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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1928

Page

2

Immigrant Quota Bill Discussed by House Panel

Herring hearings on the Rox bill to place Mexican migrants on a quota were held today by the House Immigration Committee. Lewis Pierson of the U S Chamber of Commerce opposed broader restrictions while F M Warnham supported limits. C B Moore of Calex opposed the plan urging tours of California fields to show white labor can work. Garner of Texas led opposition with witnesses from California and Arizona.

Wariington P— Herring House Immigration Committee Lewis Pierson United States Chamber of Commerce Pierson Warnham California Chote Log C. B. Moore Calex Neulbero California Moore Imperial Valley Bar Yeat Mexico Department of Statistics Mexico City Secretary of Industry of Acade Garner Texas Thut State Caliifornia Arizona Opr Aepute Immigration Committee Sox

Youths Champion Comes to Rescue

New York reports a claim that flappers never existed and that the flapper myth originated with old women trying to counterfeit youth. Thrra Sumter Win-How, a novelist, weighs in debunking the concept. The piece brands flappers as a fabrication.

New York Serrbods Thrra Sumter Win- How

Texas toad center seeks famed courthouse cameo return

Eastland crowds hoped for the famed Texas horned toad in the courthouse cornerstone after 31 years. The amphibian, reportedly in Dallas for a stage contract, drew curiosity and sparked talk of potential complications among onlookers.

Eastland Frog Dallas

Earth crust slips rapidly in Alaska reports

Anchorage reports frequent earthquakes in western Alaska linked to massive peaks in the Alaska range. Mt McKinley stands at 20 400 feet as snow and ice contribute to crust readjustment. Observers note shifting shores, displaced rock faces, and potential volcanic activity in the region amid winter weight.

Anchorage Alaska Westerlaska Atak Range Mt. McKinley American Coast Line Alaska Peninsula Ue Lower Peninsula Broad Wa Gome

Forest Week Proclaimed By President Coolidge

Washington February 27 The week of April 22 28 was set aside to ar im a preclamation by President Coolidge for nationwide observance of American forest week The President urged public discussion of our forests and what must be done to ease guard and restore them He stressed the need for suppressing the Great fire evil and highlighted benefits from waking the forest industry for continued productive crops.

Washington Coolidge

Leave Holland Lifeboat for New York

Fragmentary wartime note from ROVTEHDAM, Netherlands, dated 22H, describing a voyage to New York aboard a lifeboat. Mentions wife, Belhtes ar, and a rescue or deportation context with uncertain weather and aims to demonstrate a voyage.

Netherlands New York Ravenger Alan Ua Bert Oh

Playing Holdup Serious to Child 10

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a troubling incident involving a child and a suspect. The text references a grant and public safety item, with unclear sequence and multiple garbled phrases. No clear location, date, or concrete actions can be confirmed from the readable material.

Demons Agent Request For Home In Ban Sul County Drafts

A dated message from San Saba Ban Re Mba requests a home and agent assistance. The note references Ban Sul county drafts, a February date, and a meeting at Whe Hie Hay Chinon Parley with a plan to relay information and a potential inquiry about a recipient named Me aed dete vna Cow dus.

San Saba Ban RE Mba Fel Whiteyeut Cou Mall Teruy Ut Ifn Dlouanseae Ban Sul County Wartington

Deep render and odd musings on love and war satire

The piece jumbles poetry and political commentary with references to a Cincinnati conservatory, an Alaska youth singing, and far east revolutions. It imagines love and marriage pressures, then shifts to Stalin, Lenin, and a looming Red Army threat, predicting mass mobilization and patriotism across nations.

Cinciniati Conservatory of Music Pheays Congo Uum Indy Slatin Sulesia Lenin Rotzky Tassis Red Army JC Stalin Urotoky

U S Cavalry Chief to Arrive Tuesday

U S Cavalry Chief General Crosby is scheduled to arrive in San Antonio Tuesday morning for a border post inspection and a two day visit to the army post. He will be hosted by Maj Gon T Q Trawleon during the stay at Fort Worth. Truck Driver Dies in NACONS Texas Feb 27 A 24 year old track driver Witmer Jules died after an automobile duel accident between Rastie and Mon Sage near the scene.

Mor Uem Crosey San Antonio Crosby Gon T.Q. Trawleon Eizbilhorpe Am Froaston Nacons Tex Witmer Jules Rastie

Stefanggon Admitted To Reliever Hospital In New York

The article reports Stefanggon of Vilhiabrir Brefansenn Avetia ex plorer being admitted to Relie ver Hospital for diagnosis of a mysterious ailment. The New York Times suggests the illness may be linked to a wine nature and the article hints at a controversial cause related to his expeditions and sustained activity.

