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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1927

Page

9

New Lore judge remands burglar for life sentence

The article reports a 21 year old burglar facing a life sentence after a judge remanded him for sentencing. It notes remarks by the judge about punishment and references to criminal behavior and potential future actions. The piece includes commentary on display of legs versus brains in photographs and opinions about war and gambling figures, with mention of various individuals and a multi-person company.

Sear Goldern Ressis, Loew “and Mayer Tieving Nsov Fing Pictures Byainig Tlere

Temperatures and forecast for San Antonio area

Tonight and Sunday party cloudy with continued warm. Might see northerly winds, near coastal breezes. Sunday forecast cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms, warmer inland. Strong onshore winds likely at the coast. Texas weather outlook hints at unsettled, warm conditions ahead.

San Texas

Ben Purcell Admits Strife With Wife in Dissolution Case

In Joseph, Michigan, August 13, King Benjamin Purcell leader of the Bourn né David colony, testified he had a clash with his wife Mary amid a state dissolution case. He contradicted her testimony that his writings depicted her as deceitful, saying the writings were gossip. He appeared on a stretcher as physicians confirmed his fitness for cross examination.

SY. Joseph Mich Benjamin Purcell Bourn Né David Mary Adam Ross Edith Meldrum Benjamin Spon Purnell Uot

Court orders seize bootlegging dens in San Antonio area

U S government enforcement of injunctions targets alleged bootlegging taverns. Temporary restraining orders placed on M J Labert and Mrs Josephine Tebert at 1174 North Street with suspects reportedly selling liquor to intoxicated persons. Other named defendants include Vincent Garcia Augustin Marquez Resario Rodrigueg and A L Garnas. Several properties including 801 South Santa Rosa Avenue and a J B Elgin property were closed. tenants could not be located.]]>

United States San Antonio M. J. Labert Josephine Tebert Nori Sheet Avho Labert Vincenti Garcia Augustin Marquez Resario Rodrigueg AL Garnas Santa Rosa Avenue United States Marshals J. B. Elgin Ayer Elgin Ell Ay Dallas Martin Street Shadowlaod Eldies Road

Kansas Downpours Force Passengers to Top of Trains

Torrential rains swept Great Bend and Hoisington Kansas, flooding streets and damaging property. A Union Pacific train near Hoisington forced passengers to climb onto car roofs for safety as water rose. rainfall totals reached nearly four inches in parts with three inches the prior night. The Arkansas River neared overflow as the area faced rising water.

Kansas Great Bend Kan Hoisington Union Pacific Arkansas River

Kidnapped American Freed in Mexico

Edward Tirle Roker, an American kidnapped near Als ranch in Guerrero, Mexico, was freed after bandits demanded a ransom of two hundred dollars. American Consul Durango Edward H. Hall notified the State Department that the victim had been released.

International Newe Servicw Washington Roker Edward Tirle Als Ranch Vincent Guerresa Mex Edward H. Hall American Consu Durango State Department Cirlesrone

Prisoners and Visitor Converse Through Tubes at County Jail

There is no personal contact at the county jail between visitor and prisoner. An iron door separates them, but they can converse through the speaking tube as Jailer Tony Morin demonstrates.

Tony Morin

Montana Cowboy Lands Paramount Role in Cape Grey Film

Lane Chandler, once Yellowstone Dark guide and Montana Wesleyan football player, signed with Ike Schulberg for a Paramount contract and will star opposite Hetty Bronson in a Cape Grey Western. Previously he had two film appearances but was not listed in the cast.

Molly Wood Lane Chandler Yellowstone Dark Guide Montana Cowboy Montana Wesleyan University Chandley Ike Schulberg Paramount Hetty Bronson Nso

iLaborer's Wife Willed 2.5 Million Inheritance

A New York report states a laborer's wife has left an inheritance valued at 2.5 million dollars. The will reportedly originated from London and designates the bequest to specified heirs and trusts.

Time extended for Mexican Life Claims Commission

The Mexican American claims commission life term is extended ten years starting August 81 after instructions to Ambassador Manuel Lotles to sign the agreement. The commission was due to expire August 8.

Manuel Lotles United States

Mexican Boundary Officials Named for Waters Commission

Mexican Boundary officials chosen for the American Mexican boundary waters commission include Gustave Serrano Xavier Saackes Meijorada and Foretina Rocha. The panel will settle international boundary and water rights disputes.

Merico Cluey Aus

Transcontinental Pony Ride Planned to Start Aug 22

New York Aug 1 news that the interior channel shantamers contingent aims to begin a Transcontinental Pony ride on August 22. Officials report preparations are underway and supporters anticipate a groundbreaking cross-country event with staged rides and rallies to promote the venture.

Channel Schtamers

Downtown Fire Damages Two Stores With Minor Loss

Fire broke out Friday night in a two story building housing Irving's ready to wear and Victory Wilson's on Doast Houston and Barry streets. Smoke filled the shops before nightwatch and firemen found the source in the queter room likely from a short circuit in wiring. Firefighters extinguished with one diveting water. Building damage estimated at only a few dollars.

Irving Victory Wilson's Doast Hlouston and Barry Streets Tevenlel Queter- Room Nightwatch Hrumen Aon

Policeman Planted Fake Bomb Triggers Fallout

Albany report details a native-born man who allegedly planted a fake bomb, sparking panic and a day of general alarm. The incident led to his dismissal amid an official inquiry and clamor for accountability from local authorities.

Albany N.Y Aig Gnemoll

Part of Military Post at Galveston to Be Sold by War Dept

A portion of the Military Post at Galveston Texas will be offered for sale under an opened sale by the War Department on August 30. The land declared surplus includes parcels along 61st street in Galveston.

Galveston Washington Dart Bort

Paraguay Imposes 100 Peso Tax on Foreign Cattle

ABUNCION Paraguay Aug 12 A decree was issued ordering a duty of 100 pesos on cattle from abroad entering Licagias.

Paraguay Licagias

Sterilization Act Passes Senate in Alabama

From Montgomery Alabama August 15 a Sterilization bill for criminals appears in the Alabama legislature. In Los Angeles August 12 inmates at a home for dependent children strike for self government as conditions are disputed.

Senate Universal Service Montgomery Ala Alabama Los Angeles

Lindbergh Lands in Chicago for Official Visit

Col Charles A Lindbergh arrived over Chicago amid a citywide welcome as crowds filled streets along Lake Michigan. Police guarded the event to quell radicals, while Lindbergh spoke at Soldier Field after landing and attending a banquet. the schedule included speeches and an official program.

Chicago Charles A. Lindbergh Lake Michigan Charles A. Spergh Joseph Gizemti Actoy Feuse Teague Eredit Vlewax Lindberga Kromth

Sacco Refuses Food As Fast Reaches Eight Days

In Charlestown Sacco shows sustained spirit after weeks of hunger strike. Warden Hundly reports no weakness as supporters in cells press for release while Sanen’s appeal to eat continues. Sacco has not eaten for eight days and remains resolute.

Sacco Huston

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