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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1927

Page

2

World War veteran pursued by vultures in desert search

A 22-year-old shell-shocked World War veteran fled on foot four days ago with the intent to lose himself amid shifting sands. Douglas transports of the Torelith Observation squadron redeployed from San Antonio to locate him as pilots joined the hunt. Staff Sergeants Newland and Villains aided, seeking any sign of the missing man in the harsh landscape.

Geert Whstelands Aaree War Department Douglas Torelith Tosted Ray Antonio Sagt Phernix Mercy Shine Cini Reynetts Charles Monglas Dawy Ekpits Eergeants Gus Newland

Mysterious Missing Veteran Menard Tracked Across Desert

Westward search bands pursue Menard who vanished in rough desert terrain near Phoenix. Reports say scouts and officers followed tracks to shifting sands as telegraph messages relay the missing veteran case. Authorities marshal planes and ground parties amid tightening laws and public worry.

Taosdig Menari Felonis Inian Faemers Miles Fron Phoents Menard Washington American Tegion Nfficinla Orlavere Fatnitiag Port Sam Hovstoy

Erwin's Mother Confident Son, Companion Safe

Erwin's mother states confidence in her son and his companion's safety amid a stalled investigation. A delay followed by a plan involving a minor is noted, with authorities pursuing a missing piece of the case as new information leaks.

Erwin Ron Erwin Reld Calried Teleshone Mriilay

Here and There by Telegraph item summary

Eagle Pass reports a fatal accident involving the Gantresrold child of Mrs. J. Lu fetus. Dallas notes a girl struck by a motor vehicle causing injuries. Houston advertises five houses approved for the airport project worth 875000. Victoria mentions Governor Moody reopening a case. Austin reports a burglary suspect appointment and peanut crop issues in Worth.

Deputy quits Ish Pert in Dublin political shakeup

In Dublin, Captain William Redman leads the National party faction as Deputy John Jinks resigns from the party after abstaining in a vote. The abstention tipped a one vote defeat of the Cosgrave government, prompting Redmond to warn the deputy and party whip to take note of the breach.

Dublin Redmond Patty

Auto Blaze Prompted by Illicit Gasoline Use

A fire disaster near Brons followed an attempt to quell flames with gasoline. The shop operated by Wes Wort burned after a gasoline bucket mishap, with emergency crews called and several people hospitalized with burns. The incident drew attention to dangerous methods used to fight fires.

Porl Wort Wes Tau Micah

World Columnist Ousted Over Sacen Articles

A fragmented report notes a prominent world columnist, Broun, facing suspension and dismissal amid controversy over Sacen pieces. The piece mentions Oswald Garrison Wille and references factional pressure from publishers, with unclear details due to OCR damage.

Sacen New York Broun Nenceforty Olin Oswald Garrison Mtbey Wood Bromirs Wasstad Bnean-Vangetliese Lrequesta Pn- Wwe

Pharmacy Edifice Will Cost Million in US Plan

New York and Chicago were considered for a $1 million pharmacy building project. Selection favored New York with a proposal for a large woodwork design as part of the United States pharmaceutical facilities expansion.

York Aurin Washington Chicago United

Raymond Ludwig Maps United States in a Puzzled Tale

Raymond Ludwig, son of Mr and Mrs Heyman Ludwig, learns the United States in a playful contest. Otto Klaus, a San Antonio realtor, prompts a geography map project as part of a Publix prize effort. Raymond’s imaginative country outline spans states, capitals, and rivers, ending with plans to travel to Chicago with Mr Rudolph for the prize event.

Raymond Ludwig A. Kay Chicago Otto Klaus Lucille Klaus Raynold Ladwis United States Crooke Raymond Arkansas Reymund Sanntonio Chris Louille Klaus Funnt Raymond m Mr. Kiss Jeannie Menitors Rasmond Sam Horkies Alloghanies Mississippi Niagara Falls Raymon Mafk

Woman Arrested Accused of Trying to Shoot Another

A woman was arrested after an incident described as an attempted shooting of another woman. The report notes police involvement and lodging of the suspect, with details partially garbled.

Vanzetti Shouts Persecution In Federal Trial Echoes

The article reports Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti facing multiple charges at a trial in Pool August. It describes noisy, courtroom tension with defense cries of persecution as authorities seek verdicts amid grim surroundings at the death house in Brute's son scene.

Edarth Brute

Rodriguez Boy Dies From Effect of Match Burns

Rodriguez Boy, three, died ten days after burns from a cigarette match accident at home. George Rodrigues, a year old, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigues of Wines Court, died at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held from the residence on Saturday.

