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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1927
Page
1
A garbled column surveys crime penalties for murder and life terms, Hollywood with Goldwyn and Mayer, nude photographs scandal, Japanese military buildup, gambling myths, laundry marks as crime deterrents, and a jumble of health and finance thoughts from Russia to Virginia, ending with quixotic musings on mosquitos and the ancient empire.
Mrs. A. Mra and Mrs. Grob tidson of Fort Worth are spending two weeks with Mrs. Mose Hollond.
At Stingon field on the South loop, a hangar housing six planes burned within minutes. Five or six airmen, led by manager William F. Long, saved three other craft as flames threatened fuel tanks. Long, Rudolph Unger, and Rider suffered burns. water pressure hindered firefighting. total damage around $20,000.
Mrs Onice Trolla plans to travel from Galveston to New York to attend an American Recreation and Plasgowvitd association dance program. She will study advanced dance work for one month under instructors in dramatics.
Mrs Presnall Hessie H Presnall died Friday after a long illness and was buried Saturday morning. Survived by G Anughtor, Mrs ad D Sentt of Char Tutte, a aot, A oT Presnall of Vitteburgh. BWIMMER KILUDD. CORPUS CHRISTY Aug 20 Funeral preparations were under way today for NL Mant 18 who was fatally injured white buthian uotr here late peaterday.
Chicago Aug 20 Al though Mer Vernon Cooley president of the Alimony Club is no longer eligible for membership she will continue the work. His right to membership was threatened when his former wife Mrs Margaret Melter sought alimony in a court order since her second marriage. Brethis expected to rebel garst Codtey will not keep him from working for the club. As understood we are not working against women that really depend on alimony. It is the gold digging frame that are sighting.
General McCoy lands in Nicaragua to oversee the 1928 presidential election under the Bunson-Mcouade treaty. He travels aboard the Denver and is commissioned by President Coolidge to supervise the process at Managua’s capital during August.
Funeral services for Louis Meienn Eilers will be held at 5:80 o'clock Sunday afternoon. He died Saturday. Survived by his wife Mrs. Derathy Gillgud Eilers, two grandchildren Lanis and Emma Wiles, and sisters Divs. The Rev. Wt Capers will officiate. BR. H. Robbins and Mrs. W. Maxtoy attend.
Austin reports Travis County will aid farmers through a cooperative shipping market for 1927 28 operations. E U H Vance as president and Kinane Giles as secretary lead the Farmers Association with a plan to handle corn oats and other surplus grains starting this season.
On the Cal coast the Saxophone duel was set to begin a endurance test today with spectators watching. Reported chaos and a mob presence marked the event as performers were guarded while the crowd roared and the spectacle unfolded. A separate incident in Tinsp'tal left John Buckley of Kenigin seriously injured after a bicycle mishap yesterday, with circumstances under investigation.
Dope agents battered a barricaded door on North Flores Street after several minutes of delay. Officers entered a Chinese furnished room and found a young woman under the influence of opium fumes but no opium or pipes recovered. Two women were taken into custody, with investigators planning further searches for additional victims and hidden compartments.
Chicago officials announce a new air service between Chicago and Dallas starting September 1 with 12 hour service. Passenger rates set at ten cents per mile according to National Air Transport officials.
At the request of its president Dr. Wallace Bassett members of the Dallas Pasé Lore organization will hold a brief prayer service in their churches Sunday for the safe deliverance of William P. Erwin, the Dallas trans-PAeLtie: tier.
A San Antonio citizens group seeks $200000 to buy land and donate to the federal government. City Attorney Joe Ryan says bond issues, taxes, or city funds would be illegal without public use. only private subscription could work, a plan discussed at a Saturday meeting led by Judge Robert L. Bahl and local business leaders.
Mrs Cook of 349 Harrison street was severely injured in a car overturn collision at Bendy street and Dupples rand Saturday. She was taken to Physicians' and Surgeons' hospital. Mr Cook and the other driver were reported hurt.
Phoenix dispatch reports Alfred A Menard a 3 year old shell shocked veteran missing after wandering into the desert west of the city. Planes from Douglas and ground scouts retraced miles of scorching sands circling for days without locating him. Desperate search continued as dehydration and thirst threatened his life while authorities and old Indian scouts pressed on with the trail. Cont on page 4 column end.
Officials report no authentic word on Captain Erwin’s plane as ground and searchlights are reactivated at Wheeler Field. Amid rumors of the Spirit of Dallas, Army and Navy confirm no sightings or contacts while a few locals await the craft’s return. The Dole race winner Woolaroe is flown to Pearl Harbor for dismantling and shipment back to the United States.
Aug 20 report from Sevier Iowa notes a wavering focus on Erwin’s musical career amid wartime calls to duty. The piece references President Wilson and a page 4, column 6 caption, with unclear details about Erwin’s activities or music projects in the current context.
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