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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
11
The fragment cites dubious cures for cancer malaria and breast disease, including injections and animal aids, mixed with alarm on future wars and grand chemical research. It references Dr Pitte of Funchal and Dr A B Lamb at Harvard, plus talks of Lloyd George and mass mobilization across Europe.
Tony Pontusa awakens Bayer family at 701 North Smith Street as a fierce fire engulfs their home. He risks his own safety to rouse Bayers and their two children, who escape in their night clothes. Fire department arrives and extinguishes the flames, preserving the home and lives.
San Antonio notes inconsistent temperatures with light to moderate easterly winds. Tonight through Tuesday, partly cloudy in the west with local rain in the northwest and east portions. Warmth is expected in the west with moderate easterlies along the coast and lighter winds in central regions.
City mayor declares no personnel shifts after addressing rumors of changes in the official family. Officials say the administration will maintain current staffing and structure amid ongoing city matters.
District Attorney C. Me Chambers led a seven way mayoral race with candidates Nat Yates Ryan John Onion Watson Dominguez Thomas Jefferson Murray and Charles Bellinger. The OCR presents unclear vote counts but notes a large field and strong names in the contest.
A 16 year old boy, Harry Chambers, fell on a tea tap and sustained severe cuts to the left arm. He was treated at Robert B. Green hospital Monday with attendants reporting the injury. The incident involved two people or items at the scene and a monetary figure noted as $22.
Washington D C December 5 The Adventist Washington Missionary College of the Seventh Day Adventists will automatically expel students for using tobacco in any form or for attending theatrical performances according to a new policy announced today The rule targets conduct deemed unbecoming by the religious institution and sets a strict disciplinary course for violators
The right of Frank L. Smith of Michigan and William Vare of Pennsylvania to sit in the Senate was challenged today as they presented themselves to take the oath of office. They appeared for the formal oath amid competing claims and scrutiny.
Washington dispatch reports Democrats contest Representative-elect James M. Beck of Philadelphia claiming he lacks legal residency in the state, challenging his seating in the House.
A crazed man was pursued for about a mile by Officer C B McChiough on Monday. The suspect, identified as a Black man, was captured after the long distance run. Details remain sparse and unconfirmed in the report.
District Attorney M Chambers officially became mayor of San Antonio after an election tally of 7056 with no opposition. An adjourned city commission session, led by Acting Mayor Phil Wright, welcomed Chambers with flowers and the swearing in by City Clerk Tred Fries. Wright received floral honors for his service, then Chambers adjourned the special session.
Six ringleaders in the Thanksgiving Day Folsom prison riot face a preliminary hearing on first degree murder and related charges. Two guards were killed and eleven inmates injured in the uprising. Authorities say the defendants will be arraigned in the California correctional system.
An aviator’s body was reportedly found near Port-au-Port after an exploration flight over the Bay d’Espoir region. The incident details remain unclear as officials investigate the crash site and identify the deceased.
Local post office records reveal about 200000 laundry bags handled this year from the university area. Inquiry shows bags contained students' clothing sent home for washing, prompting complaints of parental laundry duties being outsourced.
Mrs Margaret Lillienahl described her husband’s killing by three Black men, naming Willis Beach as co defendant. She recalled Halloween meetings, a drives routine, and an alibi tour ending with a payment of 25 dollars in five dollar notes. Bloodstains were found on five dollar bills.
Expenditure of 3400.50 dollars for secret purposes by the Mexican Financial Agency in New York in 1996 is revealed by The Light and Hearst papers. Correspondence among Arturo Elias, two Mexican officials, President Calles, and Secretary of Treasury Alberto Paul Coples details propaganda and other secret activities.
The correspondence shows Secretary Fani pressed for accounting of spent funds from the Lexican Financial Agent Senor Hitas. Elias resisted, accusing Fani of indiscretion in sending demands through open mail to avoid interception. He also wrote to President Calles, appealing to halt the accounting requests.
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Lamar Seeligson named assistant to Drosoentor Ander C. Alsted as chambers fill vacancies. Officials vacate offices, new appointees expected.
Alexander Subkoff a 27 year old Russian who recently married Princess Victoria Schaumburg Lippe sister of the former Kaiser fell from his motorcycle today injuring his head as he prepared to start an ride He was taken to a hospital here and feared to be seriously injured in the accident occurred in Godessurgen Rhine on December 6.
The Supreme Court ordered the International Great Northern Railroad to implement the Texas railroad commission ruling requiring interlocking at a Houston junction. The railway had argued the issue was federal.
DEPROIT December 5 7 Henry Ford will not attend the Republican national convention citing restlessness and a preference to keep moving. The brief note records his absence from the event and his self described inability to sit still for long.
Paris report says Albert Clemenceau died from injuries received while paying tribute to his brother the figure of France. He sustained a wound that led to a fatal infection after an ary event. Doctors attributed his death to the injuries and complications from the incident.
Patrols were dispatched after reports of pistol shots heard near North Piha and Center streets Sunday night. Officers investigated suspected disturbances and checked captures from nearby calls, but details remain unclear and no injuries are reported.
In San Antonio, Viola Brennan reports a defense motion in a robbery case against Becky Sile, a former UT coed, seeking a continuance and venue challenges. The trial, recessed to 2 pm, features defense arguments about missing material witnesses and questions over venue change and prosecutors’ conduct. Becky Sile, masked and attentive, sits beside her husband Otis Haya as the courtroom watches closely.
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