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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1927

Page

8

Democrats Seek Tax Cuts Amid House Tax Battle

The House fights over a new tax bill with Democrats pressing for cuts and repeal of automobile sales taxes while proposing changes to club dues exemptions. Republicans fear shifts, as Garner offers a 5 to 9 percent bracket plan, potentially raising $25 million and altering corporate taxation. The outcome hinges on final votes expected late tomorrow or Thursday.

Washington Agein Todey House Cishmen Green Ways Such Means Garner Representative Garner Seatoy Chiodblom Illinois

San Antonio School Exhibit Showcases Civic Education

Educators worldwide will read of San Antonio's junior and senior school exhibition and demonstration at the municipal auditorium during the opening days. A detailed report has been requested for publication in the National Educational Journal by BS D. Shankford, executive secretary of the National Educational Association, who praised the Ban Auton's system for planning and executing the program in communication addressed to Merrill Bishop, assistant director of junior schools.

San Antonio National Educational Journal BS. D. Shankford National Educational Association Shenkford Merrill Bihop

Army Orders By Universal Service

Fragmented OCR text notes a military context with names including Belg i cise ali G. Dake and mentions Bolling Field and Second Lieutenant. The readable items imply an Army notices piece referencing universal service orders and a Boston connection. The garbled lines suggest a bureaucratic military notice with personnel and station details.

Universal Service Ali G. Dake Bolling Q Boston Brusks Field

Bill Furlong Gets Home After Trail Mission

William H. Furlong head of the highway department for the Chamber of Commerce reports a successful San Antonio to St Louis trip. He secured a $15,000 improvement appropriation for Medina fish hatcheries from U S Bureau of Fisheries officials in New York. He also promotes the Old Spanish Trail in articles for Adventure magazine and other outlets.

San Antonio St. Louis William H. Furlong Highway Department Chamber of Commerce New York Houston Furlong San Antoni Medina Fish Hatcheries Henry O'Malley United States Bureau of Fisheries Glenn €. Leach Division of Fish Culture Department Bureau

Northwestern crew refuse to desert wrecked steamer at campbell river

Captain and several crew members of the steamship Northwestern, wrecked near Campbell River last Sunday during a blizzard, refused to leave the stricken vessel today and said they would remain aboard until its disposition is determined.

Campbell River B.C. Dee 3. Livingston Northwestern

Texan Seeks November 11 Holiday Plea in Senate

A Texas senator asks the Senate to establish November 11 as a legal holiday. The move aims to honor veterans and align national observances with the week’s commemorations. The proposal signals bipartisan interest in recognizing military service.

Washington The Dar Texas

Ocean Vessels Delayed by Severe Docking Turbulence

New York reports widespread delays of ocean liners as a gale or turgid weather disrupts docking. The Belgenland carrying 350 passengers en route to a world cruise arrived late after a stormy approach, while the Celtic and other liners such as the Albert Rollin and Berengaria face long delays near Queenstown, Plymouth, and English Channel ports.

New York New Hall Queenstown Liem Belgenland Albert Rollin

Ship sinks tug after collision off New England coast

International News Service reports the passenger steamer Robert E Ler, bound from Boston to New York, collided with and sank the tug Nepanset off the New England coast. Seven men aboard Nepanset were rescued by lifeboats from the Flibbert, then taken to New York City by deck steamer.

International News Service Boston Robert E. Ler New York Smd Nepanset England Tis Flabert Long Island New Deck City

Estate grows from small start to two hundred thousand

AHAMI December 13. An estate pyramiding from one hundred dollars to two hundred thousand is bequeathed to Fred 2B by James Hardimay, a barber who invested a hundred dollars in realty twenty years ago. FILM PAIR TO SEPARATE New York December 13. Jere in Hollywand Virten Oakland and wife John I Murrau separate after ten years of marriage. only two such extant remain.

Fred James Hardimay Nilter New York Hollywand Oakland John I Murrau Meredith Nicholson Cumberland

Countess Fages Trial Set for Attempted Homicide Charge

The Countess De Jonze formerly Alice Silverthorne of Chitazo must stand trial for attempted homicide in the shooting of Sir Howard De Trafford. Findings by magistrate appointed psychiatrists did not bar the case, though trial date remains unscheduled. An accompanying Chicago witness list includes several acquaintances who dined with De Trurd at Civo's and are expected to testify.

Universal Secvive Taris Countess de Jonze Alice Silverthorne Chitazo Howard de “Rafford Drapier Chicago de Trui Rd Civo

U S Will Soon Own Half World Wealth

Philadelphia dispatch reports a controversial forecast that a United States figure will control half the world wealth, with claims he already dominates Italian industry and may secure German assets through debt. The piece cites Philip Kerr, former secretary to Lloyd George, as a proponent of this view.

U.S Phaladelphia Ler Philip Kerr Lford George Samsonr

Uncrowned Ruler of Swamp Dies in Louisiana at 59

Father Geaull Girault, named uncrowned ruler of Louisiana swamp dwellers, died of pneumonia in Wat Dieu. A priest to thousands in Plaquemines Parish and a veteran public official, his word was law. Funeral in New Orleans drew bayou folk by boat and craft.

Louisiana Universal Service Church of St. Thomas Pointe Vath-Hache Pi River Plaquemines Father Geault Father Girault New Orleans

Taylor Fire in Texas Destroys Block, 160000 Loss

Fire swept half a block of Taylor's business district causing about 160000 in damage. Three people including A B Flink Jerry Stack and Doyle McLoughlin were overcome by smoke as fire units from Austin Georgetown Bartlett and Granger aided the Taylor department. The blaze was under control after midnight.

International News Service Taylor Tex A.B. Flink Jerry Stack Doyle McLoughlin Bartlett Austin Georgetown Granger Toual Department

Borah Reintroduces Russia Recognition Bill in Senate

Senator William E Borah of Idaho renewed his drive for recognizing the Soviet government reintroducing his bill for U S recognition. He faces slim chances as the State Department maintains its current stance pending changes in policy.

Washington William E. Borah Idaho Hus Borah State Department

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