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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1926

Page

12

Derry Probes Hidden Clues in Ablution Mystery

In a continued excerpt, Derry questions witnesses about a mysterious man and a tense scene with Mr. Preston Smith and others. The talk centers on a crosswords puzzle, chicanery, and memories hinting at Tony Landor while referencing Deenie and Willowdean French as potential connections. The piece ends with a tag for a 1925 Clare's Magazine story and a poultry show note.

Professor Blakely Nat Mir. Smith Derry Tony Tony Landor Anthony Landor Deenie Clare's Magazine International Publications, Inc

NY London phone plan announced for year end

New York and London will link ordinary home phones with AT&T and the British post office. The rate is 252 per minute, 75 for three minutes plus 25 for each additional three minutes, and a 10 report charge if the wrong number is reached. Hours are 830 p.m. to 1 a.m. New York to London and 120 p.m. to 630 p.m. London to New York.

New York London Walter 8. Grefford American Telephone and Telegraph Company British Post Office Great Britain New Yor

Manufacturers Name Committees For Work in 1927

James A. Gallagher Jr. announces 1927 committee appointments for the San Antonio Manufacturers' Association. Chairmen include Charles Dubose for the executive committee and transportation chair A. Pawkett. other picks are Green A. Alves, William Aikman, Lloyd De Royer, Arthur Storms, William I. Northway, and Martin Giesecke across various departments and campaigns.

James A. Gallagher Jr San Antonio Manufacturers’ Association C. C Teel Charles Dubose Green A. Alves William Aikman Lloyd de Royer A. Pawkett City Federation of Women's Clubs Inacheon Arthur Storms William I. Northway Home Industry Martin Giesecke

Highway Link To Canyon Okayed By U S Dept Of Agriculture

The Glazier to Canal route extension between San Antonio and Canyon received approval from the United States Department of Agriculture. The C F Corp recall manager relayed the confirmation to J W James, chief of the bureau's design division.

San Antonio Canyon United States Department of Agriculture Bureau of Pubieros C. F. Corp J. W. James

Land donor gives 105 acres for Houston county park

J. D. Freeman of San Antonio real estate donates 105 acres to be used as a park. D. Colp, a member of the state park commission, announced the gift on Wednesday. The park lies in Houston county about twenty miles southwest of Grockett, near the San Antonio area.

J. D. Freeman San Antonio Honatert D. Colp Dorn Ution Houston County Grockett

Sweet Boy and John Long Reunite After Two Years

Sweet Boy, a negro shoplifter, and John Long, chief investigator for the county attorney, had a reunion on Wednesday. Long last caught the man two years ago as a confidence man. the suspect fled. Sweet Boy was arrested Tuesday by City Detectives Carver and Ruhnke while stealing dresses from a local store.

Sweet Boy John Long Isriet Attorney Long Carver and Ruhnke

33 Stills Smashed By A A Ax Squad

Federal agents smashed thirty three stills in a Wednesday operation at a federal building. One destroyed still held 500 gallons. Under new rules stills are smashed where found, replacing prior practice of confiscation only.

Prohibition Federal

Bandit Queen Leads Youthful Robber Ring in Chicago

Esme Crawford Annunziato a 21 year old mother of two is arrested as the leader of a band that has held up forty persons in months. She claims thrill drove the robberies and says no one was meant to be injured by a water gun. One companion was killed by a postal clerk as gang searched pockets. The dead man’s identity is not released while suspects withhold names. Also a paving petition for Delaware street segment between Hoefgen and Hackberry was filed with Commissioner Steffler.

Chicago Esme Crawford Annunzio Ishat Robert Stay Ray

Eyeglasses and vision aid highlighted in civic discourse

A fragmented excerpt argues eyeglasses as a scientific solution for improving sight and warns against denying eyes the needed help. The text ties visual aid to civilization, suggesting glasses are a critical component of daily life and progress.

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