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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1927

Page

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Solon Denies Acxt Bribery In Courtroom Testimony

A disputed trial transcript shows Moore denying a bribe involving $1000 and Dale in his hotel room. Defense attorney John Shelton protested lengthy questioning while Moore and Chamberlin described supper and casual talk. Witnesses recount Dale’s arrest and Chamberlin’s recent behavior, with testimony touching on alcohol and room access. The defense seeks justice as proceedings continue.

Hamer Moore Dale Haymee Simmons Carley Hrong John Shelton Shelton Simmers Attorney General’s Department Sim Trons Stoore Chamberlin Thedria Sim Hanberlin

West Toonerville News Item Unclear Punchline Title

A fragmented Toonville item centers on Uncle Peleg and his daughter with a comical miscue about clothing and a character known as Stumpy Sanders, leaving the gag unresolved and reader teased by the punchline.

Peleg

Senator Moore Denies Lobbyist Lunch Conspiracy

Chamberlin testified Moore directed him to Dale in room 218 during talks on the optometrist bill. Moore said he only cited Dale as a revenue and taxation committee member and refused Chamberlin’s lunch invitation to avoid lobbyists. He recalled pushing a similar bill in prior sessions and noted an old man with two sons seeking to pass it, while Moore, a Delta County farmer, needed glasses repaired.

Moore Chamberlin Dale Revenue and Taxation Committee Banque Simmons Delta County

Co Ed Arrested in Attempt to Rob South Dakota Bank

A University of South Dakota co ed was arrested in Vermillion for an alleged bank robbery attempt at the First National Bank of Vermillion. Cashier P S Hayter said the suspect had an electric drill ready and menaced by the escape, leaving behind a marker with her name.

South Dakota Bank Sioux City Iowa Journal Vermillion University of South Dakota First National Bank of P. Sf. Hayter Mar

Williamson County Cotton Ginning Report Shown

Williamson County cotton statistics show 101,793 bales ginned for the crop of 1926 up to January 1, 1927, according to County Cotton Statistician P. Ford. The same date in the prior year had 16,430 bales, reflecting a notably short crop in Williamson County.

Georgia May Get Another Peach News Note

New York report notes an increase in peach production likely in Georgia. It mentions Mrs. Browning considering a visit to Savannah.

Georgia New York

Revolt and Pious Movements Stir Early News

Fragmented OCR text reports chaotic political and religious upheaval across cities. Mentions include Redemptionsists, Regazz, Father Schwarz, and a senator’s sudden death in Ontario. Fire fatalities noted in Washington with community impacts and safety concerns.

Rockefeller Defends Keeping Money In Pocket

Dayton a Florida February 6 John D Rockefeller told a crowd of farm folks he keeps money in his pocket to show farmers cannot finance themselves He recounted a story of a bank denying a depositor after ninety days saying interest had eaten the money Then he handed a dime to baby Gloria Ramsey to start a bank account.

Universal Service Daytona Beach Fiz John DB. Rockefeller Mr. Rockefeler Baby Gloria Ramsey

Cinderella fur coats and Peaches cars: a curious plan

A disjointed, fragmented item describes plans for new foundations and charitable aims, mentions Nobel prizes, MG AL, Ghee Motors, and General Motors South America. It notes a flying office and Continental Motors president visiting plants, and hints at secret presses and bribes, with scattered references to crime and profits.

Ghee Motors Export Company South America General Motors Montevideo Judson Continental Motors Abraham Linesin

Three Seek Trio in Killing of Private Stucker

Two men and a woman named in the anonymous letter are sought for questioning by city and military police after a private was killed at a dance. The letter implicates them in Stucker's death and claims the writer witnessed the shooting but fears to testify. Police investigators led by Chief Miller, Detective Chief Street, and MP Sgt Maloukis pursue leads.

Ed Stucker Company L. First Infantry Stucker T. O. Miler Sam Street 8. J. Maloukis Military Police

Noted Artist Phaices Exhibits at National Gallery Links

The article notes painter Mr Brewer who did the official portrait of Dr Holmes, director of the National Gallery in Washington. His work has appeared in about fifty national exhibits and hangs in over a dozen galleries. He won the Municipal Art League prize at the Chicago Art Institute and belongs to several New York and Chicago art clubs. His son Adrian Brewer will join the Texas Wildflower Picture competition with three landscapes.

Paderewski Brewer Holmes National Gallery Washington Municipal Art League Art Institute In Chicago Sammagundi Club of New York National Arts Cub of Washington Arts Club Chicago Society of Artists Adrian L. Brewer San Antonio

City Fathers Held in Rum Conspiracy

NEW YORK. Fena,b, mayor of a New Jersey town, a chief of police and two of the town's deten teday faced penitentiary Sentences for their wart in 222,004, 00 rum- crowning: cal aCF. te LOSES "WEEKLY WASH,." The weekly "wash" was stolen from the clothesline of L. H. Boyle, 603 Nolan Street, he reported to police Saturday. Retr thet room, or apartment through Light Classified Ads, Call Crockett 400 to place af ad.

New York Fena New Jersey L. H. Boyle Nolan Street Crockett 400

Leahy Denies Murder Charge In Ramse y Case Trial

In a lengthy cross examination Leahy contends he did not kill Dr. Ramsey. He admits hiring Roberto Martinez, denies coordinating the crime, and describes his movements on May 19 and 20. Martinez testified as a state witness that Leahy directed the killing and Ram sey’s luring.

Viciong Leahy Martinez Dentes George West Live Oak County Rumsey Graves Pin Ramsey Corpus Christi Roberto Martinez Yitnaps Leshy Matt Dr. Ramsey Laredo Mathis Thrush Ed Dubose San Patricio County Jeff San Ansonia Teredo Houston Dubore Coure

Notable San Antonio visitors and local social notes

Dr W B Seeley founder of the San Antonio Reading stops in San Antonio en route to California after Panama Canal trip. Numerous locals and visitors including J R Sprague former jeweler now writer, Noxville and Kerrville residents, business trips to Eagle Pass Center Point Kerrville and San Antonio. Social roundup covers dances, club events, and upcoming Masonic celebration with multiple references to residents and visitors.

San Antonio W. B Seeley Mo J. Bliem California Panama Canal J. RB. Sprague New York Menger Hotel Sprague Sprague Jewelry Mr. Sprague H. A. Hemphill Piece Virginia Nash Eagle Pass Feieute Jack Davenport Center ‘Point Lara Yann Busines Mall of Center ~Point Leo Purply la Reine Reiplinger Kerrville Ag A & Se George Morris al. Manny HL Weiss Rudolph Weiss Kerrville San’ Antonio Tet Mason Charles Mason Glenn Brooks Evhari ‘Guenther Eagle Buich

Nations ath battle wii china nations ath battle wii china

Government officials in Washington gauge the struggle near Hangchow as Sun Chuan-Wang’s forces face Cantonese troops. A Cantonese victory could open Shanghai to takeover and threaten foreign residents, with customs revenue in Shanghai fueling the drive toward Tientsin and Peking.

Internatoiie News Services Washington Hangchow Sun Chuan-Wang Shanghai International Tar East Sun Shonghai Tientsin Peking

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