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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1927

Page

2

Thames to Shift Grime Dle Boston

William Tord an baggage master, linked to an $865000 registered mail hold up, was named the brains of the robbers by John Boyd in federal court. Boyd testified about eloping to Galveston with an alleged partner's daughter and helped plot the crime, drawing police interest for a murder tied to the case.

Boston William Tordan Salisbury John Boyd Boyd Galveston Texas Philadelphia Jordan

Cows Milk Better to Jazz On Radio at Modesto Dairy

Modesto California February 26 a dairyman John Galiazzi programs radio in his barn broadcasting grand opera jazz and lectures to cows and hired men during milking. He believes the music boosts milk flow and keeps workers in good humor as the cows are milked each evening.

Universal Service Modesto Calif John Galiazzi Galiazzi

Taquiug Indians Ambush Regiments Near Sonora Canyon

In Nogales Sonora a report confirms a band of about 300 Yaqui braves ambushed and virtually wiped out three Mexican regiments in a canyon near Pithaya Central Sonora. After victory the Taquins raided Sumuripa taking cattle as troops pursued but failed to catch them.

Nogales Ariz Pithaya Sonora Sumuripa Mexico

Houston Airmen Transferred For Training

War department ordered Second Lieut. Justin F. Aldrich and Second Lieut. Charles C. Scott of the thirty sixth division air service from Ellington Field to Brooks Field for a six week primary flying course. They are to report there Monday for instruction.

Austin, Ter War Deparment Justin F. Aldrich Charles C. Scott Airy Service Elington Field Houston Galvester Brooksfield San Antonino Adjutant General’s Department Aldrick Scott Brooks Field

Fake Accident Stirs Safety Drive in San Antonio

On Alamo Plaza crowds watched a staged crash as Art Hickox revived after a police arrival. The ruse, part of a Bexar County Safety council campaign, aimed to warn pedestrians and drivers about careless crossing and faulty brakes. The event preludes a Texas State Safety Conference at the municipal auditorium.

San Antonio San Bexar County Safety Council Municipal Auditorium Hickox

City to open two streets with $42,000 appropriation

The city plans opening and widening two streets at a total near 900000, with 42000 authorized for commission action. Fifth Street will extend from Avenue E to Nacogdoches and Elm at 12000, with property owners contributing. Market Street will extend from Rusk to Water at 30000, with assessments on property owners. Herff interests protest eighty foot widening of Alamo Street, offering to move the J C Penny building back if feasible. The city also pledges 250000 toward the project.

Commission Paul E. Steffler Fifth Street Avenue E Nacogdoches Elm Streets Art Steffler Market Market Street Rusk Safitte Street South Alamo Street Phil Wright Frank Bushick Stettler Commerce Martinez Streets Herff J. C. Penny Commerce and Alamo

Second Clarinetist Honors At Dallas National Orchestra

Jerome Zoeller and Gilbert Fierros earned high placements in the National High School Orchestra finals in Dallas. Merer Levinson also secured a spot as tuba player. The 50 member group will perform at the National Education Association convention in Dallas starting Sunday. Otto Zoeller will assist conductor R. E. Maddy of Ann Arbor.

Jerome Zoeller Main Avenue United States Dallas Gilbert Fierros Brackenridge J Merer Levinson Alain Avenue Department of Superintendence National Education Association Dalles Otto Zoeller T Hse R. E. Maddy Ann Arbor Mick

Terrell Endorses Farm Bill Veto

Texas agriculture commissioner George B. Terrell endorses President Coolidge's veto of the McNary Haugen farm relief bill saying it would not help farmers and would be unconventional and unenforceable. The statement was issued Saturday in Austin.

Architect petitions for divorce in Paris case

George Burnay architect files for divorce from former wife Jeanette King Gallinger socialite in Washington. The article notes desertion allegations and cites social prominence.

International News Service Paris George Burnay Jeanette King Gallinger Washington Burney

Mailman Retires After Four Decades of Service

Brattleboro Vermont report states Sid ney Y. Farras bees retires from the local post office after forty years of service, including twenty seven years as a regular carrier, drawing a pension.

Brattleboro, VI Sidney Y. Farras Bees

Anife Hurl er Boot Bandit At Hicksville Store

Otto Bass, owner of a Hicksville candy store, fends off a masked bandit who tries to force the cash register. The attacker fires two butcher knives. one misses, the other lodges in the door frame. Local police chief advises handling bandits with the Hicksville method.

Universal Service Hicksville L. 1 Otto Bass Otto Coast Defense Chicago New York

Bill Would Tenfold Fine For Lascivious Literature

Austin lawmakers slow to act on a bill that would raise the fine tenfold for selling art magazines with risqué images. The measure, referred to state affairs committee two months ago, faces likely death without report out this session.

Austin Committee On State Affairs Senate House

Cibolo Nursery Offers Large Specimens Near Seguin Road

Evergreens for sale with freshly dug plants on order at Cibolo Nursery located on Seguin Road near Cibolo, Texas. Specializes in large specimen evergreens and invites customers to choose from a selection within fifteen miles of the city limits.

Cibolo Nursery Seguin Road Cibolo Texas

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