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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1927

Page

6

Ambitious Flood Relic Program Benefit Plans

Plans for a major benefit show at the municipal auditorium to raise funds for flood victims were outlined at a meeting of business leaders. A committee of local and state figures was appointed to organize the event, with a special session set for Monday evening to finalize arrangements.

Kvée Hood Aisuater Glatneesd Fon Adonis Buiness Ars Epecisk B. K. Gereforti Peversi Prl Wright Hebert J. Hayes Besser County Red Cress Marshall Gohastop Jack F. Howard Alero Heizhes Judge August McCloskey Mounts Dodge Ernest Fines Soeamanning - General Eighth Schowl Board Arthur Randal Chaniot Miet of Peete Wiliam H. Josionz J Chamber of

Trial in Chud-Hurning Faces Gruesome Allegations

New York court hears testimony in a sensational case involving Roberta Toot and Mrs. Pratt. Des Moines resident Brett H. Penit and Max D. Flood face examination waivers as evidence describes alleged use of a hot curling iron. Witnesses recount branding and severe punishments, including whipping and near-blindness, attributed to parental custody and discipline in a troubling family dispute.

New York Mmie Brete H. Penit Des Moines Towra Max Latest Doha D. Flood Roberta Toot Phace Jain J. O' Hass Etterney Pratt Roberts O'Hara Hoberia

Accused Man Brings Own Court Audience

Berlin court heard a fraud trial as a local real estate broker tried to shield his rivals and friends from the proceedings. A crowd surged inside blocking doors. the presiding official ordered order. Fine penalties were issued to those obstructing.

Berlin Soke Exwach Mune Jung Hefsee

Floods Affect Highway Routes Between St Louis and San Antonio

Officials report flood damage on highways between San Antonio and St Louis while planning rebuilding routes via Dallas Muskogee Oklahoma City and Saint Louis. A second route via Fort Worth Chickasaw Oklahoma City and Saint Louis remains under consideration. Antonie Furlong notes two proposed paths and a log of 1926 routes as waters recede. Meanwhile Christion Endeavor convention in San Antonio district announced for April 20 to May 4 at Southside Christian church with directors meeting Sunday at 3 pm.

San Antonio St Loux Opx Ops Fm William Chamber of Commerce War of Wort Worth Chickaaks Oks Witkite Kane Hansa City Furlong San Antonis Soatiside Christian Church XO. GA Speiliz Lil Jian Reitze Endeavorers del Rio George Reitze Austin D. Bevan Hill Ruth Neely JG. Hugman Marguerite Dugmin McGill Tate “Irkey Jack Huperts forTexas Marsh Callaway Seguin

Woman captures man at carnival on Military plaza

Mrs. A. Eberhards of Northcotton Street helped seize a 40 year old thief who attempted to steal a vanity case from Leota at the carnival on Military plaza. Other carnival guards aided until Policeman W. S. Seleyee arrived to take charge of the scene.

Permits Granted for Radio Stations in Washington

Washington April 23 More than 10 radio stations were granted temporary permits by the federal radio commission. The action exhausted the commission's backlog of permit applications. Among those granted permits were EGDR Joe B MyShane Sar An imetora STAD Behtert San A Ghmeters.

Walvenm Zernice Washington Sio Federal Radio Comtal 1Iqdaz Ratn-Anigsion Tyne EGDR Joe B. MyShane Sar Animetora STAD Behtert San A Ghmeters

Car Driver Held After Man Hurt In Accident

An incident on a Saturday led to a car driver being held after a man sustained injuries. Details remain unclear due to damaged text, but authorities report the event occurred near Gum and involved a river of the car and a tagline. Local officials are investigating.

Morales Aleot Anistachite Gummy Ail Pvt Pt

Pope Pats Head and Chucks Chin of Bugs Baer’s Baby

A garbled report mentions Pope Pats Head and Chucks Chin in relation to Bugs Baer’s baby. It references a rapid story, a full message on the page, and names such as Matt Ferinates and George director Hol Mee Una.

Pope Bugs Baer Fans Hutautiety Renan Babes Netra Matt Ferinates George

San Antonio police hunt for two assault suspects

San Antonio authorities on Saturday continued a manhunt for two men who abducted and assaulted a woman after forcing a ride from a roadside location. Investigators said several suspects were released after arrest but clues remain, with one man detained briefly before proving innocence.

