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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1927
Page
8
A fragmented clipping hints at Lindbergh related cash intrigue and a rumored next flight. Names like Brisbane and Sy Arthur appear, suggesting a newswire style tease about a daring aviation financial tale with unclear details.
Chicago police say bootlegging fueled crime as officials stress organized crime and bribery. Reports cite Commissioner and others discussing liquor profits, rackets, and political influence amid a nationwide debate on prohibition.
A city scout troop of twelve girls, led by Captain Mrs H Hudgeston and Lieutenant Mrs C G Stroud, works to craft gifts for a community tree and fundraiser stockings. They meet at the club housed on Hark Avenue, crocheting flowers and hampers to boost holiday cheer, with Tillie Endifleston as a watcher.
Fragmented OCR weather item predicts tonight with near cold rain and wind. Sunday turns colder with strong northwest winds, some freezing risk, followed by variable clouds and cooling trend across regions described in garbled terms.
An intoxicated city employee attempted to kill a fellow officer Saturday. Detectives Ship and Burge intervened as the assailant, who had grabbed a gun, was forced to drop it. The incident began with a domestic dispute and escalated with repeated gun threats. The suspect was subdued, sobered up, and released after questioning.
New York dispatch reports Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt will host a dinner tomorrow evening for the governor general of Canada and Lady Willingdon at her Fifth Avenue residence between Forty second and Forty ninth streets. The event marks the last of the old guard social circle hosting prominent guests amid calls for movement to darker avenues and the riverfront.
President Coolidge, after his semi weekly press conference in Washington, laughed and admitted he forgot to tell the press something important. He smiled at reporters, noting he had left the point in his mind.
The government weather bureau predicts continued light rainfall and colder conditions for San Antonio over the weekend. Temperatures may dip from above 50 degrees Saturday to below 40 degrees after nightfall on Sunday. A misty shower covered much of southwest Texas with parts of East and North Texas. overall, statewide warmer weather prevailed and no more freezing conditions were forecast for Southwest Texas.
Mays Landing December 19 Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach were convicted of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of the woman’s aged physician husband on September 16. They received ten years each at hard labor in the state Prison at Trenton. Mrs Lilliendahl required assistance to rise and cried. Beach remained impassive.
At his San Jose home Brank Lavevi killed two men, Nick Constanza and Dan Clesi, who demanded money. He said he had only a small amount, they drew a gun, and he opened fire, killing both men.
The U S Senate launched an inquiry into Hearst allegations that President Calles of Mexico ordered a million-dollar fund to U S senators. Senate leaders, including Reed, interviewed State Department official Castle to assess knowledge of forged Mexican documents claimed as government papers. Names of implicated senators were deleted in copies, with some officials dismissing the charges. GladysHelmon of Deviating 18 arrived in Washington as a visitor.
A notice in the South Presa Street area warns gum chewers to be vigilant after a theft report by B. Y. Byrna at 2587 South Presa Street. A vending machine containing chewing gum was reported stolen from a store front on Saturday.
INDIANHEAD, Md. Dec 10. Commander Leland G. James and Commander Francis H. Munson, retired naval medical officers, were fatally injured last night when their automobile overturned near there. James was dead at the scene. Munson died en route to Indian Head hospital. Both were thrown from the vehicle. Munson had served as deputy health officer for Maryland.
Greenville Texas Dee 10 Dewite Alexander a young businessman of Emery Rains county died in a hospital today from rifle wounds suffered accidentally while hunting He never regained consciousness after arriving Here Some of the shots entered his eye.
In Valdez the Alaska Democratic convention endorsed Governor Al Smith of New York as the party favorite for president. The report notes Alaska has four judicial divisions and references the political process within the territory.
Representative Alansfied introduces two bills requesting construction of post offices at LaGrange and Shulletta Mille in Texas. Each bill asks for a $75,000 appropriation to fund the project, described in Washington on a Friday.
Confederate veterans meet to discuss the wounded and courage shown at the Battle of Fredericksburg sixty five years ago, reflecting on past clashes and honoring fallen comrades in a local gathering led by West Texas veterans group.
In Lagrange December 10, legal clash over Rebecca Bradley Rogers bank robbery case continues. Defense accuses Sheriff George Allen of overstepping duties by returning the co ed to Hass county amid a writ for her release in Austin. Jurors ill and courtroom tension rise as cross examination and alleged arrest legality dominate proceedings.
Jed Rode Rodriguez Raunday acted quickly to save Ernest Kuiz at 112 South Paredes Street when Kuiz's soaked clothing ignited while transferring gasoline in Muiz's garage. A blanket extinguished the flames. Kuiz received treatment at Lebertie Green Hospital.
San Angelo notes the deaths of W. M. Schreemann Jr president of Guaranty State Bank and Kurt Ward cashier from a bank shooting. A third employee Swope was wounded but expected to recover, with authorities stating the attack began with a sudden burst of gunfire just before noon yesterday.
Maj. Gen. Tidward M. Tawi announces the end of active service for General E. M. Lewis, marking completion of his last duties with the Thirtieth Division. The retirement comes after decades of command in World War efforts and allied operations.
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