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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

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Britain and Canada in a European empire vision

The speaker praises Great Britain and Canada as a combined empire led by a scholarly European elite, argues Western nations should unite under British guidance, and urges strong defense spending and rapid U.S. military readiness. He contrasts British restraint with Italian Fascism and criticizes Rome's punishment of dissent.

Arthur Brisbane Priiet Atar Ge Prince of Wales Misister Belhwin Great Britain Sid Thinser British Empire Id Anada Baldivin Canada Australia South Africa

Trolley Fare Fight With Public Service Firm Continues

City and Public Service Company clash over trolley fare increases. Acting Mayor Wright says no fare cut this week and the present 5 cent to 10 cent range is needed to avoid losses. Officials consider auditing the utility’s books and granting a bus-express concession as talks proceed with business committee representatives. Local leaders seek a compromise but dismiss flat-rate plans.

Ely Public Service Company WW. B. Tuttle Wright An &Cent Tate Tut Chesper Actink Phil Wright Ste Ity Frederick Terrell Charles Greahner Ernest Brevey Franz Groos Georgy B. Taliaferro White Julius Buxclay William Ackee Stulusy William Hoefgen Alfred Fuer Tuttle Tha . Prtecut Mituetion

Cleveland Beats New York 2 to 1 in Rain Affected Game

In New York the Cleveland club defeated the New York team 2 to 1 after delays due to rain. Final score, weather and pitcher changes noted as the game proceeded with partial innings. Batteries listed as Le Segre Pennock and Beagough with rain affecting play and other AML games postponed.

Cleveland New York NNI Utd le Segre Pennock Beagough- Aml

National League Scores and Box Field Notes

In Chicago the Phillies fall to the Cubs 8 to 4 as Dallas Pitcher RHE gets an 8-0 start while Cincinnati defeats Brooklyn 6 to 2 at Cinci with Vande and Deherry leading the battery. St Louis beats New York on home turf as Grimes and Fashur turn in solid work. Boston and Pittsburgh exchange runs in a low scoring affair with pitchers asserting control.

Oil Stockholders Get Dividends Declared by Standard Oil of Indiana

Chicago August 1 boxed of directors of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana today declared a cash dividend of 63 cents and an extra call dividend of 28 cents on each share of capital stock payable September 18 to stockholders of record August 16.

Chicago Ann 1Rae Standard Oil Company of Indiana Teday

Explorer Dead in London Alias Jebmaton After Daybreak

An elderly explorer identified as TY Jebmaton, 80, died in London following a long period of wandering. Local authorities say the man, also known as Augelive Hinz, had been seen exploring various districts before his death.

London Augelive Hinz TY Jebmaton Aime Explora Weltun Sanduy

Sparse turnout marks Texas constitution vote in Bexar County

Telegraphic reports from San Antonio and other cities show very light morning turnout for the four state constitution amendments. In Bexar County both city hall and courthouse indicate no active interest from polling machines as officials expect fewer than 5200 votes of a potential 50 090.

San Antonio Bexar County Bérer County Bexsr Bexar

Light voting reported over state in four amendments

A state voting update from Pallas indicates light turnout for four proposed constitutional amendments across major districts. Fort Worth, San Antonio, Waco, Houston, Dallas, Galveston and other cities reported only a few voters casting ballots, with totals under 150,000 in the aggregate according to Associated Press reports.

Pallas Dat Iss Fort Worth San Antonio Waco Houston Wichita Falla Galveston Tesarkava Amarillo Brownsville Abilene Devicon Austisi

Father Wounds Children While Hunting Mad Dog

A man tried to kill a mad dog early Monday and wounded his children during the incident. The father fired through the floor striking his son and daughter, ages 10 and 7, as they stood by a window. Both children were hospitalized at Green hospital for injuries.

Segidi Road Dormis Bs Eimergener Rahi

Fragmentary entry on Indiana case and Michigan scene

Fragmented OCR notes mention Marion grand jury, Indiana Supreme Court, and Madge Oberhottner. References to Stephenson Bay Michigan City and a dragon term imply unclear charges or witnesses. Details fragmented. source readable facts limited.

Michigan City Marion

Flight ends as Clarence Chamberlin delivers mail from Leviathan

On Aug 1 at Teterboro New Jersey Clarence Chamberlin landed the Leviathan after a hops from Fire Island. He delivered nine packages and a pouch containing 16 pieces of mail to carrier Joseph Kuffler from Ansbrock Heights. Chamberlin said the ship to shore plan is practical and noted a 14 mile breeze.

Teterboro Clarence Chambreiin Teterboro Aimport Fire Island Gurtiss Field Ly 1 Chamberlin Joseph Kuffle Toni Ansbroyck Heights Waole Charaberia Leviathan

Plane Makes Perfect Takeoff at Sea in New York

August 1 reports Chamberlin successful in inaugurating ship-to-store air service. He landed at Curtin Field after the takeoff, with plans for a limited ship-to-store biplane operation for the Staten lines.

Chamberlin United States Curtin Field Lmited ‘Staten

Ring Clip From Sleeping Victim Reported

Mrs Clove Ebert of 489 Main Avenue notified police that a ring valued over 150 dollars was clipped from her finger while she slept. She said the ring was tight fitting and she likely would have awakened if removal had been attempted. The bedroom door was left unlocked for a roommate who may have drugged her.

Clove Ebert Main Avenue Marks Mmiss Ebert Miss Ebert Milas Weartley Polica

Mayor Thompson Returns to Chicago

Chicago mayor Thompson returns to the city after a long spell away. A radio broadcast last night referenced his resignation, and he prepared for a brief rest before resuming official duties.

Chicago Leese Alayoe Willem Otte Thompson Wisconsin Hit Bil Wickout Ast

Motorist Hurls Bomb at Roadhouse in Chicago

In Chicago on August 1 a car hurled a powerful black powder bomb at a roadhouse injuring one man, wrecking an automobile, and partially demolishing a building. The attacker was described as a passerby and the victim as Thoning Long, a resident.

Bynternational Kews Servete Chicago

Author's Brother Catches Huge Fish on Catalina Island

Avalon, Santa Catalina, Aug. 1-4. Dane Grey, noted author, has a long record here. His brother Bu C Grey caught a fish weighing 38 1 2 pounds, topping the previous best by six pounds.

Avalon Santa Catalina Bu C Grey Dane Grey A. Bros

South Park Board Votes for Dempsey Battle

Chicago report shows South Park board voting on a decision centered around Dempsey Battle. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.

Dempsey Chicago South Park Board

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