Business Leaders See Prosperity in 1927 Forecasts
Prominent executives from Marsh Field, General Motors, Dupont, and other firms predict 1927 will be a prosperous year. They cite rich resources, banking improvements, and stable conditions as foundations, with railroads and industry margins staying positive through the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
World Point
Tames Simpson
Marshi Field and Company
Marsh Field and Company
Elbert E. Gary
Tuited Steel Corporation
Ilisga
Agassiz
Calumet and Beele Consolidated
Patrick B. Crowley
New York Centralines
Mevin Kreeh
Equitable Trust Company
F. Béson White
Ars
Hospital Head Transferred From Station Fort Sam Houston
Lieut. Col. Werllnee Dewitt Tins served six years at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston and helped gain training center status for the facility. He is moved to the military hospital in San Francisco, to be succeeded by Lieut. Col. HL Ruffner, former chief surgeon of the Second Division.
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Fort Sam Louston
American Association At Surgeons
Werllnee Dewitt
Military Hospital
San Francisco
Cal
HL. Ruffner
Chick
Thieves Steal Jewels From Hotel Room
Thieves entered the room of Mrs. Marion Hayes of New York in Jacksonville last night and took her handbag with jewels valued at between 6000 and 1000 dollars. Police report details not fully clear.
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Inrernyanaint News Service
Jacksonville
Fra
Bmarion Hayes
New York
Two Extreme Heights Highlight S A Kids
In S A schools boys of all sizes are shown with Ralph Rodieck at 6 feet 4 inches and Harvey Patteson Jr. at 4 feet 9 inches illustrating the wide range of students.
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S. A
Ralph Rodieck
Harvey Patteson Jr
Trial sought for Harold Croskin in Walter Sohimith case
Chicago December 27. Prosecutors plan for an immediate trial for Harold J. Croskin the 28 year old charged with slaying Lidia Walter Sohimith as Croskin seeks a continuance citing public hysteria and threats. Croskin has been kept segregated over holidays amid safety concerns.
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Lu Iaternational News Service
Chicago
Dor
Harold J. Croskin
Lidia Walter Sohimith
Crosskin
Tie Public
Attarnes Joliet Byrne
Croarkin
Air League Sprints Cigarettes Drive for War Fund
Disjointed report shows Air League urging cigarette raisings to fund aviation efforts. Notes new leadership changes and tobacco monopoly links, claiming savings will support the war effort.
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Air League
Universal Series
Constantinost. Dee
R O 0 7 C Cadet Humble Brackenridge Test
Cadets at Brackenridge High salute Lieut Ralph Radieck as the tallest in the unit. A physical test measured Radieck at 5 feet 11 inches while Patteson Jr. stood among the shortest at about 4 feet 9 inches. Private Fayyey plans to serve worldwide.
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RO. T. C
Brackenridge Aonior School
Ralph Radieck
Redivek
Empas Tilden Patteson Jr
Fayyey
Death of Fisherman Ure Valier Near Point Ysahel
Funeral arrangements were under way in Brownsville for Ure Valier a fisherman from Point Ysahel whose body was found near his home after he fell into a well while returning from the store with gifts for his wife and six children.
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International News Service
Brownsville
Tex
Ure Valier
Point Ysahel
Cinigia
Valdes
Christy
Wif
Prairie Di Chien case torn by photo request for Erdman Olsen
Prairie du Chien Wis Nee 27 Chris Olsen father of Clara Ol set murdered Sept 40 asks where to secure a photograph of Erdman Olsen the accused killer to hang beside a portrait of Clara. He says he does not believe Erdman struck the blow though district attorney J S Marll rejects the theory and remains convinced Erdman is the guilty party. Baril in Ransomville has sent Erdman description and photo to aid identification by local authorities.
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International
Servs Prairie DI Chien
Wis
Chris Olsen
Clara Olset
Erdman Olsen
Clara
Chris
Jirdman
Krilman
John
Angie
Ville
Olson
Baril
Erdman
Ransomville
Guard Duty Overhauled by Second Division
The Second division issues orders replacing seventy old guards with seventy seven military watchmen to cover boats on horseback. Guard shifts shift from two hours on four off to three month assignments amid new discipline and changes at division headquarters.
Coast Guard Convicts Few Despite Rum-Runner Pressures
Washington reports 31 Coast Guard personnel convicted this year on conspiracies with rum runners despite intensified patrols. Smugglers increase attempts to land liquor through bribery and threats as enforcement tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
The
Treasury
Coast Guard
Triple Killings Shock Houston Family on Washington Avenue
Maria Rivas mother of four, Toe Tapio a roomer, and Astacio Pejeda known as Dut falo died in a gun affray on Washington Avenue Houston. Tejada reportedly smashed a kitchen window entered the Rivas home and shot the woman then Tapio before killing himself.
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Houston
Maria Rivas
Toe Tapio
Astacio Pejeda
Dutfalo
Washington Avenue
Tejada v
Rivas
Wornn
Tapia
Kidnapped Coast Guard Agent Halts Wedding Plans
Mobile dispatch reports Coast Guard agent Mr Hundley, kidnapped by rim runner Arsene Trem Puerto Mexico, disrupting his upcoming wedding. Government colleague was aboard the schooner during the voyage to Puerto Mexico.
