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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1927

Page

3

Appeals Drawn For Sacco and Vanzetti Case

UFI reports the Sacco and Vanzetti appeal for a new trial hinges on newly discovered evidence. Defense and prosecutors clash over grounds, including affidavits and an alleged eel shipment receipt used to challenge the 1921 murder conviction and seek clemency reconsideration.

Boston UFI Nicola Sacco Bartolomew Vanzetti Yse Eleir Boumsel Deddens Elattic Charlestown State Prison Appex Ron- Lee Lois Rantoul Pittsburgh Arteryéx Defense Committee Americas Expres Company Reston Vanzetti Plymouth Beidgeawater Alvan T. Fuller Ylea Bacco Vauzetli Enek Orims

Chicago labor leaders oppose Sacco and Vanzetti protest plan

Chicago workers refuse to protest as building trades leaders align with the International Labor Defense League to oppose suspending work and support the scheduled execution of Sacco and Vanzetti.

Chicago Chicago, Ang Chiesa International Labor Defnse League For Sacco Vanzetli

French Ban On Demonstrations Strikes at Beeson Parade Plans

The French government prohibited all planned demonstrations by Labor Socialist and Communist groups linked to the Bees Ltd Vensoul, cancelling meetings and parades scheduled for August in the city. The move targets public protests against the Tar0 of Bees Ltd Vensoul and related labor actions.

Sacco Bees Ltd Lothere

Violence mars Argentina strike

Violent incidents marked the spread of a general strike in Argentina. Dispatches from Buenos Aires report bombs exploding in interior provinces and on railways near urban centers, causing injuries but no fatalities disclosed.

Buuaus Atres Argentina Tan Tevar Hereo Vanzetti Atrealina Pe Aito

Guardsmen Gather at Palacios For Annual Training

Houston dispatch reports the Texas National Guard Thirty-fifth Division preparing for an annual encampment at Palacios. About 6,800 soldiers from eighty Texas posts will assemble into 150 units, traveling by train and road to form camp by dawn with dress parade planned for Friday at 6 p.m.

Houston Palacios Suniay Texo National Guard Texas Rinday

Major Gen Wood Sick at Boston

Boston August 1 The Boston Post says Major General Wood governor of the Philippines is under treatment in a local hospital and unconfirmed reports say he is seriously ill, with officials awaiting confirmation from the institution.

Wood Boston Boston Post Fmipaines

Scrambled Zoo Editor Takes Time Off For Food

The San Antonio paper teases the zoo editor taking a break amid a Scrambled-Zola contest. Prizes total 158 with seed prizes of 125 for a boy and 23 for a girl, plus fifty prizes for 91 and 100 Erez tickets toTalore theater.

Brackenridge San Antonio Zoo Nuvber Investigat Iums Tmn Sal Thera Talore Theater

Redfern Feted Before Brazil Hop Preparations

BRUNSWICK Ga Aug OUP Trtanwiek to log feed andiolined Paul Redfern aviator after his success here yesterday from Detroit in the plane Vorg of Bennswick preparatory to his proposed hop for Brazil within the next few weeks Accompanied by Eddie Stinson head of the Stinson Airstaft colontation of Detroit with them he made the journey Redfern reserved the atchin of the citizenry at various meeting gatherings

Brunswick. Ga Trtanwiek Paul Redfern Auvcessit Detroit Vorg Bennswick Hopare Braxié Eddie Stinson Stinson Detenit Thom Redfern

Preparedness Call By United States Legion Leader

Charles J. Simmesral, chief of staff of the United States Legion, urged national military preparedness at a meeting in Ah wditress tolly. He outlined the legion’s strong support for a continued program of defense readiness and unity to uphold the republic.

Charles J. Simmesral Aftar United Shiites Shaw Moody Tom Connally Marlin Alvin Owsley Dallas National American Legion Reed Johnson United States Veterans Burea Archie 1 Gray Bunng A. K. Thomas City Camerinin Muay Burnett Plan Cottagh

Intercity Coal Talks Stall Amid Union Apathy

Ohio officials push a proposed interstate conference on the coal industry as Illinois operators refuse to join. Rice Miller of the Nit Operators association says the meeting yields little value, citing ongoing district disputes with unions. Tenn 3. Tewis, head of the mine workers, supports broader action in the field.

