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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1927

Page

9

Wives Death and Husband’s Collapse Shocks Scotland

Harry Lauder collapses as wife Lady Lauder dies after a long marriage and frail health. The couple, long known in Hamilton and Dunoon, faced tragedy since their miner beginnings in 1880s, with Lady Lauder supporting his rising career as a comedian and songwriter. Funeral arrangements set for Wednesday in Scotland.

Harry Landerdale Dunoon Inku Fulton Tobn Lander Somme Angi Vallance Lady Levteen la Bomble Hamilton Hart Salvation ‘Army Bamiston Ren Reaby Jae Jockee Lady Lauder

General Wood Travel Expenses Questioned by Filipinos

Manila August 1 4 The appropriation committee rejected the executive department request to raise General Wood's travel funds from 12000 to 25000 for the next year to defend his United States trip. The committee noted funds were already released and assessed the 15000 travel expense as excessive amid a projected deficit.

Manila Wood United

Milk Producers Back Ordinance Endorsement

The Independent Silk Producers Association will endorse the new standard exidic ordinances. Coveland Creamery at 1803 West Ituache Avenue will hold a 5:80 o'clock meeting in Pearl Leven's presence to announce the backing for San Antonio’s upcoming effect.

San Antonio Silk Produceee “Association Coveland Creamery Itu Ache Avenue

Blazing the First Trail of the Chisholm Cowboy Era

Told by M. Alexander Caery, the reminiscence recounts a cattle drive from San Antonio to market along the Chisholm trail. It recalls 1800s long cattle drives, encounters with Indians, horse thefts, and the hardships of trailing 2 million head north despite disease delays and hostile dust storms. The speaker reflects on the lure of market and the endurance required to ride the trail.

M. Alexander Caery Chisholm Pat Neferent Red River North Star Nori Feiler San Antonia Austin Waca Dalfea Preston Blakeo Indian Territory Middle West

Pittsburgh men plan long flight across Americas

Two Pittsburgh aviators prepare a commercial air survey flight to Col Dean Ivan Lamb, with Am Schultz as co pilot. Their route spans Dayton and Wichita to cross into Mexico, then Central America through Guatemala and Honduras to Panama, aiming to reach Frane Field near the canal. The trip is slated to begin by September 1.

Puptsburgh Pittsburgh Texan New Mexico Nicaragua Dean Ivan Lamb Epert Americ Am Schultz Dayton Ohio Wichita Kan San Antonio Ter Bronteres Mex Guadalajara Mexico City Gazaca Guatemala City San_Salvador Salvador Festicigalpa Honduras Managua Nicarague San Jose Avid Panama Frane Field Canal

Princes Play Golf in Montreal with Baldwin Speaking

In Montreal the Prince of Wales and Prince George join a social program starting with an 18 hole golf round at Laval Sur Le Lec club. Premier Baldwin travels from City Hall to address Cr, then joins Senator and Mrs W L McDonald at their home. A dinner hosted by E W Beatty of Canadian Pacific follows.

Montreal Que W. L. BlcDonald E. W. Beatty Canadian Pacific Railway

Power Bill Unpaid Shuts Staten Island Trolley Service

New York City faced a trolley shutdown after 15,000 Staten Island commuters lost service when the Edison company cut power over a disputed 175.60 dollar electric bill. Comptroller Berry refused to approve the bill citing municipal expenses and objections to a tax-based difference.

New York New York City Staten Island Berry Hines Tavasion Staten Island Edison Company

German Plane Tests Atlantic Hop From Travemunde

Lieutenant Orn Koennecke prepared for a two way test flight to the United States from Travemunde. He rose at dawn in a Gaspar biplane to try the motor radio and instruments, but the small flight area prevents a full load for the trans Atlantic attempt.

Travembunde Germany Orn Koennecke United States Gaspar

Woman Routs Prowler in Yard of Miss Naylor Home

A prowler attempting to enter the home of Miss Bessie Naylor at 1103 Buena Vista Street was roused by her Sunday night after sighting him in the yard in front of the house, according to Monier.

Bessie Naylor Buena Vista Street Monier

Pistol Shots Heard on Third Floor in Sunday Incident

Police reported three shots on the third floor of the AL O A early Sunday. An investigation was made but officers failed to locate the person responsible for the shots.

X. Searlend Usuder Lady Leader Glasgow AL. O. A

Man Faces Charge After Dance Hall Attack

A man was held by county authorities Monday charged with striking a girl during a Saturday night country dance. The accused allegedly beat his female companion and struck her on the nose at the dance locale.

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Police recover over fifteen thousand in stolen goods

Police report in the last thirty days theft losses totaled $15,128.24 with $12,000 of items recovered and returned. The month also saw two court records processed and secretary substitutes announced at the YWCA, where Miss Leis Lacks fills in for Miss Dorothy Stapler during her absence at a conference in Estes Park.

Polite Leis Lacks Dorothy B Stapler YW. C. A Aliss Stapler Esles Park

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