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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1927

Page

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Filipinos Mourn Death of General Wood in Boston Voices

Filipino sympathizers protest in Boston after the death of Governor General Leonard Wood. Leaders like Manuel Quezon and Manuel Roxas express deep sorrow and praise Woods courage and frankness. The Philippines mourns a chief executive admired across factions for his hard work and ideals.

General Wood Boston Leonard Wood Tood Alf Lee Purp Uets of Wool Philippines Senate Manuel Quezon Wood Philippine Department Quezon Tim Aid Welrays Mrartreet

Death of Maj Gen Leonard Wood to be buried at Arlington

Maj Gen Leonard Wood dies in Boston and will be buried beside his Rough Riders comrades at Arlington National Cemetery. At his widow’s request, the former governor general of the Philippines will be laid to rest with the unit he commanded during the Spanish American War. The body will travel from Boston with Mrs Wood and a military escort and be escorted to Arlington for interment ceremonies tomorrow.

Leonard Wood Helaw Rough ‘Iiders Arlingion Cemeters Arlington Washington D. C Rough Riders Geox Leonard Twyood Boston Philippines Wood Plas Omce

Passing of Governor General Leonard Wood Sparks Mourning

The Philippine press reports a sudden death of Governor General Leonard Wood provoking deep grief among Mohammedan communities. Descriptions portray Wood as a trusted leader who earned their confidence after the Budhi Daku action, with widespread mourning plans across Cotabato, Lanao, and Sulu as the nation contemplates the loss.

Kamboanga Generel Leonard Wood Philippine

Butte Mentioned For Island Job

Dr George C Butte attorney general of Porto Rico was mentioned as a possible appointee for governor generalship of the island. He would bring executive experience from service during the world war and familiarity with island affairs sought for the post.

George Butte Philippine Job Butte Austin Aus George C. Butte Porto+ Rico Porta Ie

Rebel Leader Praises Governor as News Breaks

Vice Governor Eugene A Gilmore, in Manila, lauds Governor General Wood after learning of his death. He calls Wood a genuine friend to the Philippines and commends his long service and dedication to establishing sound government. The message notes respect and admiration for Wood and cites ongoing efforts in the Philippines.

Manila Eugene A Gilmore Wood Sam Philippines

Pair Guilty Says Fuller Report Driven by Protest Context

The Fuller report declares pair guilty amid Sacco and Vanzetti protest actions. Miners and operators face tension over suspending operations. Radical Edward Holton James receives a 90 day jail term for inviting riot and assaulting a policeman during the Sacco Vanzetti demonstration. Tomes accepts prison time to avoid fines.

Radical Boston Aus Edward Holton James Wes Tomes Jones

Coal Miners Vote to Strike in Colorado

In Wallenburg Colorado, 500 coal miners, members of the union, voted unanimously to strike in protest of the Sacco and Vanzetti death sentences. Picketing was planned to begin at the strike hour after the vote at Luilew, about thirty miles south.

Wallenburg Colo Wight Sacco Vanzetti Luilew Here

Armed Cars Used by Police Guard City In Italian Case

New York police add armored cars as precaution in Nicols Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti case. A massive police presence extends from tunnels under the Hudson to distant railroad yards as execution day nears.

New York York Nicols Sacca Bartolomeo Vanzetti Boston Tudson Avey

Find Clue to Church Bombing

Detectives probing the Exenuel Presbyterian church bombing last Friday picked up a cue they hope will lead to the culprits. Head of the radical squad Tnesh Gomborrow said a threatening letter to Dr. Edward Bowman may reflect fanatic religious influence, not bomber activity.

Igadsleha Ase Exenuel Presbyterian Church Ieut Tnesh Gomborrow Radical Squad Ther Edward=. Bowman Emanuel cEutel Gomborrow Homls Saeco Yanzetr

Letters Protest Executions in Berlin Urges Halt

Scores of letters and telegrams poured into the United States embassy in Berlin protesting the forthcoming executions of Saeon and Vuncerti. Detention and diplomatic channels sparked ongoing petitions and demands for clemency amidst mounting international attention.

Bsa Berlin United States Wilay Saeon Vuncerti

Paris Protest by Taxi Drivers and Builders

In Paris a protest organized by the union Muhisis as a response to perceived oppression under Th gentenves targeted Nicola peer and Bartolomea Vanzett in Massachusetts. About half of the taxi drivers and most building trades workers quit, while other conditions remained unchanged.

Imternationet News Service Paris Sus Conv Muhisis Nicola Peer Bartolomea Vanzett Massachuseux Niled

Appeal sent to Coolidge in Sacco and Vanzetti case

The Sacco and Vanzetti defense committee telegraphed President Coolidge in South Dakota asking him to vindicate American justice by investigating the case. The telegram also urged Governor Fuller to grant a respite for the condemned men.

Uruguay Measures for Possible Labor Turmoil

In Montevideo officials prepare armories for potential disturbances tied to looming labor unrest. Authorities warn of possible clashes as workers mobilize and tensions rise ahead of planned actions.

Protest Voices Rally Against Yankee Imperialism at Meeting

The Laborites vow to attack all who refuse to renew their posts as chants of Down with Yankee imperialism ring out. Speakers at Jesterdays protest meeting condemn American justice amid heated rhetoric.

Jesteriay Ay Sperklera

London Newspapers Highlight U S Bombings Over Sacco Case

London morning papers gave prominent display to U S bomb outrages as reprisal reports, tied to Governor Fuller for denying clemency to Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. The dispatch cites UPI cables and notes the political tension surrounding the controversial executions.

