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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

15

Ernest Seeks Renewal Of Old Courtship In Turbulent Affair

Georgie Hastings confronts shifting desires as Ernest Brooks declares his marriage mistaken. She recalls Bill Warren, battles cynicism, and drifts toward reckless ideas of pleasure over commitment. A trolley encounter with Ernest hints at a decisive turn in their tangled relationships.

Ernest Brooks Anna Finnest Brooks Bil Warren Smitt Restaurenta Ann Bill Marcy Georgie Te Belle Bill Warren Cop Grorgin O'Leary Jer

Christmas Eve Revelry Dims Amid Fewer Drunken Incidents

Police report a calmer Christmas season with fewer riots and casualties than last year. Hotel guests drank moderately, bottle outlets saw less heavy revelry, and records note more sobriety despite some intoxication. Weather and mood blamed for milder celebrations, while officials cite improved behavior and reduced violence.

Sauntonia Hotel Anca Han Tost Soent Vonfluck Syho Christiane Veelbrants Herous Robert Callins Corporation Court Collins

Ground broken for tallest Texas office building on Hawen's Island

Ground breaking took place in San Antonio for a 31 story office tower on Hawen's Island at the northeast corner of St Marys and Villita streets. Construction by Smith Brothers Properties with J H and Albert Smith as owners. projected cost over 2 million, featuring bricks steel and granite and housing two large retail spaces on lower floors and offices above.

San Antonio Texas SS Mary's Villita Rowena Island Bumnith Brothers Properties Day Kensgun Huuswy AL J. McKensie McKensie Waaste Action Company Atlee B Robert M. Ayres

Robertson Serves as County Judge in Place of Augustus

Robertson serves as county judge with Hobnetson acting as special county judge due to the illness of County Judge Augustus. McCloskey has been ill since Monday and Robertson will preside on Wednesday.

Start the New Year Right in Classified Columns

Read guidance on disposing of unused items and invest wisely. The column urges practical steps for sorting, selling, and budgeting to avoid unproductive spending in the new year. It emphasizes clear decisions, efficient organization, and applying money to items that yield value.

Charitable Board Sets 48000 Dollar Fund Campaign Goal

The Associated Charities will launch a fundraising drive for 48000 dollars after a board meeting led by president Mrs. J. H. Lapham. The campaign follows the Community Chest allotment and marks one of 32 agencies involved in this season’s joint effort.

Commenity Chest Associated Charities Ll. A mi J. H. Lapham Community Chest

Party Costs Man Seventy Roll Spends Night Behind Bars

A man, intoxicated after a Wednesday party, woke Thursday in a city jail with no memory of how he got there. He reported being robbed of seventy dollars and described a stranger who invited him to take a ride. The night ended with the man in police custody at the city headquarters.

Wwe Symeone Aml

Short Alarm Incident Hits Guaranty Won State

Detectives investigated after a short circuited wire triggered the burglar alarm at the Guaranty Won State on Houston Street. The building was surrounded before the fault was found.

Marly Guaranty Won Houston Street

Knife Victim, 10, Sent to Hospital in Stabbing Incident

Marhard Cardenas, 10, of 1310 North Cherry Street, was taken to Robert R. Green Hospital after suffering stab wounds in a bank incident. The report notes the patient is in the care of medical staff with the details of the event provided.

Marhard Cardenas North Cherry Street Robert R. Green Chuvsuy

Unclear Car Theft Case Sets Bond in Local Scene

A confusing OCR fragment references a theft case with Amar allegedly stealing a WKY L928 model from DG Nei. It mentions bond at 1000 and a road repair at 8Y000 in a place labeled Tustion with ad hoc names like Dower Auton Adan Cunradayy.

Amar DG. Nei

Night thefts and burglaries spook city residents

Reports to police headquarters describe multiple thefts including money from Jay Scott Budlong on North Blavkbery Street and clothing from C8. Smith in Tigsby venues Folin Teauss. Mary Slovem on rear 115 1 street reports clocks and dresses stolen. A pickpocket also relieved Trenry Lawwrence of $1.

Ieves Antonio Leies Ruy Jay Scott Budlong Blavkbery Street Tata Smith Tigsby Folin Teauss Davernin San Antonio Mary Slovem Lawwrence Twelfth Field Artillery

Poll tax receipts climb as presidential year nears

60,000 poll tax receipts issued this year, up from 41,500 last year, with about 18,750 issued so far this week. Officials say presidential election year prospects boost city tax collection. Auto licenses near last year’s pace, with a one day high set by a local tax collector. Officials estimate total receipts may reach 75,000.

Neil Campbell Jong Mry Campbell Auito Own. Org Cutmpbell

Kring to Compile Annual C C Report

Kring announces he will oversee the compilation of the annual civil service report. Sidney Kielay and the secretary will coordinate with all departments of the chamber to ensure immediate reporting. About 2400 copies will be issued for distribution to members.

Kring Imnant Eupwrls Sidney Kielay

Movie Men to Set Meeting Date in San Antonio

The date for the district meeting of The National Motion Picture Owners Association to be held in San Antonio will be set soon, as guided by V. Ward of Dallas Chamber of Commerce and other officials.

