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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1927

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Delayed Execution Fate in Sacco and Vanzetti Case

Governor Fuller may grant new respite while legal moves continue. Judge Thayer’s ruling prompts possible stay. state supreme court review pending. Protests and sympathy strike swell as workers walk out in garment district. Chicago, Rapid City delegation seeks federal inquiry mirroring Wilson precedent in Mooney case.

Thayer State Supreme Court Fuller Sacco Yuncetti Boston Nicola Sacca Cartolomeo Vanzetti Charlestown New York Saeva Vanzetti Sacen-Vanactli Chicago Rapid City Coolidge Wilson Mooney Conlidge Massachusetts

Police Patrol New York as Petrol strike begins

One thousand petrolmen were posted at key locations and smaller detachments placed at about thirty halls in New York to preserve order during what union leaders call the largest strike in the city's history.

N.Y New. York Bnieh

Prison Plan Revealed At Boston Police Briefing

Deputy Superintendent Goode and Warren Hendrs outlined a plan to fortify a Boston area near the death houses on Rutherford avenue. They discussed placing machine guns at intervals along the walls tomorrow to contain alleged radicals, including Sacco and Vanzelli, who are confined nearby.

puprUh Goode Boston Police Warren Hendrs Rutherford Avenue Sacco Wanselli

Protest Posted on Sydney Memorial Cenotaph

Unknown persons fixed a paper to the cenotaph reading from the nation that will murder innocent mice Succo and Vanzetti. Police are investigating the incident.

Sydney New South Wales Ave Succo Vanzetti

Sacco Vanzetti defense committee telegraphed to United States

Boston Aug 1 The Sacco Vanzetti defense committee was telegraphed to the United States Renaters William E Borsh and Robert La Follette and Alice Jane Addams of

U. S Coolidge Boston Sacco- Vanzetti Defense Committee United States Renaters Wiliam E. Borsh Robert la Fallette Aliss Jane Addams

Appeal Filed From Sanderson Denial in Vanzetti Case

Counsel for Bertolomeo Vanzetti and Nicola Sacco filed with the state supreme court clerk an appeal from Judge George A Sanderson's denial of a writ of error. The defense seeks review before the full court, arguing constitutional rights violations in the denial.

Supreme Court Didge Sanderson

Protest Execution Sacco Vanzetti Rally at Convention

Statements against the execution of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were unanimously adopted by delegates at the Twenty-fourth general convention of the Hotel and Restaurant Employees International Alliance and Bartenders International League of America in Portland.

Portland Ure Nicola Sacco Bartolomeo van Evopores International Alliance International League of America

Mob of 10,000 Storms United States Legation

An excited crowd of about 10,000 attempted to storm the U S Legation in Stockholm Sweden one night. Mounted police formed a cordon and arrested several ringleaders while clashes continued in the city tied to Sacco and Vanzetti demonstrations with Swedish Communists and Socialists active in support.

Amcermecuems WB Service London United States Legation Stockholm Sweden Central News Socialiste Sac |Ge Vanzetti

Gibson Refuses to See Belgian Plea for Clemency

In Brussels August 9 Hugh S. Gideon the new American ambassador to Belgium refused to receive a delegation bearing a letter from Socialists seeking clemency for Bare and Venselli. The Socialist group left the letter at the embassy demanding mercy.

Gibson Brussels Hugh S. Gideon Belgium Bare Venselli

Bomb Explodes at London Railway Station

A bomb exploded at Aldwych Station on the Underground early this morning. No injuries reported. The incident caused a media sensation and was linked by papers to worldwide protests over the Barton-Tanski case.

London Losdon Sug Rome

Gas filled for trans Atlantic flight by Columbia plane

Paris Aug 9 The gas line tanks of the monoplane Columbia, already a New York to Germany flyer, were filled for a return to New York as weather conditions held. Maurice Drouhin, pilot, and passenger Charles A. Levine said the ship was ready except for a few provisions and a brandy bottle for emergencies.

Paris New York Germany Maurice Drouhin Charles A. Levine Dronkin le Bourget Colombia Diendodne Coste Parin Jask Parsia Leon Giton Paul ‘Tarascon Columbia Coste

Junkers Planes Trial Flight Ahead of Transatlantic Run

In Dessau Germany Aug 1 the Junkers Europa and Bremen planes designed for a transatlantic flight were piloted for a brief trial to test their stability. The long hop is scheduled for Saturday with takeoff not yet staged.

