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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1927
Page
1
Ford and Henry Ford outline a bold postwar program to build 15 million automobiles across eight models and to develop a heavy power unit for trucks and a multi engine airplane system. The article notes broader investments into rail, lumber, coal, iron, and ore industries as the company expands beyond cars, with government supervision suggested to ensure fair competition.
A Chinese Army unit under General Ho Dung haw baan suffered mass casualties in an ammunition depot explosion near Hankow along the Yangtze River. The number of soldiers killed is reported as about 100. Consul General Lackhart at Hankow relayed the incident.
Washington dispatch examines reactions to President Coolidge's statement that he does not choose to run in 1928. Analysts weigh political cunning vs candor, noting Republican leaders split on whether his remark signals a third-term bid or a strategic retreat. Hoover, Bristow, and Taft rivals cited as potential contenders.
A New York Times report from August asserts Wall Street traders are wagering heavily on Cal Coolidge becoming the next president. An unidentified firm quoted $45,000 for a waxer and $7,009, plus an extra $20,000 from another source, signaling strong confidence in Coolidge's hold on the White House.
In Oneonta Alabama August 3 a Klansman named John Hughes testified about leading Tot Calloway from a church service and taking part in his whipping at a farm near Inverst Other defendants Bunene Doss and six others face trial for the assault with testimony from Hughes as the first witness I included.
Geneva reports a Japanese compromise influence on the tripartite naval conference. Plenipotentiaries and additional delegates may meet today to assess a new situation and the chances of drafting a treaty at Geneva. The outcome hinges on the British cabinet decision in London.
The keel of the United States submarine VA was laid at Mare Teland navy yard yesterday in West Valleio. The event marked a major milestone in naval construction with Col. Aug. 3 noted in the dispatch.
District Attorney Chambers announced a city effort to destroy twenty five cent slot machines found in restaurants and barber shops after special investigators seized several devices on Tuesday. Charges of gaming derive against two men in Justice of the Peace Anton Adam's court await a judge's action. In other items, trials continued in St. Marys Parish Criminal Court as Mrs. Ada Bon LeBouet testified about the killing of her husband, with Dr. Thomas E. Dreher and Beadle presenting defense testimony. A Fort Worth bail case noting the first bale of sodden cotton weighed 850 pounds and earned premiums totaling 70.
William Talerico Jr. fourteen, struck by a freight train at Lakeview crossing while swimming with friends, lost both arms and survived only briefly after transfusions. He died Tuesday afternoon at Robert B. Green hospital. his father, Witham, provided blood during the care.
BS International reports the Charlie Chaplin divorce suit will be settled out of court and Mrs Chaplin’s attorneys costs withdrawn. Lyndol Young, Dilton Young, and William K. Young admit they have severed relations with their client. Trial date earlier set for August 22.
U S inspector P W D Cramer conducts an aerial and field inspection at Stinson Field to determine if the municipal airport earns an A rating. Acting Mayor Phil Wright accompanies the tour, optimistic about a favorable outcome and the field’s readiness.
Paris August 2 UP Maurie Drouin French aviator sues to compel Charles Levine to honor a July contract for piloting Levine's monoplane Columbia on a return Atlantic voyage from Paris to New York. Drouin seeks 300,000 francs deposited as security plus half of subsequent movie, oil and gas rewards if the flight succeeds. At Levine’s home Mrs Anna Schultz, 60, was taken to a hospital after a fall.
A meeting hint suggests a possible compromise between the Public Service company and the business committee over trolley rate increases. General manager Sin Kifer indicated a solution may emerge from the next conference while acting mayor Wright noted audit progress and awaited a final plan.
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