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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1927

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San Antonio Awaits Grand Opera Opening Season

San Antonio society is astir over the upcoming Grand Opera season at the Municipal auditorium. Tickets flood in from nearby towns as Jean Wildenstein reports brisk sales and a rich program including Resurrection and La Traviata. Notables such as Cyrena Van Gordon and Charles Mardale Ro are slated to perform.

San Antonio Society Glara C Pancoast Society The Light Saez Aniono San Antonians Lohengrin Schumann-Heink Robin Hood Green- Wood Forest King Arthur Round Table Chimes Normandy Jean Wildenstein Bag Antonio Zrand Opera Wildensstein Chicago Civic Opera Company Stata Cyrena van Gordon Afi Garden Charles Mardale Firgilliaezzari

Amnesty Bill Moves in Louisiana House Amid Fight

The Love bul amendment to repeal Ferguson amnesty is advancing in Louisiana's House after Senate approval. The judiciary committee reported favorably, with expectations of a regular order debate Wednesday unless blocked by a special order. The measure relates to the 1917 amnesty granted by Governor Ferguson to his husband, James Ferguson, who was impeached and removed as governor.

International News Service Austen House House Judiciary Committee Senate Wednessey Askiam A. Ferguson James FE 2S Gonor

Comet Rice Promises New Energy For Office Workers

Sluggish office staff from photographers to clerks find relief with Comet Rice described as a refreshing breakfast remedy. The ad touts carbohydrates and multiple preparation methods and asks readers to send a two cent stamp for a brochure at a Boulder address.

Caight Street

Fight on self harm, courage, and social reform calls

The text discusses a Baltimore University group of thirteen men forming an anti self-harm club, aiming to counter suicide with psychology and study, stressing courage over quitting. It cites Senator Harrison, Frederick A. Sterling, W C T U, bootlegging social pressures, and Uzan ne Lenglen's France funds, contrasting francs to dollars.

Baltimore University Uzanne Lenglen Cear France America

Trial advances in Billings case as jurors chosen

In Billings, Merriman testified about a disturbance at the Billings home before a late night murder. He described Billings dragging his wife inside and threats to kill, with officers later finding both victims injured. Jury selection proceeded after a 300-strong venire and multiple previous trials.

Billings Merriman Ogalites Street Rev. Kuensiler I. V. Whittaker Clrda Boyd Sam Ays Prasse John Nowieski Alamo Ironsi H.W. Langbois Baker Logan Toops James Wes Harley Wollyfie Court of Carpenta

Subscriptions to Community Chest Grow After Mail Campaign

Campaign chair Leiseter reported the Community Chest fund drew roughly 805 in a follow up mail push. About 82.50 was received on Friday. The first mailing listed past subscribers who did not renew. A second mailing went to 22 percent of non-subscribers. Direct solicitation planned for Thursday with several hundred workers.

Community Chest Fund Wridar FM. Leiseter Man Leiteler Aid

Abel Mendez Wounded in Fatal Stabbing of Maria Cadena

Abel Mendez was in critical condition at Robert B. Green hospital after stabbing Maria Ort de Cadena to death Wednesday night on Commerce Street and Santa Rosa Avenue. Cadena’s husband was jailed on murder charges with $8000 bond on a related count, as authorities investigate the case. Cadena's family mourns the victim and awaits burial.

Abel Mendez Sane Maria Ort de Cadena Robert B. Green Hospital Besar Justice of the Peace Anton Adam Cadena Mendez Commerce Street Santa Rosa Avenue

New Boy Scout Troop Plans First Meeting

Boy Scout troop No. 26, recently organized, will meet under Scoutmaster Eugene F. Pake at Thomas Nelson Page Junior school at 7 30 p m Friday evening the initial gathering following its organization.

Eugene F. Pake Thomas Nelson Page

Veterans receive $250000 in loans through four banks

Cold War veterans in San Antonio have secured more than $250000 in loans from Frost National, Groos National, City National and Commercial National banks. Commander Jack Burke reported 2570 loans have been issued under the Adamo Post number 2 American Legion.

San Antonio Adamo Post American Legion Jack Burke Ciaide al Burke Frost National Groos Na Onal City National Commercial National

Amarillo Utilities Budget Approved

The Southwestern Public Service board approved a 2,060,000 budget for Amarillo extensions. The plan funds a 1,500,000 new power plant to be finished within two weeks and a second unit costing about 1,060,000 later this year, plus lines and facilities.

Moody Appoints Mullian and Pharr to District Courts

Governor Moody appointed Clark Mullican of Lubbock County to the ninety-ninth judicial district and Homer Pharr of Lubbock County to the seventy-second judicial district sending them to the Senate for confirmation.

Moody Mullican Austin Ban Moody Koiay Clark M. Mullcan Lubbock County Ninety-Ninth Homer I. Pharr Seventy-Second Thlames Senate

The Law Protects the Criminal by William Johnston

A vigorous article argues women are endangered by wider crime and government inaction. It contends legal methods shield criminals and enable murder and robbery, urging women to act against a rising flood of crime.

Wm. Johnston

New Plants Open in San Antonio Doorstep Growth

At Thursday's industrial committee meeting, secretary OC Leel outlined rapid factory expansion in San Antonio since January 1, including a new stucco plant at 800m in South Flores Street with Lyon as president. The chamber plans to print 1500 factory abstracts and publish a 70 page directory listing 1080 San Antonio factories and products for local citizens and merchants.

San. Antonio San Antonio San. Anatonia’s Geelog Ayaa F

City to Seek Carson Street Extension at Meeting

Commissioner of Streets Paul Steffler announced a resolution to extend Carson Street from Austin Street to North Alamo Street will be presented at the next meeting. If adopted a $4250 lot may be required to carry out the project.

Carson Street Austin-street Alamo Paul BE Steffler

College Heads Charge Autos Menace Students Morals

An American Motorist survey notes college leaders warn autos disrupt student morals and attendance. Michigan's Little University questions auto necessity for education while Princeton cites traffic congestion and conduct issues.

Little University’ Michigan

Moody Leads Walk Through Prisons Bill Debate

Austin officials including Lieutenant Governor Moody and Speaker Barry will visit Huntsville tonight to inspect the prison system. The House has passed the penitentiary relocation bill. the Senate has not acted. The first week of the session likely shifts to prison reform legislation as lawmakers seek a self sustaining system.

Austin Dan Moody Teutenant Vief Barry Iller Ry. Bobbitt Dhe Louse House Penitentary Cormittee Easton Huntsville Representatives Valready Senate

Farm relief bill debate stalls over agricultural protections

The article notes farmers and scientists debating plans to guard intercultural products while considering measures that may affect staple crops like cotton, corn, and wheat. Senator McNary says he will not force an override of President Hoover's veto as talks on the McNary Hay bill continue.

McNary Bill Washington Senate Culture Committee Inige McNarry-Hay

Coolidge Veto Triggers Grain Rally in Chicago

A garbled Chicago market note shows a grain rally tied to a Coolidge veto. The fragment mentions a rise around 7 cents and notes movement in prices and trade factors affecting grains.

Coollidge Chicago Re Anne

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