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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1927
Page
1
Chicago dispatch reports tension over Sacco and Vanzetti, with protests turning violent as crowds clash with police after a protest meeting. A mob, including a young woman, is described in chaotic scenes with shoving, tear gas, and sporadic gunfire.
In Boston authorities report Gov Keller of Massachusetts urging a delay while Nicola Sacco refuses to sign a petition for a writ of habeas corpus. Pickets around the state capitol reflect heightened tension as guards remain on duty and legal efforts stall.
Fragmentary report notes a judge refused to postpone the execution as officials fear unrest after a series of bomb explosions in London and rising communist activity. References to political figures, trial conduct, and warnings underscore tensions in Britain and abroad as legal and security anxieties rise.
Aug 10. The Bacco Vansetti protest in Geneva Switzerland held up yesterday was reported by the Swiss telegraph authorities as directed toward the American tion in Berne. The protest included two resolutions from a Monday meeting supporting the condemned men. In Belfast Ireland Aug 10 a sympathy meeting was held after the executions, described as orderly and attended by about 400 persons.
A bomb exploded near the Palace of Justice in Buenos Aires causing clear damage and uncertain injuries. In Asuncion Paraguay a street strike paralyzed traffic for three hours in protest against executions. Warsaw reports little public interest as readers remained indifferent amid calls to stir the populace.
Fragmented OCR notes describe variable winds and showers possible in southern areas tonight through Thursday. Mentions of cooler conditions, possible coastal activity, and scattered rain chances across multiple locations including Texas and neighboring states.
A heavily armed Prohibition force and two squads of military police departed San Antonio Wednesday morning toward the Black Jack country to halt bootlegging. The firing squadron reached central police headquarters at dawn and conducted raids with army trucks. About 15 to 20 men faced bootlegger resistance in the brushy region as officers encountered ambush risks while surveying maps. Captain Charles Stevens led one squad in at least one clash.
City commissioners debate a proposed trolley fare increase and audit of Public Service Company books. Auditing bids and potential industrial gas franchise proposals are under review as officials contest granting jitney franchises. Acting Mayor Phil Wright asserts no such franchise will be approved.
Weather bureau data from Lexag shows boll weevil development slowed by high daytime temperatures and some rain. Reports indicate some boll shedding and development delays in various sections as rainfall measured from 0.1 to 2.06 inches across eleven stations in the Tezua cotton region. Thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday night and Thursday across Southwest and North Texas.
The congressional appropriation committee led by Representative ton Shreve faced delay after their plane forced to land at Weodora damaging a wing. A second ship was dispatched from Brooke field, but the committee chose rail travel, arriving in San Antonio around 2:20 PM as noted in a telegram to William A. Whalen.
Dispatches from Bombay reported floods in Gujarat and Kathiawar devastat ing about half the cotton crop and a large share of the food crops north of Broach. Cotton losses in Gujarat and Kathiawar estimated at 150000 bales, with Sind also reporting vast cotton areas ruined. Elsewhere crops were described as nourishing.
Mrs. B. Hatfield of Urania Louisiana has become a widow for the ninth time after her husband H. Hatfield died recently following an operation for gallstones. He was buried at Pine Bil cemetery. Mrs. Hatfield owns four producing wells and a beautiful home, with other valuable property in the Urania area.
About 250 tire dealers from across the state gathered in Dallas to elect A. Brgsh of Dallas as president of the Texas Tire Dealers association. Other officers named include O. Charky Wight of San Antonio as first vice president, W. S. Curtis of Houston as second vice president, De With T. Hicks of Waco as third vice president, and Join T. Laweon of San Antonio as secretary-treasurer. The group met at the St Anthony hotel with remarks on cooperation between retailers and manufacturers and discussions on volume rebates, legislative matters, and tire standards. The assembly also planned a group photo and adjourned to the municipal auditorium for further talks.
The Washington head and the Mount Finchmore dedication featured remarks by President Cogllige and South Dakota leaders. Senator Norbeck, Judge Buell, and Senator McMasters praised Washington Lincoln and Roosevelt as the sculpting project moves from San Antonio toward Rushmore.
The Prince of Wales and Prince George toured Brandon on August 1 1871, greeting about 20 local Canadians on a platform after arriving by train. They inspected a troop of Scots Guards, sharing hearty handshakes with each member as crowds cheered. The royals moved along the westward journey with informal welcomes and smiles, engaging with spectators and officials alike.
In Tulsa Oklahoma on August 10 192? the Rev W B Hatfield veteran liquor crusader Methodist minister and Brithe west City police chief was found shot to death at dawn. Authorities say the killing ends a fierce campaign against illicit alcohol conducted from his pulpit and police badge. Also note Miss Idy Penper has returned from Pipe Creek to visit relatives.
Waxahachie August 10. The Darhar Whitman Negro woman on trial for the murder of Charlie McCarly, a white man slain July 10, 1998, faces the jury today. The Whitman woman testified the gun used may have fired accidentally.
Lieutenant Hamlin reports for duty from Fairfield after arrival at Fort Sam Houston. The report details his assignment and duties as he joins the post.
Railroad refunds will be issued to sixty two merchants who visited the animal trade week in San Antonio. Refunds apply to merchants whose purchases exceeded four dollars for a one way rate within two hundred miles and seven fifty six dollars within a larger radius. Merchants spending over two thousand dollars are funded toward freight both ways. More refunds are expected in the next three weeks with all returns by week’s end, Tarin stated.
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