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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1927

Page

12

Chinese Rebels Fire on US Cruiser Cincinnati

Admiral Williams reported to the navy that the US cruiser Cincinnati was fired on twice on the Yangtze river in China. He said foreign property at Tuchau Fu Anhwei was seized and noted eight Americans and five British missionaries were en route to Shanghai. The destroyer Hulbert delivered a strong protest demanding compensation for losses in the region.

Washington Cincinnati Yanggse River China Adatiyal Williams Navy Department Willums Tuchaw Fu Anhwei Yroyhee Shanghai Kinkiang

China Bandits Kill Two Whites

A Chinese bandit attack near Numancu results in the deaths of two white missionaries and the kidnapping of a nurse and two children. The victims include Rev. M. Ronle and his daughter, with concern for Dr. Shelder, the mission wife, a five-year-old son, and Miss May F. Craig of Philadelphia. A relief party and security measures follow as marines are dispatched from San Diego toward the region.

May F. Craig Philadelphia Gurse Strehter Chinaland Mission A. Anéhunfu Numancu

Friends Author to Write New Thriller While on Vacation

Nine Wileds Putnam, famed for short stories and many novels, sails from New York City to Biskra in North Africa for an extended vacation. The trip inspires plans for another novel and possible shifts in style, surprising readers who know her other works.

Putnam Ballswooi Biskra North Africa New , York Fife Holtswood Broadbay Marke

Burial Arrangements For Emaros Nery In San Antonio

Funeral services for United States Commissioner RT Edwards who died after a monthlong illness at his Montana home will be held Monday at St Mark's Episcopal Church with Rev Sylvester Robertson officiating. Edwards served as U S commissioner for seventeen years and is survived by his widow Abana and three children Guy, Terrell, and Trainer. Born September 28 1873 near Sayers he moved to San Antonio after business college and attended U T. A. Previously ill since March 25 he suffered a relapse and did not recover.

Feneral United States RT. Edwards Old Montana Thor Rolfe P. Crura Ai Sylvester Robertson St. Mark's Episcopal Church Dudged Edwards Sayers San Antot Judge Edwards Bexar County Tity U, Twa United States Commisssioner Abana Guy Teri Ediward J. Trainer Terrell San Antonio

Thief Exchanges Stolen Cars Across Blocked Area

A thief who stole the automobile of E. Booth at Kelly Hill, is reported. Booth's coupe was abandoned on the 400 block of Shouk avenue, from which a Vosinger company machine was taken. Officers returned Booth's car undamaged.

E. 4 Booth Kelly Fiell Alve Inger Motor Sales Shouk Ovsinger Company

MDonald Beaton Ties to Labor Official Seat

April 18 report from Boston notes U Row Ray MacDonald, a forty year secretary, faced expected defeat as the independent labor party moved to re elect him treasurer. He claimed the anger stems from his stance against shooting socialism and opposing some party planks. The party council was not nominated at the Leicester conference, 312 to 118 against MacDonald, with critics citing weak leadership and failure to back a standard living policy.

Boston U—Rowray MacDonald Ubil Independent Labor Party MacDonald MacDoneld Parliamentary Labor Party Leicester MarcDonald

Coolidge Envoy in Nicaragua Opens War Probe Talks

Managua April 14 Henry L Stinson former American secretary of state arrived from Corinto aboard the cruiser Trenton to begin private conferences for a war probe. He said he would receive Liberal president Juan Suensa or General Moncada if they sought to communicate but did not suggest such a step.

Managua Nicaragua Menry L. Stinson Af Was Coolidge Corinto Trenton Dpraama Libroromander Dir

Davis Makes Easter Gifts

Davis, president of the United North and South Oil Company, gave Easter gifts to about fifty workers. Each man received a bright twenty dollar gold piece, a gesture also extended to Mexican laborers on the Foundation farm.

Edgar B. Davis United North and South Oil Company

Three Hurt As Car Rams Brick Building In Clarksville

Three injured when a car crashed into a brick building in Clarksville. Victims include Paris Otis Hs and Forrest Marval, all hospitalized in stable condition. accident occurred April 18 during a trip that ended with the vehicle colliding with the wall.

Permadag NewaSery Ves Wallers Talusacne Paris Otis Hs Forrest Marval Clarksville

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