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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1927

Page

3

Border revolt movement branded as face in Mexico

El Paso reporting notes Jose Gandara and Rene Garza lead a movement against Calles regime. Mexican officials deny this is mere rhetoric, claiming a real revolt with religious liberty ties. Garza and Gandara face threats of firing squads from Juarez officials.

U. S Mexico EL Paso Jen Galles Jose F. Gandara Adolfo de In Huerta Hesto Rene €Apistran Garze Mexico City Nicholas Fernandez de la Huerta Gandara Fernandez Condens Garza Berto Gandara Weld Gardare Res Jose Florenzana Etal Roman Lopez Juarez Gandere Florenzana Vf S.duerez Dibonte Chihuahua Perbans Calles Hex Gan Ara Taare Biz Aseoriates Gandera

Mexico Riots Tighten Hold on Church State Clash

Reports of armed Catholic uprisings in Durango Michoacan and Jalisco claim important cities captured amid suppressed news. Bishop Pascual Diaz of Dabasco and five co-prelates were seized and ordered deported as authorities fortify episcopal buildings. Other priests arrested in Merida and nationwide arrests of Catholics grow, with military guards on trains and checkpoints across the republic.

Ermment Pango Michoacan Jalisco Mexico Federal Gaeta Ant el Paso Messes Rose Cepistran Garza Carhelie Mexican National League For the Defense of Religious Lberty Pascual Diaz Dabasco Amecan Diaz Ririz Hares Jesus Echavartia Saltillo Miguel de la Mora Santis Potosi Meclas Corona Papantla Ignacio Caldesping Y Diaz Apuasealien CUAL Igier Sens Vera Cres Republic Merida Yucatan Liberty Mora del Rio Hierachy Alexico War Department

Pope Pius Alarms Over Mexican Bishops Arrest

Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius X expressed distress at the arrest in Mexico of Bishop Ding of Tabasco and three other bishops. He urged worldwide Christian prayers for religious liberty restoration and asked Cardinal Gaspares to monitor developments closely.

Rome Pius Mexico Ding Tabasco Cardinal Gaspares

Coolidge Message Affront In House Sparks Debate

Washington January 11. A Mexican message described as a deliberate affront to Mexico was met with sharp rebuke in the house. Representative Huddleston of Alabama criticized the administration as discussing a hostile tone and urged a stronger line in policy.

Washington Cool Cargaan Mexico Represen Huddleston Alabama

Mark Nigerer Elected President of Railway Brotherhood

Mark Nigerer was elected president of the Incal Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers Express and Station Employees No 240 for his ninth term. J B Mabry became recording secretary for his seventh term. Other officers include FLOH Matthews, C W Cook, and Stella Wiggins chairing committees, with board members from Missouri Pacific, Southern Pacific, and other railroad lines.

Mark Nigerer Incal Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerts Exprese Stetion Bo Owes Mondar Pe Wis Rotary Irenee Hood J. B. Mabry Mra. Floh. Matthews C. W. Cook Mexander A. Outerard

AIVEE PLANS Wall To a

Wilder asks for no admission charge and free will offering for reception of Los Angeles evangelist. Reverend Wilder coordinates event as dates are announced. San Antonio third stop on itinerary with Denver and Kansas City precede her in Dallas Wichita Falls Dayton Rochester Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore New Orleans Atlanta and Shrangnegh.

Wilder Wright Los Angeles San Antonio Associated Press Tas Aneles Denver Kankan City Dallas Wichita Falls Daytonland Rochester Chicago New York Philadelphia Washington Baltimore New Orleans Atlante

Doris Duke Heiress to Fortune and Wine Cellar

New York report notes Doris Duke, 15, heiress to over 30 million dollars and a wine cellar valued at more than 17 thousand. Her New York home features rich furnishings paid from the tobacco fortune, including sunken baths and seven acres across four homes. The wine collection contains valuable pieces and wines dating back to Roger in 1906.

