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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1927

Page

22

Amnesty bill sidelined in Senate debated postponement

In Austin on February 14 the amnesty repeal measure failed to reach final passage after passing three parliamentary roll calls but lacking a four fifths vote to suspend rules for third reading. The delay is temporary and the bill should advance to third reading later in the week. Most senators indicated support, with eighteen voting for on all questions while some were present but did not vote.

Austin Susan Senate Dinetren Arious

Miners Wage Meet Snags Over Demand for Cut

In Miami on February 15 the joint wage conference between bituminous coal miners and operators hit a snag as Pennsylvania coal owners demanded wage cuts to compete with non union fields. Pittsburgh operator WT EL Bak said negotiations would fail unless miners accepted a wage below 87 505 daily rate, while United Mine Workers president John Lewis rejected any wage reduction.

International Miami Fla Pennsylvania EL Bak Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Brony John Lewis United Mine Workers

Morton Recalled as Witness in Daugherty Trial

New York report says Morton, a German metal magnate, was recalled to the stand in the Daugherty Miller conspiracy trial for questioning by Judge Jol Knox. The defendants Harry M. Daugherty and Thomas W. Miller are accused of sharing in an $891 bribe related to a large claim. Morton said he could not recall details of his conversations with John H. King or Jess Smith.

New York Etichird Morton Cterman Metal Daugherty-Miller Jol Knox Purcelling Harry M. Daugherty Thomas W. Miller Merton Knox John H. King G. Oo Jess Smith

Sees Bad Year For Oil Producers

MOULTON February 14 W B Parish president of Humble Oil and Refining predicts a bad year for oil producers noting earnings cut by nearly 3 million dollars and possible further declines in 1921. He cited over production as the main cause and warned stockholders to heed warning signs or profits will shrink.

Moulton Humble Oil and Iefining Parish Meir

Baldwin Seeks Experimental Ban on Gas Warfare

In London Kell Baldwin told the House of Commons he would welcome ban talks on poison gas and bacteriological warfare but insists nations should conduct experiments in those fields until all powers agree to prohibit their use.

Baldwin London Kell Promer House of Convos Sri- Hain

Platform Demands Ignored Split on State Leadership

A Beaumont editor states the timocratic government rejects the platform demands and urges Governor Mooty to support the legislature to push through decisive action. The piece argues the state congentio n has failed to fulfill any platform commitments.

Austin Smith Beaumont Mooty Nelion

Dancing Saturday Nights and Weekday Dance Halls

Dance events listed for Saturdays and Thursdays with venues around Toudenze hail and So Flores near Pleasanton road. Acts include Mest Tall, Nite and Homens Merrymakers with addresses noted in Adr Se Se Prize Mitentanre.

Flores and Pleasanton Rd Homens Merrymakers Ade

Mrs Ormiston Plans Return Home After Los Angeles Divorce

Ruth Peters Ormiston prepares to return to Australia with her 6 year old son after securing a divorce from Kenneth G. Ormiston, once a radioman at Angelus Temple and a figure in the McPherson conspiracy case in Los Angeles.

Ruth Peters Ormiston Australia Los Angeles Kenneth G. Ormiston Angelus Temple Aimee Semple McPherson Los Angeles Tyith Peters Ormiston Antipodes Kenneth Ormiston Frederick Ormiston

City to Open Bids for City Hall Addition Remodeling

Acting Mayor Thig Wright said bids for plumbing electrical work and two fire escapes at the restradell ing and addition to city hall will open March 3 along with general construction bids. City has set aside 250000 for the project.

Thig Wright

City Plans Bid Call for New Health Building

City to seek bids for a public health headquarters and detective offices on the old French building site. Architect Leo M J Dielmann will present plans to the city commission. Estimated cost around $90,000. Mayor Wright says bidding will begin as soon as plans are approved.

Leo M. J. Dielmann City Commission Public Health Witning Dhug Wright

Hamilton Given Two-Year Term in Burglary Case

Hamilton was sentenced by Judge W. W. McCrory in the Niveyfourth district court after a jury conviction on three burglary charges. He faces a potential reassessment for charges including theft.

Hamilton

Receivership Sought for Texas Fool Vick ers Company

Attorney General asks for receivership of the Texas Fool Vick ers company of San Antonio, a $1,000,000 corporation, in Fifty-Third District Court. The filing seeks appointment of a receiver and termination of the firm’s affairs.

Atisten Texas Fool Vickers Company San Antonio Attorney General's Department Fifty-Third District

Wounded Officer Recovering After Shooting at Fort Sam Fort

Wounded Officer Grent Fra nct Richardson expected to live after being found shot in the head at his headquarters in Kart Ringgold eight days ago. He was treated at station hospital attendants Fort Sam Toaster and rushed by ambulance plane to the hospital.

Grent Franct Richardson Kart Ringgold Fort Sam

Kelly Addresses Chiropractors At San Antonio Luncheon

Dr. W. Kelly spoke to the San Antonio Chiropractors Association at the semi monthly meeting held with a luncheon at the St. Anthony hotel. He detailed interesting cases from his practice during the session on Tuesday.

