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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1927

Page

2

Tioman Slain In Gangs War In Southern India

In Southern India a gang warfare wave left a woman dead and possibly two others shot. In Wellington county, timber patches were searched by organized hands to solve the case of the missing M thet Price, wife of a man linked to the shooting. Abductions on January 17 involved Pyter and his wife. Police believe Price knew their rival gang leaders Shelton and Birge, with Mrs. Price likely slain as well. The first woman victim, M Mancre George, died weeks ago in the Shady Rest dynamiting and fire at a cottage tied to Charles Birger, leader of one gang.

Nashville India Wuelngton Price Pyter

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Persistent Coughs and Colds

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as an emulsified creosote remedy with twofold action to soothe inflamed membranes, halt infection, and target the cough and cold from the throat to the stomach. It claims healing effects and guarantees satisfaction with money back after sale.

McCoy's OH Compound Tablets Promised For Gaining Weight

An old advertisement touts McCoy's OH Compound Tablets as a vitamin rich aid to gain weight in women and children. It claims pleasant cod liver oil flavor, ease of use, and stomach safety with sugar coated tablets. One woman reportedly gained 22 pounds in 23 days. If you don’t gain at least 5 pounds in 60 days, ask your druggist for Meaty liver oil tablets.

Ny’s

San Antonio Social and Business Roundup Traces Moves

San Antonio scene shows a wave of visitors and locals traveling for work and leisure. Mexican consul Rendon Quijano visits before a post in Rotterdam while C. Buhler of Victoria plans returns. Rotarians, aviators, and business leaders like J. O. Marberry and P. Brewster host meetings. Local clubs, kite tours, and a Valentine event at Lions Field add community notes. Skeletal entries detail military duty shifts at Fort Sam Houston and Brownsville navy recruiting efforts as residents travel between cities.

J.oln O'Connell Dan O'Connell van Ness Vincente Rendon Quijane Rotterdam San Antonio Rio Grande City

Young Women's Christian Association Banquet Planned

About 200 members are expected at the seventeenth annual YWCA meeting and banquet in the W. auditorium at 6 15 pm Monday. Reports on the past year's work will be given and business discussed. Rev J W Darby of Central Christian Church will read the devotional, with Mrs F A Hornaday presiding.

Young Women’s Christian Association J. W. Darby The Central Christian Church F. A. Hornaday

Harwood Receives Electric Lights From Toras Power

Toras Light and Power completes extension to Harwood allowing the town to enjoy electric lights for the first time. The company plans to electrify other important towns in the region, including rural towns and the county.

Harwood Jockhart Toras Light and Power Company

Conservatives Defeated In Nicaragua Clash Report

In Chinandega, about sixty miles northwest of Managua, Liberal forces under General Parajon captured the city from Conservatives after a Sunday morning attack. The loss disrupted telegraph and railway lines, with buildings burned including the commandant’s house. Conservative reinforcements were sent, and heavy fighting with barbed wire barricades continued. Juan B. Sacasa, head of a Liberal government in Puerto Cabezas, pressed for U.S. mediation with Central American states. Admiral Latimer arrived in Balboa and offered to act as mediator while confirming U.S. readiness to intervene if needed.

Managua Nic Chinandega Parajon Adolfo Diaz Chinindega Juan B. Sarasa Puerto Cabezas United States Nicaragua Washington Dr. T. 8 Vaca Sacasa American State Department CPTO Van White House

Fiery Speeches Decry U S in Chile Meeting

In NESAGO Chile educators workers and students denounced U S policy over Nicaragua calling for protests against Americans as Pan American goodwill flights and U S tourists approach Santiago. About 300 American tourists on the Laconia were due within days amid protests of Chilean policy.

Nesago Chile United States Santiago

Gargle Aspirin for Tonsillitis or Sore Throat

A harmless and effective gargle is to dissolve two Bayer Tablets of Aspirin in four tablespoonfuls of water and gargle the throat thoroughly. Use only genuine Bayer Aspirin marked with the Bayer Cross. tins of twelve tablets available for a few cents.

Shelton Brothers Begin First Day In Leavenworth Prison

Shelton brothers T Carl Earl and Bernie, notorious Williamson county gangsters from Southern Illinois, arrived in Leavenworth to begin their twenty five year sentences for the 15000 dollar Collinsville mail robbery. They faced a physical exam and medical duties, while remaining jovial and insisting they had been framed as they were ushered into the penitentiary wall.

International News Service Leavenworth Kan Carl Earl Bernie Shelton Williamson County Illinois Quincy Stl Collinsville Eile Karl

Colvin to Judge Cuero Turkey Trot Exhibits

Cuero February turkey trot poultry show to be held on the 17th and 18th will feature C H Colvin of Kenedy as judge of exhibits. Show directors include Walter Schorre, Robert Murphree, County Agent C Metz Heald, and J A Stark. Entries are being received from nearby towns to boost local poultry interest.

Lisbon Supports Revolt in Oporto

Lisbon reports a movement breaking out in the city with public forces and people backing the Oporto revolt. The development signals rising tensions as authorities and residents show unified support for the regional uprising.

Lisbon Oporto Portugal

Thieves Take Bedding Clothing Firearms in San Antonio

Late Sunday into Monday petty thieves looted bedding, clothing, a pistol, cash, and a typewriter from several city addresses. Victims include Charles M. Lee on Woodlief Street, O Clark on Morales Street, hotel guest W. J. Hamilton, and Mrs. J. D. Scott on West Cincinnati Avenue.

San Antonio Charles M. Lee Woodliefd Street O. Clark Morales Strees W. J. Hamilton West Cincinnati Avenue

Man Arrested For Carrying Weapons

A 16 year old man armed with a pistol and brass knucks was arrested in West Houston Street early Monday by Police Captain William E. Green of the Casitain Police.

West Houston Street Casitain of Police William E. Green

Walton, 14, Wins National Essay Prize in Houston

Walton, a 14 year old daughter of J Watton, former Oklahoma governor, has won first prize in a national essay contest conducted by the Mlingig centennial. The prize was announced in Houston on February T.

International News Service Houston Madeline Walton J Watton Oklahoma Mlingig Centennnial

Unclear Rheumatism Relief Advert 5.8.8.7 Claim

An old advertisement promotes 5.8.8.7 as a long trusted rheumatism remedy. It features testimonial letters from users, including Carl C. Campbell of Williamson City, praising its effects after trying various medicines. The copy notes 5.8.8.7 is plant based and sold in two sizes at drugstores, with the larger size offered as more economical.

Carl C. Campbell West Main Street Wiolimson City Lenn S.S

Defending Women Teachers Use of Cosmetics

Feb 7 Upy Joseph Marr Gwitin San Francisco superintendent of schools defended women teachers in the department saying that they do not look upon cosmetics as they once did.

Devends San Francisco Upy Joseph Marr Gwitin

Tune In Tonight

A Monday broadcast rundown lists stations and programs including WECO KFNE KPRC KPI WOAF and more. The schedule features features, a game or segment titled archess and a segment about the KP0 brothers with various call letters and times.

WECO Tare

Firefighter Captain Cronley Describes Health Turnaround

Indianapolis firefighter captain Ben Cronley recounts a long battle with catarrh and stomach illness. After trying several medicines with little faith, four bottles of a remedy revived his health, increased his weight, and restored his energy for hazardous, demanding work. He notes additional benefit from starting a second course a year ago to stay braced for duty.

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