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Mobile
Hundley
Coast Guard
Rim
Arsene 7
Puerto Mexico
Railways Blamed by Manufacturer in Illinois Waterways Report
Fe T Harvig, chairman of the waterways committee of the Illinois Manufacturing association, declares in his annual report that 2,000,000 Mississippi Valley residents are hampered in developing navigable waterways largely due to railroad opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Mississippi Valley
Fe. T. Harvig
Illinois Manufactiure Association
News Netv
Canberry prices dip as market buzzes before Christmas
Canberries sold cheaper at the local market Monday as Christmas demand rose. Prices dropped from eight dollars per box wholesale, while other fruit lines showed varied, brisk activity amid the holiday rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machiinery
Local Produce Prices For Vegetables And Poultry
Prices listed for squash potatoes celery beets radishes parsley wax beans green beans okra sweet potatoes carrots tomatoes hot peppers sweet peppers turnips green plums cabbage grapefruit brussels sprouts oranges tangerines peaches apples grapes pears and more. Poultry items include chicken turkey and hens with per pound and per crate rates from local wholesale market.
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Valley Angel
Rucsiers
Ryere
Christmas Cheer Association Ends 1926 Activities
The Christmas Cheer Association concluded its 1926 activities with reports from chair Sam Shirk noting contributions from firms and individuals. A list thanks a variety of businesses and supporters including taverns and household goods firms, as well as community leaders and fire officials.
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Cinetmas
Sam
Shirk
PF. W. OW
King
Enrnituees Company
Tousehold Square Company
Tweney Ovnenhsimer, Ouick
TG. Sarrin
Ram Anmtanin
Holiday Theater Programs Please L A Lovers
Week between Christmas and New Year offers a varied mix of stage and screen. Tara Stewart with her troupe delivers lively quips and syncopation while Jack Mathill and Dorothy Mackaill star in Just Another Blonde. Charley Chase adds comedy as well. The Pexes Rexter and others provide musical numbers and a mix of features. A Christmas themed lineup runs at the Royal and Majestic with comedy musicals and a Western at Rialto. Norman Shearer stars in Dostige at the Empire, with Songs of Central Europe and additional newsreels.
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Palace
Tara Stewart
Jack Mathill
Dorothy Mackail
Ics
Charley Chase
Santa Claus
der Voelke
George du Vraume
Dorothy Neville
Ginsing
Paris
Abe Daniels
Miss Daniels
Ford Sterling
James Tall
New York
Varig
William Muth
Scotty
Ben Alexannz Cartom
Royal Theater
Bob Casey Greer
Mickey Riley
Bob
Mickey
Warey Corey
Satan City
Ms Vice
Majestic Theater
Tillis Amd Ta Rue
Fannie Stelman
Myrtle
Cartwell, Harris and Company
Wred Hughes
Lillian Paulkner
Guudeville
Mack Allison
Richard Walling
Fox
Will
California
Arizona
Fred Thompson
Rialto Theater
Boy Scouts
Boy _Scouts
Thompson
Norma Shearer
Empire Theater
Miss Shearer
Victor Tusitilio
Europe
Remedy
Prohibition raids in South Texas web of liquor finds
Prohibition officers raided areas around San Antonio over the weekend destroying more than 100 gallons of liquor and hundreds of gallons of whisky mash. In Wilson county and near Grastown and Nixon, several copper stills and mash were seized and additional raids encountered gunfire but no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Charles Stevens
Prohibition
Grastown
Nixon
Gonzales County
Queen Mary Service Improves Cafeteria Line
In London on December 27 Queen Mary reportedly enjoyed faster service at a self service cafeteria, claiming quicker access to cheese and sandwiches as she traversed the line. The remark highlights a lighter moment amid royal duties.
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Queen Mary
London
Queens Mars Tikes
Cardwiches Ac
Probe opens into the Rothmart wreck that killed nineteen
Officials from the interstate commerce commission and state public service commission hear testimony on the Southern railway crash between the Ponce De Leon and Royal Palm near Rothmart. The inquiry focuses on alleged failure by Ponce De Leon engineer Robert M Pearce to take a siding and let the Royal Palm proceed safely.
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International
Nawa
Atlanta, Ga
Southern Railway
Rothmart
Interstate Commerce Commission
State Public Service Commission
Robert M. Pearce
Ponce de Leon
William 8 Hart Gets Passport to Visit Mexico
A man identifying as William S Hart seeks a Mexican passport at the consulate. The request says he will appear in person Monday morning and lists San Antonio as residence with a real estate salesman occupation at Taft Boulevard.
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Siso
Hart
Bronday
S. Hart
San Antonio
SG ‘Taft Boulevard
Weather Summary for San Antonio and Vicinity
Weather notes describe rain and cloudy skies with a cold feel in San Antonio and nearby areas. Tuesday offers partly cloudy conditions, cooler in the west, with moderate to fresh southerly to westerly winds and a warmer night. Temperatures range from lower 20s to mid 30s with fog and coastal winds and occasional precipitation.
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San Attonio
Tome
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Cates
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Swins
Sweden
Lenant
Treanmark
Aga Tela
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L. A
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Palestine
Eyder
Warthelmess
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Shere
Irk Frederick
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A Quan
Edward Everett Horton
Florton
Lanes Galhente
Legians
Torr
ROYAL
Rialto
Matt
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Tracic
Pici
Aide
Frigutd, Boss
TNS
Holiday Liquor
Bud Fisher
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