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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1927

Page

12

Million Mourn As Emperor Yoshihito Is Carried to Grave

The nation mourns as Emperor Yoshihito is buried in a night funeral marked by sobs and pageantry. A procession from the Imperial Palace to Shinjuku Gardens involved about 9,000 participants, with naval guns, battleships, and ceremonial torches lighting the route.

Emperor Yoshihito Tokyo U—Yoshihito Japan Imperial Palace Shinjuku Gardens Ushinjuku Gardens Asakawa Everal Naval

Perfect Bridge Hand Shocks Chicago Rivalry at Six Hearts

The report notes Charles M. Evans, a relative of Chick, achieving a perfect bridge hand with thirteen hearts and a successful six hearts contract. Skeptical players would have bid conservatively, aiming for a downgrade, but Evans secured the win.

Montchatr Charlee Chicago Charles M. Evans

Amawalk Tree Nursery President Sings and Shoelaces For Horses

Evelyn W. Smith of Amawalk Tree Nursery in New York performs the song Horses! Horses! Horses! while also forging shoes for 26 roaming horses on the estate. International Newsreel photograph captures the moment.

Evelyn W. Smith Amawalk Tree Nursery N. Y

The Green Hat Tonight at Municipal Auditorium

San Antonians will see Michael Arlen's The Green Hat, a one night stand presented by a renowned company. Charlotte Walker, a former San Antonio girl, stars with Norman Tackett in a cast famed on Chicago, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia stages. The show drew strong advance sales, signaling a popular hit of the season.

Michael Arlen San Antonians Staving Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Charlotte Walker San Antonio Normant Tackett

West Pointers Plan 125th Anniversary Dinner Across Nation

Planning an elaborate celebration of the 125th anniversary of the founding of the United States Military Academy. San Antonio graduates of West Point lead by Gen Buckeye begin arrangements for a West Point dinner on March 19. Similar dinners will be held nationwide. Informal event with a program to be announced. AML graduates of West Point and Alma mater alumni, cadets who attended the seaman ships, and instructors invited. Reservations: Maj H W Malven Jr Capt 2. TD Miley and Lieut 8 V Jashrouck. See classified ads today.

United States Atiitary Academy San Antonio West, Point Gol Buck Aye Jeter AML West Point Almapolis Maj H.W. Malven Jr Miley V. Jashrouck

Woman Believes She's the Only Smithette Now Living

New York report notes Evelyn W. Smith, a smithette, who tends twenty horses in the Amawalk area. The article portrays her as the sole practitioner of the smithette craft amid urban pursuits and changing social trends.

Smithette New York Evelyn W. Smith Evelyn Smith Amawalk York

Steam Engine Protest Halts Train Route On Alameda Street

Fifty property owners objected to steam locomotives passing their streets and urged Street Commissioner Paul M. Steffler to substitute electric engines. The group also petitioned to widen Alameda Street and rename it to accommodate the change.

Grand Avenue Thor Paul MM. Steffler Alameda

San Antonio and Karnes County Back Irrigation Plan

A San Antonio Karnes County party left for Karney City to discuss a proposed $2000 irrigation project for Artes County. Dr Colp led the group with John D. Carrington and Col. T. M. Taylor aboard. Benefiting towns include Karnes City Hobson Malls City and Kenedy with financing by local capital.

San Amouio Business Karney City Artes County Colp John D. Carrington T. M. Taylor Aire Karnes City Hobson Malls City Kenedy Colp Sh Tt San Antonio Ad Karnes County

DirL Reserves Awarded Rings For Two Years Study

Two years of study in health knowledge service and spirit subjects were recognized with rings. Recipients include Lone Smith from Thalph Waldo Verso junior high Osphant Marty Elizabeth Mary from Mark Cwain Molter high and Ruth Pindertane from Ghandler Ugeris jumtow Biel.

