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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1927

Page

11

Pair in peonage case at Corpus Christi trial

John Swanner former Willacy county deputy sheriff and William Hargrove were spectators as conspiracy and peonage charges faced Sheriffs Raymund Teller Carl Brandt and others. Swanner and Hargrove were dismissed after government attorney Clarence Kendall said no sufficient case existed. Indictments against Willacy County Attorney R I Robinson were reduced and Justice of the Peace Moyd J Dodds freed on one count. With nine defendants remaining, trial arguments continued Saturday.

Corpus Christy John Swanner Willacy County William Hargrove Trin Raymund Teller Carl Lbrannt Mark Brandt Swanhee Hargrove Clarence Kendall Atttorney R. I. Robinson Justice of the Perce Moyd Jdodd

Spur Tracks Asked by Alamo Foods Manager

B B McGimsey of Alamo Foods requests a permit for spur track construction by the Southern Pacific on Grand Avenue in a letter to Street Commissioner Paul J Steffler. McGimsey notes electric railway owners may sell to SP which plans to replace with steam engines and Steffler said he will present the request to the city commission.

Souther Pacific Railroad Grand Avenue B. B. McGimsey Alamo Foods Company Paul J. Steffler McGimsey Southern Pacific Steffler

Students in World Club Initiative in San Antonio

M. G. Burnside, Carnegie endowment representative in Southwest Texas, facilitates International Relations clubs in San Antonio high schools to create better understanding among the nations and foster honorary clubs among students.

M. G. Burnside Carnegie Endowment Texas San Antonio

Broadway will punish indecent plays says DA

New York reports District Attorney Banton will prosecute performances deemed to corrupt morals under renal law. A fine of 1000 dollars or three months in prison could follow for exhibitors and producers, replacing the earlier voluntary citizen play jury plan to curb obscenity in the theater.

N. Y New York Broadway Banton

Tndict in Probe of Negro Peonage

Federal grand jury returned indictments charging two men with peonage as part of investigations into forced labor of African Americans in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana and Amite County Mississippi.

Tndict New Orleans Federal Grand Jury Alierei Mangipahoa Parish Lawisiana Amite County Mississippi

Mother Declared Best Moral Force

Tests by Columbia University pathologists label the mother as the greatest moral influence on children with friends second and school and Sunday school having little effect, in New York on February 5.

New York Columbia University

Army Orders By Universal Service

Washington D C February army orders list numerous officers with transfers and duty changes across hospitals ports and depots. names include George Goodale William Gilson Frank Th Port Casey Harold Jsullis James MarMon and many others detailing assignments to General Hospital Panama Canal Fort Riley and other posts. The document records officer moves and promotions within the Army during a period of widespread reorganization.

Universal Service Washington D. C George Goodale Infantry Theenix Ariz General Hospital Wt Kikss Tex William R. Gilson Q. M. CO Atlanta iermaAbter Aniler J. McNal Hub Myers Cavalry Frank Th Port Casey Wrshington Kos Oltal Presidin Sana Prou Harold F. Jsullis Deonard FE Hanson Governors Island N.Y Albinia Starry M. Trippe E. J. Hountington W. Va

Love Wrecker Jack Unhappy In His New Home

Honey Lou confronts romance, jealousy, and class tensions at the Wallack mills. Angela schemes to drive a wedge between Honey Lou and Jack as they plan a private wedding and navigate mounting debts and household pressures. Angela hints at a party and a fresh dress purchase for Honey Lou, foreshadowing further intrigue.

Jack Honey Wintley

Party Plans Lift Spirits Amid Domestic Tension

Honey Lou seeks celebration with Jack after a quarrel sparked by her spending on French shop purchases. Angela reveals she told Lou's mother about the furniture and gifts, stirring family strain. The pair, aiming for a Saturday party, muse on simple living and romance as Jack reads poetry and Honey Lou daydreams of a cozy country life.