San Antonio Dusaults Silex Kring Chamber of Commerce Ws. Ward Dallas

Lost Pups Found in Borglum Household Mystery

The Borglum family recovers a missing puppy after weeks of searching. a large reward had been offered. Mary Borglum scoured homes and streets while hopes faded, then a surprise find brings relief. The dog, described as small with varied markings, is returned to the sculptor’s home amid relief.

Gutzon Borglum President Coolidge Seeral Mary Diffs Borglu Tuni Mise Borglim

Free Wrestling Classes Announced by Beonks World Leader

B G Schmidt, former captain of West Point wrestling, offers free instructions to men of the service at Beonks World. The event invites interested soldiers and students to attend Thursday evening sessions led by Schmidt, a renowned figure in the sport.

Liewt B. G. Schmidt Beonks World Weat Point

Kiddies to Resume Dancing Classes This Week

Daily sessions will restart at Lions' field playground this afternoon, under the supervision of Mrs Onite McKeon Troiln, field director. The program includes a dancing dashender and a daily Kadergarteg class.

Onite McKeon Troiln Dashender

Woman Struck by Car at Crossing Injures Miss Virginia Yards

Miss Virginia Yards sustained injuries after a car struck her at a crossing near Garden and Nueva streets. She received first aid at Robert Th Greet hospital on Thursday following the incident on Wednesday afternoon.

Miss ‘Virginia Yards Robert Th Greet Hospital Nueva Streets

Industrial Committee Travels 70000 Miles in One Year

The C of C Industrial Committee traveled about 70 000 miles in 1927 covering many states. The annual report issued by secretary C C Leel lists members including T A DuBose as chairman and James A Gallagher Jr among others.

Industrial Committee Tran Chamber of Commerce East Ia Tie C. C. Leel T. A. DuBosa James A. Gallagher Jr Charles DuBose G. 43 M. C. Giesecke Goldsuhth Frias Grons HW. A. Holmgreen HL Kifer Exnegt Laubseber A. HK Vundee He UM W. Byerisen Acni Porter Whaley

William Coleman Dies at 74 Native of Kentucky

William James Coleman 74, native of Kentucky, died Wednesday. Mineral services were held at 20% Comp ton street residence with Rev. Hirail W. Bennett officiating. He lived in San Antonio the past five years, survived by his widow Mrs Samantha TD Coleman, a daughter Mize Tolle M, and two sons We EL Coleman of Chicago and Coloma of Cur paillins.

William James Coleman Mize Tolle M Goluaim San Anelonia We EL Colemut Chicago Idlb Coloma Curpaillins

Air Field Site Plans Near Completion for 1000 Acre Tract

Military Affairs Chairman W B Turtle reports plans for the Beguin road 1000 acre site for a new Air Corps Primary Flying School are almost finished. A full presentation to the government is expected within 24 hours. Maj Hien and Maj Bechet are to review San Antonio's offer before Washington return on Monday.

Miéhough Beguin Air Corps W. B. Turtle Military Affairs Boo Whursday San Antonio Maj Hien Tames Tf. Bechet Washington Momilay

Christmas Story Hour at South Side Library

Mrs Leah Carter Johngton of the children's department will tell stories at 3 p.m. Friday in the South Side branch of the bogie library at Brackenridge High School.

South Side Bogie Brackenridge High School Leah Carter Johngton Cibkngian Children’s Department

Rock Thrower Lands Behind Bars

A Suh Antonio negro war aversted howiday on elireges of howling. A man named Hheangie allegedly approached a window and disturbed occupants at Fi2 Spruce alyout, leading to his arrest.

Howiday Elireges Howling 9 Garey

Dance Will Open Chop Suey Cafe At Corner Building

The new Chop Bucs restaurant on the building corner will open on the second floor with a dinner change Thursday night. Four hundred invitations have been mailed for the event. The restaurant will be opened to the public Friday.

Manno Pidge and Cromett sir@l

Bombing Planes Set for Galveston Flight

Fragmentary copy shows three bombing planes assigned to depart for Galveston on Thursday afternoon for Foot Crockett. Pilots listed include F. A. Gendell, H. I, and others with ranks Master Sergi and B. A. Watters.

Yhrep Hombiyr Tueily Foot Crockett Galveston Iloux F. A. Gendell HH. I Divy Dex Sergi B.A. Watters

Boy Scout Council to Elect Officers in 1928 Meeting

The Boy Scout Council will elect officers for 1928 at a meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building Thursday at 9:00 a.m. W. G. Tiggins serves as temporary chairman and J. Z. Vileh is regional executive in charge.

Boy Scout Council Chamber of Commerce Aghe W. G. Tiggins J. Z. Vileh

Firefighters Save Fire-Scarred Empty Dwelling

Firefighters saved an unoccupied dwelling after a blaze broke out, preventing further damage. The incident occurred early Thursday, with responders from the local fire department arriving promptly to contain the flames. No occupants were present, and investigators noted the structure suffered fire damage before control was established.

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Ernest Georgie Hastings Mbibers George Herriman Keazy Kat Bobbie Herriman Gene Ige Imagina Crockett Loveion Speed Courteny Petty Thew William Coleman Kentucky A. Air Field Thursdey We Vugh
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