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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1927

Page

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Secrecy Sheds Light On Chaplin's Mental Breakdown

In a confidential briefing lawyer Wathan Borkan says Charlie Chaplin remains confined at home after a severe breakdown amid a divorce suit with Tita Gray Chaplin. Chaplin will be kept to bed rest, with access limited to his doctor and manager Arthur W. Kelly, as press coverage and industry plans face oblique statements.

Stakr New York Jas Ghatlie Chaplin Smovies Wathan Borkan Tkan Chanli Thyself Arthur W. Kelly Ess Joes Betera International News Berthé *Nemaversi Hig Kelly

Legal battles loom as receivership fights hinge on Chaplin assets

Illegible notes describe an upcoming motion to lift Chaplin's receivership controlling his assets and home. Papers prepared by a San Francisco attorney who once defended Fatty Arbuckle surface amid further claims on Ma’s funds. The case centers on control by receivers Gilbert and Bermas as property remains tied to the estate.

Iaimous Screes Sir Chaplin Eran Hia Ike Net Schisilowitz Itatin McNat Bee Francisco Cenaiuily Ros Fatty” Arbuckle Maiters L Gilbert End Bermas

Prowler Steals Coat From Office in WS Building

A theft reported at the 440 Bedell Building in Béetorday alleybed area where a prowler entered an office and stole an overcoat. Risinger of the building reported the incident to authorities.

Prowler WS -Risinger Bedell Building Béetorday Aicht

Gold in the Hills Found Near Turin

Rome reports a prospecting discovery in the Cottian Alps near Mount Conia by Gia vena, about twenty five miles from Turin. The find centers on rocks believed to predict gold, stirring dreams of a rich gold source in northern Italy.

Rome

Ohio Homes Safe From Liquor Raids

Ohio appears to have shifted to a home protection stance under an implied order from State Prohibition Commissioner B. L. E. McDonald. Private residences will not be molested by enforcement agents in searches for liquor, reflecting a return to an old English law concept of a man’s home inviolate.

Ohio Columbus Ohia BL EB. McDonald

Old Carpet Sweeper Unearths $28,000 Treasures

In Altoona Pennsylvania on January 15 details say a man named James Rooker and siblings helping a widow Mrs Margaret Ginpie unearthed valuables valued at 25,000 in an old carpet sweeper. The four months prior death sparked the discovery during estate clearance.

Altoona James Rooker Tyrone Margaret Ginpie

Hungary to Make Rum Into Benzine

Budapest reports the Tan zanian government will convert surplus alcohol output of 100000 hektoliters per year into benzine for motor fuel, via a large new factory built to process the surplus into gasoline.

Hungary Budapest

Growth of San Antonio Highlighted at Trade Week Show

San Antonio is depicted as the South’s growth center with a large style show and trade week for Texas merchants. The event runs February 7 to 9 at the Menger and Antec theaters, featuring fifty models from local manufacturers and wholesalers. The United Merchants of Texas will also hold their spring convention in the city, with final program details to be announced after a conference between C. G. Wolfe and J. L. Whitville.

San Antonio South Merchants of Texas Menger Watél Antec C. G. Wolfe United Merchants of Texas Chamber of Com- Herte San Buibilo Wolfe J. L. Whitviile Canada United Merchants Ae Ie Aztec Theater Fred A. Sullivan San Ab Trade Center of Texas Ierch Chtrade Tension Department Zaid

Rum Evidence Is Given by Convicts

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin jail prisoners testified as shellers, with the corps and guard details cited as part of the proceedings. The report notes convicts provided evidence on the case, presenting their side from the jail stand.

Fond DU Lac Wisdan Auil Shertét Corps

Astronomer Convicted For Assault In Courtroom

In Spring Valley on Jam 16 Anthony Guy, described as an astronomer and courtroom star, was convicted of assault on his wife after stepping across the bench to strike her. The judge ordered sixty more days added to his sentence.

Spring Valley Anthony Guy Guy

Promise of Work Lures Man Into Bandit Hands

A canvassing agent was attacked on Tuesday afternoon on North Richter Street while promising work. He regained consciousness, walked to a house, then was brought to the city for medical care. He reported being robbed of money and his watch, with head injuries treated at the hospital.

Richter Street Alexander Fark Meilicak

Transfusion Saves Child After Blood Loss

In Philadelphia on January 15 Rudolph J. Funk, a widower, donated a pint of blood to Rose Richardson an 11 year old girl dying from injuries after a car crash. Despite weakness a transfusion enabled an emergency operation and the patient began to recover.

Philadelphia Jah Defferon Hospital Rudolph J. Funk Rose Richardson Funk Bee Wink Aditiohalpi

Kaiser's Signature Draws No Bids

A chaotic auction report notes no bids for a letter from the ex Kaiser as low interest follows a long list of signatures and historical letters. The piece mentions Goethe, Ludendorff, and Hotne with varied values and a public reaction contrasting with expert opinions.

Kaiser Ae Schiller Goethe Hotne Ludendorff

Pair from Birmingham Wed After Six-Year Rift

Mrs Hannah Worthy of Birmingham wed G P Carden of Milner Georgia, six years after first courting days. The couple, long separated, were later rejoined in Birmingham where Worthy resides with a niece. The wedding links two families and a long, storied past.

Hinmingham Alm Hannah Worthy Birmingham G. P. Carden Milner, Gu Georgia Hills Carden Bach Worthy

Prisoners Starved Says Doctor At Dietetic Meet

Dr George Walker of Baltimore told the ninth annual convention of the American Dietetic Association that inmates of penal institutions are fed on as little as 18 cents a day. He charged that prisoners are stinted on proteins and fats and fed mostly starches to save costs. He noted milk as the staff of life and warned that five quarts daily would still leave a person starving if deprived of other nutrients.

Atlantic City N. J Tan George Walker Baltimore Americia Dietetic Association Walker

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