Y.W. CU Sim Antonio Siels Ares Lone Smith Thalph Waldo Verso Osphant Marty Elizabeth Mary Mark "Cwain Molter High Ruth Pindertane Oe Ghandler Ugeris Jumtow Biel

Daugherty and Miller Face Second Federal Trial

Uy International News Service New York Weh. 7 The second trial of Thaery At Thurgherty, former attorney general under President Marding, and Thames W Miller, former property custodian, opens before Judge John C Knox. They face conspiracy to defraud the Government by returning seized German assets via Societe Suisse Pour Valeur de Metals. Daugherty’s attorney is May D Steuer. Miller’s new counsel is Aaron Supira. The defense contends the society was political, while the government says it aimed to reclaim German assets for German owners.

Uy International News Service New York Weh Thaery At. Thurgherty Coired President Marding Thames W. Milles Ation Emuri Goilay John C. Knox Societe Suisse Pour Valeur de Metals Daugherty May D. Steuer Colonel Miller Syeine Aaron Supira Seigenaud San Francisco Willian Rand Andee Kan Miller Ratapans Societe Suise

Thieves Ransack 8 A Home of Goods

Police report details a burglary at DS Tester 1041 West Midberry Avenue where thieves stole nine chains from the tool box five suits of clothing and a pair of rubber boats though Tester expressed gratitude that his house was not entirely taken.

DS. Tester West Midberry Avenue Menlay

Legion Seeks New Members At San Antonio Convention

Delegates gathered in San Antonio for a Legion convention with more than 200 attendees at the St. Anthony hotel. Booths open in business districts as members work in other areas, with speeches by Post Commander Janek Ro Bupke and others highlighting the American Legion’s role and future.

Bhegal Alamo Dost Toston iLies Monehiy Iin Deleon San Antonio St. Anthony Society Pats Janek Ro Bupke Polk Shelton Austin We Wenti Behal Ameren Legion G.oa. Bo 1 CY Addy Ralph Buell Mercnd Winters Amarin J Wine Gonzales Vietoria O. Kale United Strives Vereruie Bureau ME. Hawkins Wayne Davis National Ote Tive C. J. Teging Barlingen Taylor Hiehels Kobstown Walton D. Haut Weets Wire The Arrangements Committee J. M. Dlopkins

Calm poodle sets pace for fast subway train

A calm poodle trotted along behind a New York subway train causing delays. The dog boarded the station platform and followed the speeding train into the tunnel. Passengers watched as the motorman signaled and the lights flickered, delaying service until the poodle finally halted atop the car. The train continued, and by Queen's Plaza the delay stood resolved as crews assisted.

Poodle Henry Goth Goff Jearh Goth Queen's

Pankett on Trial Attends Meet in Slaying Case

Clearwater Fla Feb T The trial of FM Willett Saint Petersburg real estate man charged with manslaughter in his wife death follows a large public hearing setup. The case stems from fatal injuries after a fall on stairs as police investigate divorce tensions. Elliate argues the death was accidental and not murder.

Pankett Man Plearwater Fla Willett St Petersburg Real Vandvedon Ates Triot St. Petersburg Polien Loge Guger Welson Elliate

Indictment Dismissed in Texas Assault Case

A trial was halted in Thirty seventh District Court as Judge W. Anderson overruled the state’s continuance motion in the murder assault indictment involvingTR. St. Smith a Texas attorney. The document alleges attack on J. Mann secretary-treasurer for Ransom Silshee. Mann injured in a fall from a second story window at the Besar county courthouse.

TR. St. Smith Routhwest Texas W. Anderson Fade Anderson Sinich J. 1 Mann Ransom Silshee Mann Baltimore Besar County

Tike Battery 705.4 and Maman Ti 705.4

Fragmentary note mentions Liout and W Monahan of Ketty field, a plane of Liout Ti, Whitely and Capt. 8S Stribling, with a stalled aircraft at Waea Monchar. No clear actions or outcomes are given.

Liout W. Monahan Ketty Field Waea Monchar Withoa

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