Columbus Univ UFI Ohio Dunlahey Toledo Rice Miller Nit Operators Association Tenn 3 Tewis Imine Workers Enonking Adort

Earthquake Strikes Northeastern Japan Ripping Fukushina and Sendai

Reports from Tokyo say a quake of significant strength hit the northeast region of Japan near Fukushina and Sendai. Telegraph services were disrupted and several houses collapsed with injuries reported. The tremor was felt in Tokyo and neighboring areas amid uncertain casualty details.

London Japan Reuters Tokio Fukushina Sendai Tokio Ani Xokoliana

Hollywood Fan Arrested After Alleged Ambush Incident

A Hollywood fan was arrested following an incident tied to a San Antonio area event. Police report placing the suspect on a transit line near Montgomery and All, during night hours, after locating the person on a suspected vehicle route. Authorities described the scene as a risky ambush and intervened as the night progressed.

Hollywood Montgomry All Hull Pwnd San Antonia Smanslay Officera Rody

Automatic Sprinklers Largely Stop Warehouse Fire

Automatic sprinklers in the Bagto Marquare company warehouse at 324 Monterey street contained a fire that started early Saturday, preventing spread to about 40 nearby buildings. Firefighters arrived to find the bay under control, with damage mainly to furniture and chairs. losses estimated around 000, soaked by sprinkler water.

Bagto Marquare Company Monterey Street Lien Littin Damwee Witter Contol Eagle Furniture Teommany

Women Seek Dry Campaign in 1928

CHICAGO Aug VFI Nereus reports women push a national dry campaign for 1928 led by the Women's Temperance Union. Officials note President Contidge will not enter another campaign, while the group outlines a program from August 25 to September 2 at the national convention in Minneapolis to educate and persuade the public.

Chulagu VFI Nereus Pifuris Bone Contidge Women's ‘Temperance Union Minneapolix Vons

Mexico Will Fete Houston Aviators

Mexico City dispatch reports officials from the department of industry and commerce traveling to Tepic to welcome United States aviators aboard the Spirit of San Diego on the Houston to Mexico City flight. Prince recalls a friend in Oshawa, while a Toronto garden party invitation reaches a carrier for attendance.

Mexico Houston Mexico City Department of Industry and Commoncce Tompicn United States Sy of San Diego Oshawa Bown Img Prince of | Veates Toronto Lonloh Runawer Borw

Russian film couple held on assault charge in jail

Irene Presniakoff known as Irene Preston and her husband Loger Prevniakoff were detained in a city jail after a portable pistol wound struck the man’s shoulder. Police said the 20 year old daughter of a former court surgeon claimed their film work ruined their home life.

Hollywood Trolshevik Irene Presniakoff Irene Preston Loger Prevniakoff Crar

Pair Teaching Tots to Steal Sentenced

Mr and Mrs Oscar Wenstrow formerly of Enid Oklahoma were given a three months suspended sentence by Judge George A Dunn after pleading guilty to teaching their children to steal. They were arrested recently with two small children found pocketing in coats the set of stuffing.

Denver Oscar Wenstrow Enid Okla George A. Dunn

Thieves Steal Rifle and Razor From Home On Mass Park Avenue

Police report thieves entered the rear of Rev. P. P. Hill’s residence at 12 Mass Park Avenue and fled with a double barrel shotgun a striking rifle and a safety razor. A resident named T. Gray of Horaton says his wallet value 35 dollars and a wrist watch were taken on Beat Commerce Street near the Southern Pacific station.

P.P. Hill Mass Park Avenue T. Gray Horaton Commerce Street

Prince of Wales arrival stirs Toronto crowds in festive procession

The Prince of Wales and his brother Prince Genrer visit Toronto with Premier Baldwin amid cheering crowds along city streets. An accompanying notice advertises a ROM study and general practice program at Avis Bal. opening in 1617.

