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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1927
Page
7
The article discusses vague sci encr ideas and threats tied to church influence in Mexico, possible railroad mergers, barbers and estate talk, and looming global tensions. It notes Hefflin comments on Catholic press chains and rail consolidations amid Russia’s mobilization and American caution about entering war.
In Fort Worth area news from Austin Jax, two versions of the D E Chipps killing are presented as Rev J Frank Norris faces trial. Deacon Nutt testifies shooting occurred in the study, while Rosie Parker says it happened in the ante room. The crowded court hears contrasting accounts as impeachment chatter and sensational hints bubble over.
Nine rebels are killed while General Garza’s troops fight to relieve the besieged federal forces bottled up at Arenal. Three federal soldiers die and three are wounded as Men doza’s cavalry regiments move to the area and then advance toward Avenol. Rebels reportedly retreat after the federal victory reaches El Sanz Till.
Fragmentary report claims Bishop Pusat Diak in Guatemala was unarmed during an event. The message references San Anton'o and cites officials discussing uprisings and the quell effort. Details are unclear due to garbled text and missing context.
Historic dispute looms as a US Mexican line of cases on confiscation of property may be brought before the General Claims Commission under a 1930 treaty. The commission could restore seized lands or award payment, a step seen as easing a tense stand between the two nations. The issue centers on alien land and petroleum laws and the potential for broad expropriation claims. The latest move comes as President Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg face ongoing negotiations on how to handle these property rights disputes.
Tennessee Supreme Court upholds the anti evolution law in the Scopes case. Chief Justice Green delivers the opinion upholding the act but reverses a lower court verdict on a fine, stating a judge cannot assess more than $504. The ruling affirms constitutionality of the statute while contesting the fin in the record.
Pan American planes from San Antonio San Francisco and Durrrived here today from Amaduras and landed safely under the command of Capt Clinton FLW oolsev. The five United States army service aircraft conducted a good will flight visiting Central and South America before returning.
Moscow reporting a film producer loses his government post for an extravagant American themed picture. The note highlights a clash between realism and state control amid speculation on film industry sensitivities.
New York reporter notes Trudie Ederle says she has not fallen in love and denies any engagement to swimmer Louis Timson. She calls circulating claims a joke but clarifies she is not enraged by the gossip.
Mrs Forester, cooking for a man below, discovered a blaze in a restaurant above and battled flames on a stairway to rescue occupants. The inferno trapped her and a customer on the upper floor as flames surged, ending with two persons threatened amid the smoke and danger.
An ambassador notes a peaceful close to the Mexican trouble with Franco Mexican claims and mediation possibilities. The official mentions involvement of Argentina Brazil and Chile as potential mediators.
International News reports Charlie Chaplin collapsed in New York on January 15 while worrying over a suit involving a Jesuit wig wife and reporters. He remains confined to bed at Nathan Burkan’s home under a doctor’s care.
In Cleveland on January 14 authorities issued murder warrants for George Newton 28 and his wife 23 after the burial of an unwelcome baby. The couple remain in county jail about forty eight hours as charges are prepared.
Prosecutor Walter Scott displays a building model marking rooms and doors where D B Chi Sr was shot, with a stairway door and ante room noted. The model includes a searchlight, church staff offices, and indicates Miss Jane Hartwell stood at the scene as the wealthy broker was killed.
District Attorney C M Chambers on Saturday denied signing any clemency petition for Casanova, who was convicted of murder in Bexar County and sentenced to 25 years. Governor Ferguson alleges Chambers’ name appears on the petition. Chambers insists he did not sign or withdraw any offer related to Casanova’s pardon and promised new developments by Sunday.
Jarboe predicts warmer weather on Sunday after a cold spell. A Saturday low of 27 degrees marked the coldest so far this year, with previous record at 28 set on December 16. The forecast calls for Sunday lows between 25 and 30 degrees and a continue rise in temperatures.
Countess Salm formerly Millicent Rogers sails for England on the Cunard liner Aquitania after midnight. Her son Peter remains in the United States in the care of her father, Col. H. B. A. Rogers, while her husband Count Salm’s separation suit was reportedly settled out of court with a $825 payment. In Chicago, Thomas Roth of Texas shot and killed a man in his hotel room.
By Bess Carroll Universal Service San Antonio Light reports on the Norris murder case where Rev J Frank Norris faces trial amid clashes of law money and slum life. The vivid courtroom tableau depicts a dollhouse scene representing the crime as a judge descends from the bench to observe a phantom in a staged tragedy. Continued on Page 3 Col 7.
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