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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1927

Page

7

Snubbed by Nations Plans and Air Power Promised

The piece argues the United States must pursue self reliance under President Coolidge. It calls for expanding naval and air strength to safeguard commerce and reject international leagues and entanglements. It mentions Japan and France, and rails against continental entanglements while urging focus on American industry and defense.

United States American Jess Europe Coolidge Congress

Banking leaders push for San Antonio Federal Reserve branch

In a Saturday meeting of northern and eastern bankers in San Antonio, hopes grew that a Federal Reserve bank will be established here. Executives from the Texas Bankers Association outlined reasons for a local branch, while awaiting Washington’s word. The gathering drew 56 bankers and 250 delegates to the St. Anthony hotel for talks on banking conditions and country loan charges.

Texas The United Federal “Reserve Bank For San Antonio Federal Reserve Bank W. A. Philpott Dallas Texas Bankers’ Association Federal Reserve Board Washington J. K. Bereda National Bank of Commerce Las San Antonio Tour City St. Anthony Hotel R. L.thornton Walton D. Tosi Texas State Bank and’ Trust’ Company United States Hood Smith Pearsail Charles A. Ivisk Plutarca BE. Calles of Mesco Carlos Wervers Mexico City Mexico

American Officer Beaten in Peking Mob Incident

Lieutenant J. F. Luten of the US river gunboat El Cano was attacked while leaving Ichang hospital. In uniform he was mistaken for a British officer, knocked down and beaten with torn uniform but not seriously hurt. The clash followed a fight over the British merchantman Kongwe and the British gunboat Cockehafer.

Br International News Service Peking

Weather Fragment Sparks Confused Local Forecast

A garbled OCR weather note from San Antonio and vicinity describes increasing cloudiness and warmer conditions with rain in the north, light to moderate winds along the coast, and variable temperatures. The text is jumbled but indicates a southern breeze and unsettled conditions for tonight and Sunday.

San Antonio Texas Ortion Elandys

U S Notes Tension Over Arms to Nicaragua Civil War

Washington reports regard shipments of arms to the Liberal forces in Nicaragua as a threatening phase of the civil war. The White House cites such imports as a reason for deploying 1600 Marines, while noting administration does not see weapon flow as endangering Americans. President Diaz of Nicaragua faces rumors of Mexican arms support and possible intervention.

Washington White’ House Americais Nicaragua Adolfo Diaz Mexico Bss Saeasa Elaimant Managua

Brackenridge Students Honor memory of Late Educator

Brackenridge agricultural classes observed Arbor Day by planting a pecan tree near the north wing in honor of the late L. G. Woltz former San Antonio schools superintendent. Miss Ida Mac Murray led the exercise with Adian Goggan delivering a dedicatory speech praising Woltz’s tree planting advocacy and lasting impact on local students.

Brackenridge Senior School L. GE. Woltz San Antonio Wolff Ida Mac Murray Adian Goggan

Mary Baker Reported to Return to Chicago in Spring

Rumors spread in Chicago's Gold Coast social set that Mary Landon Baker is to return to the city in spring while she recovers from a severe illness in England. The report notes her Belgium stay and pending appearances.

Mary Baker Chicago Gold Coast Mary Landon Baker England

President Gets Farm Relief Bill

International News Service reports the McNary Takgen farm relief bill was laid on President Coolidge's desk for veto or approval. The draft outlines federal support for farm relief measures and impacts on growers nationwide.

International News Service Washington

Woman Survives Street Car Collision Unscathed

Mrs No Tfajes of 313 Santa Clara street escaped injury after a two vehicle crash involving an automobile and a street car at Moussen and St Marys streets. Police freed her from the wrecked car. no others were hurt.

No Tfajes Santa Clara Street Moussen St. Mary's

Car Smashup Fails to Halt Bridal Pair

Cupid struck twice as O. T. Taylor and Bessie Brown wed after a street car crash at Crockett and Navarro. Both unharmed, they proceeded to the office of Justice of the Peace Toni Adam on foot and were married.

O. T. Taylor Bessie Brown Tustice of the Peace Autoni Adam Crockett and Navarro Neijthar Justice of the Peace

Last Chance to Win $50,000 in Sunday Edition

Readers are urged to join the final opportunity in tomorrow's Sunday edition to participate in a $50,000 prize contest. The issue will feature residents and first ladies, with a serial strip finale set for November 3. Executives and spouses are promised print placement in major sections.

the Light Rtorrow Hearst

Elaborate Funeral Planned For Dog Entombed in Cave

In Woodruff South Carolina on February 1 funeral plans are announced by the Kelly brothers over the body of Ring the Red Fox hound rescued from a cave. Ring died after a pneumonic attack yesterday and is to lie in state at a local undertaking establishment before funeral exercises within ten days near the den mouth where he chased a fox and was later trapped.

Ring Pneumonig Lindreds

Freight Train Accident Derails 26 Cars in Columbia

A mysterious Friday night incident derailed twenty six freight cars on the Pennsylvania railroad in Columbia City, tearing up 500 feet of track and lifting cars several feet high at one point. An almost identical failure occurred at the same location three years ago.

International News Service Columbia

Italian Aviator Reaches Cape Verde for Trans Atlantic Flight

Italian aviator Commander de Pinedo arrives at Porto Praya Cape Verde Islands after Dakar in his bid to cross the Atlantic to the Americas.

Cape Verde Islands Porto Praya de Pinedo Dakar French West Africa Americas

Peaches Competes in Bermuda in Swim and Golf

New images show Peaches enjoying Bermuda with swimming on the beach and golfing in a bathing suit. The photos depict her in a swimsuit posing on the sand and attempting to swing a golf club on links.

New York Peaches Bermuda

Strikes disrupt Shanghai as volunteers mobilize amid unrest

A precautionary mobilization of Shanghai’s volunteer corps, over 1600 residents, was ordered in response to escalating Chinese worker strikes. Tram service in the international settlement was halted after strikers stoned cars, and British troops remained on standby. The Cantonese victory in Nanjing influences continued unrest and “boring from within” propaganda amid the broader strike wave.

Suanchliat Shanhhai Volunteer Corps International Settlement Hangshaw Tabor Yangcheng Sun Chugn-Fang China ATC

Self-Defense Question Faces Bates Trial Deliberations

Jury in Three ty-severith District begins deliberations in the Bates case. Bob Bates of San Angelo stands trial for the slaying of James Wallen a customs officer shot during a midnight gun battle near Dei Rie. The judge submitted self-defense as an issue if Bates believed his life endangered. The defense requested the charge.

Threety-severith Bob Bates San Angelo James Wallen Dei Rie W. 8 Anderson Bates Warren

Fire destroys theater in Richmond incident

A blaze in Richmond today gutted the Acie nemy of Mase theater with early reports indicating incendiary origin. No injuries are listed as fire crews battle remaining hotspots.

Richmond Feo Mase

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