India Jack Honey Louw Mary Angela Honey Lou Honey Gou Swanne Meaty Heney Low Mary Tall Heney Low Hoey Lou Honey Honey Low Acros Tienes Lou

Egg Prices Start SB at San Antonio Market

The San Antonio wholesale Yesetahie Market opened Saturday with price shifts reflecting demand and supply. Wax beans and green beans ranged 3.59 to 4.90 per bushel, lettuce 2.25, hot peppers 25 and 40 cents per pound, and strawberries at 3.7 per pint. Eggs held at 4.59 per case per A A Snyder of Snyder Produce.

San Antonio R. T. Pruitt Pruitt Commission Company A. A. Snyder Sny Proéute Company

Local Produce Prices Across Vegetables and Poultry Market

A long list of wholesale prices for vegetables and poultry is reported, naming items such as potatoes, celery, beets, radishes, beans, okra, sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, peppers, turnips, onions, cabbage, grapefruits, oranges, peaches, apples, grapes, and poultry products with varied per unit costs. Also noted is a Geneva-style item on Viennese birth rates with a claim that the death rate currently outpaces births.

Newton

Injured pilot in serious condition after Fort Sam crash

Cadet Ireland of the Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field remained in serious condition at Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston Saturday morning. An X ray showed no skull fracture but he suffered severe shock and cuts. Cadet Lea W. TesRosiers, observer with Cadet Raney, had severe cuts and was hospitalized but not as seriously hurt. The two student fliers were cooperating with the Twenty third Infantry in a message drop mission when the aircraft crashed near Twenty third Infantry headquarters.

Cadet Ireland Annoy Kelly Field Station Hospital Fort Sam Houston Cardet Lea W. TesRosiers Cadec Raney Twenty-third Infantry Fort

Sought San Antonio motorists after two children hurt

Police seek two hit and run drivers after cars struck eight year old Thomas Quinn of 819 Essex street and five year old Albert Martinez of 211 West Atséhat street late Friday. Both children hospitalized with probable skull fractures at Santa Rosa Infirmary.

San Antonio Thomas Quinn Essex Street Albert Martinez West Atséhat Street Santa Rosa

Bill Would Speed Army Promotions For War Veterans

A Senate Military Affairs Committee report outlines a bill to accelerate Army officer promotions by amending promotion and retirement rules. It would allow voluntary retirement after ten years with board approval, otherwise many World War I officers risk reaching retirement age without advancing beyond major.

Bill Waiterssl Service Washington Army Senate Military Affairs

Antonio Cidron Acquitted in Murder Stay Charge

Antonio Cidron was acquitted on the murder stay charge after a trial in Ninety fourth District Court. The case involved the shooting death of Theo Castilia at a Sinpron street wedding in 1924. Citron testified in his own defense, claiming self defense.

Antonio Citron Theo Castilia Ninety-fourth District Castillo Gul Cidrtie

Boy Disappears With $150 Payroll at Sommers Store

Police search for a youth who vanished with a $150 payroll from Sommers Drug Store No 6 at 135 West Mistletoe. He reportedly ended at Sommers Store No 1 downtown after obtaining the money. The theft was noticed when the usual messenger called for funds.

Device to Prevent Jumping Off Shaft at Washington Monument

A steel frame device designed to stop people from jumping from the Washington Monument was to be tested today on one of the eight 42 by 2 window openings. The mechanism aims to prevent suicides while preserving the view for visitors.

WashingtonManiment

Hobo King Quits 800,000 Mile Trek

Cincinnati reports Jeff Davis known as king of hoboes ends his 92 crossings of the UU.B.S. route and travels about 800,050 miles by freight and on foot. He plans to settle with his wife after a life on the road.

Hobo King Cincinnati Jeff Davis Hobore Ashor

Resident reports home fired into window on Dignowity Street

Lopez of 512 Dignowity Street told police a shot was fired into a residence late Friday. No injuries or suspects listed in the fragmentary report.