San Antonio J. ML Shaw Harvard Lee Johnson Levies Cardenis District Attorney's Office O. M. Champers Shai Raper Road Shew Ei U Aeeter Sur

Woman Injured By Ice Pick At Event In Cleveland

A woman aged about 20 was struck in the eye by an ice pick at a Cleveland event and taken to hospital after the accident. Reports describe the incident as the ice pick slipping during the openance and causing facial injury. Police were notified and the victim’s condition was later updated by hospital staff.

Cleveland ab—Mir Clara, Brown Burt Fartyfifth Atreet Fle

Berliners Resist Bobbed Silkies Dress Reform

Berlin critics of German tailors oppose a Paris influenced bobbed silkies fashion intended for evening wear. Officials argue the suggestion erodes dignity and modesty, while supporters see modern style in line with cosmopolitan trends.

Berlin Antil Paris Nimilnet Epitiets Princiljél

Trade Tour Meet Called by Chamber of Commerce

A final meeting of the directors of the trade excursion department of the chamber of commerce and manufacturers association will be held at the St Anthony Hotel at noon to complete plans for the trade trip. C Wolfe, secretary of the trade excursion department, will preside. The trip aims to bring new trade to San Antonio and to increase local merchants' business.

Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony Jane C. Wolfe Erade Estenalon Department Wolfe Eald

Freshies to Bury Green Caps May 6

Champaign UK April 23. University of Tihiamis frechivity will lift Temstives of the burden ee ee tak a tale gréen ay & annsial ying maie itace e caviley fad nogth of fie heicrial stadium. James Cater Sa Tlewood is chairman of arrangements. The fire department water hose don ts work wail a feee-for-all mind shroving battle will bring the even From ape Bt to a Hi close. free

Bury Champaign University of Tihiamis Frechivity

Lone Star Telephone Pioneers elect leaders at Gunter Kiel meet

J We Ezelle of Austin was chosen president of the Lone Star chapter Telephone Pioneers of America at the annual convention in Gunter Kiel Saturday. Ralph W. White of Delos was elected vice president and Ed Lintbotker reelected secretary and treasurer. An executive committee was named including Gilker of Dalrad Henderson of Fort Worth and others to serve the year. Walter F. Prebu spoke as general seungsger of Southwestern Bell Texas. The Texas chapter comprises members in the phone field with long service. A separate Chicago note reports Martha Wittbrod, 22, sueing Dr Paul R. Huber for 040 over a failed romance.

J. We Ezelle Austin Lone Star Telephone Pioneers of America Ralph W. White Delos Ed. Lintbotker ME Gilker Dalrad J. ¥. Hiderson Fort Worth Houbte G. W. Bus Chretto W. Exote W.yenson Vailas Miles Lit- Vian Walkee Telephone Pionnérs Ametica Eld Golorailo Spsigs Colo P.M. Rounds Forrace J. W. Exaile Timbocker J. F. Henderson Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Fortefour Texas Walter L. Prebu Seunsger Southwestern Bettechet Company National Organization

Mrs Horace Dodge Collapses Over Worry for Tots

Mrs Horace Dodge wife of the automaker collapsed in her Beverly Hills hotel suite amid a worry over their children. Reports say she showed signs of illness and strain, with speculation about Scarlet fever and estrangement from her husband.

Horace Dodge Tots Ermanionas Los Angiles April Franke Doge Jr Tiltmore Beverly Hills Dedet

Singer Heir Faces 1.5 Million Trial

WEST PALM BEACH April B Baris Binger heir to sewing machine fortunes and Everglades tab owner posted 20 900 bond to guarantee appearance for trial on charges of obtaining 1.5 million by false pretenses. Paul I Majowsti, advertising nun, alleges Binger misrepresented facts to induce investors to buy property in Pali Reagh.

West Palm Beach Bbaris Binger Topader Everglades Banda Paul I. Majowsti Binger Pali Reagh

Probing Fard Charge In Detroit Bribery Case

April 23 Detroit lawyers and prosecutors continued probing bribery charges connected to a million-dollar Ford Sapiro suit. Witnesses described a real estate scheme with Anton Sapiro and Cora Hoffman as key figures, while defense argued the alleged plot was merely a property deal. J. Kid Miller faced accusations over an improper offer and acted as an intermediary for a building deal tied to Hoffman. Also noted are visiting college people Grace Burke and Marion Stephenson spending time with families in Beeville.

Detroit Tornére Anton Sapiro Ford Sapiro Department of Justtice Alts Cora Hoffan Henry ‘Ord William HB. Gallagher Suphro Wes Robert Schomberger Behomberger J. “Kid” Miller Hoffman Sehomberzé Hoffmank Fiat Miller Beeville Mica Grace Burke Iscarii Old College Marion Stephenson Callege

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