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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1927
Page
1
An 11 year old from Etherland Springs fled from San Antonio police after stealing boots from Bert Cheney in Sutherland. The deputy traced the boy to Springs and then back to the boy in San Antonio, recognizing the boots as evidence. Local authorities in Besar County continue to investigate the incident.
Charla P Brannon of 514 East Cincinnati Avenue says a thief has used the residence as a source of jokes while entering the forage and stealing six boxes of cigars valued at thirty dollars. He told detectives the break-ins occurred four times in four weeks, with cigars taken on each occasion.
Washington July 13 1939 news reports the bill to enlarge the Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming passed the House and was sent to the Senate for action. The measure aims to extend protections and public land use in the region.
First Lieut Russell L. Maughan, a proud holder of the Distinguished Service Cross, leaves Kelly Field for Salt Lake City to join the 104th Division Organized Reserves. His feats include the 1924 New York to San Francisco dawn-to-dusk flight and the 1922 Pulitzer high speed race victory with world records for 50, 100 and 200 kilometer courses. He trained at Berkeley, Rockwell Field, Isdondu n France, Crissy Field, and Mather Field. His frontline service earned four aerial victories and a famed river landing near Crissy Field after a foggy Eugene mission. He is expected to report March 1 after leave.
Ralph Rodriguez aged nineteen from North Laredo is hospitalized at The Robert B Green after facial head wounds. Another youth, charged with inflicting the injuries, remains in the city jail.
Police report a burglary at P. Spiegler’s shop on Austin Street Monday. A thief entered and stole two watches, canned goods, belts, and clothing, then fled the scene. Further details sought to identify suspects and secure the store.
New York Meg 7 reports the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed the conviction of Willie known as the rum king. The defendant, tied to illegal liquor operations and large payoffs, had his sentence upheld in the federal appellate ruling.
Senator in Dallas said the repeal bill denying amnesty to former Governor James Ferguson had a better chance to pass the Texas Senate before Tuesday. The discussion arose as the measure neared a vote in Austin on the bill.
San Antonio officials rejected bids on five street paving projects citing higher costs on curbing and asphalt. Commissioner Steffler ordered new bids after adjusting specs and opened bids on several new streets including Belmon t Medina Carson and San Fernando while approving 25685 dollars for work already done.
Birmingham on Feb 7 reports say James Esdale Grand Dragon of the Alabama Ku Klux Klan narrowly escaped as a disgruntled lieutenant armed with a pistol attacked him in his downtown office. Esdale, aided by guards and ally John K. Smith, struggled for a weapon but defenders intervened and the intruder was banished from the lodge.
Mrs Sacha Benton Manton owns an old Nevada watch engraved with Hank Monk’s famous line Keep your seat Mr Greeley and Horace Greeley’s name. The ponderous timepiece commemorates Monk the pioneer stage driver and his early trips with the famed editor.
Pope Pius inspected a marble statue of himself to be presented by American Scotta Homer Penfield and others. The pontiff admired the statue's artistry, noting it is larger than life size.
In Bucharest on February 7, Rumani e reports a royal gag order halting discussion of Prince Carol and Helena and potential regency after the king’s death. Newspapers have ceased coverage and some were confiscated while editors protest the action as illegal under the constitution.
Budapest feb 7 dispatches report former Empress Zita and her eight children living in exile in Spain have fallen ill with the flu. Otto the presumed king of Hungary and Archduke Rudolf suffer pneumonia in serious condition. Zita and other children show some improvement.
Advertises Humble Ethyl Gasoline claiming it stops knocking, increases power and pickup, reduces gear shifts, and solves carbon knock. Encourages filling tank immediately and presents it as automotive science solution.
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