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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1927

Page

7

Rockefeller and Ford traits lecture by Arthur Brisbane

Arthur Brisbane discusses Rockefeller and Ford, stressing character integrity and singleness of purpose as key traits. He cites Saint Paul and Bacon, notes Ford's global plants, tariff issues, and mentions Ford models and sales abroad with references to London and Canada.

Mr. Rockefeller Mr. Ford Mr. Hoover Arthur Brisbane W% Star Co Omn D. Rockefeller JR London Co Grett Ford Paris England Treland Peking

Weather forecast garbled summary across regions

Fragmentary weather data mentions San Antonio and other areas with warm spells and clouding. Notes easterly to southerly winds and rising temperatures, with varied conditions including clear or cloudy skies in Texas regions.

San Ausonio Vielnity Portida Modarsia Texae Panhandte Pantandle

City Election Yields Large Turnout in Mayoral Vote

Voters from city and county machine factions filled polling places on a brisk Saturday turnout as a former district attorney Chambers sought to succeed the mayor. Officials noted about four thousand ballots cast as strong backing emerged for Chambers with many supporters voting at the new city hall voting site. The courthouse was designated to host the tally in a move reflecting shifting polling locations.

CM. Chambers Distiiet Sky Autonis Tobin Ms. Chambers Temper City Hall Wecier

Free Verse Fades as Van Dyke Sees Style Shift

Princeton Dec 3.07 uly Van Dyke says free verse is going out of fashion. He argues a great use of it stems from laziness and revolt, not genuine merit, reflecting the era's shifting poetic tastes.

Princeton N. J van Dyke

Altar Adorned by 100000 Flowers in Chilean Wedding

In Santiago on December 5 UPI reports more than 200000 flowers decorated the altar in St Augustine Church for the marriage of President Ibanex to Honorita Gracelia Lotélice. Felaseo sicians were engaged.

Santiago Chile UPI St. Augustine Ibanex Honorita Gracelia Lotélice

Swanee River Sung by Italian Prince

An Italian prince in New York performs a rendition of Swanee River, adding a personal touch while posing for portraits. The scene reflects a blend of high society culture and the era’s fascination with celebrity personalities during a bustling city moment.

New Tor Crown Einge Umbert Italy Christy

Prince Nicholas Detains Taxi Driver in Bucharest

Universal Service reports a Romanian prince nicknamed Nicholas forcibly pulling a taxi driver by the collar after a curbside dispute. He dragged the driver to a police station before continuing to a belated dinner with Queen Marie.

Universal Service Bucharest Queen Marie Nicholas Tole Nicholas America Automobils Policy Station Prince Iefé Wad

Automatic Spare Tire Theft Alarm Device Invented

A French inventor has developed an automatic alarm to deter spare tire theft. The device uses an electrical counter to sound a warning when the spare tire bolts are loosened. It may also alert the driver if the wheel detaches while driving.

Patis Asvern

Society to Dance in Miniature Circus in New York

Invitations describe a high society function at the home of Mr and Mrs William May Wright tonight. The event reportedly features a miniature circus with a ring, bleacher seats, sideshows, pink lemonade, and various entertainments within a mansion setting.

New York Dill Cobing Wright William May Wright

Governor General's Party Heads to Washington in New Coat

Ottawa dispatch reports the governor general entourage will depart for Washington with a new steel gray painted vehicle in royal purple, bearing the royal coat of arms. The old woolen ears used as official insignia are considered unsafe by officials.

Canada Ottawa Washington

Rockefeller Enters Seclusion at The Casements

ARMOND BEACH Florida December F lohy D Rockefeller spends his tenth winter in Provida at Wik home The Casements remaining in seclusion within his immediate household declining to leave the house amid ongoing public attention.

Armond Beach Fla Dee F—lohy D. Rockefeller Provida Wik the Casements Indy

Bear Kill Threatened Cow At Corpus Christi Road Home

A large black bear appeared multiple times at the W. Chapman home on 20th East Young Street near Corpus Christi road. Deputies with riot guns responded Saturday morning after reports of the bear’s presence and a claim it may have killed a cow. Deputies Grasahoff, Barloca, Burke, and Gorga led the raid to the residence.

W. ©. Chapman East Young Street Corpus Christi Road Ils Depesrance China Shecif Alphonse Newton Jr Newton HLA Sol E Toung Street Chapman Grasahoff Barloca Burke Gorga

Clergy Payments Reported in Mexican Presidential Orders

The Washington Herald prints Moy feng presidential orders detailing payments to a Protestant minister and a rabbi as part of correspondence on political concerns. Two payments tied to Calles era proposals are listed: $10,000 on May 15, 1996 and $50,000 on February 10.

John Page Washington, Herald Washington, D. C Moyfeng Props Ginda Mexico Chilles Escenjuive Hearst Calles

Companionate Divorce Pair Live in Same House

In Cleveland the case of Mr. and Mrs. Plovian TG Gummer ends in a companionate divorce. They will live in the same house with their three children, she to serve as housekeeper earning 20 dollars weekly, while he pays all household bills.

Cleveland Bee Fudge Plovian Gummer

Car Crash Turmoil at Fort Worth Drug Store

A motor truck plowed into a Fort Worth drug store shattering a plate glass window and stopping near the cigar case. Several women customers were terrified but unhurt as flying glass sprayed the area. The driver halted the vehicle opposite the cigar counter.

Fort Worth Tex Dee

Guatemala Earth Tremor Reported

Boston dispatch says a tropical radio telegraph report from Puerto Barrios Guatemala noted a very pronounced earthquake at 2 42 a m lasting three minutes no further details were provided.

Guatemala Boston Tropical Radio Telegraph Company Ite Gration Puerto Barrios

Paid for Lectures Favoring Mexico in 1924

A fragment from Mexican official correspondence shows orders to issue a pay warrant for 10,001 pesos to cover fees in favor of a Reverend for lectures in Mexico. The payment is to be charged to secret expenditures of the presidency, with a receipt to be obtained from the interested party. The document bears the date May 35, 1924, and is signed by President Elias Calles.

Citizen Secretary of the Treasury and Public Credit Presidency of the Republic Nationl Mexico

Second Order To Same Minister

The second order to the same Protestant clergyman amounted to fifty thousand dollars dated February fifteenth nineteen ninety seven. The citizen treasury general of the nation is urged to proceed with this instruction, continuation noted on page two column two.

Gergyman

Return to Monte Mr and Mrs Teng Visit

Mr and Mrs Teng have been visiting relatives here and plan to tell Saturday for Montell.

Monte Mrs. Teng Dlefferes Tad Montell

Fire devastates barracks at Fort Sam Houston

A blaze swept the south end of a barracks complex at Fort Sam Houston injuring Private Hamilton and threatening Company IK quarters. Firefighters saved remaining structures as the blaze damaged multiple buildings and caused estimated losses near $19,000 before containment.

Company IK Sam Houston Wilbur FL Hartle Graham Hig Hilton Kinharts Ore Alsa Wes Seyerdly Rothie Hamilton Hass Inter Enok Company K Post Ant City

Lobster Catch Marks Weighty Portside Surprise

A rugged catch off Port Four reveals a lobster weighing around 20 pounds. Fishermen report the unusual size and note it drew attention from onlookers at the wharf as the trap was hauled aboard. The sea creature stands as a notable local milestone in this season’s haul.

Ali Bacorm

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