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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1927

Page

4

Culo Weather Hits Flood Refugees

Floods devastate towns along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers as refugee camps form in Arkansas and Kentucky. Authorities deploy National Guard and medical teams to curb disease spread. Crevasses threaten towns from Dorence to Fort Smith, with cold rain intensifying misery.

Martinens Ot ‘Arsanses National Guard Steps Landing Arkansas Selspury Asia Perurrin Seranday Dorens St Francis River Waitehall Helens St Bickmen Heelfoot Man Knowlton Avi White River Sii Clarendon Geroghou Memphis Arkansas River Fort Smith Kentekee Hickman New Madrid

24 hour Guard on Louisiana Levees

The first pinch of the Mississippi flood began to be felt in Louisiana as thousands are drafted from lines of defense to brace the rising waters. A 24 hour patrol of the TCES started, stretching from far below New Orleans to districts already touched by the crest. Trains moved workers into affected districts as the flood threat intensified.

Louisiana New Orenans Mississippi Valjes TCES Santhey New Orleans Lee Peek

Pettyville Near Extinction Report From ILE Ark

A brief dispatch from ILE in Ark dated April 24 notes threats to Pettyville survival due to environmental or regional factors. The fragment suggests decline and potential extinction risks, with limited readable details on causes or responses.

Pettyville Ile, Ark

Crockett School Kiddies to Represent Land of Windmills

Crockett School pupils will ride in the Battle of Peters parade on Friday afternoon. A Holland authentic costume worn by Bliss Deopker is provided by Katharine McIlroy. Floats from public schools proceed in section L while private entries and rural schools follow in other sections.

Holland Alma Decpker Crockett School Sgiert Deopker Mothers of Crockett School Mise Katherine MclIiroy

Rising flood swallows multiple buildings near Big Teke

Heavy floodwaters from New Madrid Missouri surge into the area washing away three buildings including a large residence. Water stands 12 feet deep behind remaining stores as the escalating flood continues to threaten properties.

Big Teke New Madrid

Tornado Strikes Near Bellwood Ark Amid Flood Area

Private reports say two tornadoes hit near Bellwood Arkansas today. Witnesses named include W L Meacham and J Floyd, with one message noting wind at 35 miles per hour and flood water rising about 12 inches. A sender described sitting on a dock during the events.

Helena Ark Bellwood W. L. Meachaw J. 3 Floyd Elaine Mellwood

Train Service Uninterrupted During Strike Report

Tom Hood assistant general dispensary agent reported Thursday that Pavisle railway service remained uninterrupted despite Mitchs iL Tea disruption. The statement confirms continued operations and clarifies impact on passengers.

Pein Pavisle Mitchsil Tom Hood Dorsenger Tere

Army Will Ship Cots To Flood Section

Preparations completed at Fort Sam Houston area depot to ship army tents cots and blankets to flood sufferers along the Mississippi river. General Poore informed 1700 tents 1500 cots and 100000 blankets are on hand as temp surplus with shipments arranged by Lt. Col. H. Agnew and officials. A telegram from General Peare and a Washington message authorized the relief supply flow from San Antonio to the flood district.

Eighth Corps Fort Sam Beaston Seventh Corps Benjamin 4. Poote General Peare Ernest Hinds Washington San Antonio Mississippi River General Poore Gal. FE H. Agnew

1000 Homes Burn in Central Japan Blaze Fanned by Wind

A fierce central Japan blaze swept Kanazawa town, destroying about 1000 houses as high winds fed the fire. Estimated damage reached around 2,060,000 dollars in yen terms with feared casualties. Local authorities and fire units battled through the flames and dust, reporting extensive destruction across the area.

Japan London UPI Kenazawi Kanazawa

Spectacular Water Pageant Draws 18,000 Fans in San Pedro Park

The Wednesday night water pageant at San Pedro Park featured 150 dancers and swimmers portraying a Drix vish court with oriental splendor led by Abdul Sakem and Terey Terburne. Edith Kress, Maxine Hall, Lorene Nicholser, and Bernice Gerhardt appeared as four princesses amid a 1000 foot blaze of color as Vouy Carreon performed a fiery 80 foot dive. Olive McCormick directed the event which drew about 15,000 observers.

San Pedro Park Edith Kress Maxine Hall Loreine Nicholser Bernice Gerhardt Abdul Sakem Terey Terburne Vouy Carreon Olive McCormick

Fête Texas fete honors Pioneer Woman speaker

A Texas fete featured Miss Nell Young presenting an oratorical winner from the University of Texas junior department. She spoke on The Pioneer Woman. Guests included Marin Fenwick Anta Dl Bishop and others as well as decor featuring spring shades and a large Dresden centerpiece.

The Alamo Marin Fenwick Anta Dl ‘Tis Bishop and Mia W. T. Cuvete Meddanies Jack Burke Nettie Houston Bringhorst M. Andregs J. BH. Chaney Wverett “Collins F. Ruffner William Herringehaw C. C. Pancuset Tot Stephenson Garren Borglum Alice van Leer Carrick Hoston Nellie Borden Regin Patterson Martin Montgomery Empress Young Jon Dresden Neilson Lytle Mises Alves Wakefel Frances Leighton Myrtle Lorkhart Roberta Petins Fead- Og

Storms Damage Businesses in Palestine Texas

A twisting wind storm struck Palestine Texas early today tearing awnings and plate glass, wrecking the Pickle garage and injuring nearby structures. The Duke Brothers filling station suffered the most damage outside the garage with debris filling streets for blocks and wires tangled as the International Great Northern depot roof was blown away. Estimated losses run about 70000 dollars according to owners.

Palestine Tex Duke Brothers Stellan Fee International Great Northern

Fades Parade Displays City Growth and Fiesta Queen Crowning

The procession led by General Malone features honored guests including Maj. Gen. Ernest Hinds and Maj. Gen. W. D. Connor with city officials and Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The Fiesta Queen coronation will crown the event, with the municipal auditorium expected to host thousands in royal splendor.

San Antonio Tr Ig

Rebels slaughter passengers in Mexican train ambush

Conflicting survivor accounts tell of rebels attacking a military escort on a passenger train near Penjamo. Many passengers and soldiers were killed or wounded as attackers looted, with some buried alive and others aided to safety by civilians and a priest reportedly directing actions from an automobile.

Villalobos Sergeent Isiers Andudga Andusge Fouzal Anduaga Pra Siames Pilberto Cabrera Christ the King Bose Cabrera Manuel Garcia Penjamo Bestilio Manin Antonio Diaz Mexico City Consuelo Tenia Paula Cervantes Anfoni Arma Diego Nedo Sinaloa Jeonchea

Jarboe Deafened by Airplane Trip

After returning from Rock Springs on Wednesday a weather bureau official named Jarboe endured a five hour airplane flight that left him deafened and unable to hear or respond for hours during the journey.

Jarboe Rock Springs Wade Ing Fe

Seaplane Crash Near Hampton Roads Kills Two

A seaplane from Norfolk area naval air station crashes near Wart Wool in Hampton Roads. Wilbur Bingham and Richard Wy Kemison, naval cadet ferries, were aboard and are missing after the craft splashed into the water. Searchers have been unable to locate them.

Newport News Rampton Roads Naval Air Station Wilbur Bingham Richard “Wy Kemison Fiers Hampton Roads

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