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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1927
Page
1
A mosaic of fragments from 1926 era articles covers political shifts in Portugal and China, U S farm policy debates, and social notes. It mentions McNary Haggen farm bill prospects, Coolidge stances, and potential foreign policy risks, alongside cultural asides on marriage, class, and diet within a stream of editorial commentary.
The 12 year old Jack Roberts of 1107 Lamar Street made patched clothes and an oversized cap to sell The Light in a bid to help his aged mother and siblings. He won third prize, and has since continued wearing his old costume while testing salesmanship on neighbors.
San Antonio and East Texas forecast mostly cloudy with occasional rains in the east. Warmer tonight in the north and warmer Saturday across regions. Light to moderate northerly to easterly winds along the coast. West Texas expected fair and warmer, especially in the southeast, with cooler tones in the southwest.
President Coolidge signals a plan to discuss limits on naval armaments next month in Genova. Britain Japan France and Italy show cautious openness, with debate over extending the five to zero eight ratio. Diplomatic signals from Washington indicate formal talks may follow informal exchanges as Congress reviews the proposal.
Washington reports jazz music boosts soldier morale and the army announces requests for morale implements. Items include toy whistles Chinese tom toms cow bells and calliope sounds. The department said requests will be honored as far as possible.
Mexican bishop Pascual Diaz of Tabasco, expelled and ordered out of Mexico, will arrive in San Antonio Monday for the consecration of Archbishop Arthur J. Drossaerts. Diaz sailed from Guatemala to Havana, then to the United States and will come here from New York City.
Charles Ponzi, held in Harris County jail, is to be sent to Boston next week to answer charges of being a common and notorious thief. Judge J C Hutcheson indicated no plan to intervene. Sheriff T A Binford said Ponzi would be ready for transfer once officers arrive.
Charles Ponzi, once named a common and notorious thief in Massachusetts, awaits a federal ruling on his habeas corpus writ in Houston. The plea aims to halt extradition to Massachusetts. a grant would delay transport for a merit hearing, otherwise he would be sent to Boston promptly.
Chicago reports reveal Mayor Tobin and the four commissioners plan to run for re election at the city region meeting next Monday. The May 40 election date is announced with little opposition and courthouse officials pledging unqualified support.
The Danish steamer Signe collided with the Italian steamer Francesco Campa in heavy fog in the English Channel. The Italian vessel sank but the entire crew was rescued by the Signe.
The Travis county grand jury, ordered to investigate bribery charges against former Representatives B.A. Dale of Bonhant and H. H. Moore of Cooper, has recessed until Monday without bringing indictments.
Federal agents raided eight midtown area restaurants and night clubs and Greenwich Village venues early today, arresting seven individuals on charges of violating the prohibition law. The operation targeted establishments implicated in liquor violations.
Governor and Mrs Dan Moody plan a formal executive reception in Austin tonight for members of the Senate and House state officials and the press. The annual event offers a rare social meet between lawmakers and the governor and his wife.
A general strike on all Mexican National railroad lines will take effect February 17 unless directors accept an arbitration plan. The move follows a manifesto from the general confederation of railroad workers requesting an arbitrary conference to discuss cuts in salaries and reductions in employee numbers.
The cold spell moves away from San Antonio Friday afternoon and warmer weather is forecast for Friday night. The low is expected to be 44 degrees, eight degrees above Thursday night. East Texas may see more rain, but San Antonio should escape added precipitation in the next 24 hours. Mostly cloudy skies are predicted with no rain.
An 11-year-old Leroy Simpson testifies he wants to see his father as Judge Paglee weighs whether he stays with stepmother Mrs Simpson or returns to mother Mrs Hattie Lehman. The case involves divorce claims by Cor C Simpson, a soldier in Hawaii, and delays arise as parties seek custody and habeas corpus proceedings.
H Moore, recently expelled from the Texas house of representatives, announced his candidacy for re election at the solicitation of friends. A special election will be held within thirty days and a speaking campaign will open Saturday.
First Lieut Fraser Richardson of the cavalry, shot in the head, was reported improving Friday at Station hospital Fort Saudfosion. He had been brought from Fort Ringgold last Saturday by air ambulance after a pistol wound in the lead.
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