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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1927
Page
3
In Austen on January 17, Dr J Frank Norris faced questioning as defense witnesses branded Chipps a bad man when intoxicated. Fort Worth pastor Rev. W F Bryan criticized Norris for his approach to city officials and the church incident during a sermon.
Twelve air cadets undergo examination for flying wings at Kelly field. The board includes a commander and resident officials. Surgeons from Kelly conducted the medical checks as part of the entrance process.
The article suggests a home remedy using Bayer Aspirin dissolved in water as a gargle for sore throat or tonsillitis. It advises dissolving two Bayer tablets in four tablespoons of water, gargling thoroughly, and repeating every two hours if necessary. It cautions to use genuine Bayer Aspirin with the Bayer Cross and notes inexpensive tin boxes of twelve tablets.
In Austen Texas on July last Dexter E Chipps was killed. Defense and prosecution argued over calling Rev J Frank Norris to testify. Dayton Moses, Fort Worth pastor chief of staff, said he would not hear questions about Norris. Special prosecutor W B McLean avoided discussing hints of a sensational rebuttal. The week’s analysis was said to be satisfactory to the prosecution.
Saturday night the Wings company were guests of the Texas theater for a farewell party after the regular performances. The theater presented ten reels of the Paramount feature Wings, shown as the first completed parts. Director Wellman and stars Buddy Rogers Dick Arlen and Robert Manning attended along with Kelly Field officers. The Wings company departed Sunday for Hollywood to complete interiors.
Bertha Libert a former stenographer in Francisco was jailed after stealing two eggs worth six cents from a downtown store. An employee who saw the act alerted police. Libert, hungry and unemployed, faced her first substantial meal in months.
Georgetown telegraph reports Rebecca Bradier faces arson charges with a January 31 trial set by Judge Cooper Sansom. The indictment alleges she burned a vast field at Reuni Rock Field and visited the town to rob Farmers' State Bank, an action allegedly thwarted before the case proceeds.
A testimonial ad touts SEL SRS as a time tested remedy to clear pimples boils and skin eruptions. It claims improved blood nourishment and energy with roots of a medicining and says the product is sold in drug stores in two sizes.
Fort Worth testimony centers on Chipps alleged threats and intoxication. Witnesses describe his volatile temper and gun possession, with Mrs Parker and H H Rains among key state witnesses.Defense calls focus on character as court weighs admissibility amid lengthy proceedings.
In Austin on January 11, crowds fill Criminal District Court to observe Rev. J Frank Norris trial for murder. Spectators include young lawyers, students, and curious locals as attorneys prep defenses and witnesses, with Mayor Meacham and ex-officer Holland among noted participants.
More than a hundred business and professional women from the Woman's department of the YW will meet at 6 30 p m Tuesday The Rev Mion T Jones pastor of Madison Square Presbyterian church will deliver a lecture and Mrs Omnive Jones will preside at a round table Supper will be served
San Antonio policeman A Lee died at his Texas Avenue home after a short illness. He served in the police department for the last 25 years.
A report notes widespread protests in Mexico sparked by new laws, a viral claim of a Virgin of Guadalupe miracle, and authorities seizing a tree said to bear her image. The piece links Mexican unrest to American oil interests and critics of prohibition, while reflecting on social inequality and calls to work hard.
Newark health chief Dr. Charles V. Craater warns against lipstick use noting each lip contact carries microbes. He compares lipstick, handshakes and kisses as equally risky and urges restricting such contact to curb illness.
Mysteriously stabbed early Sunday, Remondo Ramirez, 98, died at Baylor hospital where he was employed. Detectives search for those suspected of the attack. Ramirez could not name his attackers.
The Navy Department invites bids and design plans for dirigible airships of about 6 million cubic feet. The competition closes May 16. Congress authorized two airships as part of the five year naval building program last year.
Paris report states Madame Gaitland, who recalled being kissed by General Lafayette, died today in Paris at age 108. The obituary notes she remained sharp and widely known for her memories of the Revolutionary era.
Frank H. Morris, ex San Antonio manager for the Western Union Telegraph Company, was released on 500 bond in three cases after returning from California to answer theft and theft by bailee charges. Deputy Sheriff N. Flores brought him back on a requisition from Gov Miriam A Ferguson.
Vienna police pursue a man posing as an American who has swindled several Austrian inventors, according to Universal Service from Berlin dated January 1.
A small black dog refused to leave subway tracks at a Brooklyn Bridge area station last night causing a twenty minute traffic tie up and prompting calls to police reserves.
An advertisement touts Klok-Lax as a complete bowel cleanse and cold preventive. It claims a purified system prevents catching a cold and promises quick relief if symptoms begin, noting no stomach upset and pleasant use. The copy urges readers to obtain Klok-Lax from any druggist.
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