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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

16

Boulder Derails Olympian Passenger Train Near Seattle

Officials of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway say a large boulder caused the westbound Olympian to derail 30 miles east of Seattle last night. Two crew members were injured when the electric locomotive struck the rock, which appeared to have fallen onto the track from the hillside.

Seatil Wee Chicago Milwaukee Paul Reilwey Olympian Seattle

Mayfield Act Bars Cotton Forecasts Senate Debate

In Washington a Mayfield bill would prohibit the Agriculture and Commerce departments from forecasting future cotton prices. Senator Mansfield of Texas charged that Secretary Jardine had harmed cotton growers by predicting lower prices this year, claiming a financial impact in hundreds of thousands of bits.

Washington Usc Departments of Agriculture and Commerce Senate Benator Masfield Texas Mayfield Secretary of Agriculture Jardine

Bomb candle thwarted at Shrine of Guadalupe vigil

An aspirant bomb disguised as a holy candle was found before ignition at the Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe during the national holiday. Police probe motive as a crowd of over 10,000 pilgrims, mostly Indigenous, filled the grounds. Guards limited priest access, and locals observed native dances near the church amid security.

Mexico City Rome Cortez

Moon Lifts Ten Pounds of Vessel Observed

A bulletin from the National Geographic Society notes lunar lifting force can alter weight slightly. It states the moon can lessen the weight of an object by about one ten millionth, depending on its position near the horizon.

National Geographic Societe

Demurrer Filed in Suit Against Baptist Church

In Fort Worth on December 18 Judge George Mesvec considered an oral demurrer to a case against the First Baptist Church seeking payment of 1305 dollars alleged as church revenue. The filing claims the tax assessor and collector illegally holds two offices, challenging the validity of the church’s assessments.

Ludernutiony Newn Service Fore Worth George Mesvec Todar Wty Pirse Baptist Chiwch Fort Worth

Accuse Father in Death of Blakely Family in Georgia

Georgia authorities charged Harris Hayes 60 with murder in the deaths of his son Amos Hayes wife Mrs Amos Hayes and son James Hayes in a span of weeks. The case links the three deaths to a possible poisoning conspiracy by Hayes and his wife Mrs Harris Hayes who is also indicted. Prosecutors opened the trial alleging the couple sought to gain money through murders.

Blakely. Ga Georgia Harris Hayes Amos Hayes Detroit Amos James Hoss Ilay

Italian forecaster ties quake day to December 14

Raphael Bendaudi of Italy predicted a major earthquake in Northeastern Asia on December 14. On December 12, houses collapsed and aftershocks appeared within five minutes in the gem-Pilati district of Biheria, indicating a near miss to his forecast.

Asia Moscow Raphael Bendaudi Italy gem-Pilati Biheria

Pickpocket Identified by City Police in Theft Case

Suspect Towser Mata of 615 North Navidad street identified Tuesday as the pickpocket in a theft from a man in a park. The victim reported 965 lost and the suspect was booked for theft from person.

North Navidad Street City Mills

Junior School Assembly Demonstrations Open in City Exhibit

A junior school assembly showcased a four day exhibit of student work in art manual training and natural history. Mayor C M Chambers spoke as the event opened on Monday with health demonstrations and a display of athletic activities by pupils. The program continues Tuesday through Thursday with daily demonstrations and exhibits in the municipal auditorium basement hosting mounted birds and related items under Mr Ellen Schule Quillin.

Wudtorhan C. M. Chambers Ellen Schule Quillin Autoriam Bn Eshibt

Monterrey Passes Tax Exemption for New Industries

The state legislature of Nuevo Leon approves tax exemptions to new industries and those expanding activity. Exemption reaches five percent in the latter case, aimed at boosting regional economic growth.

Wy Warsermu Service Monterey N. Mer Tire Nuevs Lion Tas

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