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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

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Youth Charged in Slaying of Mother in Rome

Police pursue 1 year old Harry Hill as possible homicide suspect amid conflicting evidence. Coroner’s jury names Hill as slayer in the death of his mother Mrs Elias Hill Sut a. warrant issued for his arrest. Hill previously missing after her body found in a shallow grave.

Harry T. ED. Howe G. Till Robb Sprinsfield Young Bull Fyienisa Coromer Bge Elias Rome Nave Alice Snyrer

World Fliers Start Hight World Fliers Start Hight

Aviators prepare for a long journey beginning with a Newfoundland runway at Herbar Gesee built for their flight. Stops planned include London, England and other major cities as the Quest to beat a historic air tour record continues.

Movie star Alva Nilsson postpones engagement inLos Angeles

Aug 27 film page reports actress Alva Q Nilsson delaying her announced engagement to Ernest, with both parties denying finalized plans. source notes ongoing negotiations and public interest in the pairing amid persistent rumors.

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Mississippi Ang Invites Texans For Tour

Mississippi Governor Dennis Murphree leads a southern outreach urging Texans to tour Mississippi and neighboring Southern states to spotlight industrial and agricultural opportunities. A San Antonio delegation of 48 greeted the Mississippi party Friday evening, with a program at the auditorium and planned visits to the Alamo.

Mi Pn Industrialtrand Tevag Dennis Murphree Mississippi South San Sen Antoniy Alamo

Wife-beater Suspect Caught on Second Visit

A disjointed clipping reports a suspect alleged to have abused his wife. the note mentions flight, pursuit, and a second visit leading to capture, though the text is garbled and lacks clear names or locations.

Deputy Kills Man and Takes Own Life

Francisco report says Warren 65, a dormer shes and watchman at Baa Teandro, shot and killed Edward A Wayne Sr after a quarrel over partnership. He then shot himself, leaving a note blaming no one.

Francisco Warren Bill Dormer Baa Teandro Sear Jule Lust Edward A. Wayne Emith Alameda

Baldwin Finance Control Battle Nearing Climax

Philadelphia reports intense interest in Baldwin Locomotive Works control as Karol M. Vaneloing leads against Fisher Brothers of Murrait. With 200,000 shares outstanding, directors were to gain two seats, but Foster nominees Shiekte and Bielng were not elected, according to directorate news from Wednesday.

Philadelphia Baldwin Locomotive Works Uga Chimaes Bet Tween Karoel M. Vaneloing Comming Fisher Brothers of Murrait

Japanese Hunt Sea Crash Deaths Amid Naval Disaster Chaos

Report from Wednesday details freed bodies being sought after a naval disaster in the Pacific. Aerial and sea units searched for victims as four airships engaged in the rescue and recovery operation. Official tally uncertain amid ongoing recovery efforts.

Luda Niphl Naval Juverya Anil Itn Ives

Ancient R.R. Engine to Run Again

Universal Series reports the Smithsonian will revive "Jet Bull" the John Bull locomotive. Built in Britain for the Camden and Amboy line, it has rested 34 years. The engine, in service since 1834, powered Washington to Chicago 10 years after 1883, and is set for a five mile demonstration at Halethorpe during the centenary celebration.

Universal Series Red Bank Jet Bull America Smithsonian Institution Fingland Camden and Amboy John Bull Smithsonian Pennsylevania Milroad

Shadowland hearing details testimonies on liquor and conduct

At Shadowland, witnesses testified about liquor rules and enforcement. Ruby, Breckenridge and others described attempts to obtain whiskey, while cashier Hetty Lopes and clerk George Huntress spoke to the venue’s reputation and resident practices. Deputies like Dom Carver described efforts to curb drinking and gambling after a July raid. Defendants named include Ruby, Newman, Reuser, Barnett, Nix, Wilson, Keith and Avalon.