New York Duke Doris Duke James B. Duke

Girl Scouts Name New President for 1927 in Bexar Chapter

Constance Douglas was elected president of the Bexar chapter of Girl Scouts at a board meeting held Monday night at the headquarters on Myrtle street. Frances Meehum was named secretary. Plans include health tests for January 10 and a mailed questionnaire to all city Girl Scouts to gather ideas and thoughts on the organization. Scout executive QO B Holtes announced the meeting and arrangements.

Mins Constance Douglas Bexar Girl Scouts Frances Meehum Girl Scout Myrtle Street Sire B. Holtes

Real Estate Man Pardoned After Slaying Conviction

Miriam Ferguson grants pardons to several inmates on Tuesday including real estate man T. L. Griffith, the San Antonio rail worker convicted in the George Mason murder and sentenced to two to twenty years. Griffith receives a widow’s pardon after serving one year. Others pardoned include Austin Elis for theft and Charles Filin for burglary and theft.

H. San Antonio George Mason Roa Tvo Fleven Trish Furmers Wan

Four Youths Jailed on Abducting Girls Charges

Four Ban Anteniq youths are jailed on charges of abducting girls. They allegedly forced the girls into separate cars and drove them to nearby areas before officers recaptured them. The incident involved drunkenness and disturbances, with reports indicating the girls were tied to a theater district location.

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U S President Coolidge cites Mexican interference in Nicaragua

Washington Jan 11 President Coolidge says evidence shows arms and ammunition shipped to Nicaraguan revolutionists with Mexican port complicity and possible official knowledge. He asserts U S aims to protect lives and property amid internal war and foreign interference. Debate grows as Senate committee prepares to examine Kel loggs on the Nicaraguan crisis. reactions vary among lawmakers.

Washington Coolidge Congress Nicaragua United States Central America Senate Kellogs Foreign Relations Committee Diaz Juan B. Sacasz S’ipa Chritman Borak Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sacasa Bingham Republicaa Connecticut Moses New Hampshire Smoot Utah Garrett House King Willis Ohio Philadelphia England France Italy

Army Pan Am Aviators Arrive at San Salvador

The U S Army good will air fleet arrived at San Salvador at 9 o clock this morning from Guatemala City, marking a arrival in the Republic of Se yador on January 11.

Army Pan-Am San Salvador Republic of Se Yador United States Army “Good Will Air Fleet Guatemala City

Petition Seeks New Bridge Over Jones Avenue

Residents and nearby businesses present a petition to the city commission Tuesday demanding a replacement for the dangerous San Antonio river bridge on Jones Avenue due to rising traffic and safety concerns. A woman was recently killed after being struck on the bridge. the petition will be referred for consideration.

San Antonio River Jones Avenue City Commission

Market Street May Be Extended Petition Drives City Action

Gre hundred residents Tuesday petitioned the city commission to extend Market Street through to Lafitte Street. The move aims to relieve traffic congestion from Commerce and Water streets. It will be taken up at the next commission meeting.

City Commission Market Street Lafitte Street Commission

Russian Prince Opens Store in Berkeley Street West End

Prince Felix Tonsoupoff, linked with Rasputin death allegations, has opened a shop in Berkeley Street, London. The move places the Russian noble in a prominent West End shopping district amid ongoing attention to his past.

London Felix Tonsoupoff Rasputin Berkeley Street West End

Brookhart Faces Lobbying Charge On Senate Inquiry

WASHEINGTON Jan 11 Sen elect Smith W Brookhart a town insurgent will go on trial before the interstate commerce committee on charges of lobbying for an appointee of President Coolidge whom he opposes. The case centers on alleged efforts to influence the selection process and reflects a sharp political twist in Brookhart's early tenure.

Bs Anterngrens Smith W. Brookhart Meriate Interatate Commerce Committee Coolidge

Cuban Executed on Death Charge

Santiago Cuban convict Toso Carreoso was garroted for the murder of Manuel Salas, mayor of Guantanamo. He is the fourth man executed by garrote in recent months at the prison in Santiago.