U. S London Aus UPI America T Ae Fuller Nicola Sacco Bartolomea Vanzetti

Rumanians Send Sacco Protests to American Minister

Resolutions protesting the Sacco and Vanzetti executions were adopted at mass meetings in Bucharest and other Romanian cities and sent to William G. Culbertson, the American minister. An armed guard was posted at the American legation to guard against disturbances.

Iluharest UFI Sacco Vanzetti Masi Bucharest William &. Culbert Legation Cansulate

Revolt Strike Looms as Philadelphia Unions Walkout

Philadelphia industries face a large walkout tomorrow after noon as about 50,000 union members, representing 399 local units, plan a building strike and rally across the city to protest Sacco and Vanzetti. The protests aim to show belief in the defendants' innocence.

Philadelphia Tphiladelphia Industries NK Loyaly Walkiut Sacco Vansetti

Police Fight Demonstrations in Los Angeles

Police clashed with demonstrators in Los Angeles as authorities moved to curb Communist activity sparked by executions in Massachusetts. Officers raided alleged outposts, detained around a dozen people, seized thousands of pamphlets, and ordered the closure of an I W W hall. Most arrests were for vagrancy or criminal libel violations.

Los Angeles Bud Strack Reero Vaueetli Massachusetts I. W. W. Ball

Hobo King Joins Sacco and Vanzetti Meeting

Philadelphia report says James Ends How, called the King of the Hoboes, joined the Sacco and Vanzetti gathering with an unemployed army. A resolution for a stay of execution and defense by the wealthy supported the Christ analogy. The motion to telegraph the resolution to President Ridge and Governor Fuller was adopted.

Saced Philadelphia James How Sacco Vanzetti Lobe Thean

Soviet Papers Flag Convictions

Soviet papers flag convictions as UPI reports on virtually all trials. The articles emphasize the harsh penalties and feature brief biographical notes of figures such as Governor Palea ler, detailing electrocution evidence and related proceedings.

Boy Dancer Dudley Cummins Champions Golden Curls

Dudley Cummins, Sea Antonio’s youthful artist and entertainer, defies trends with long golden hair. He will star in August’s production of Little Lord Fauntleroy, performing dance reading and piano while his mother supports his choice to keep curls.

S. A Fauntleroy Dudley Cummins San Antonio Little Lord Fauntleroy Antonio Tonio Ysmc Frank’ Cumwins Dudley Daley

Standardization of Fair Exhibits Sought by Leeman

Leeman calls for rules to standardize arts exhibits entered in fairs. A meeting of managers from South, Most and West Texas chambers of commerce in Fort Worth on August 1 will discuss the plan. Attending will be Ray Leeman of South Texas chamber, W N Blanton of the Texas body, and Romer J Warde of West Texas chamber.

South Most West Texas Chambers of Commerce Fort Worth Ray Leeman South Texas Chamber W. N. Blanton

Man Loses Clothes After Tree Hides Pocketbox Theft

A man reported someone robbed him while walking near 216 Maiumarns Street. A tree allegedly hid his clothing and a pocketbox containing Bf. One arrest was made in connection with the theft, according to police.

Jae Lune G Maiumarns Street Polite Monthly Padier

Leeman to Speak at Mexican Chamber General Meeting

Ray Leeman general manager of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce will be among the principal speakers at the general meeting of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce held in Mexico City September 1 to 14. The invitation was extended to Leeman by Luis Rendon manager of the Mexican chamber.

Ray Leeman South Texas Chamber of Commerce Mexican Chamber of Commerce México City Ad Yeeman Luis Rendon Matnmneas

War on slot machines spreads through district

District Attorney C Me Chambers led a crackdown on slot machines across the district. Officers failed to find operating machines but issued alerts. Hundreds of machines were seized or reported, with forty-five machines taken and fourteen men arrested on felony charges potentially carrying penitentiary sentences.

Wielend Tiger Run Au Cardenas

Ninth Infantry Promotes Six Majors Including Miley

Oddgranlnuina of Stogler officers were received Monday morning by Maj. John D. Miley, Ninth Infantry, whose promotion from captain had reached the array post from Washington. The Ninth Infantry now shows six majors on its roster with assignments to outside duties and two colonels tied to the regiment.

Oddgranlnuina John D. Miley Ninth Infantry Arroy Post Washington Sis Astin A- Parker Ninth Ang

Official Visits by Grande Valley Commerce Leaders

William T. Burnett of the Houle Dezas Chamber of Commerce visits San Antonio for several days with Ray Leoman the general manager and executive vice press.

Rio Grande C William, T. Burnett la Grande Valley Houle Dezas

Homeseekers Pass .4 on Valley Trip

Two homeseeker parties traversed routes to the Rio Grande Valley while passing San Antonio Sunday night via the Katy line as reported by F B Griffin division passenger agent. Miller receives flowers from the Manufacturers' association sent Monday to Chief of Police Miller.

Kani Winter Garden Rio Grande Valley San Antonio Katy F. B. Griffin

Railway booklets promote Lower Rio Grande Valley travel

Railway booklets advertising the Lower Rio Grande Valley have been distributed widely this week by the Souther Darific railroad. Tom Food, assistant general passenger agent, received the large supply of illustrated literature Monday for distribution across the middle west and East coast.

Souther Darific Rie ‘Grande Falfurrias Bencu Middlewest Ani Tom Food Paceenger

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