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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1927
Page
13
A fragmented 1928 clipping quotes Edison and others on Russia democracy and immortality. It contrasts Edison’s practical contributions with philosophical limits, noting his impact on industry and workers, and mentions a ceremony with church dignitaries and Knights of Columbus.
San Antarco pad vicinity and East Texas expect partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with mild temperatures. Southerly winds range from light to moderate inland and moderate to fresh along the coast. West Texas likewise shows partly cloudy conditions and moderate temperatures tonight and Thursday.
Archbishop A J Drossaerts was named archbishop of San Antonio at noon in San Fernando Cathedral crowding the church. Archbishop John W Shaw of New Orleans assisted as the Wool band and crosses were placed on his shoulders. Drossaerts will pontificate Thursday for the first time and praised archbishops bishops and clergy for their aid. He called San Fernando Cathedral an old cathedral dating to 1731 and spoke of the large gathering including many archbishops bishops monsignori and laypeople with representatives of Cardinal Hayes in New York.
Matthew Briscoe, one of three San Antonio men linked to the so called bisek terror band, was sentenced to die in the electric chair for attacking a white woman. The sentence was affirmed by the Court of Criminal Appeals after a prior conviction in the Thirty-seventh District Court. Briscoe and accomplices had been linked to a months long spree of killings assaults and robberies in the eastern edge district, where deputies used a decoy and a car to trap them. Briscoe was wounded in the arm during the arrest.
Charles Ponzi told reporters in Boston that he hid two million dollars in banks as part of his financial scheme. He forecast a seven to nine year prison sentence and claimed he was destitute to pay for his wife’s passage from Italy. He alleged many would join him if the truth were known.
San Antonio man Fred Mooney denied habeas corpus as court upholds misdemeanor charge under negligent collision ordinance. Austin Wednesday Associated Press dispatch notes the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed validity of the collision act and the underlying charges.
Professor and Mrs. J. A. Starnes will oversee the mission school class at Madison Square Presbyterian Church. The school of missions meets nightly, drawing large crowds. Pastor Reverend Tien T. Yones reports strong attendance and ongoing sessions.
The twenty ninth anniversary of the sinking of the Maine in Havana harbor was commemorated with memorial services at Fort Myer Virginia.
A prominent San Antonio women’s group plans a private verdict on a midlife dispute where Woman No 1 accuses Woman No 2 of stealing her husband’s affection and attempting to break up a home. The improvised court will hear both sides with the group deciding guilt and possible loss of office.
Jose Miguel Belarang of the Mexican chamber of commerce told the Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee that the U.S. is directing a broad financial and economic boycott against Mexico. He said American bankers are refusing to renew or recalling loans, fueling a belief in Mexico that the act is state department directed.
Los Angeles report says silent courage marks Mabel Normand as she battles pneumonia at home with husband Lew Cody beside her bedside. Temperature listed as 103 and condition described as critical by Dr. Clifford Joos, brother of Anita Loos.
London reports a dense fog for the fifth day, severely delaying English Channel shipping. Vessels are unable to move, causing widespread disruption to maritime activity and port operations along the coast.
In a Thirty seventh District courtroom the trial of Beh Ba San Angelo man for the murder of Customs Officer James Wallon continued with 15 year old Trene Carruthers and Irene Carruthers describing the roadside shooting near the Rio Grande bridge between San Angelo and Del Rio. The witnesses said the first flash came from Yates’ direction and that Bates’ hand could not be seen. They recounted seeing the cargo of liquor loaded from the Carruthers car and the subsequent flight of Bates and Con Sta ncio toward the river as Wallen was slain that night.
A Great Northern switch engine struck a trolley at Guadalupe street crossin g injuring several riders and causing heavy damage. Motorman Walter was pinned by lumber but survived. Injured passengers include Guadalupe Castillo Inez Lozano Josa Perez Ruiz Comanche George Rodriguez Tricio Santano and Dolores Landerea. Ambulances rushed the hurt to F and S hospital.
An unidentified woman and infant were killed in a massive landslide in Laurel Canyon near Hollywood today, a report from the coroner's office in Los Angeles states.
A request for an airplane view of San Antonio was received from the Dallas chamber of commerce for the March number of the Dallas chamber's monthly paper.
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