Lopez Dignowity Street Juronah Ins

Shippers Talk POG Lemg of Mexico Shippers Meet at Gunter

A one day Southwest shippers advisory meeting on goodwill between Mexico and the United States concluded at the Gunter hotel with a dinner. Speakers included J M Caballero Consul General A P Carrilly and Harry Ulvshberg as toastmaster. Delegates from Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas totaled 400 plus.

Mexico United States Aetter Southwest Shippers’ Advisory Gunter Hotel J. M. Caballero Chamber of Cain Stereo San Luis Dotusi A. P. Carrilly Harry Ulvshberg WLC Texas Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Nas Chamber of Carnmerece Pred Heridon U.S. Dewkett Ho Vo Dover J. Austen Hunter Organization

Teachers Oppose Plan for Appointed School Board

The San Antonio Teachers' Council voices strong opposition to a proposed bill to replace the elective Board of Education with an appointed three member panel. They argue the public should elect its school board and warn the appointment system could invite political influence and undermine administration.

San Antonio Leachers’ Council Vriday Aftermonn

Town Officer Returns 82 Year Old Escaped Convict

A town officer arrived in San Antonio on Saturday to escort B. T. Smulth from the state prison back to the town. The 82-year-old escapee, who fled in 1919, was arrested here recently.

B. T. Smulth San Antonio

Police Seek Driver of Abandoned Car

A touring car laden with tires and other automobile accessories was found abandoned at Delgado and North Jun tedo Streets in Patrolman Lu A Wile Kamg on early Saturday. Police are seeking the driver.

Delgado North Juntedo Lu. A. Wile Kamg

Youth Nabbed After Wrong Car Stop in Hess Street Case

An 18-year-old youth was arrested Saturday after being found in possession of an automobile owned by BE W Smith at 144 Hess Street. The incident began when him trying to move a car he believed was his, leading to police involvement and subsequent arrest.

Jack Hoe Honey Loy Marriel Honey

Business Man Held For Drunkenness In San Antonio

A prominent San Antonio businessman was arrested early Saturday after a night driving incident on Tosove Street at high speed. He was taken into custody on drunkenness charges.

Tosove Street San Antonio

Music Listings and Radio Alerts Tonight Across Networks

Readers are advised of a chaotic, fragmented radio and concert schedule featuring multiple stations. Listings mention KMAL WBZ WEA TMAQ KYW WLW WMAQ WOK WLS WRAP WCO WGN and others with references to concerts, orchestras, sopranos, operas and programs starting around 8:00 p.m. Central.

Satorray Po Ins Kmal WBZ WEA TMAQ Tops Tacey Cine Nura APAB BOG KYW Panic Ei WA Selool Wan Orchestra WLW WMAQ Gan WOK Ensemble Orginns OASA WCCU KDKA Innate Iso Bayi Quacet Sais Apoc Guat Tannery Ford Cri WBA Senool Bator WOCU KMUN Progran KIDS Sui KPRC H Wead WISD Studiia WPRAA uUsierie WATAQ Cert Cal Wen Uy Pems WAY Weancratiy WIA WIAQ WEM WEAR Nmusic WGN Sami Flenty WEY Weed KMON EYW Carenival Hene

Sunday Church Services Across Multiple Presbyterian Churches

A survey of pastor listings and service times for churches in Buena Vista to Ogden. It names pastors such as Trompert Hii and Chelstien Endeavor, notes Sunday school, worship, and midweek activities, including Christian Endeavor meetings and evening sermons.

Methodist and Lutheran Church Listings in City

A dense listing of Methodist and Lutheran churches with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, Epworth leagues, and midweek activities across venues including Los Angeles Heights, Laurel Heights, Alamo Heights, Hadist, Denver Heights, Travis Park, Woodlawn Place, McKinley Avenue, Hackberry Street, Government Way Evangelical Lutheran, and Mount Calvary Lutheran. Includes pastors such as Culpepper, Manning, Fletcher, Long, Fisser, Smith, Kern, Roland, Terry, Borchelt, and Lubeck, with multiple service and prayer meeting times noted.

