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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1927

Page

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Fragmented History and Crime Fragments Across a Global Scene

The text blends stray historical reflections with dramatic events. It mentions Gladstone and a spy motif, then describes TREMAN ANGELONE of New York in a fatal scene where a Catholic priest administered last rites to a dying fireman. A bystander recalls whisky, and a British woman comments on civilization and female leisure. Park Avenue wealth and a Franklin Sumon quote close the piece.

Luenee Gladstone Hallswood Europe Ocean Treman Angelone New York Alexander Marthy Ebyidze Sommeiz Angelone Sam Feoosing Park Avenue Association Park Avenue

Chicago Tops U.S. Cities in Bathtub Ownership

A Chicago city report notes the metropolis has the highest number of bathtubs per capita among U.S. cities. The official statement does not clarify whether the excess is due to necessity or preference.

Chicago U.S

Make Trees Work Drive Opens With Mamie Timms Honor

Miss Mamie Timms becomes the first in Los Angeles to put a tree to work in the city drive aimed at boosting productivity while preserving beauty. The campaign promotes practical use of trees in urban settings.

Little Mamie Timms Hias L.A Putin“Tree

Regional rail expansion plans target multiple Texas lines

The Missouri Pacific via a subsidiary San Benito and Rio Grande proposes six miles eastward from Fernando and eighteen miles from San Benito to serve truck gardening. The San Antonio and Aransas Pass and Southern Pacific plan a thirty mile spur from Harlingen to Brownsville at 1 590 0000. The project parallels existing Missouri Pacific lines and faces protest. Interstate Commerce Commission approval is pending with Real Estate Board backing the move. A Woodlawn district girl plants an orange tree.

Missouri Pacific San Benito and Rio Grande Company Fernando San Benito TOY. C.C San Antonio Aransas Pass Southern Pacific Pinas Stew Harlingen Brownsville API Tieinitee Road Burnside Interstate Commerce Tampungion A. Real Estate Board Woodlawm

Jury selection intensifies in Ku Klux Klan case trial

Officials proceed with veniremen screening as defense probes for Klan ties. Jurors face questions on membership while the state builds its case around principal witness Roberta Martine. Talks hint at cross examination and anticipated testimony beginning mid afternoon.

Ku Kinki Kau Ace J. Lockhart Pyrson Lee Walton G. A. Bangor the O'Neal Jon Mungon W. Gilmore Ymth McClish Entrick TH. W. Smarr Witt Dunks Lockhart Siealir Sis Price Sheriee Sheri ¢ Hunt San Patercio Wilson Waltouw Wis Hauser Wig Chigong Roberta Martine Teahy

House Committee Affirms Coolidge Nicaragua Stand

The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to report the Fairchild resolution affirming President Coolidge on the Nicaragua Mexican situation. A reconsideration motion was defeated eight to six, and an attempt to call Secretary Kellogg for questioning was rejected eight to seven.

Washington Nipe Thtive House Foreign Affairs Committee Telay Fairchild Coolidge Representattive Moore Virginia Kellogg State Department of Benit Ifit

Student 19 Ends Life in Despondency at Springfield

Claudia Laman, nineteen, a student at Springfield State Teachers College, died last night by poison in her dormitory. Despondency over health and home was cited as the motive.

Springeiald Claudia Laman Springfield State Teachers College

American government readies for any emergency in China

At the White House a mab inet meeting authorized the dispatch of 3200 U S marines to the Asiatic station and warned of possible emergencies in China. Refugees including missionaries are fleeing danger zones toward seacoast areas. Naval forces move closer to the theater of war to protect Americans.

International News Servicee Washington China White House United States Asiatic Station GC. W. Williams Navy Department MacMoetray Weking Sumughaj Atoheg

Real Estate Board backs productive beauty with citrus trees

San Antonio real estate owners plan to plant citrus trees in Woodlawn district as a first from inauguration of native trees program. Pure developer of the district oversees planting in Puerta Drive area with trees bought through local nurseries. A carload arrives ready for planting including hackberry shade trees and palms alongside fruit trees to showcase aesthetics and production.

San Antonio Real Estate Board Puer Deive Woodlawn Pure Ant

Max Zimmerman Dies After Truck Collision

Max Zimmerman age 6 of 1209 South Mesquite Street died at Baylor hospital early Tuesday after being struck by a truck Saturday at the intersection of South Hackberry and Floriva streets. He failed to regain consciousness about 72 hours after the accident.

Max_Zimmerman South Mesquite Street Baylor Hospital Zimmermar Hackberry Floriva

Veteran swimmer conquers channel to reach mainland

Henry I. Sullivan of Lowell Massachusetts, a veteran marathon swimmer, became the second man to swim the Catalina Channel to the mainland. Reports reaching Tong Beach indicate Sullivan completed the crossing with confirmation from observer E F Chase aboard one of four inspection boats.

International News Service Tong Beach Gal Henry I. Sullivan Lowell Mass Catalina Island Sullivan E. F. Chase Wis

Search For Lost Priest Is Futile

MARCELINE Missouri February 1 definite crews were still lacking today as to the whereabouts of the Rev Dr Downer Catholic priest who disappeared ten days ago from his parish here The International News Service reports a futile search continues with no new clues or sightings in the case.

International Neves Service Marceline Downer

Quebec Grants 15 Dollar Bear Bounty to Farmers

The Quebec government offers a fifteen dollar bounty for each bear killed by farmers in Compe and Frontomae counties, as announced in Sherbrooke Quebec. The measure aims to reduce crop damage and protect livelihoods in rural areas.

International News Service Sherbrooke Quebec Keb? T Quebec Severnment Compe Fr Rontomae

Eddie Cantor Hopes for Big Scandal

Eddie Cantor, rising musical comedy star, denies any scandal links and says he would demand $30,000 for a scandal, while noting he plans weekends at Carmel by the Sea. Public quotes reflect rumor and a boastful stance amid industry chatter.

Eddie Cantor Univerest Service Los Angeles Gio Cantor Motion Nice Ture Foster Molly Road Carmel- By - Thie

Clouds and Rain Forecast By Weather Man

Unsettled Texas weather with local rains and moderate temperatures. Brownsville reports the heaviest rainfall at 0.65 inch. statewide totals include 0.5 inch in the last 24 hours. January records show high 81 and low 15 degrees with 0.65 inch monthly precipitation and several rain days.

J. A. Jarbee Furest Texas Brownsville

Grand Jury No Bills for Roy Runnels and Deputies

Thirtyseventh District court reports no bills for Roy Runnels and Deputy D S Porter. Several no bills were revived on Tuesday. The report mentions Rev Rantel who fatally shot a man at Mother's cafe. West Huntington Street lists Runnels employed and Deputy Sheriff Porter charged with assault to murder after a man fired at his car.

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Fragmented Confession Reveals Domestic Turmoil and Adoption Claims

The fragmentary text depicts a tense scene with a man claiming affection and gifts while discussing a woman and possible children. It includes unclear references to adoption, a broken family situation in a hospital context, and mentions of a strained domestic atmosphere and lingering questions about paternity and motive.

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