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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1927

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Sacco Hunger Strike Persists as Appeals Move

Nicola Sacco remains on hunger strike at a Massachusetts prison while surviving counsel seek a last stay of execution. Warden Hendry denies collapse notes and reports Sacco walking to the barber shop between guarded cells. The condemned pair await a possible new trial as the Supreme Court prepares to hear defense arguments next week.

Boston Wiliam Heniip Prisor Nicole Sacco Venzetei Cnier Wewerd & Normel Sacco Hendry Xemba State Supreme Court Celesting Mideiros Supreme Court Fogafreourge Junge Webster Thayer George A. Sunderann Jerge Thayer

Rulings On Motions For New Trial And Execution Refusal

Judge Thayer refused to withdraw from the case and a Pin signed defense bill of exceptions was drafted for a reversal by the Supreme Court. Justice Sanderson had earlier granted exceptions to his denial of a writ of error in favor of the condemned men, clearing a hurdle for the defense. The Supreme Court had previously ruled on principles of law, but the full bench may allow a writ of error to proceed to merits.

Motens Thayer Supreme Court Sanderson Siena Raouid

Slayer's Sister Seeks Justice in Transit to New York

PAMIS Ans 12 To fzie Vanzetti Arter of Bertolomes Var zetti will cai foe New York tomorrow aboard the Aquitania from Cher housg to seek justice, as she sa it To correspondest of the Petit Parisien. Vanzetti sister, detained in France a week, voiced difficulties and accepted an embassy condition for a return trip ticket. Intense interest remains in the Sacco-Vanzetti case with widespread newspaper coverage.

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London Attacks Continued Suspense

London editorials urge clemency for Sacco and Vanzetti arguing seven years on death row is excessive. They say reprieve should reflect humanity and public justice amid wartime tensions and ongoing moral questions.

London Sacco Vanzétei

Khorassan Knights Leave Fort Worth After Biennial

Fort Worth Aug 12 delegates of the Dramatic Order of Knights of Khorasan prepared to depart on all trains including special routes to the United States and Canada. Adjournment was planned for about noon with installation of new officers among the orders.

Khorassan Knights Fort Worth Chonsenig Knights of Khorassan United States Canada Odts Ond Covetto Bnses Delegetes

Historians Advancing at Stanford Summer School

International News Service reports at Stanford University California on August 12 that Thelising of historians progressed in a history summer school led by Carl Ho Bian. The program focuses on checking recent attacks on great historical figures.

International News Service Stanford University Cal Wee Carl Ho Bian

King Adit Bigamy Case Turmoil In Court

The proceedings reveal Michael Mills of Detroit and a witness recount allegations of a colony’s practices. Furneil admits a troubled marriage history and a contested divorce as cross examined testimony details coercion and moral claims. The 49 minute direct session precedes a recess as lawyers probe testimonies of Angeline Brown and others.

Walout Michael Mills Detroit Furneil Ettorney William J. Bernard Kentucky Wes UdEetassary Mutse Benjamin Purnell Tld Angeline Brown Greenup Senturey Michael Mille Coeur Jed bin

Valley fruit ban extended to yearly host free period

The state imposes a host free period from March for seven months each year to destroy insects and prevent fruit infestation. Movement permits will depend on inspections and certification from October to February. Infested orchards face immediate fruit destruction or processing to destroy pests. In a separate item, Mills escapes custody during testimony, returned to continue court proceedings with a judge awaiting completion.

Sogo Ursell Ael Benjamin

Peg Leg in Person and the Atlantic City Obit

A sensational obituary notes Nathaniel Wrinkle, a wooden legged figure associated with Mrs. Jennie Bartleman of Atlantic City, who died after a long life spent pursuing mice despite his noisy temperament.

Nathaniel Wrinkle Jennie Bartleman Atlantic City

Transatlantic flight activities amid weather delays

At Paris on an overcast day in December 1971 a flotilla of trans Atlantic expeditions gathered around the Columbia aircraft owned by Stave A Levine. John Caylsi, Columbia’s factory superintendent, was present but Levine and French pilot Maurice Crowhin did not appear. Pilot Soon Given of the Farman expedition inspected a motor on the Bluebird. Paul Varaston’s Lansbird went to Villacoubing for mechanicals and finishing touches. The scene drew numerous tourists as activity centered on preparations despite weather.

Paris Aux Columbia Stave A. Levine John Caylsi Columbia Aircraft Corporation Levine Maurice Crowhin Given Farman Paul Varaston Villacoubing

Contested Faith and Science Sparks Global Debate

The article surveys clashes between religious belief and science, noting centuries of debate on the soul and matter. It cites outdated theories, references early Christian discussions, and mentions modern puzzles about electricity and material reality. It also sketches a mix of religious, political, and economic tensions including a hypothetical U S Nicaragua canal and labor calls.

German Fliers Begin Test Hops

DESSA l j Germany Aug 12. Junkers trans Atlantic planes were taken for a series of tests their radio receiving sets. Bremen hopped at 7 40 and Europost 11285. By noon they remained aloft and the crews reported systems working well. They hope to depart for protection tomorrow evening if weather permits.

Dessalj Germany Boch Junkers Q Aroux Bremen

French Await Sea Flight Start Frantic Fans Watch For Takeoff

Enthusiastic crowds gathered at Le Hourget to see if Dieudonne Coste and the “Nun gesser Colt” would depart for New York. Weather and delays dampened hope as officials clashed over the trans Atlantic plan with the Columbia craft under dispute.

Villa Couglay Field Coste Atlantic Charles A. Levize Columbia Imi Meurler Drourin New York Abe Hin

German Flier Seeks German Radio Contact

Berks August weather hampers a German flier trying to locate an escort plane. Reports say attempts to call allied lines from the sky were hindered by poor visibility and strong German radio signals. Officials, including Count Solmi Lauhiel, worked to sustain German communications with limited English.

Berks United States Chamberlin Kuennecke Germania Niis Rissingpadines Solmi-Lauhiel Fenvinig Fenvinig. It Te Hoe Hemburg

Moody Wife of Governor Resting in Hospital

Mrs. Moody, wife of the governor, is resting in a Austin hospital today. Repairs ongoing at the governor's mansion as authorities seek a quieter setting. The governor was slated to visit for a review of national guard troops but postponed to remain nearby.

Moody Austin Pup Mer Dan Moody Fas National Guard

Man Fatally Hurt by His Own Car in Kansas City

A man identified as Aur ny Sol Weiobera, 44, died today from injuries after his car ran over him following an attempt to start or move the vehicle. The incident occurred in Kansas City and authorities are investigating the sequence of events leading to the fatal accident.

Kaneas City Aur Sol Weiobera Cath

Gas Line 5 Lad Coleman Gas Line Progress

Aug 12 reports Western Gas Service moving to complete the Coleman county pipeline to supply Suez Angelo with natural gas by Oct 1. A 2d pipe is being laid along the ditch from San Angelo to Rowena and Coleman, with welding and ditch work by Ly AS. Roberts says a mile of pipe daily and gas expected in Angelo before mid September.

Ban Anselo Western Gas Service Company Gaz Loe Coleman County Suez Angelo San Angelo Miles Rowena Colemea Ly AS Robers Rey Angelo

Direct Mexico City trains scheduled for nonstop service

Direct rail service between Mexico City and Louis will be inaugurated on the Missouri Pacific line. Mexican Consul General Algarrinde Carrillo says the service will run without stopovers or changes en route, scheduled for September.

New Mexico Monterey Alejandro Be Mericas Conaul Mexico City Alexico City Re Louis Missouri Pacific Alrgandre B Carrillo

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