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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1927

Page

11

British Cruiser Colombo Heads to Corinto Amid Nicaragua Crisis

London reports the British cruiser Colombo nearing Corinto as Britain weighs protective aid and moral influence actions in Nicaragua. U.S. officials say armed forces could extend protection to British subjects, while Liberals and Conservatives clash over possible mediation and a treaty with the United States.

Washington Colombo Onnto United States Great Britain Aqua State Department Esme How Esmer Corinto Néon Newe Guinea Gary Jand Finck Maj A.W. Bloor Milky Mana Major Or Fort Am - Houston Texas Diaz

Bobbed Hair Weighs 3900 Tons

CHICAGO February 25 More than 3500 tons of hair have been sheared or shingled from American women during the bob era, says M Eugene Suter a permanent wave specialist. There are 14600000 bobbed heads in the United States today. About half spend 15000000 a year for waving services.

Chicago M. Eugene Suter London Paris United States Muniber

Girl Slayer Sought Death Penalty for Love Triangle Killing

Florence Stokes, 22, laughed in a Chicago jail as police say the state will seek the death penalty for the slaying of her sweetheart James Glennon. She claims he once loved her then repudiated her and asserts he gave her the gun to shoot herself.

Universal Service Chicago Florence Stokes James Glennon Glennon

Guerra Testifies in Suit For New Funeral Parlors

Henry Guerra undertaker testifies in San Antonio suit to compel the city to issue a permit for two new funeral homes at San Pedro and Quincy avenues. The case, in the Forty fifth district court, may not go to a jury as testimony and objections interrupt proceedings. The first trial resulted in a favorable verdict but a new trial was granted after juror misconduct was revealed.

Henry Guerra San Antonio San Pedro and Quincy Avenues Forty-fifth District Guerra Witn Aejurys Tayloe

Youth Debating Teams Represent College At Debate

Wood, a San Antonian now at Texas A and M college with J D King Jr will represent the college in a Methodist university debate in the Philippines. J B Jones of Galveston and J WM Pipkin of Bryan will debate the section with debaters from Texas Catholic unity. The first delay of the term will be held Saturday when speakers from Louisiana State University and A and M college will debate.

TR. Wood San Antonian Te. A. & M. College J.D. King Jr Methodist Univers Willdom Philippine

Film unit prepares for Medina shoot

Five camera men of the Foto Arts Production company were packing and tuning their gear on Friday as they prepared to travel to Medina to film scenes for the Sledina write up project. The project will be titled Home Seekers Paradis.

Foto Arts Priory Medina Paradis

State Council to Meeting Highlights Health Demonstrations

A state council meeting exhibit will present a home before and after a health nurse visit at the auditorium on Friday March 11 during the first quarterly conference. Miss Delight Stone heads the public health nursing demonstration with Morris Stern of the Chamber of Commerce welfare group. Julien Harvey of Chicago will deliver the principal address for the marinag session. Arthur Burnett presides as Bexar county council president while the San Antonio Public Service Company safety department demonstrates safe gas stove and heater adjustments for home safety.

State Council of Safety Fred M. Herndon Miss Delight Stone Morris Stern Chamber of Commerce National Safety Council Julien Harvey Chicago Arthur ©. Burnett Bexar County Council San Antonio Public Service Company

Piggly Wiggly Robber Suspect Held in 8, A. Jail

A suspect in the S618 robbery of Piggly Wiggly manager G. L. Courtney on Jan 2 was arrested by Sheriff Albert Hauser in Eagle Pass. He was held in San Antonio city jail after detectives A. Hopkins and George Stendebach brought him back. Mexican authorities reportedly arrested him while loading liquor aboard an airphone. Detective Chief Sam A. Street provided the information.

G. L. Courtney Albert Hauser Eagle Pass San Antonio A. Hopkins George Stendebach Sam A. Street

Country Club to Hold Election for Board Seats

The San Antonio Country Club will elect nominees to fill four governor vacancies. A nominating committee will select ten candidates to replace the terms of Frank Lewis, A. A. Thomson, A. J. Byrne and T. J. Harding. Election day is March 1 with a meeting on May 7.

Sovernors San Antonio Frank Lewis A. A. Thomson A. J. Byrne T. J. Harding

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