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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1927

Page

12

Budget Boosts Proposed to Coolidge

Rapid City Aug 15 Director Cort of the budget presented President Coolidge with a tentative budget raising expenditures by about 32 million above the limit set by the President. The plan envisions funding for three cruisers and adds items to aid relief in the Mississippi river region while Treasury reports a 600 million surplus last fiscal year. President Coolidge also seeks a farm conditions report from West and Midwest districts and confirms Meyer as federal farm loan board chairman after a Western tour.

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Youth Arrested in Attempt to Take Truck Tires

One youth was jailed after an attempt to steal spare tires from Archie Asher Breighter’s truck en route to Boerne on Friday. The thieves fled in a car, were pursued, and tires discarded before reaching San Antonio. Detective W. H. Shine arrested one youth shortly after.

Archie Asher Breighter Boerne Asher San Antonin W. H. Shine

Drunk Man Causes Snakes to Invade Police Desk

A intoxicated man created a disruption at a police station by shouting about snakes and attempting to throw items toward officers. Responding officers restrained him as alarms sounded and the incident ended without serious injuries.

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Shackled Souls by Elenore Meherin

A saga of Diana and Michael Scott set around World War I era and a lovelorn, costly commitment. Diana supports her family as she pursues education while Michael leaves engineering for war service. After his presumed death in South America an unsteady wedding fate follows as Diana confronts grief and a new future.

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Fragmented Passages Echo a Cold Evening in Family Ties

Diana and Shana recall days with Hobby lad as Denrie clings to memories of Jack and the past. Diana, Tiana, and Jackie confront love, independence, and the lure of change, while Dinny grows restless, weighing marriage against self sufficiency in a strained cottage world.

Diana Shana Jake Dinny Dinan Alun Sun Denelo Tiana Denrie Tilana

Liberty Needs Restrainine Warning in Charlottesville Speech

In Charlottesville Virginia on August 3, former Treasury Secretary Wulkan G. McAdoo spoke at the University of Virginia about liberty and societal limits. He argued that liberty must be constrained to protect the community and public welfare, criticizing claims of sacred private rights and stressing that government power must balance individual freedoms with societal needs.

Charlottesville Wulkan G. McAdoo The Treasury University of Virgin Institute of Public Affairs Ihs McAdoo Nsec Ander Tismas Jefferson

Methodists Seek Voice in Annual Meet of Church

Chicago August 13 A proposed amendment to the Methodist church constitution aims to admit laymen to the annual church conference. The laymen's association issued the proposal after a prior defeat by ministers despite unanimous support from laymen. The plan would let one layman for every 500 affiliated members participate in conference proceedings.

Chicago Atyote Flaymen

Girl Hurt As Car Flips In Front Of Elias Poppe's Lot

Miss Bessie Vonpe, 26, of Brand wor, suffered a probable hull fracture after a parked auto was struck and flipped by a second vehicle in front of Elias Poppe's store on late Friday. T. Kirkwood, 71 Maverick estreet, received minor injuries. The second car driver faced drunkenness and negligent collision charges. Poppe's girl passenger uninjured. Miss Poppe taken to Robert B Crean hospital.

Bessie Vonpe T. Kirkwood Elias Poppe Secoml Poppe Robert B. Creanhosp Io Kirkwond

Army Orders Walkingugs and Related Postings

Army orders list personnel movements and assignments across multiple bases and departments. Names such as Watson, Moon, Beatee, Muti, and Taylor are noted with destinations including Fort Eustis Camp Lewis and New York depots, reflecting reorganizations within reserve and service branches.

Bsniversal Servic Walkingugs Ordre Javzes D. Watson Ayeo Ermenizes Atlant Fort Eustis Wade Wi Flalslip Yeu Dw Guerre Paris Madison Barracks Cepin Thames Moon D. D Congress Park Frankford Arsenal Francis C. Beatee Aston Edgewood Arsenal Thomas DB. Muti San Francisco Colyerk Procter Int Los Angeles Camp Lewis Alfred KM Taylor Fort Ontario Presbyterian Entrepe South Carolina Terman Seid Braakisn New York Depot

Hunt for Boy Who Stole Watch on Warren Street

A notice seeks a young boy accused of stealing a wrist watch from Mrs D Southerland at 602 Warren Street and selling it for a quarter. Police request information as of Saturday, with the incident tied to Mrs Southerland’s residence.

D. Southerlam Warren Street Tega Mra Southerland

San Antonio land relics and the rise of modern ownership

A fragmented narrative traces San Antonio land ownership from colonial grants to 19th century development. It recalls Spanish and Texas eras, key grants to Delgado, Rodriguez, and others, and the transformation of vast tracts into taxable property by 1887, noting landmarks like the Gunter hotel and the old town survey.

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Parade Revelers Jailed For Disturbance In Street

Youths marching in a parade caused a disturbance on Houston Street. Police booked eight for disturbing the peace and sent others home with warnings and parental notification. The incident involved cowbell chimes and noisy car processions, ending with youths taken to police headquarters for brief processing.

Thelte Touston Ander LT Hai Hat Street Antauig Tairinan Indies Por Palins Teant Williams Nui

Education delegates sing in Toronto meeting

In Toronto on August 13 a diverse group of five thousand delegates from many nations and religions joined in song at the World Congress of Education associations. The protest centered on a potential shift toward compulsory military education reforms, debated intensely with plans to reconvene in Geneva in two years.

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Lillian Gish Faces 5 Million Film Contract Suit

Lillian Gish the silent era star was cited for deposition in a 5 million lawsuit against Charles H Duel head of Inspirational Pictures alleging breach of contract. She refused to answer questions and had prior adjudication in New York federal courts indicating the contract dispute involved both parties and a broker.

Los Angeles Lilian Gish All Acueys Charles Il’ Duel Inspirational Pictures Miss Gish New York Wev

They Took His Pants by York

On August 13 a man awoke to find his trousers stolen by thieves. A policeman fetched a blanket from the nearby station to allow him to return home safely.

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Cleveland Filling Station Attendant Reveals Former Bank Clerk

Destiny finally ends a Nebraska disappearance case as former bank cashier Jack M. Patterson, last seen in Chicago in 1924, is identified by a Nebraska neighbor in Cleveland while working at a gasoline station. He denies embezzlement and cites debt and life insurance attempts. Patterson says he intended suicide but lacked nerve. Police confirm his identity and note ongoing legal matters.

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Two Wood Choppers Held in Slaying Case

In ACOGDOCHES Aug 18 two men Asa Etrickland and Ode Alvis wood choppers were arrested by Sheriff Vanight’s force within 73 hours after the fatal shooting of Tlave Patterson Prost Lumber industries parmaster 18 miles southeast of here. Bail denied. Charges of munner were filed before Justice Huston.

Acogdoches Tlave Patterson Prost Lumber Industries Parmaster Here Vanight Munner Asa Etrickland Ode Alvis Justice of the Peace Huston

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