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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

21

Senate to compel Elias testimony on Mexican plot

A secret senate committee led by Senator Reed orders Mexican consul general Elias to testify on alleged U S senators payoff plot tied to President Calles. The State Department supports subpoenas. Mexico argues immunity. If evidence proves guilt, the U S may declare Elias persona non grata and seek recall of Mexico's envoy.

Fraser Edwards Universal Berries Correspor de Washington Arturo M. Elias New York Senate Alles of Mexico Hearst Acw Spa David. A. Reed Pennsylvania Elias State Department Meslean Alles Nergennt Atarms David Barry Eliana United States Mexico Vliaa Mazuel C Triez Elina 3B Sindue Bling Department Reed Tilins Caller Hlearst Calles

Brock Schlee and Lane Day feuding aboard monoplane mission

In Daytona Beach Florida Edwant F Schlee and William S Beauk prepare a dawn departure to attempt a new sustained flight record. They aim to exceed the 62 hour and 50 minute solo endurance set by German aviators Edzard and Johan Ristiex who remained aloft for over two days.

Daytona Beach Fla Edwant F. Schlee William S. Beauk Noliua Edzard Johan Ristiex

Youths Caught Stealing Coat in City Chase

A group of youths were pursued after stealing a coat from the city earlier. The chase spanned several blocks, ending when the suspects were captured near a riverbank after a collision with a pursuing unit.

Marilian Treliver Ales

Chileans to Dine on Native Bean at Christmas Table

New York dispatch reports eleven Chilean children at a South Bend school will eat Chile beans instead of Vermont turkey for Christmas. Senor Del Campo Esteamente notes the group preferred home food, arriving with six sacks of Chile beans. One child attends Notre Dame.

New York Vermont South Bend Senor del Campo Eustamente South America Chile Notre Dame

Herrin shooting wounds two as gunmen circle city hall

In Herrin on December 13 gunmen in an automobile fired on police, wounding Elmer McCormick in the neck and chest and John Stamm in the shoulder as Mayor McCormick and officers watched from the city hall steps. Authorities suspect Ku Klux Klan tensions. nearby Mari suspects Birger gang members sought after for murder.

Herrin Linois Ulmer McCormick Alayer Marshall McCormick Aml John Stamm Atyl Bull McCormick Stata Arley Elmer McCormick Theav Stamm Mari Birger Mur' Er

Mexico War Drive Advances Against Jalisco Rebels

Federal troops reach positions for a major offensive against rebels in Jalisco Aguascalientes and Zacatecas within a circular target area. Rebels tied to Liga de la De Fensa Religiosa faced government enforcement actions until clashes produced desertions and casualties. Notable death reported includes the Rev. Father chosen Cebrales amid broader fighting near Guadalajara.

Cnivereal Service Mexico Chy Jalisco Aguascalientes Zacatecas War Department Joo Fir Liga de la de Fensa Religiosa Cebrales Guadalajara

Elk Doguss Midnight Frolic Plans At Hepexay Theater

Burgeoning Elks club event outlines a midnight frolic at the Hepexay theater with a regular Elks meeting Monday night. Following initiation of thirty five new members the second degree was demonstrated. New initiates include Cathan Brugin Louie A Seu mann C Griswold Cavandi Lower Harey Speer Ry Weinberger FR G Davis Ur W T Joseph 0 IER Gein T Simmons Ww aeee Lw Hatt Louis Retta Elmo Dachears Abner Lee McCalum Clavene nx soxewith Steve Alargorewitz Rudolph Biehmann Francis Oswald Andrew J Halser Ruben C Haynie G B Tagton Edwin Studhalter Philip Mealeh 8 1 DuBosy G H Calvert

He Pexay Burke Valor Elks Cathan Brugin Louie A. Seumann C. Griswold Cavandi Lower Harey Speer Ry Weinberger Ft. G

Coolidge Proposes $2 Billion Naval Build Up

President Coolidge plans a five year program to spend about 2 billion dollars to expand the American navy to approximate British strength. The measure, announced by the president, will be introduced in Congress this week.

International News Service Washington Dec. L Castidge Congress

Just Another Day in Chicago Riot and Crime Scandals

A chaotic Chicago tabloid wrap reports a bomb at a fashionable hotel, a theater explosion, and the slaying of Richard Powlton. Reformers claim crime rises while streetcar and elevated strikes continue. officials cite rote payroll padding and rising narcotics activity since prohibition.

Nationed Richard PL Powlton Altaloop Yong Peles Michael Hughes Chicago Chicago Crime Commission

Ex Convict Crunk Shot in Police Fight

Hugh Crunk a 26 year old former Kansas convict with no fixed address lies in the general hospital suffering cuts and bruises after a mining accident with police where shots were fired. A companion of Crunk escaped during the incident.

Cupy Dee Hugh Crunk Kansas General Hospital Comanion Cronk

Pan Am Pilots to Get Gross Pay Changes

Captioned report notes Capt A Be McDaniel and Lt Chongson, with Trent and Thomposon, to depart for Washington. The crew, including the ship Avn Antonio, undergoes training changes under Dynean field leadership as new command shifts occur on the vessel. An unsolved slaying case is referenced with a verdict of murder by known persons, tied to a Chinese maritime incident and international service context.

A. Be McDaniel Trent B.S. Thompsom Fifere Ngye Say Antonio Washington McD Ng Crosses Night Soul Ban Antonio Dynean Field Chongson Belly Fettler Louis

Former keiker to star in new theater project at Dowen location

A former keeper plans to lead the new electrical production in the soon to open theater on the grounds near Dowen residence. The project aims to run a local theatrical venture as construction nears completion.

Guyming Theatem DOORK Olland Dee Keiker Dew Mt Dowen Lose

OAM SESSION OPE WASLIESITUR Entment to aid coal-mining site pension

An item notes an effort to aid the coal-mining site pension in Ohio and northern West with a government department announcement. The fragmentary text references a labor department matter and a welfare project related to mining workers.

Eid Pension Ohi Lobar Epartiett

Tire dividend raised by General Tire and Rubber

Akron dispatch from December 1 reports General Tire and Rubber announces a dividend increase from 4 to 5 percent. The 5 percent dividend will be paid December to stockholders of record.

International News Akron Ohio Lhe General Live Rubber Compans Dua Gemma

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