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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

2

New Dry Chief Seeks Sober America in Prohibition Enforcemen

Seymour Lowman of New York was sworn in as assistant secretary in charge of prohibition enforcement. He labeled the goal as a sober America and vowed strict, orderly enforcement of the 18th amendment. He criticized radical wets and praised a strong, practical bureau operation with augmented coast guard and customs services. A plane crash in Temort, near Chicago, injured a family member of a local editor.

Washington Ermaily Federal Prohibities Seymour Lowman New York Yowmag York Treasury Bintaly eAngrens United States Andrews James 4 Doras Teder Lowman Treaaory Amatty Bla Jews of Congress

Charity Chest Pays Part of OTN

Fifty percent of the Augart quote to pay off the fall quota. The full August quote is 22,500 with 11.25 percent paid by Mondays. Remaining in the treasury 24 12 to apply to the second Walt of the quota. The chest collected 43,062 with 25,000 to Jans and Joly payments. Collections improving but many subscribers failing to pay their pledges.

Burleson

Oil price cuts announced for city grades

A 25 cent per barrel reduction was announced for six grades of crude oil in the burgh market by the Inser Ferp agency for Standardil imterssts. The following bids were quoted: New E45 Rares 3 Bradford 265, Scutt 25, Barta Sa, and Buckeye 1336. Ciders remained unchanged.

International Ews Beevice Piptsbuesh Ang Inser Ferp Pur Cuearae Stendardil Barta Sa Buckeye

Brooks Airman Prepares Experimental PT-3 Flight to Buffalo

Brooks fired engines for an experimental PT-3 training plane headed to Buffalo New York. The flight, overseen by Brooks and Kelly pilots, involves adjustments by a board and builders. The aircraft uses a Wright Whirlwind engine and is associated with Col. Gheeles Aerza of St. Louis.

Fer Beanshaw Brooks Moodey Buffalo N. Y Brooks and Kelly Wright Col. Gheeles Aerza

Flier Hops Froliner in Landmark Flight

A flier aboard the Leviathan completed a test flight from Leyigthuw port, circling the destroyers and saluting each before landing. Commodore Hartley and officials witnessed the ascent as Chamberlin proceeded toward New York, with weather delaying takeoff by about an hour and rain diminishing.

Teel Leucvessin Eaunsr Leviathan Chamberlin New York Agen A.C. Dutton Merchant Fleet Corporation David! .A. Burke United Sates Herbert Hartles BEY

Beadle Pleads Guilty in LeBruef Murder Case

Beadle, one of three defendants, confessed to Sheriff Pecot as the trial began. Sheriff Pewwt indicated Beadle’s statement may be expanded in court. Wife Mrs LeRonef and Dr Diveher are alleged to have testified that Beadle fired the two shots that killed LeBruef. Mr Hime declined further comment, saying court will reveal more.

Tranketn Ang Fanses Beadle LeBouet Rourder Charles Pecot Anxs Pewwt Beadle Hen James Bouet Stein Hit LeRonef Diveher Beadie LeBruefs Hime

Twins to Swim English Channel for Record Bid

New York young sisters Bernice and Phyllic Pittenfeld, aged seventeen, set a Hudson River relay record and now sail to France to train for a solo English Channel crossing. They previously swam from Albany to New York in 2 hours 20 minutes and plan further attempts across the Channel.

New York Suz Pittenfeld Bernice Phyllic Alans France

Plane crash near Wichita injures two on board

Two people were killed and one hurt when a plane en route from Wichita to Fort Worth crashed shortly after takeoff from Wichita airport. The Levinthe liner carried 170 aboard bound for Cherbourg and. the ship's crew attempted evasive maneuvers as the aircraft plunged, with passengers reacting in fear as the accident unfolded.

Wichita Kaw Pearson Thlett Luthy Fort Biter Harbrourk Heights Dylers Eoe Chemberin

Angelu Temple feud widens as McPherson and mother clash

In Los Angeles a dispute over the Temple's finances intensifies between evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Mrs Mignie Kenney. Kenney demands an equal share of receipts and lists $65,000 in property as part of the estate. McPherson says she is willing to meet for settlement but reports suggest ongoing tensions and disputes over control of the million dollar church enterprise.

Los Angeles Ames McPherson Mignie Kenney Angelus Sempie Kennedy Shurch Angelus Temple Mesa McPherson Los Angeles Park Bible School Mra. Kennedy Jdiween Seryite Tits_ McPherson Es ‘Mra Myec McPhersen Logok Althai Regarte Evangeliut

LGBT Vote Election Reported across Texas region

The piece notes scattered voting activity in Dallas Fort Worth and other areas with weather delays and low morning turnout. It mentions proposed amendments to abolish the fee system reform the judiciary and taxations and authorize salary increases for state officials. Governor Dan Moody and other officials voted in Taylor as heavy rains affect turnout in Wichita County and Fort Worth areas report slow start.

Texas Europe Dalton Fort Worth Austin Cose Dan 3Oody Hir Taylor Houston Wichita County Wichita Falls Heasier Lubbock Vernon San Angela Brownwood Childtess

Wite Saves Mate From Flames and Dies From Burns

Buffalo New York August 1 Mire Winifred Reid aged 32 died in hospital after attempting to save her husband from a fire. She tore off her clothing to shield him but her dress caught fire causing burns over most of her body. Her husband is expected to recover.

Buffalo Winifred Reid Reid

Visionary aeronautics and global trade tales in papery prose

The piece imagines a world where a flying machine outpaces cars, enabling conquest of distant peaks and gardens. It notes growing U S and global motor adoption, a shift in power as nations gain or cede lands, and a vast spread of alcohol and trade, citing figures from the United States Commerce Department and foreign aid.

Riuhia naval mine explosion injures and kills several

A terse dispatch from Riubhia reports a morning naval maneuver near the minefield ends with multiple casualties. Three mines exploded on the apjadle deck, killing and wounding personnel. Further details pending official confirmation.

Riuthi Asahi Riubhia

Secretary Named Dogald Of El Campo Club

An appointment with El Campo club and committee leadership is announced. C. Chven, general manager of South Tasan chact, announces Momday Dy Ray Lineman as the new secretary in a formal agreement.

el Campo Dogald Trunon Na Bet EB Campo Ances PB. C. Chven

Lieutenants Escape in Plane Collision Near Clark Field

Manila August 1 two army planes collided at Clark Field. Lieutenants Julien B Haddon and Armour S Heffley narrowly escaped death. Haddon was slightly injured and Heffley unharmed in the crash.

Manila Julien B. ‘Haddon Armour S. Heffley Clark Geld Haddon Heffley

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