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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1927

Page

4

Accused Dr Norris Faces Defense as Trial Continues

In Fort Worth the trial of Baptist evangelist Dr Norris proceeds with witnesses lined up to counter claims of a conspiracy. Prosecutors seek to show D E Chipps was killed amid lies and liquor fueled feuds, while Norris plans to testify to defend against charges.

Austin Society Travis County Norris Austin Fort Worth D. E. Chipps Torneys Barying Norris Tuesday Hall Mise Jane Hartwell Carl Glaze First Baptist Ehurch HLS Roxie H. Parker

Hot Lemonade to Ward Off Colds Tonight

A vintage home remedy recommends hot lemonade with California lemons, honey, and hot water to prevent colds and possibly pneumonia. Drink after a hot bath and bed, claiming nine in ten colds end by morning and urging readers to stock two dozen lemons.

California

Rebels Fall in Guanajuato and Michoacan Battles

The report details insurgent leaders Feline Mendes and Jose Jesus Martines killed in Guanajuato and Michoacan actions against federal troops. Other rebels died in Queretaro and Durango engagements as three federal columns pursue Tirso Gurrala. The Yaqui defeat is noted with high losses and Archbishop Orozco Jimenez’s earlier exile recalled.

Jalisco Durango Feline Mendez Jose Jesus Martines Guanajuato Michoacan Federal Mendes General Cedillo San Luis Potosi Villa Artiaga Mendez Agrarians Rosario Martinez Aragon Huizaie Espinosa Cordova San Antonio Queretaro War Department Damaso Barraza San Bartolo Tirso Gurrala Barraza Francisco Manzo Sonora Huataciquili Natus

Bible notes reveal pastor Norris's troubled murder trial life

A worn Bible margins reveal Rev. J Brank Norris facing murder charges and bowing under court pressure. The relic is pressed as witness to faith, fear, and a leader’s plea for divine guidance amid Texas justice.

Norris Bess Carroll Universal Servi Austin Jen J. Brank Norris Ieader Criminal Court J. Franz Norris Texas Christendom Dr. Norris Daniel

Trial voice: Chipps murder case nears verdict

The defense and state clash over the July killing of Chipps at Dr Norris's office. Witnesses recount threats by Chipps against Norris and defense asserts Norris acted to save his life after being attacked by the intoxicated man.

Mary Hegdai Tudee Meey Norrie Chipps Alvin Chippe Wis Dr. Norris C. Meacham Mort Worth Norris

Unclear OCR Note on Confiscation and Territorial Change

Fragmentary text references seizure by forces and restoration of property, with mentions of the Union and authorities. No clear names, dates, or events available in readable passages. The readable segments point to wartime actions and jurisdiction changes but lack coherent details.

Jeiaz

Ballot Box List Ordered at Capital

The State Supreme Court ordered removal of the city’s election ballots for examination by the senate committee investigating Pennsylvania’s general election. The action appears in the capital as part of a broader probe into ballot handling and reporting procedures.

Dy International News Service Usaderpitpas State Supreme Court Today Washington Senate Committee Pennsylvania

Trade Week Designation Announces Event in San Antonio

A fragmented notice indicates a Spring Trade Week event designated to be held in San Antonio. It mentions dates, a theater venue, and a large exhibition array, with references to commerce and tax matters and a bus bearing Grove.

Exiled priest says cal es fanning revolt in mexico

Four priests including Father Cabellero report being deported from Merida Yucatan after alleged violations of religious laws. They arrived in New Orleans awaiting a voyage to Cuba and expressed hope of returning to Mexico, while recounting harsh prison conditions and rumors of executions in other states.

New Orleans Calles Mexico Gustavo Carbellino Cabellero Crescenseiy Cruz Manuel Soria Rosaldo Castelline Delgado Merida Yucatan Reques Saul Lance Walher Cabellero Jalisco Michocan Ancy Progreso Father Cabellero Cuba

Old Trail Drivers Monument Drive For Funds Plan

Plans for funds for the Old Trail Drivers monument were discussed by the executive committee of the Old Trail Drivers Association at a meeting held Tuesday at the chairman Mrs. R. R. Russell's home. Reports of last year's work were made.

Old Trail Drivers Monument Association R. R. Russell

Baby girl burned in trash fire near home

A baby girl Clotilde Cortes 9? of 920 North Laredo Street was burned when she fell into a trash fire in her yard relatives rescued the child. An older man Clamente Gomez 66 of West Commerce Street was burned when a gas flare exploded at his workplace enveloping him in flames. Both were treated at Robert T. E. Green hospital.

San Antonio Clotilde Cortes Laredo Clamente Gomez Pecos Commerce Straee Robert TE. Green

Franklin opposed naval arms limits say 1919 era source

Philadelphia report cites Rear Admiral Thomes P. Magruder asserting Benjamin Franklin would not have approved current naval armament limits. The piece frames Franklin as originator of the League of Nations idea and founder of our pats, reflecting a historical argument about arms control.

Philadelphia Benjamin Franklin League of Nations Thomes P. Magruder

San Antonio to Host 1927 Spiritualist Convention

Pred Herndon of the chamber of commerce says the National Spiritualist Convention will meet in San Antonio October 1 for a three day gathering with about 500 delegates. Photographs of the Alamo and auditorium will be mailed to three spiritualist magazines and used in a national radio advertising campaign. The Grosier Society plans an illustrated article on San Antonio in Pictures of the Auditorium Alamo Sunken Garden and Alamo Plaza.

San Antonio National Herndon the of Commerce Herndon Sho Alamo Add Victor Company Grosier Society [of New Boast of Hauditorium Alamo Gantons Alamo Plaza

Kansan Plans Mince Pie Ban

Senator Finley of Chanute announces plans to introduce two bills to ban making selling or owning mince pies. The proposed legislation aims to curb the sale of cigarettes and accompanying confections linked to the habit. The move reflects ongoing concerns about tobacco use in Kansas.

Kansan Kansas Statuty Books Finley Chanute Maki

Foreign policy clash voices amid Kellogg date dispute

A two day debate in Washington pits critics of Central American policy against supporters in a heated exchange. Berger questions administration aims, alleging capitalist interests behind Mexico policy and accusing Kellogg and Coolidge of bolstering Bolshevik fear through rhetoric. He cites Communist propaganda and warns of Red scares used to justify policy and suppress dissent.

Washington Costa Rica Central America Diez Nicaragua Jiminez State Department Tan Coolidge Kellogg Wisconsin Kellogs Amer Mexico Americ Berger NSO Cootage Ox United States Workers’ Party A. Mitchell Palmer Department of Justice Express

Advertisers Predict Women Target for Smoking Ads

George W. Ham, president of America Tobacco, predicts ads appealing to women smokers will dominate the market. The forecast appears in advertising columns noting trends and campaigns aimed at female consumers.

Omaha George W. Ham America Tobacco Company

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