THY Methodist Episcopal Grant Ftyer Missionary Society Laurel Heights Methodist Wooldlawn Belknap Philip Cone Fletcher Sermo EpiWorth Alamo Heights Broadway Pace J. W. Long Epworth Wed- Hadist South Alamo Sam E. Fisser Sundsay School Denver Heights Travis Park Methodist Novyarfo Travis Paul B. Kern Epworth Leaguers Ladies Prayer Woodlawn Place Methodist Zarramora Woodlawn J. W. Roland McKiniay Avenue McKintey South Presa J. M. Terry Bundeay School Hackberry Street South Hackberry Montana Epworth Teagues

Spiritualist Church notices and meetings announced

Spiritualist Church of Harmony will meet Sunday evening with Gordon Burroughs in charge of the Spiritualist Research Society. A special healing circle convenes at 8 p.m. at 1108 West Summit. First Texas Church, under Pastor O C F 5, 892 East McDowell, offers Sunday services at 7:30 p.m. and a lecture by the pastor on The Second Coming of Christ at 9? p.m. at 921 Matesorda.

Spiritualist Church of Harmony Gordon Burroughs Seciritualist Research Society N.S. A Soledad Hey Nelle J. Mee West Summite First Texas Church S McDowell Matesorda

Christian Science church services and readings noted

First Church of Christ, Scientist Ala ant end Fifth holds Sunday services at 3:39 a.m. and 11 a.m. with Sunday school on "Spirit" and Montel meetings, plus Wednesday reading room hours at 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Second Church at Magnolia and Belknap lists services at 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. with Spirit studies and Wednesday reading room hours.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Secomd Church of Christ, Scientist Magnolia and Belknap Tkal Om Tio Maverick Binlding

Catholic Masses at St Mary's With Various Times

Catholic church St Mary's announces several Mass times led by Pastor C Dussent including Sunday services and evening worship. The notice lists multiple schedule fragments and mentions child and parish activities alongside sermon times.

St. Mary's Fires C. Dussent Welock Ty i Miy Childrens Mans Ingiadine Serfichoek

Church of Christ meeting schedule and notices

Fragmented notice outlines Reneay Wilt Church of Christ on Grant and Magnolia with minister Harvey Scotts and others. It mentions Bible study and sermons at Denver Heights and Grove Avenue locations, schedules for morning sermons, evening services, Bible classes, and youth gatherings, with vague times and messy OCR details.

Reneay Grant and Magnolia Roy EF Taoler Rice Sesha Mes Weidnasday Denver Heights Curigh Harvey Scotts Mt Men's Claes

Episcopal Church Notices and Schedules

Fragmented parish notices list Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. and sermons at 11 a.m. at Christ Church Belknap and Russell, with church school at 9:30 a.m. Rector J. B. Richards and Vicar W. Howard Mills are named. additional details reference Holy Communion times and union by the rector along with Friday schedule notes.

BE John's Episcopal Burnett and Fouth Hackberry Jay Scott Hudsong Church Schant Pierre Ing SE. Paul's Briscanal Grayson and Wiselow W. Howard Mills A. mi A. Techrist Belknap and Ruasell J. B. Richards

Christian church schedules in Prospect, Central and South Side areas

A fragment listing church activities across Prospect Bll Christian KR White pastor Bible school at 9:30 a m worship at 12 and 2 39 p m prayer meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday Central Christian Main and San Pedro John Darby minister Bible school 9 30 a m preaching at 11 a m and 5 p m Ball of Texas Christian University evening sermon “What Will It Cost” South Side Christian Durning and South Press Patrick Henry pastor Bible school 8 30 a m worship 11 a m and 1 48 p m Christian Endeavor 5 45 p m Judge Minatron circle 2 p m Tuesday Wednesday mid m Worldlingday Carson Britch Christian 801 Garsen J L Courtney sister Bible school 9 20 a m sermons 10 60 a m and 40 p p i Christian Endeavor 6 10 p m prayer service 7 37 p m Wednesday services 7345 p1