Junkers Dessau Germany Junkery Europa Brrmen

Bolshevik Jails Landmark Clash Over Monasteries and Faith

Fragmentary remarks explain how eighty eight Bolshevik dissidents and priests faced removal after opposing nationalization of monasteries and tax payments. The text contrasts British tolerance of faith with Bolshevik hostility, noting implications for propaganda in Asia. The piece hints at differing religious and political rhetoric shaping public opinion.

Jamia Great Britain Asia Jehu Bull Hautema Mahemmed Asiatica Lenin

Girl Wins NPE FE Contract Amid Opera Praise

In San Antonio the famed Polacco praised a young singer as she moved from onlooker to performer. The American Opera company offered a contract after a brief audition, with two months of rehearsals under Leonard company critics.

Polacco San Antonio Duerler American Opera Company

Miss Johnson Dusted as Breckenridge Principal in Board Vote

Protests erupt as Miss Johnson loses principalship at Breckenridge after a special board meeting. Superintendent cites failure to confer and administrative issues. Board members vote for charges and movement to file an eight page statement against Johnson amid heated controversy.

Mie Johbayn Mies Stone Seattle Yash Breckenridge Miss Johnson Mohiay Johnson Johnston Ays ‘Fom Mies Johnson Allee BL Apres AJ Board W. Setterfield W. H. Quirk Wick Sinn Johnson Brackenridge Frank Haytes Slias Johnson

Ford interests announce Chicago to Pacific passenger air line

J L Maddux, Ford representative, unveils a ten hour flight plan from Chicago to the Pacific in a lavish ten passenger plane with berths and dining service. The aircraft, described as palatial, is being prepared for service at a cost not yet specified.

Chicago Ford BF International News Service Tos Angeleb J. L. Maddux Ace Art Mardux

Weather forecast for San Antonio and vicinity

FORECAB . San Antonio and vicinity: Tenleht Wednewiey clonky with Seereae ie moseane weet , m ey mere Bost Terai Tinton showers in north. pretion, Wecerrar elewty, local theoder shewers. s moderate weatherly winds i n TWieet Tasner Tonle. cloner, threa- Serstureres inom nowth portion, Wodwee day partly clowly. Rome weather for tourists. nett. im Denver Cote, 22220. Clewe Ties Molmed, Tawm. (Kee Dedge Citr, Kee. Canary Vithinetes. 3 'Willetan, Cheady Hi. By vrvsne Char.

San Antonio Wecerrar Elewty Denver Cote Clewe Ties Molmed Canary Willetan Vrvsne Char

United War Veterans Year Book to Go Off Press Soon

United War Veterans president Charles Sickeles announced the yearbook will be off the press within a few days and include about 2800 member names. About 1500 copies will be printed and distributed throughout the state and mailed to France.

United War Vets United War Veterans Comci Il Charles Sickele Mod. Nt France Sickels

Man Seeks Custody of Unborn Child in Iowa Case

Cedar Rapids report states Harry Sturts filed a petition seeking custody of an unborn child claiming his wife is unfit to be a mother. The filing marks a custody action centered on parental fitness and the unborn child.

Soverm Unum News Percier Cedar Rapids Tows Harry Sturts

Baker President Plans Northwest Vacation

B T Baker, president of the Baker Hotel Co., will spend a few days at the Gunter before departing for an extended vacation in the northwest.

Baker West T. B. Baker Baker Hotel Company Gunter Northwest Ict

Reserve Bank Plan Approved for San Antonio Branch

Plans for a Federal Reserve building to be erected on Atlee Ayers drawings received approval from four San Antonio branch committee members Tuesday after seven, with a bid to forward to Washington for final approval. The two story building includes a basement and was prepared by architect Atlee B. Ayers.

Federal Reserve Gumen Anil Ylita Samy

Revenue Agents to Be Chosen for San Antonio AGENCY

The San Antonio Bureau of Revenue to appoint men who will hear 30 day protest cases. The selections, likely to be finalized soon, come on a note from D A Skinner secretary of the U S Chamber to Porter Whales of the San Antonio Chamber. The changes aim to avoid protest hearings in Dallas.

San Antonio Bureau of Tajgernal Revenue D. A. Skinner United States Chamber of Commerce Porter Whales Dallas Wiley

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