Prince of Wales Toronto Prince Genrer Baldwin Tacnlo Wiscueening Boland Rom Studie Avis Bal

Guarantee Oil Well Gift to Legion in Texas

In Fort Worth a Texas banquet announced a formal gift promise to drill an oil and gas well in Palo Pinto County for the American Legion. T. G. Shaw pledged a $50,000 deposit to prove good faith, with proceeds turned to the Legion through Bothwell Kane post, and the well to be drilled within 30 days of acceptance, cost-free to the Legion.

Sort Worth Tex American Legion Wate Texas T. G. Sheu Fort Worth Dan Moods Texas Segon Shaw Bank Satuday Moody Nortary Brazos Oil and Gas Palo Pinto County Bothwell Kane Bothwell Kane Park Bert Worth Post Mieswell Turnutt

Hundreds Wonder If They Were Wed Under Fire Judge

A garbled report questions whether Justice Pete David W. Wallace legally held both offices simultaneously. The probe began after couples claimed lawful marriages by the judge while he also served as policy judge. Wallace’s successor had briefly held both roles, and local officials considered action as details remain unclear.

ATMAS David W. Walluen Tisty Albert Wallace W. F P. Buttler Alon Mally

Mrs Street Tightens Recovery After Major Highway Op

Mrs Sam Street, wife of Chief of Tenetives Siete Semuedoy, is reported improving after a major operation along a highway. She entered the hospital early in the week and is now recovering.

Sam Street Tenetives Siete

Fire Destroys Garage and Truck in Early Sunday Blaze

A garage and a truck were destroyed in a fire reported on Ariane Street early Sunday. Fire officials estimate damage at about unknown. The cause is under investigation with no injuries reported.

Postmaster killed in burning Virginia town blaze

Trapped in a vain attempt to rescue valuables, postmaster J.T. Sangster died as a fire destroyed the local post office in Berkeley Virginia. Also reports of a Fort Worth auto crash killing driver Price in Burleson. Charter filings noted for a new state bank with $2000 capital.

Universal Berke, Ve J.T. Sangster Fort Worth Aug

400 Men Battle Forest Fires in Columbia Reserve

Portland ore August 6 Reports to the Forestry Service said fire conditions in the Columbia National Forest Southern Washington were slightly improved Four hundred men were fighting three large fires on the old Yaxolt burn and a hotter fire on Squaw Creek none had been controlled Officials warned that twenty to thirty fires could be burning in the reserve unless conditions changed

Portland Ore Pisterid Columbia National Forest Washington Squaw Creek M Columbia

Aircraft plants in U. S. expand as aviation boom grows

aviation official William P. MacUrucken says more than fifty aircraft manufacturing concerns are operating in America but few can sustain quantity production. The rush has created more commercial plants than auto factories, with orders outpacing supply and several firms struggling to keep up.

Omgagu America William P. Mac Urucken Woman In Charge of Aviation Mactracken

Man With Burglar Tools Held After Street Incident

Police jailed a man found carrying burglar tools and a skeleton key set on Deous Street. The suspect, detained Friday night, faced charges related to attempted burglary.

Tylogla P. Furl

Boy Delivers Names and Addresses to Police in Reckless Confession

A young man provides three names and addresses to officers after a late night incident. He tells detectives to “pray and find all who tam” and is being held for investigation into alleged drug distribution in the area. The report notes ongoing police inquiries and no charges confirmed yet.

Boy Markel Tam

Planes in Pacific air race suffer multiple crash site repairs

In a Pacific to San Francisco air race, several entered planes forced landings and repairs after spark plug and exhaust pipe failures. Doran and Pedize, among others, faced midflight problems while nearby crews rushed with spare parts. some crews continued by rail to salvage the mission.

San Francisco Honolulu George D. Cavell Leo Pawlikowski Flr Aliss Doran Pedra Meniots Cal Santa Monica Los Angeles San Diego Isco Knits Bante Ava al Henley Kenneth Griffin Oklahoma Amber Cal Bartlesville Gin Frencisco Clover Field Saina Monica Mies Livingston Irving Berkeley Tle United States Department of Pommerce

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