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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1927
Page
7
Reported attack targets a juror's residence during the night as investigators led by Alvan T. Filler question witnesses. Details remain unclear as authorities piece together events amid a widening probe.
Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti face impending execution if appeals fail. Reports say they have less than a week before potential clemency or further delays, with Sacco's fate looming near the electric chair next Tuesday as Governor Fuller weighs respite granted days earlier.
Boston aug 16 arguments for and against retentions to decisions of Justice George A Sanders son of State Supreme Court and Judge A Webster Thayer of Superior court in the Sacco and Vanzetti case were heard today before four justices of the Supreme Court at Sufffolk courthouse guarded to prevent disturbance Arthur D Hill chief defense counsel argued prejudice by Judge Thayer during the Nicol Bartolomeo trial.
Attorney General Arthur K. Reading notes no prejudice requiring a writ of error after defense affidavits allege Judge Thayer used profanity outside the courtroom toward referees Sacca and Vanzelli. Reading asserts Massachusetts constitutional limits do not guarantee judges refrain from vile language in and out of court.
Washington report says Vatican officials declined to intervene in the Sacco and Vanzetti case. Pope o Fieri reportedly decided to seek U S intercession, but Rome instructed legation staff to make no representations on the matter.
The Socialist Party announced it would join the strike called yesterday for August 22 by the Communist Party in protest the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti. The action aims to support workers and protest the sentencing, signaling unity among leftist groups on the issue.
Distant stars shimmer as passengers on a modern ship gaze upward. Pola Negri’s color portrait decorates the dining saloon while auctions raise dollars daily. Newmark and Lehman debate ship safety as luxury travel contends with practicality.
Washington report on Welson T Johnson who was sworn in as assistant foreign service officer and then had his salary cut, with wording noting the promotion and the disciplinary action. The terse item cites the change as of August 18 and mentions implications for his annual pay and duties in a concise, period-tinged news blurb.
Unclear text notes the death of Gourdain at a Louisiana residence with fragmented lines mentioning rough dates and a Ny Oguriets member association. No full names or decisive facts are recoverable from the readable fragments.
A contested bus franchise sparked a split among officials. Commissioner Frank H. Bujek reiterated no further action for now, while the Public Service Commission signaled auditing and property appraisal might follow if the franchise grant proceeds. The city weighs terms and guarantees as a substantial bond deposit emerges in discussions.
Ray Leeman, general manager of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce, endorses a proposed state highway commission election plan. He writes to members urging counties and county commissioners to attend a meeting and consider appointing nine commissioners on a receiving plan. The plan would be forwarded to county judges and commissioners for action.
U S. dry chief James M. Dvaran returns from Chicago to report a surge of hidden Wildcat breweries across major cities. Investigations reveal makeshift operations in garages and industrial spaces producing real beer and illegal beverages, as authorities intensify a crackdown amid a tense drive against prohibition breaches.
On opening day, King George party members shoot numerous grouse, with reports noting heavy shooting by the group. The dispatch mixes advertisement lines and garbled text, but centers on grouse hunting activities and party participation.
The United States government continues its war on alleged bootlegging establishments in Sen Abteaio area. An injunction was served on multiple premises restricting liquor sales and evidence removal. Ten such injunctions have been served in ten days with fourteen more prepared. hearings are set for August 29 for most, while Shadowland hearing is August 2.
Waltod Hond, state nominarider of the Ayetican Tegion, endorsed a plan to curb protests inflaming foreign born residents. Hood said a Tesn lutiom proposing apprehension and deportation of demonstrators would be raised at the American Legion meeting in Paris in September. The measure was adopted by the South Texas chamber and forwarded to Congress and Governor Tran Moods.
A fragmented weather note says Texas area forecasts show continued warmth with rain chances in one locale. The El Paso region reported highs from 100 to 106 degrees with at least .58 inches of moisture noted, while other stations recorded lower temperatures.
A judge from the favored division of Sedgwick County Court faces a late afternoon trial on a liquor charge. Williams of the Wichita police court is accused of intoxication and driving an automobile while drunk.
From Natumba Mississippi August 1 a newly drilled gas well by Lochiagar Company at Wallace's Huge in Cutahaie parish near Loom Bere last night indicates a totally new gas field. The well shows high pressure and a risk of derrick damage, suggesting a promising but unsettled discovery in Lovimens area.
Reports to the governor's office say riot disturbances in Childress are settled and state rangers will not be needed. The two rangers sent yesterday may return soon as initial reports from Childress appear exaggerated.
E H Jeaninge national secretary of the Civil Service presided with little ceremony at New Orleans over examinations for the designation of a special agent in the intelligence unit of the Bureau of Internal Revenue in San Antonio on Tuesday. C Le Campbell from the Iowa Bureau of Internal Revenue assisted.
Bexar county farmers are urged to leave corn on the stalk through August as a method of curing. Fred W. Mally, county farm agent, announced the test method to farmers and advised placing the corn in well ventilated cribs to prevent wreckage from variegated rot.
Bexar county efforts to curb overloaded trucks on state highways and city streets boosted license receipts by 8600 for the current fiscal year. The tax collector reported rising enforcement and noted some drivers undervalued their trucks when applying for licenses, a practice now being corrected.
A fragmented report notes Professor Wesley Peacock appealing to Mayor Phil Weight on grass burning at Woodlawn Lake. The piece mentions a new bridge by the city at Seateg Lake and a Tuesday sighting of grass burning, with local commentary on the fire risk and public safety.
Founders day will be celebrated by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. An event at the Fa ilinner to be given Tugaday evening at the B& Asthony ote will be attended by past presidents since 1920. Youngs Crock, president, will preside. Past presidents Jobe Shook Arthur Saotig Winchester Kelso Jr HS Jar rett Tom Hetherington K A Buetz Arthur Rendel Truvik Moursand Henry Mo Luts will attend. Directors meeting held Tuesday noon prior to the event.
San Antonio children and parents invited to a Thursday 3 pm party at Laong playfield on Broadway. An announced program features dance, vocal music, and winded events, with more than 300 youngsters expected to participate.
Deer in Benckeb village were preparing to defend their supremacy Tuesday. A fresh brick donated by Park Commissioner Rony Lewbert of Laredo arrived Tuesday morning to take a place among them, part of a border country display.
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