New York Med Vilhiabrir Brefansenn New York Times

Moffat Tunnel Opens for Transcontinental Rail Service

In Denver a formal ceremony marked the operation of the Moffat Tunnel linking east and west. A special train, run by the Denver and Rio Grande line, carried dignitaries and guests from Colorado and surrounding areas as the tunnel began regular service on the transcontinental route.

Denver Moffat Tunnel Here Batt Tanke Railroat Carrie Steperkyns Garinl Colorado Stahoffi

Harbord Advocates Radio Substitution for Cables

Chicago February 27 Major General Jamra G Harbord, president of the Ratio Corporation of America, predicts future communications will move by radio ether at high speed. The article notes his belief in radio replacing cables and mentions related government actions on land leases and naval petroleum reversions, tied to President Calridge and the Tennat Thame case.

Lniverpal Nervies Chicago Transoceania Jamra G. Harbord Ratio Corporation of America NG Bill Saneferriig Nayr Interior Naval Petroleai

Lindberghs Arrival Sparks Aud Public Interest

Mrs Lindbergh arrived in Brorton from Detroit in cold weather to attend the Nutini association diving convention. The event drew attention as she received a life membership medal and certificate from the National Education association amid local sightings and headlines.

Brorton Evangene Lodge Lindbergh Detroit Col Chuylny A. Lindbergh Mandfold Wwenehee Taane Alberti Uawailin Lient Hrrey Johnson Lindbergh

Rebel Augustine Sandinu Hides in Mountain Areas Near Managua

In Managua Teb. 27 1 The rebel Augustine Sandinu is reportedly avoiding repopulated districts. American marine patrols have seen no rebel activity for several days and think he may be hiding in the mountains northeast of Managua. General Logan Foland returned to Managua after a flight to Gootal in Nueva Segor yin to inspect marines in Uyat Rector.

Managua Augustine Sandinu Vnntega Logan Foland Gootal Department of Nueva Segor Yin Uyat Rector

Fire at Toledo plant leaves man dead in explosion

Firemen gained control after a spectacular blaze at the Son The plant in Toledo Ublo following an explosion. The body of one unidentified man was found as eight oil tanks caught fire amid the destruction.

Maternllonu Accure Toledo Ublo Seb

Women Workers Healthy as Men in Tests

WY YORK Feb 27 A finding by Dr. Maxalie Morton shows women workers’ health matches men in a store health test. The report notes fewer headaches and indigestion among women, while men seek rooms to rent and report related ailments.

York Jener Faw Auys Maxalie $. Morton

Mexican rebels routed near Aguila by Garcia forces

War department dispatches from Mexico reported Gen. Fuan Garcia defeated a strong cebula band near Aguila. Rebel leader David Mendoza and fourteen followers were killed. Two captured soldiers were court martialed.

Univermal Berrie Mexico Cily War Department Fuan Garcia Cirkoncan Cebula Aguila David Mendoza Sind Luken Gen Alter A Roadalde

Oil and Garbages Powers Restored to Navy Secretary

President Coolidge signed a bill granting the navy secretary control over oil and garbages, an act arising from naval oil scandals. It supersedes prior Interior Department authority over leasing oil and gun lands from the public domain.

International News Service Washington Coolidge Tology

Shaw Said Not Offered but Claims Order of Merit

London February reports quote Shaw denying offers yet admitting he conferred the Order of Merit himself long ago. The Order, limited to twenty four civil and military men with foreign honorary members, remains a coveted distinction without knighthood. In Budapest, military police step up actions against Communists amid rising tensions.

London Cioasiyy George Bernard Fi Ndt Daily Sketch Today Shaw

Catholic Rector James Mooney Dies at 63

Joriey City report states Right Rev. James F. Mooney, D, rector of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church and former president of Seton Hall College in South Orange, died here on February 27.

Joriey City N. F James F. Mooney Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Seton Hall College South Orange

Baby Burned In House Fire In Longview

An 18 month old Black child named Artella Andy Stedmond died when a fire destroyed servant quarters at the home of B Frank Johnson in Longview Texas on February 37. The incident occurred as the child was burned to death in the blaze.

Longview Tex Artella Andy Stedmond Bundy B. Frank Johnson

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