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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1927

Page

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Hearst hands documents to Senate probe on slush fund links

Wilkes Randolph Hearst supplied the Senate investigating committee with documents he says show slush funds tied to President Colles for court aired States senators. Hearst states editor El Bublentz deciphered the coded papers, claiming they originated from Mesicun colleagues. He notes some docs arrived this year and others up to a month before publication, withholding the source’s name.

Washington Wilkes Randolph Hearst Senate Colles Hearst EL Bublentz New York Max

Turf-riding Latest Sport Try It Turf-riding

Turf riding replaces turf riding in Bunz Tana as a turf-ride attaches a turf-board motor car driving 8 field at 25 to 40 miles per hour. It claims similar safety to turf boards and notes landing is harder on lumps than water.

Hearst Documents Questioned Over Mexican Forgeries

Rep Cashman Reed questioned Hearst about documents alleged to be forgeries from Mexican officials. Hearst described secret sources, paid for copies, and involvement of Hearst reporter John Page plus clerks in Mexico and San Antonio as they sought authenticity.

Mexico Committee Cashman Reed Republican Ennsylvania Hearst United Edward Clack Mani United States Senate John Page INS. A Sheffield Apilie Page San Antonin

Senators Stand Firm in Mexico Slush Fund Probe

Senate hearing reveals senators denying involvement in a supposed slush fund tied to US Mexico policy. Lafolletti and Heflin deny links to money or intermediaries while Borah asserts lack of prior knowledge as documents suggest large payments. The room reacts as figures like Malone and Matone appear in testimonies.

Becky's Claim Continues Amid Courtroom Turmoil

Continued from page one the trial features Rogers visiting a fortune teller as cross examination heats up. Defence attorney Wright accuses Dr Wooten of distorting questions while questioning distinguishing facts from defendant and her mother. Judge Jeffrey orders the alienist report turned over after refusals. Proceedings grow heated as truthfulness is challenged and the judge adjourns. Advertisement notes time and fireworks dealer details.

Rogers Tanight Wright Dr. Wooten Woelen Jeffrey Wooten Freddi Bhurdall Ludge Jeffrey Even

Norris Denies Mexican Slush Fund Ties Amid Hearst Documents

Senator Norris of Nebraska, ill in bed, denies knowledge of a Mexican slush fund and any dealings with Arturo Elias or Mexico. He says he has never received money or offers from any Mexican source and urges the Senate probe committee to verify documents alleged by William Randolph Hearst. New York and Washington reports note other senators named in the allegations and calls for official authentication.

Norries Washington Senator Norris Nebraska Seagate William Randolph Hearst Johnson California Norcia Norris Hearst Elias Arturo NM. Elias New York Borah Heflin Dufollette Calles XURK Tames FR. Sheffield Mexico Mexico City Sheffield

Publication Denies Receiving Mexican Funds

The Nation denies receiving Mexican funds and says it will reprint a facsimile of a Mexican document with its cover image in the next issue. It asserts it was named in documents published by the New York American and Hearst papers, noting the names were blocked out in the facsimiles.

New York The Nation New York American Associated Hearst

Malone Denies Complicity in Expose

The Nation will deny involvement with a Mexican government funded publication and urge a Senate inquiry into possible U S Mexico relations impact. Senator Jim Reed attended the discussion and supported extending powers, with a fast senate response expected if needed. An advertisement follows for Mag firemarks from Geo Beene, Vera.

Finc Nation Government of Mexico Nation States Oswald Garrison Wit- Tard Ite Senatoriel Comittee de Éliert United States Foreign Relaions Jim Reed Senate ATL Geo Beene Vera

Senate Action on Henry Kumson and Philippine Governor G. General

The Senate-approved report on Henry Kumson of New York and the governor general of the Philippines was sent to the Senate for passage. The territories committee issued a favorable report, signaling potential approval though the wording is garbled.

WaArderne City Henry L. Kumson New York Philippines Senate Pase Scoelailalica

Volunteers Rally for Annual Drive to Aid Needy

Volunteers of America mobilize at the courthouse for the annual fund drive to support the needy amid a full community effort. The event marks the start of a campaign to gather resources for humanitarian relief.

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