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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1926

Page

8

Liberals Gain Ground in Nicaragua Against Conservative Forces

News from Managua reports Liberals under Sacasa winning a major battle at Lag Perlas on Nicaragua's east coast. Conservative troops retreated with 400 guarding the rear as Liberals seized 12 light artillery pieces and moved toward the Hseendide river, threatening strategic positions along American fruit company routes. Diaz fears dwindling ammunition and warns he cannot hold off the Liberal advance much longer.

Managua Nicaragua Lag Perlas Ney Duau Sacusa Ding United States Sacasa Mexito el Blaff el Blatt Pdval A -Diaz Hseendide Saud Oe Aiker Ratna Dids Diaz Laseglis Milliary Moex

Senate eyes recall as U S Marines stay in Nicaragua

Washington reports say President Coolidge defended keeping naval forces in Nicaragua to protect American lives and property while denying side involvement. Senator Wheeler will press a recall resolution when the Senate reconvenes amid Senate Foreign Relations Committee criticism and Borah's objections to U S intervention.

Washington Goolidge Rncan Ague Senate Burton K.wheeler Montana Nicaragua Wheeler Aragua Arighe Julien K Timer Borah Idaho Senate Foreign Reletions Committee Behag Kellogz

Chilean Deputy Apologizes to United States in Debate

In the Chilean chamber of deputies, radical deputy Wenceslaa Sierra apologized to the United States for its actions in Nicaragua. The session was lively with gallery shouts as Sierra defended U.S. influence and argued against suspected imperialism while noting American investment and civilization brought to Chile.

U.S. Blantiagg Chile Chamber of Deputies Wenceslaa Sierra United States Nicaragne Ismael Edwards Matte Liberst Sener Sierra Eputy Sierra Seidi Teena Ari

Society Woman Drowns Self Near Leicester

Mrs Ernest T. Walker, society woman and wife of the Wolsey hosiery firm head, drove her car into a canal near Leicester and died. The incident occurred today in Leicester England.

Leicester Eng Ernest T. Walker Wolsey, Ltd London

Dentist Found Shot to Death in Dallas Office

Dallas dentist Dr. Weare Penitene, age 20, was found dead in his downtown office with a bullet wound to the head. Police reported the shooting occurred today as investigators searched the scene for clues. The victim’s name appears with uncertain spelling in the torn OCR text, but authorities identified the deceased as a local practitioner. Further details and motive were not available at press time.

Dalla Dee Weare Penitene Dallas

University of Texas coeds mind babies to fund college

A UT survey shows coeds earn 35 cents an hour minding babies while parents attend movies. The work supports their education and attracts more patrons to movie nights, bridge clubs, sewing circles, and other social events due to the child care provided.

Universal Services Austin University of Texas

Opera ballet to play at municipal auditorium

A joint program by the Manhattan Opera company and the Pavley-Oukrainsky ballet will feature Namiko San Pagliacci Madame Butterfly and Rigoletto on January 6 at the municipal auditorium. Performers include Aldo Franchetti Orville Herrold Mme Tamaki Miura and Parley Oukrainsky producer dancer.

Municipal Auditorium Manhattan Opera Company Pavley-Oukrainsky Ballet Namiko San Parley Oukrainsky Chicago Opera Company Aldo Franchetti Orville Herrold Metropolitan Opera Company Mme Tamaki Muira Namiko Son H. M. McFadden

Thirty Sing The Incarnation at Travis Park Church

The piece The Incarnation by Nevin will be performed Wednesday at Travis Park Methodist Church by a 30 voice chorus directed by Clarence Magee with Raymond H. Nobles at the piano. soloists include Mabel Harmon Parker Georgia English and Gail Brandi. A free will offering funds the Fellowship Center. Rev Paul B. Kern presides.

Nevin Travis Park Methodist Church Clarence Magee Raymond H. Nobles Mabel Harmon Parker Georgia English Gail Brandi Paul B. Kern

Thrilling Wings Scene Fireballs Over Camp Stanley

In San Antonio area the Paramount war epic Wings staged a dramatic balloon sequence at Camp Stanley. Two German observation sausages burned as four parachute jumpers leaped free, as French Spads attacked. All landed with minor injuries.

Paramount San Antonio Camp Stanley Kelly Field Tte James

Theology Students Pledge War Noninvolvement At Conference

Milwaukee reporters note at the National Student Conference the pledge by theological students never to fight in any future war and to oppose compulsory military drill. Delegates condemn capitalism, racial inequality, and church ties to exploitation while supporting Prohibition amendments and a return to the Golden Rule in commerce. Dr Reinhold Niebuhr criticizes jazz as a national obsession.

Theology Milwaukee United States America Reinhold Neibuhr Detroit

Tobin to Sign Bonds January Action Planned

Mayor John W. Tobin will sign 3600 bonds valued at 1000 dollars each starting January 5, after inspection and signing by City Clerk Fred Fries Tax Commissioner Frank A. Bushiek, with San Antonio Printing preparing the securities for municipal improvements and funds from a recent sale.

John W. Tobin Abbot Fred Fries San Antonio Printing Company Fries Frank A. Bushiek

High State Courts To Reopen Jan 5

Austin officials report that the supreme court the court of civil appeals and the court of criminal appeals will resume meetings January 5 after Christmas holidays. The free appellate courts did not meet Monday due to observance of the holidays.

Austin Supreme Court Court of Civil Appeals Court of Criminal Appeals

How Doctors Treat Colds and the Flu

Doctors advise Calotabs as a quick cold remedy for colds flu or sore throat. One or two tablets at bedtime with water purport to cleanse the system by morning without salts nausea or affecting meals. A family package with directions costs 35 cents at any drug store.

Christmas Cash Handy. Mrs Rockwell Sues for Support

Chicago December 29. Mrs Zora M Rockwell used thirty dollars her husband gave her as a Christmas present to sue Vernon Roockwell special representative of a steel company for separate maintenance and won a temporary alimony award of one hundred dollars per month.

Cash Handy Chicago Zora M. Rockwell Vernon Roockwell

Katy Officials Weigh M K & T Extension Plans

B G Hopkins and W A Johnson arrived to confer with San Antonio Katy officials and local business leaders on the M K & T railroad outlet from San Antonio to Mexico. A formal mission statement was deferred while a board meeting in New York after January 1 is anticipated. Survey of the extension feasibility is three quarters complete.

San Antonio Mexico B. G. Hopkins W. A. Johnson Hopkins Neyr York

8 S. S. A. Promises Clear Skin Through Blood Tonic

An advertisement for S. S. S. claims it cures pimples boils and skin eruptions by cleansing the blood and building red corpuscles. It features testimonial from Mrs. J. W. Barker of Cincinnati praising improved skin and energy after using the tonic, noting production from medicinal herbs and two sizes sold in stores.

Ij. W. Barker Walnut Street Cincinnati Ohio

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