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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1927

Page

2

Geologist Ashley Mines Freedom From Cast Rock Cave

Py Lawrence Ashley, geologist and cave explorer, escaped a vast three state cave near Castle Rock Gulch after a landslide trapped him. He used a small pocket knife and two shovels along with a tiny amount of food to dig his way to the exit while rescue parties prepared to enter.

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Yeggs Take $1800 From Houston Safe

Criminals raid a Houston area safe and abscond with about $1800, breaching a gate and gaining entry through a damaged lock. Police are investigating the break in as residents report the incident in the Ang. au proximately 31800 cirques region.

Yeggs Houston Twuston Tex Ang A. Z. Law

War fears loom as labor delegates warn of new civil war

Delegates from the Federation of Graphic Arts Workers warn at IbniG convention of a planned “vumpalgick” action to avert revolution. Lilardy Qurow, the federation delegate, says certain professional bodies intend to spark a nationwide transfer of power via a coup tied to the upcoming presidency and elections.

Ico Gley Mexico Lilardy ‘Qurow Federation of Graphic Arts Workers Ibnig al Tabor Vumpalgick Sinace Ernsault Fox

Legion's Post Office in France Busy With Invitations

In TARIS France the Legion’s post office is handling invitations amid wartime duties. Officials describe a mix of collective and individual mail, with officers and soldiers of regiments receiving communications. The exact dates and broader context remain unclear due to garbled text.

Legion’s Post France Taris Aug Ile Ceil Goudypranrh

Tropical Storm Warnings East of Bahamas Issued

The weather bureau warned of a tropical storm north of Turks Island with estimates of a northwest to north northeast course. There were no vessel reports available to locate the disturbance center. it remained unclear as the system moved offshore along the Mondle coast.

Bureau Bahamas Wastlingtos Tihanyie Turks Island Darks Island Treaunne Ms Rontinu Tanti

Dieting Youths Held in Milk Theft Case

Two San Antonio youths, aged 14 and 20, were involved in a milk theft incident. The youths, named in the complaint, allegedly threw quarts of milk and oil at bystanders while claiming to be on parole and lacking money.

San Antonio Alalaye Herror

Five Prisoners Attempt Escape At Swales ter Oki

Five prisoners attempted an escape at Swalester Oki. Live inmates seized improvised weapons and fired shots during the breakout, leaving several wounded and one identified as Sum Fields and Cinrever Kho among the injured.

Swalester Oki Allenpsted Hank Fara Cinrever Kho Tha Ino

Negro Denies Being Inebriated in Police Report

Fragmentary OCR notes show a report claiming a Black man denies intoxication before police. Names and context are garbled but reference to a sergeant and ship toward a Monday timeframe appear. The readable portion confirms a denial of inebriation by a male subject to police.

Fragmented 1920s chatter and notices from Chicago to London

A jumbled clipping describes a bank rumor causing withdrawals in China’s depository, arrests linked to spreading rumors, a college summer term at Sul Ross State with degrees and diplomas, railway service notes, a London radio plan, and a Fort Worth swim event with local results.

China S. Chita Tinumore Chamber of Commerce

Masons Set Ulbrick Meeting at Cortoug Cheietl

Representatives of various Masonic lodges plan a Ulbrick meeting in Cortoug Cheietl on August 24 and 20 to study and examine practitioners in the craft. The session will be presided over by the chairman of the council, with Grad Lodge officials guiding the examination and certificates to be issued to qualified masons from San Antonio and nearby firms.

Cortoug Studing Che User Lannig Stvdy Churmin Caumnilion Contificate Murons Iron San Antonio Aylin Wall F Company Tevin Tw Cloupus Clerint

Round World Pliers Jump From Detroit To London

Detroit dispatch reports Was eo OL president F Belles and William Broek planning a world flight from Detroit to London aboard a net outlet. The event features a ceremonial hopping start at the Detroit hub with a route toward New York and then across the Atlantic.

Detroit London Hy Tal Mii

Mayor Walker on Trip to Erin 24

The report describes Mayor Walker’s busy trip involving a weighty matter and ongoing appointments. He faces interruptions and time pressures while remaining impartial, with limited time to address duties and travel concerns.

Walker Erin New York Lee

Nationalists Move Offices to Nanking

Unclear dispatch reports the Nationalist leadership relocating offices from Cantay to Wuhan and then to Nanking amidst upheaval. The executive committee of the government is enacting a near term transfer of headquarters and coordinating committees to the new capital as part of the ongoing political realignment.

Nanking

Two Spanish Majors Enter Balloon Race Tale

Two Spanish Majors Maiti and Malone have been selected for the balloon race. The event features international batled proce mt Petrol and a forthcoming matchup with Royal Syellah.

Maitind Malone Gordon Lennieternational Mt Petrol

New Baptist Churchformed at Croslett and Maney streets

A new Baptist church was organized in Sumley Area with Lewis McVax as organizer and C. H. Wilson Jr. named clerk. The formation followed an organization meeting on the second Friday of a piling.

Aiame Baptist Church Touieh Ctew Lewis McVax Tyford Tiquist Croslett Maney Sumley C.H Wilson Jr Agelork New Rharch

Persuaded Robber Away During Station Standoff

A disrupted account describes a station incident where a suspect attempted to rob cash but was persuaded to surrender. The subject then fled in a vehicle, while responders secured the area and no injuries were reported.

Floggings Reported in Local District Crime Case

A police inquiry concerns the identity of a man who flogged two women, Alay Ang Florence and Marie Bishop, in a near past incident. Miss Bishop, the second victim, described fear and silence after the attack, while authorities investigate motives and the suspect's identity amid public fear.

Gene Alkh Marie Bishop Miss Bishop

Kissing the Blarneystone crowds raise safety fears

Cork Ireland curators consider limits on Blarney Stone kissing after visitors jostle for height to reach the ancient rock. The ritual involves a jumper being steadied by another person at the feet while the kiss is performed, raising concerns about stone erosion and potential injury.

Cork Treland Tim Blarney Castle

Fifteen to Graduate at Teachers College in ALVINE Tex

Fifteen students will be awarded diplomas and certificates at the commencement exercises at the Sal to State Teachers colleges at the conclusion of the summer term Thursday.

Iinw Sul Ross State Vallendeee Cinveday Wikteen Avid Teachers’ College Alvnne Tex Orgrees Alul Sal Tose Teachers’ Colleges

Lithuania Holds Polish Air Pilot

A Lithuanian court or authority detained a Polish air pilot amid unclear charges. The incident involves cross border aviation ties and legal actions affecting the pilot’s status, with authorities providing limited public comment.

Lithuania

County Seeks Jurors Amid Storm Delays

Local officials report juror shortages as weather disruptions hinder attendance and travel. Court administrators urge eligible residents to report for jury service while noting prior postponements and required participation.

Mississippians to Elect Officers in 1940s Vote

Mississippi voters head to polls to elect governor and county officers. Reed Bilbo challenges incumbent in a tight race as turnout nears expected totals.

Taueson Miss First Gramary Ang. Zr Egerite Severtt Ahousatti Faterust Reed Bilbo Fe Ninhsie

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