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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1927
Page
10
A column-by-column meditation discusses religion in the modern world, arguing imitation as justice, critiquing Sovietist and religious superstition, and noting attitudes toward vaccination, empire, and secular reform across nations and leaders. It includes references to Lenin, Lady Hoare, Catherine the Great, and public policy clashes in Mexico.
Austin rushes toward the January 18 inauguration of Dan Moody as governor with open-air ceremonies on the Capitol grounds. carpenters rail and security crews set seats and amplifiers as crowds gather from across the state for what officials call a historic event.
Dr. J. Frank Norris appears composed after a reenactment scene on Saturday and Monday. In the foreground defense attorneys John Du Priest and Dayton Moses are pictured as Chipps supporters shed tears.
In Austin Judge Hamilton's courtroom the defense for Rev. Norris portrays the slain lumber dealer Chipps as a drinker prone to threats. Bankier witnesses recount Chipps drinking and violence while Mrs. Parker testifies Norris shot Chipps as he left the study.
Forecaster Jarboe of the weather bureau warns a second cold wave will strike Tuesday. After a brief warm spell with cloudy skies across East Texas, southerly winds shift to northwesterly bringing rain and a sharp fall in temperatures. The low in San Antonio is expected around 50 Monday night and about 28 Tuesday night.
The Supreme Court upheld the Senate's power to compel Mal S. Daugherty of Ohio to comply with a 1924 summons from the Daugherty investigating committee. It marks the first high court ruling on congressional authority to force testimony, a debated issue from the Daugherty and oil investigations. Contempt actions were pending against Darcy F. Sinclair in Washington.
Secretary Kellogg denied reports of a shift in U S policy toward Nicaragua. He cited a Washington Post article predicting a change in tactics and possible retirement of Nicaraguan president Adolfo Díez, stating there has been no alteration from the President's message.
San Antonio officials consider adopting the U S Public Health Service standard milk ordinance requiring grading and classification of every milk bottle sold. Dr. We A King city health officer and the San Antonio health board approve the measure. Dairymen express willingness to implement the new ultra sanitary handling and marketing requirements.
Armed with four pistols and a Thompson submachine gun John Mayo a 29 year old convicted bank robber and key witness in the Hale Ramsey trial escaped from Tulsa County jail after turning on two guards and locking them in a cell.
Bert Ralston, leader of the Havana band, died from gunshot wounds suffered while hunting during a Rhodesia tour. The incident occurred near Salisbury on January 16, with Ralston succumbing today.
Aimee Semple McPherson has postponed her San Antonio appearance to on or about March 1. Rev. 7. C. Wider of Glad Tidings Church, sponsor, says venues like the municipal auditorium or Beethoven Hall are under consideration. Miller reports she will confirm plans once she can preach in San Antonio where interdenominational Glad Tidings supports the Four Square Gospel outreach.
In Fort Worth on January 17, J Frank Norris accused prosecutors of framing witnesses in his trial over the D E Chi murder. He denounced the state's two key witnesses Roxie P and H H as liars and asked church members to pray for his acquittal while messages from Norris aired to his flock.
Dr C Carlson 32 of Canton Colorado died Monday at 9 am in San Antonio after a trip to the valley. Returning with family he stopped over to visit relatives and fell ill Thursday. He was a well known Canton physician and a member of the Colorado State Medical association.
A national industrial council announced a survey showing a surge of proposed legislation in the new year. The report notes many bills aim to create or modify regulations across sectors, signaling broad policy activity.
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