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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
2
A fire last night devastated a Benedictine abbey residence in Subiaco. The blaze damaged a structure described as near fireproof, tied to college dormitory areas and dining sections, with multiple floors affected and wires igniting portions of the building.
A long list of names and brief notes recounts residents and guests traveling to and from Comfort, Boerne, Eagle Pass, Houston, and San Antonio for Christmas visits. People mentioned include Mr. and Mrs. Louis Huenuigh, Mrs. Gus Mannardt and son Otto, Mrs. Ed Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. H Seluniv, Tames Fitch, Fox family, B. B. Reynolds, and many others as they plan gatherings, christenings, hunting trips, and seasonal travel across Texas towns such as Comfort, Eagle Pass, San Antonio, Fort Worth, and Tampico, with multiple visits to relatives and friends noted.
A garbled OCR listing evening broadcasts for the week includes mentions of a Vera Monday program, Mont gomery hour, Verlety program Tuesday, Betty and entertainment at 2 pm, and various musical and educational segments. Names and times are uncertain due to transcription errors.
Gladys Hernandez, 7, and Helen Reinig, 10, were found by police at 3 am in a vacant house on Louise Tobin Drive after fleeing their home to escape a punishment. Two boys, aged 13 and 15, were taken in for questioning for being out after midnight and admitted guiding officers to the hideout. The girls endured exposure but recovered after warmth was provided. investigations by Police Captain Joe Moglia concluded with no arrests.
An advertisement promotes the largest display of curiosities and fireworks at Geo Keene druggist. It touts items like tableaux powder with 10 volumes, hot air balloons, snakes, devils, torpedoes, fake bombs, stage acts, candles, pistols, sparklers, and firecrackers.
In Burrington New Jersey on December 21 Frederick Piani killed Mrs Tsabelle James Shedaker, a wealthy widow, firing four shots into her head and body before attempting to shoot himself. Police said revenge over a claimed break in sparked the attack. Piani was wounded and hospitalized at St Francis. authorities expect his recovery.
In Atlantic City a couple, Mrs. Robert Delaney and her husband, have agreed to separate as friends, renouncing all claims upon each other for life and choosing not to pursue divorce. Delaney, a salesman, notes his wife’s political ambitions as she aims to become a policewoman. their relationship will continue without legal dissolution.
New York December 21 report that El W. Marland funds a 50 foot high statue by Bryant Baker to honor pioneer women in Foxen City Ohio. The design shows a mother with her son and a Bible, set on a high pedestal visible for twenty miles. Baker’s memorial costs 300000 dollars with the sculptor receiving one third.
In LaGrange Ter Decat Pete Banks, a Black man, was condemned to die in the electric chair after being convicted on the testimony of Ela Jones who admitted hiring him to kill Southern Pacific railroad agent Jones. The case also involves Birns Joel, sentenced to fifty years, later reduced to five. an effort may seek commutation to life.
The ad emphasizes MAS SERVICE before Christmas with department wide effort and delays acknowledged. It promises a single goal of fulfilling the promise of PLEASANT CHRISTMAS SERVICE and smiling assistance, highlighting the store's dedication to customer care during the holiday season.
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