Rodriguez Boy George Rodrigues Rodrigues Wines Court Windhey Chechit Phir Nnza Tendrigues Felday

Paris Tightens Rules on American Divorces in France

State Department pressure leads France to curb American divorces, forcing divorces to be harder to obtain. New rules affect Paris visits, furnished apartments, and French domicile. Real estate sales surge as wealthy couples seek domicile to access French courts, with October options anticipated. Property purchases seen as a path to secure legal French jurisdiction amid stricter central court decrees.

Paris State Department Freach Foreign Office America Filso Americia Fleir Pytis

Platform Urges Farmer Aid Acts In Illinois

Chicago August 20 Governor Len Small and Mayor William Hale Thompson, both Republicans, endorsed a platform urging passage of farmer aid measures and a permanent federal waterway plan. They conferred to present to Illinois voters a united slate backing national delegates and renominations, emphasizing America first and no foreign entanglements.

Chicago Len Final Tlhols William Hale Thompson Chicag Republica Ilindig Offier America Mississippi

Nicaragua Rebel to Quit Amid Turmoil in 1920s

Fragmented OCR text mentions a Nicaragua rebel leader and shifting authority with references to chiefs, arms, and regional power struggles. Sparse names and places appear garbled, but the piece centers on a rebel figure's anticipated resignation amid contested leadership.

Nicaragua

Seed Sales Chief Examines Territory Visit

W. HL Womalward of Waco, seed sales manager for Lankart Seed Seed Gicbe, toured Antonio Wriday with Bred Wl Mally, agricultural scientist for A. and M. college, to review varieties of retin est seed for the region. The image inspection and tour examined methods and trials.

W. HL Womalward Waco Lankart Seed Seed Gicbe Ana Antonio Wriday Mally A. Anil M. Callege Tour Af “Preva

Costs to Be Born A Boy Shocks New York Readers

A garbled 1920s style item reports an implausible claim about the cost of choosing a boy at birth. It mentions Alka Seggerman and Proderiuk K Seggerman, with references to a grandfatherly legacy and a prospective grandchild, but the text is incoherent and partially unreadable.

New York Alka Seggerman K. Seggerman Legacy of Fia

Shackled Souls shifts via Elenore Memerin romance

Dramatic melodrama follows Diana as Mark tries to persuade her not to adopt Gousin's baby while family intrigues, marriage conflicts, and a homeward journey unfold. Diana battles duty, love, and ambition as cycles of longing, sacrifice, and fate play out across a turbulent plot.

Mark Diana Gousin Memsie Anthark Thum Tiana Domes Barten Michael Tather Diina Evelyn Sailins Mt, Oaks Wines Abe Wails Teria Atthenes Ninna Spark Smhanally Marrled

The Conversation That Spanned a Silent Moment

Two lovers debate the nature of lasting love and emotional renewal. One voices doubt about the value of relentless passion, while the other challenges the idea that aging alters the need for meaningful attachment as they glimpse a future beyond youthful romance.

Adventurer Seeks Film Career After Car Accident

Hollywood Aug 20 An adventurer named Carey Fearrison, once a soldier of fortune, sought a shot at acting after a freak accident. A car collision on the street exploded a rock wheel, injuring his eye and ending his hopes in the life of the stage. The incident recalls wartime memories from 1913 when US authorities pursued danger amid distant battles.

Hollywood Cahh Carey Fearrison Wottoy Pictures Giarge Physicians Law Diternitiy Tancneen Belive Am United States

Key West-Havana Mail Base Planned

Construction of a mail service base for Key West to Havana was scheduled to begin soon, with work on a hangar and fueling facilities under supervision by Montgomery and John SK. from Washington. The project aims to support enhanced transport operations in the area.

Key West Havana Fla Jean Airways le Wv Cani John SK. Montgomers Weington

Paris to Host Legionnaires at Grand Prix Week

American Legionnaires visiting Paris for the annual convention will enjoy a sequence of races at Longchamp and Le Tremblay. Highlights include the Rosalaks prize and a proposed Grand Prix de American Legion. Monday Sept 19 declared a French holiday in honor of the Legion.

Serries Paris Prince France American Legionnaires Yaris Aris Tha ‘Legonnaires Varis Historie Longchemns Trois de Bal Rosalaks Dongchamps Longehamps Roncrete Boothe American Legion Societe Fie Buort du France Hns le Trembiay le Crimblay

Mrs Hearst Flies Glory Plane Before Rome Hop

Mrs William Hearst piloted the golden-wing monoplane Glory over Long Island and the Atlantic, reaching about 60 feet, in what may be her last extended flight before leaving for Rome. The flight, her first, showed the craft at about two miles per hour and included pauses during sunset.

Universal Service New York William Rendelph Hearst Long Island Atlantic Rome Hearst Berland Bi Ives Glory

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