Prospect Bll Christian West Commerce AL White Bible School Christian Bader Central Christian Main San Pedro John Darby Bile School Norning Dean Colby D Ball of Texas Christian University Christian Endeavor South Side Christian Durning and Bouth Press Patrick Henry Minatron's Minatron's circle, 2 p. m, Tuesday, mid= m. Werdlingday, Carson Btteck Christian Garsen J. L. Courtney Pister Wedneasihg Qck Sérgies

Miscellaneous Church Schedules and Meetings Various Locations

A fragment lists Sunday school times and services for several churches including First Congregational at South Presa and Carolina with morning sermons on The Living Law of Achievement and The Glory of Christ. Also notes Glad Tidings Denver and South Mesquite, Evangelical Friedens Main and Dimira, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints East Houston, Unitarian Fifth Avenue, Christian Catholic Avontal? Church of Zion, Nazarene at Sando val and Colorado, and International Bible Students.

First Congregational South Presa Carolina W. B James Imi Bob. m. Wethiesday Glad Tidings Denver South Mesquite J. C. Wilde Church of Jesus Christ of Antonie Church of Zion S. Pitter N Direen First Church of the Nazarent Sandoval Colorado J. D. Beatt Ed Schagl A. Mm Pia Poms North Flores Y. m Storythy Bhs

Baptist Temple Denver Sunday School and Morning Services

Baptisms and church notices list multiple Denver congregations with Sunday school times, morning worship, and midweek meetings. Entries include Calvary Baptist, Hill Baptist, Beacon Hill, Nichols Heights Methodist, Pruitt Avenue Baptist, Penal Avenue wards, and First Baptist, with pastors named and service times noted in a compact town paper style.

Tipo My Beacon Hill Freilepicksturg West Asiib Wiley H. Joyner Ufa A. Mn Park Baptist Hackberrs Sunil Wregening Nicoles Heights Pruitt Avenue Baptist Tam Pastor Suiniay Seioo Penal Avenue Selinoh Suniay

Woman Sheriff Captures Moonshiners on First Raid

Turon police chief Lydia Larsen, newly sworn sheriff, leads raids against moonshine operations. On her first day, she seized three stills and apprehended a suspect, signaling a bold start to her tenure.

Turon Lydia TX Larsen

Revue Show Delights Downtown With Big Cast

The junior revue staged at the municipal auditorium drew about 2500 onlookers for three acts filled with colorful costumes and chorus numbers. Highlights included the Rain Scene, "Crinoline days" and "DAMES" hits sung by William Irby, Mrs Travis Mourland, and a large chorus, with a later performance planned for Saturday night.

Wéip Juitior Coths Merce Reve Chamber Wiiter Dar Moon Troy Loursend Sis Dem Margaret Gee Mary Hennessey Xou Merle Roland Awillina Winerich Obetor Evelyn Duerle William Irby Travis Mourland Vistor Herbert Turland Te Oanzell John Isaacs Marjorie Dubbock Main Avenue School Cadet Corps A .D. Duerler Carl Gazel Ugh McAmis Atte Sunny Spain Wi Irby Dorothy Ladogie Afri Ag Isates Syahy Ble Rosa _Deves Mrs. 0. B. Black Haines

Weekend dances and social events in the city

Advertisements list multiple social dances across venues Culedown Hall Crescent Bend Park Labor Temple and other locations with live bands Merrymakers and Syncopators performing. Prizes at masquerade ball and prize dances. Lawn, theater and community hall listings mention dates February 5 and 6 with various organizers and entrants.

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