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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1927

Page

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Pacific search widens for missing Doran party

A renewed naval and civilian search unfolds over the Pacific for Mildred Doran, her pilot John Pedlar, and navigator Vilar Knope after their Dole flight from Oakland to Honolulu. Langley aircraft, 41 ships, and 19 merchant vessels scour the area while George Hearst and James Dole pledge funds totaling 820,000 for recovery and rescue efforts.

San Pranciseo Anz Pacific Ocean Mildred Doran Flint Mich Anit John A. Pedlar Vilar Oskland Honolyh Doran John W. Brest Gordon Scott Georg Hearst Dole United States Sattler Langley Parallones Golden Gate San Diego Pacificleet Vessly Qikioweirs Cearge Hearst

Frayed Cartoon of Stock Promises and Hen Lore

A fragmented clipping satirizes flying machine stock schemes and bold egg lifting feats. It mixes quips about Colonel Lindheigh, landy Lindy, and “Yog and losing at Gentry” with absurd notes on hens laying eggs and copper mining. The piece suggests stock promoters mislead the public while bizarre poultry feats amuse readers.

Landy Lindy Gentry Arkansas Missouri

Golden Weddings Soon to Be a Thing of the Past Say Celebrators

MrsMeaney and her husband were married August 13 1877 in Buffalo Texas and had nine children. Six are living while two are depicted as diving. The couple celebrated their golden anniversary at the home of their daughter Yaeger at 744 Kastan Avenue in Springs.

Meaney Buffalo Tex Mauiney Springs Sen An

Orchid Authority Dies at Panama

Panama dispatch reports Charles W. Powell a noted authority on orchids has died in Panama City. Powell formerly of Virginia had three sisters living in Texas and was known for his work in botany and orchid cultivation.

Orchid Authority Panama Charles W. Powell Virginia Texas

Temperatures in San Antonio and nearby areas forecast

Moderate temperatures with northerly to east winds tonight and Saturday. Tonight and Saturday show partly steady conditions with possible extreme ranges. coastal areas may see fresh to moderate winds and unsettled weather across the region.

San Antonio Rot

Order Pilots Pursue Vanished Man In Desert Wastes

Fort Sam Houston units ferry from San Antonio to Phoenix contacting desert wastelands for Alfred C. Menard 82 year old veteran missing since Tuesday. Acting on war department orders the mission aims to locate him quickly with Indian scouts and deputy sheriffs aiding search. Pilots Capt C H Reynolds First Lieut Charles Douglas crewed by G us Lewland and Henry Will Gama expect a nine to ten hour flight with refueling stops at Was fe and Nieson. The search hinges on sighting within 24 hours as authorities supply vehicles and riders for area surveillance.

War Department San Antonio Wasfe and Nieson C.H. Reynolds Charles Douglas Stuff Gus Lewland Henry Will ‘Gama Associated “Press Phiursday Rhoades Jwsture Black Canyon Phoenix Mevard Menard Lois Douglas Citiken

Assassin Kills Golf Dealer's Wife in San Francisco

Mrs. Grace Philpot, 30, wife of Thomas J. Philpot a local golf supplies broker, was fatally shot as she stepped from her home. A mysterious assailant fired three shots and fled, leaving police to chase a motive in the August incident.

San Francisco Grace Philpot Thomas J. Philpot Nasnaaiu

Waco Rotary to Hear Pan American Flight Plan

Cu Al Th McDaniel director of Lente will address the Waco Rotary Monday. He will speak on the Pan American flight and the establishment of wireless porte, outlining plans and implications for the region.

Waco McDaniel Waco Rotary Wirporte

Bandits Take Lone Dime in Cash Holdup

A masked bandit and an accomplice stopped a truck near Main Avenue and Sanchez, forcing a driver to surrender while one thief searched pockets and grabbed a single dime. They struck, then fled as the victim cursed them, prompting a police report.

Main Avenue Sanchez Mik Extynell Manehes Sanobes

Forgery Charges Filed Against Ex-city Fireman

Ex city fireman Di Garza faces forgery and passing counterfeit charges tied to alleged drugging and robbery of Corpus Christi physician Dr Mense. Bond set at $900. hearing before Judge C J Matthews in Ninety fourth District Court.

di Garza Guy Firemans Wa TE Meno Corpus Christi Corpus C. J. Matthews Justice of the Peace Louis F. Boliz Mense Gatza

Vanzetti Sister Reaches New York for Sacco Trial

Vanzetti sister arrives in New York aboard the Aquitania to attend the final proceedings in person for Bartolomeo Vanzetti and Nicola Sacco, who are scheduled for execution at Charlestown prison next week, per UPI dispatch.

Vanzetti New York Mettis Tiwigia Fansetti Bartolomeo Vangetti Nicola Sacco J Charlestans Muss

Lindbergh Lands at St Joseph in Intermational Service

Col Charlys A Lindbergh arrived in St Joseph Missouri just before 10 o clock from Wichita Kansas as part of an international air service update.

Lindbergh ST. Joseph Aug. IL Charlys A. Lindbergh Lene Oilhy Wichita Kan

San Antonio Seeks Land to Expand Military Field

A citizens committee of six, led by Judge Robert J. Bndl, was formed by the Chamber of Commerce to outline a plan to raise 800,000 for buying 2,200 to 2,510 acres for a new military airfield at Ina to protect Kelly Field. The group will decide on taxation or subscription funding and will report to Morrison, stressing the city’s future as a national air center.

San Antonio Biukus Kelly Field Ina R. WF Chamber of Commerce Robert Jb Bndl Adrrison W. B Tuttie Ball Tadze Ball Morrison Kelly, Brooks Duncan’ Fields Bik

Tot Gives Santa Claus Plenty of Time to Fill Order

International News Service Boston Aug 19 Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Va... refused by the state supreme judicial court in their last appeal to save their lives. Legal maneuvers continue in federal courts as defense counsel seeks reprieve. A Santa letter to the North Pole arrives early at a post office, but the postmaster jokes the recipient may be too busy making toys to read it.

Santa Claus International Neves Service Boston Nicola Sacco Battalomew Vauretti Macsachusetts Courts State Supreme Judicial Court Arthur Tyro Prize Itil Will Tin San Antonio North Pole

Waco Man Robbed After Incarcerated Tourist Visit

A Waco man and a visitor were robbed in an incident described as a brief encounter near a car marked Frat outside. Police are investigating the scene and seeking information as they pursue leads from the Alam Friday report.

Waco C. B Alam

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