Dr. W. Kelly San Antonio

Radio Network Concert Listings and Programs Across Stations

A fragmented list of radio stations and program notes mentions tuning in to musical programs and concerts across networks. References include KGNC KDKA WEAF WGN WMAG WWJ WBBM WCCO WLW and other outlets with mentions of ensembles, sopranos, orchestras, organ pieces, lectures, and the Eveready hour.

KGNC KDKA WAZ WEAF WGN WMAG WWJ WBBM Comtert WCCO RB Nl Wi5d Uncle Bach Weap Wit WLW OW OK Ensemble Binfica WGY Tito Ochestra WORD KPRC Chin Tengue Ae Mme KE

Vocational School Teachers to Meet in City March 28

The Southern District conference of home economics teachers will be held in San Antonio the week starting March 28. Miss Lilli Peek, state director of home economics, will visit Monday and confer with Miss Nmma Time, local director, on provisions for the convention.

Scontional Education San Antonio Lilli Peek Nmma

Sacks of Sugar Found in Street

Three sacks of sugar stolen from Walker-Moore Grocery were found on Morales Street after falling from a running board. Police say the theft occurred Monday night and speculate the burglar is connected to a sweetheart in Dateh.

Antonio Burglar Walker-Moore Grocery Company Morales Street

Sacked Wheat Taken by Thief

Police seek thief who took seven sacks of wheat from E. P. Lamm on his ranch 16 miles out on the Goliad road. reported Tuesday from 402 TLabbock Street.

E. P. Lamm Tlabbock Street Goliad Road

Bond Trading Sags As Rates Tighten Markets

New York reports continued bond market weakness with lower buying and firmer week. Treasuries show mixed demand while foreign issues face selling pressure led by Italian and Polish bonds. Atlantic Coast Line gains shine amid otherwise dull sessions and utilities hold steadier.

New York Tata Qratwey Group Atllantic Coast Line the Republic Colombia United

Callum Brown 70 Found Dead in Los Angeles Hotel

Callum Brown, 70, was found dead in a Los Angeles hotel Monday. Funeral arrangements are on hold pending the arrival of his nephew Edward H. Pique of Nashville. Brown, a Tennessee native, had been residing in San Antonio for five years.

Callan A. Brown Loes Edward H. Pique Nash‘ville Jenn. Brown Tennessee Hedon San Antonio

Stranger Fellows Seen By Women Near San Pedro Laurey Streets

Police hunted a suspicious man sighted by several women near San Pedro Avenue and Laurey Street late Monday night. Flo reported following the women when they fled the street corner.

San Pedro Avenue Laure Flo Csr

Desertion and divorce in Ormiston case end in custody ruling

Mrs. Tyith Peters Ormiston wins custody of her 6 year old son Frederick after filing for divorce on grounds of desertion. The suit, not contested, states Ormiston left on June 22, 1926 with intent not to return. He did not appear in court.

Ormiston Angelus Temple Ormistons San Francisco McPherson Carmer Carmel Miss Xi

Surgeons Honor Princess Mary

London reports Princess Mary is named a fellow and honorary fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons for her support of medical work.

Princess Mary London Dprincess Mary The Royal College of Surgeons

Forbes Praises Sailors? Wait Salesmen and Success Axioms

B C Forbes argues salesmen become key business drivers this year. He cites Neubert N Cusson on treating sales teams as priorities, notes loneliness and rebuffs faced by travelers, and urges cheerfulness support from wives and managers. He likens effective salesmen to liners carrying inner power and guts.

Tailor Shop Fire Damages 50 dollars at Mistletoe Ave

A blaze at a tailor shop owned by Fred Rodriguez at 503 Ast Mistletoe Avenue caused about 50 dollars in damage before firefighters contained it. Rodriguez said he had just finished washing a suit with gasoline when he noticed the fire and could not explain its origin.

Fay Mistletoe Avenue Fred Rodriguez Rodriguez J. G. Surran

Poultry Prices Dip to Two-Year Low in Open Market

Market reports show tBGo Slump 1056 prices dropping from 8.50 to 6.60 per unit at Peaghey opening. Dispatches note East Coast flood effects on eggs and fresh SReS shipments. Texas egg logistics and Sayvar Produce Co. cited as expecting the 6.00 price to hold for several days.

St. Louis Texas Chi- Caso AL AL Seder Sayvar Produn Company

Local Produce Prices and Poultry Markets Listed

Farmers and wholesalers report vegetable prices across the Whalesite market including potatoes at 3.95 per bushel and 1.59 per dozen, radish, kale, wax beans at 7.00 per bushel, and apples from 3.60 to 9.25 per box. Poultry notes show eggs at 6.00 per case and chicken 25 cents per pound. Local theater runs Anna Q Nilsson at the Palace this week with promotion for Easy Classified Ads.

Iim Louisiana Rams California Louisiana Anna Q. Nilsson

Tempting Suite at Bargain Price Attracts Furniture Lovers

A tempting suite showcases old English charm with mellow Old World features. Modern conveniences and fine craftsmanship distinguish this furniture, offering rare character and style at an extraordinary price.

Arundel Dining Room Berkey and

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