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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1927

Page

5

Amateur Talent Contest Seeks Cast and Scene

The Lasht and the T announces an amateur talent contest to select a cast for a film. Auditions feature listed roles with Esther Revstom and Jack like figures, and a three person Anite cast is planned. Entry deadline is 6 January at 3 PM with final timing at 6 PM in San Antonio.

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Light picture filming technique on set shown here

A demonstration of film making craft unfolds on the LA movie shoot. The scene showcases the art of makeup and camera work as crews prepare for a light dominated sequence.

Shorts Claim Attacked in Washington Trial

Fragmentary notes indicate attorneys general and purport to submit a plea or motion to a court in Washington. The document mentions a Mr Musele and Sargent, with several unnamed purporting parties involved in the action.

Washingtos Sinie 6 Muselettornes Sargent

Chicago Subway Start Delayed Amid City Orders

Chicago officials indicate a subway project will begin soon after Mayor William Hale Thompson gave orders to proceed with improvement plans. The delay stems from requests to accelerate construction and address surrounding appeals related to Faherty.

iChicago Chicago William Hale "Thompson Michael J. Faherty

Mother and Son Die in Charred Room Tragic Double Suicide

In a San Antonio dwelling, carpenter H W Crane Sr and his son Junior Crane are found dead in a locked room. A note claims they died by poison after seeking work while a mother recalls their struggle and a Christmas toy season looms. Authorities call it a double suicide. a white cup and a note explain the deaths. The story recalls a past burial and months of hardship.

L. F. Dolts Wy Farawas Sire Armstrong E.R. Armstrong San Antonio Call Land Cal Panter

X ray alters heredity cells say zoologists in claim

Nashville report notes Professors Winter yon Curtis and Rit ter of Missouri in a zoological society presentation declare x rays can alter heredity governing cells. They claim to have accelerated evolution in plants and animals and destroyed cells in aquatic life without harming the rest of the organism, opening a new field for biological research.

Universal Service Nashville Tenn Winteryon Curtis Raymond A. Ritter University of Missouri American Society of Zoologists Titer

Plier and Movie Men Lost 2 Days Safe on Border

A fragment from a film project notes two men named Plier and Movie Men were lost for two days but remained safe near the border. They described reaching Mexico City and mention access to a manuscript and rights release tied to a motion picture scenario. The text references a light music editor and a theater contest context with a release of liability and plagiarism concerns.

Imeraman Ad Ily Mee Tindberga Mexico City San Antonin Pew Andress Agren

Tragic note tied to rooming house deaths in Los Angeles

In a Los Angeles rooming house a note reading we are going to mother accompanied by put away toys was found near H. H. Crane and his year-old son who died by their own hand. The district attorney’s office considered delaying the contempt hearing until January 6.

L. A H. H. Crane

12 Boys Battle With Air Guns in Dakota Gravel Pit

A clash occurred among youths at a gravel pit on Dakota Street after an incident involving air guns. Panic spread when Officer GB McCullough arrived to disperse the crowd and assist a wounded boy, with all youths eventually being separated and dispersed.

Dakota Gravel Pit Dakota-street D'Smiall

Big Game Hunter to Wed Film Star

George Jose Hansen an oil operator announces his intention to wed Blanche Mehaffey film actress ages 45 or 46. The couple, tied by a Hollywood connection three years ago, plan marriage as Mehaffey freelances in film work and may have a baby on the way.

Univerpertures Angeles Bev George Jose Hansen Ani Nok Oil Blanche” Mehalfey Hansen Mehaffey Anis Filme

Body of Soldier Sent to Virginia for Burial

The body of Charles E. Michaux was sent to Richmond Virginia for burial Thursday after being found shot to death two days earlier in the rear of Neal Driverless Car Company at 413 West Houston Street. A bullet through his head and a pistol by his aide were noted. New Year tireworks and deliveries advertised with free delivery to any part of the city. Contact Geo Keene, druggist, for details.

Virginia Charles E.michaus Mainavema Richmond Michaux Neal West Houston Street Stbr City Geo. Keene

Tragedy at Sea Near Rabat In Spanish Trawler Disaster

A Spanish trawler crew suffered fatalities when the ship ran ashore forty miles north of Rabat. Seven survivors reached safety, while others remained missing as the vessel was dashed against the coast.

Rabat Moxgéeo Dee

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