Fund Daine Starts Amid Generous Local Support

Readers in San Anga area respond to a relief fund drive, with numerous donations listed from individuals and local businesses. The excerpt notes contributions from Miss Edna Polhemus, Adolph Yana, Mark Company, Fomby Clothing, and others, alongside commentary on international affairs and political matters reflecting the era.

Paramitter San Angonians Antopio Stebt Havel Frederick .Wolff and Mark Company Fomby Clothing Company Thos. Goggin & Bros Edna Polhemus Adolph Yana Howard Vigne Swoarlin Realiy Board France A. Belft Indus- Protestant Finster Ties Sud’ Agriculture Palace Theater Ministerial Alliance Livestock Commission United States Gerda Social Démocratic Party Germany Esau

Teachable note on religious belief and harsh justice in Hungary

The fragment discusses how some religious people view certain practices as harmful to character and cites an extraordinary Hungarian court that sentences to death then immediately shifts to mercy or pardon. It contrasts courts that pit severe punishment against mercy and notes issues with delays and financial influence in executions.

Eve Gieute Tiungary Tivasun Court of Mercy

Legion Post Now Largest in World Says Burke

Alamo Post No. 2 of the American Legion in the region, with 2100 members, is claimed to be the largest post in the world. Jack Burke reports the post will grow by 500 more members in the next two weeks, boosting American Legion activities.

A. Legion Post Burke Alamo Poat No. 2 Jack Ticonie Interican Legion

Death Visits Tornado Victim in San Antonio

J W Adame a storm victim who stayed in Ragic Springs to bury his 10 year old son faced fresh tragedy in San Antonio after visiting Sante Thesit 1 Hospital where his daughter died and then Rob ert B. Green Hospital where his wife had been treated but had left earlier He himself was badly injured and relatives from Austin visited nearby families in the wake of the disaster.

Wpagedy Pfnday Ragic Springs J. W. Adame Aganis San Antonio Fuddy Dumning Davebter Sante Thesit 1 Robert B. Green Hospital Addins Aciins

Mary Lewis Weds Singer Mary Lewis Weds Singer

New York April 15 Friends of Mary Lewis former chorus girl known from Follies Beauté wed German baritone Michael Branz Hobnen in a ceremony abroad. The Metropolitan star and the singer married as Public mood noted the unusual union and recent career shifts. Walker reported the event and the couple’s early reception followed by a separate civic meeting in a local hotel.

New York Mary Lewis Choil Ginger Eibtle Rock Arki Auld Follies Metropolitan Michael “Branz Hobnen Amfnyor Walker

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