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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1927
Page
3
Mexico enters the second year of religious strife between the Calles government and Roman Catholic hierarchy. No priests conduct services in any church as 52 consecutive Sundays pass with no officiants. Clashes persist between Catholic factions and government forces amid expulsions of clergy and quiesas who refuse to sign an agreement.
Archbishop Mora Del Rio reports a year of clash between Calles government and the Catholic Church in Silesia. He cites no priests officiating in republic churches, worsening tyranny, and broad dissatisfaction. Eight bishops contemplate returning to Mexico if law or regime changes occur.
Resort of the Elks Lodge Grande maior in Cincinnati last month will be made by Jack Rucke ut stax smoker at the Elks club. Monday Bigot Burke represented the local cl i dn the reunion. Vaudeville entertainment alan will be zien.
Weather improves allowing Capt. FS Courtney and crew to push toward a trans Atlantic hop to New York. Engineers report progress as three conditions stabilize and preparations for departure accelerate. The plan hinges on favorable winds and clear skies within the next forty eight hours.
Washington dispatch reports a widespread boll weevil invasion across the cotton belt. The study to July 1 shows high infestation levels, with Mississippi and Texas stations noting significant square damage and rising concerns for production.
Reports from the Geneva conference say Viscount Ishii of Japan and W Bridgeman met on the cruiser armament issue. British officials insist the British plan remains the key, while American delegate Gibson presses for eight inch guns liberty. A plenary session was expected Thursday, with signs of possible adjournment looming.
President Coolidge closely tracks Geneva naval armament discussions from Washington as world powers maneuver. He has pressed for progress, remained engaged despite delays, and maintains steady contact with advisors and officials monitoring the crisis.
Lloyd George denounces the Baldwin government for allowing the Geneva conference to proceed, warning it could spark a naval arms race with the United States. He speaks at Cambridge about the potential fallout and the need for cooperation to ensure world peace.
Washington. August Implementing the fiscal year starting July 1, 1928, the budget director receives preliminary estimates from government departments. The total must not exceed 2.3009 billion dollars, including press and postal disbursements. Final figures due by September 15 with hearings to begin on smaller items after September 1, aiming to complete all hearings by November 1.
News item reports a $1,360,000 pearl necklace lost along the Boston Post Road near New York and Connecticut. An advertisement offers the reward and mentions crowds of treasure hunters gathering in the area. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
City Clerk Fries will depart for Denver to attend the city commission meeting and discuss plans amid a thirty day vacation pending approval. The delegation aims to address local governance and upcoming municipal actions during the absence.
Maj Francis G Delano signal corps Spreoad Division died Sunday morning in a St Louis hospital after surgery for cerebral hemorrhage Funeral services will be held at Trarton Mo Tuesday afternoon per a message to Lieut Col A C Voris Major Delano left Fort Sam Houston July 2 on two months leave with orders to report Sept 1 for Panama duty He is survived by his wife Mrs Bock with Baird Delany and two small sons
GV McMahon postmaster of Waco visited the San Antonio post office this morning renewing acquaintance with Pawtester P G Lucas and renewing ties with the local staff during a routine call.
Panama August 1 UPI Emil G Kant, nephew of the philosopher Saman Kant, long exiled after fleeing Tris fiutherland. He served in the army, deserted, and traveled via Chiriqui to Costa Rica, then the United States. His death followed a heart attack in the Ancan hospital. survived by thirteen sons and three daughters. The Kantian Society of Koentesberg traced his later life after a prior missing status.
In New York on August 1 a four story brick building owned by the elderly Wendel sisters is tied to a nearly 100 million dollar wealth estimate. An offer of 21.5 million was rejected, with neighbors noting the sisters’ refusal stems from a long family history and a “no property for sale” stance.
Washington Aug 1 A young woman from New Jersey risked her life attempting to save a college escort from drowning after a rowboat accident. She failed to find the man’s body and faced swift, swirling water while attempting to reach him. The incident occurred near Chesnpnitse Bay.
The Navy Department resumes control of its oil reserves ending a five year Interior Department administration. An executive order by President Coolidge on March 27 restored the holdings before a Senate inquiry and ensuing court litigation. The transfer faced opposition but was completed by May 31 under Interior oversight.
A driver and his family were on a ten day vacation when a crash in Indiana on August 1 killed the husband, Charles J. Norris, and left him buried under debris. His wife and four children escaped unharmed.
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