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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1927

Page

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Bank Robbery Shootings Stir Stanton West Texas

Mexican workers Nunez and Digg killed unarmed at the Stanton bank front. Suspects Bayes and Smith accused after beating survivor Ramos. Inmates fear drive to Midland and Big Springs. reward offered by Texas Bankers Association at $5000. Officials tie payroll to company aid claim. warrants issued for Bayes and Smith.

Bs International News Service Ooessa. Tex Ktamdar Dep Beerift CC Bayes Blusseues Lee Satith Ector Crane Rateot Heavi Hilario Bates Smith Wes Nunez Digg Stanton Ramos Beree Midland Big Springs Reeder Webb Bayer Zileges Messoans West Texas Xno &B Texas Bankers’ Association Massie

Seek Commissioner's Office as Vacancy Draws Three Candidates

Three candidates entered the race to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Park Commissioner J. Ray Lambert. Richard Lambert, son of the former commissioner, Jacob Rubiola, a county commissioner, and Dr. F. H. Redmond filed for the position.

J. Ray Lambert Richard Lambert Jacob Rubiola F. H. Redmond

Scottish Ante To Fleece Winemen Scottish Rite Ceremony

The rank of inspector general thirty third degree will be conferred on eminent Scottish Rite Freemasons. Samuel Poyntz Cochran of Dallas will conduct the investiture in San Antonio with a dinner at the St Anthony hotel. The ceremony includes knights commander of the court of honor and a list of honored members and guests from San Antonio and nearby towns.

Honrary Etors Freemason Aloe Samuel Poyntz Cochran Dalla Supreme Council Teras Lhnser Mondas Cstemons Howr Lof Sen Antowie Comsistory Pine St. Anthony Knights Court of Honor San Antonio Anieén Moursand Iilena Lane Iliam Eulis Jack Dunsayre Simpson William Tomey Jon Kemp Sas Antonio Lafaratte Batchelor Uvalde Freegift Vandervoort Carrizo Springs Frights Garmmander Homer Arthur Mirbagi Arthur Ball Ernest Hin

Unknown Siberian Range Discovered As Coldest Region

In Northeast Siberia a hitherto unknown big mountain range was revealed by the Russian Geological survey. The Chersti range, over 606 miles long with peaks above 10,000 feet, lies in a remote wild area traversed in five months. The expedition, crossing tundra and feeding on Tungus hunters, recorded November lows near minus 60 degrees Celsius.

Landus Siberia Je Berge Chroches Russian Geological Survey Current “Geographical Journal Caucasus Chersti Range Tzien Tvoligivki

Robber Threatens Clerk Then Flees Hotel

A robber burst into the Nes Marbur hotel in San Francisco, confronted clerk Tee Heneke on the second floor, threatened with a revolver, demanded money, searched a desk cabinet, and fled after finding no cash. Heneke reported the incident.

San Francisco Tee

Three Candidates Await Over Week End to Begin Campaigns

Three candidates entered the field for the park commissioner post at the city special election. By Saturday night Lambert, a contort of the Jute park commissioner, Jacob Robiots, county commissioner, and J. F. S. Redmond were among those filing. Active campaigning was likely to start after the holiday with campaign headquarters to be opened across the city.

Sigcerd Field & Lambert Jacob Robiots J. F Redmond

Flying Salesman Brings Air Shock Absorbers to San Antonio

W. Cleveland, a traveling salesman, tours the United States in a Ryan monoplane visiting customers and demonstrating air shock absorbers for airplanes and motor vehicles. The craft pressed at Kelly Field in San Antonio mimics Lindbergh’s Split of St Louis. Cleveland notes navy planes use the absorbers, while the army has yet to adopt them.

W. Cleveland Prowser Prosm United States Col Charles A. Lindbergh St. Louis Ngw San Antonio Kelly Field Cleland Navy Army

Santa Clauses Visit Numerous Orphanages for Gift Giving

The Santa volunteers will depart at 1 a.m. Christmas morning to distribute gifts to children across multiple institutions. Each child will receive two stockings, one with fruit and one with candy, plus toys. Named homes include Protestant Orphanage, St Joseph’s, Good Shepherd, Carmelite Sisters, St Peter’s, and several aged homes and hospitals. Cast includes F Kneapper, Riley Weetz, Det Olin G Trunk, and others. A separate note reports Rachel Comwen’s arrest for theft from an employer to fund a funeral.

Elks Orphens da HB. L. Nobles St .Joseph's Orphanage Taloa Williams Good Shepherd's Home C. Wetherell Sau_ Saba William Haensler Nebraska J. J. Linck St. Peter's Milton Ludwig Frank Reinherd St. Francia and St Vincent W. A. Cray Volunteers of America A. J. Krenger Thomas W. Carver Bexar County Dillard Lacha Rosa Robert B. Green Colored Iorphanage Salvation Army Home Ossion and the Holy Redeemer Santa F. Kneapper Riley Weetz Det. Olin G. Trunk Hermann Schimpff Br.t. Smail William Haegseler Mitton Ludwig

Majestic Theater Plans New Year Vaudeville Night

Majestic theater in the city prepares a 1928 New Year celebration with vaudeville acts led by the Four Camerons and featured numbers from Gore Cameron and other performers. The midnight frolic starts at 11 pm to fit hotels and downtown events. Tickets are on sale for a full evening of entertainment and novelty favors.

Ray Willie Majestis Sap Amani Vaugeville Theater Tias Four Camerons Gore Kentucky Caweron Jaimes Kelso Belle Demond Sargent and Lewis Errnest Brentk Bella Donna

Fierce Dog Bolts at Burglary Night Home Entry

London reports Lord and Gary Askwith own an Alsatian famed for guarding Oak Knolls in Berkshire. A burglar entered the room where the dog waited and the animal bolted upstairs to a safe place, refusing to bark. Training at Brooks and Kelly Fields paused for holidays. aircraft water drained to prevent freeze damage. flying schedules resume January 3.

London Lord Gary Askwith Ying Brooks Kelly Fields

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