Ruby Shadowland Breckenridge Glues County Court No. 1 A. J. Riley Teii D. Horton United States Miley Fred Christilles Medina Lake -Esort Charles Bt. Farrell Herbert Grice Dom Carver Cout Waa Diquor Jane Jiqtor Streimove Hartman Josph Newman Bart Reuser Barnett A. J. Nix Loanie Wilson Mickie Kieth Jeck Avalon

Elopement sparks seeking divorce in Plainfield case

In Plainfield New Jersey Mia Linda H Bache wife of iron magnate James Bache and Police Officer Joseph Dever remained estranged after an elopement. Bache seeks divorce while Dever resists and asserts abandonment charges as authorities organize details from a prior search in Columbus Ohio.

Plainfield N. J UPA Ieamei Mia Linda H- Bache Join We Bache Foveph CO Dever Hoya Columbus Ohio Allo

Imperial birth prayers sweep Tokyo as nation awaits heir

In Tokyo crowds pray before imperial palace and temples for the expected birth of an imperial child. Bulletin updates report Empress Nagako’s condition as excellent while reporters rush to relay rnews to embassies abroad by radio.

Tokio Japan Bor Physiciana Napako Taney Imperial Ynehuita Imperie Hirbite Nagako

Brazilian Flight Flier Ad Aims Across Atlantic

Report discusses Redfern's trans equatorial flight plan from Brunswick toward Brazil with a 4600 mile route. Wireless operators and authorities monitor progress as the aviator’s wife awaits news. Weather prospects and terrain challenges are noted as the journey spans Dutch Guiana, the Pacaraima range, and toward Rio de Janeiro.

Equator Redfern Hie Amatteur Pover Government Atatione Z Srherenbouta Brunswick Atlantic Redfern Sunfay Brazil Dutch Guiana Trailfern Rio de Teneiry Arnuld Dha

Windsor Plane Turned Back to US by Tempest

The monoplane Royal Wilner with Phil Wood and Pilot Puke Sehilier returned to Curtins field at WN after an abortive attempt to fly to Windsor and Detroit amid strong winds and rain. They took off around 625 p.m. and, after flying about 1000 miles west, landed back near their starting point around 3 o clock.

Curtiss Field Royal Wilner Phil Wood Detroit Puke Sehilier Curtins Field San Aelfridge Tier Mich Winsor Mit Wand Schiller Tueut Finrold Riscannette J. C. Bryan

Taxis Free To Jersey Churchgoers

Washington notices free taxi rides on the first Sunday of every month for churchgoers in Red Bank. Felix Dell Virginia offers four taxis before 11 am to any church, Catholic or Protestant, within Red Bank, as a practical act of kindness rather than philanthropy.

Washington Felix

Bombing at French dance hall injures patrons

An explosion at a dance venue in Nice, France injures several people as bombs were thrown from a railroad car into the open air dance hall. Police say the attack killed or wounded a number of patrons, and authorities launched an immediate inquiry and security sweep. Initial claims point to an anti fascist motive.

Nice France Aus Ferem Pessons Jena Lespins Dancns Precinitates

Bryan Urged for President by Nebraska Democrats

Omaha August 27 endorsed Charles W Bryan former Nebraska governor for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1928. He said he was not an active candidate for the nomination while Lincoln reports the Omaha club’s action and support from the Nebraska Democratic club.

Omaha Orran Tega Mayelo Charles W. Bryen Anrathor Nebraska Nebraska Democratic Club Lincoln

World airmen jump to lead in trans Atlantic race

Curved by delayed starts the Pride of Detroit surged ahead as the Royal Windsor and Sir John Carling awaited their departure from Windsor, Ontario, while Crewman Brock urged patience until all planes were aligned for the first North America to England attempt. The three Stinson-Detroiter craft with Wright engines aimed to cross the Atlantic in a pioneering air voyage.

Curtiss Fisld Pride of Detroit Ile “Pride of Detroit North America England Tendon Cunada London Hopland Detroit William 8. Brock J Schlee Wood Brock Harbor Grove Five Prince Pride of John Carling Alem Tonga Schillie Windsor Stinson-Detrolier Wright Ecesa Betreli

Oh Glazy monoplane faces rain delay at field

A garbled report notes the old Glory Della Roosevelt Field weather delays a planned flight. The soggy field and raindrops hindered takeoff, delaying the monoplane’s test run until Monday at Jenst, with observers unsure of the outcome.

Della’ Roosevelt Field Zuney Ton Teday Mhors jAvistors Jenst

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