Santiago Cubs Toso Carreoso Manuel Salas Guantanamo

Chief Swift Foot Weds Tycianne Colin In New York

Chief Swift Foot, a Blackfoot Indian, wooed and wed Miss Tycianne Colin, a French girl, in New York on a brisk January day. The speedy leader’s marriage reflects his famed pace and notoriety as a public figure.

New York Swift Foot Ile Met Tycianne Colin

Man survives 80 foot fall in office building incident

William M. Graham, 40, a newspaper clipping firm member, fell eighty feet from the ninth floor of an office building in Washington on January 3. He walked to an ambulance, showing no immediate life-threatening injuries.

Washington Willieam M. Graham Wactora Gay Ibe Ccoyey

Army March Cancelled at Fort Sam Houston Schedule

The Second division practice march, a major event of the training season, will not be renewed this year due to funds. It will likely be replaced by joint maneuvers between the Second division and air corps units. Maj. Gen. Mason M. Patrick announced that fliers will likely be sent for annual air corps maneuvers during his San Antonio visit. Last year the march went to Kerrville in March, the year before to Fredericksburg.

Fort Sam Houston Corps Air Corps Mason M. Patrick Air Cors San Antonio Kerrville Mar Fredericksburg

Napier Elected to Alamo National Bank Board

Walter P. Napier prominent lawyer was elected to the directorate of the Alamo National Bank on Tuesday.

Walter P. Napier Alamo National Bank San Antonio Duesday Col. C. CG. Gibby Ernest Steves George AW. Vaughn Joseph Conrand G. A. C. Halff Otto Meetecheidt William Green Shiner Ernest L. Brown 2. B. Martindale

First Death Reported in Nicaragua from American Forces

An American guard fatally wounded a Nicaraguan youth, triggering an inquiry. The Argonne transport arrived with 400 men as rumors spread of a forthcoming clash between Diaz and Sachau forces near EHitma. Orders from U S Admiral Latimer aim to keep Pearl Harbor neutral.

Tolemna Jone Bluefield US Nicaragua Tan Denver Argonne Diaz Sachau Ehitma Ordera U. S Latimer Pearl Lagom

Halt Church Ouster Hearing Set For Thursday

An injunction hearing seeks to restrain Rev. James B. Luciwell from ousting church members at First Baptist Houston over a covenant dispute. The hearing was postponed to digest a 31 page answer. Judge Asac granted the continuance at the request of plaintiff’s attorney Johnnie Crocker.

International News Service Houston James B. Luciwell First Baptist Church Johnnie Crocker Asac

Veteran Official Visit Highlights Local Connections

Visit to Alvie McDuffy at Kerrville hospital featured Robert Will, Ford, Hellinger and Tonner in San Antonio on Tuesday. McDuffy, a Brackenridge High School alumnus, receives care after a visit by the official party.

F. Kelly Robert Will Ford Hellinger Doc Tonner San Antonio Alvie McDuffy Kerrville Brackenridge High School

Mexico should be given chance to work its program

Hubert G. Herring leads forty Americans studying conditions in Mexico. The group includes ministers, professionals, and businessmen who visited Mexico City and met President Calles. They urged understanding Mexico’s program of building schools, restoring Indian rights, and addressing tyranny with patience, warning against immediate pressure or recognition that could spark rebellion.

Mexico Cuty Jan Mexico Hubert G. Herring Lefora Ne York Herting United States Hercing Mexico City White Calley United State Hague Tribunal Mr. Herring Socal Relations Department Congreg Tonal Churchen

Manufacturers to Hold First Membership Meet

The Manufacturers general membership holds its first regular monthly meeting of the year to discuss the schedule for the upcoming industrial exposition, with topics including legislation and announced San Antonio products to be shown at the Witte Memorial Museum. Earthquakes accompanied by underground trembles lasting three acems were reported from Keir and Combra.

C. Tasel San Antonio Witte Memorial Museum International Leve Kerrier Lisbon Keir Combra

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