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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1927

Page

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United States Keeps Neutral China Stand Amid Battles Near Shanghai

Washington states the U S will maintain neutrality in China s civil war while closely watching battles between Chang Tso Lin and Kai Shek s Cantonese forces near Hangchow and Shanghai to prevent wider conflict. The Shanghai defense is mobilizing about 20 000 troops. Britain and U S consider possible joint actions if the fighting threatens western interests. The war risks drawing in foreign powers as a large scale battle looms with the fate of Shanghai hanging in the balance.

International Nova Se Washington Angelow Shanghai Chang Tin Hanghai Hangchow Chang Tso-Lin U. S United States Ooe Wang

World War II China China station force buildup details

Estimates place total ready force between 19 600 and 21 00 for land and sea duties under Maj. Gen. John Duncan. Marines depart Portsmouth for Shanghai as 1000 more sail to China while nurses may join infant brigades. Hospital ship Maine refitted at Malta en route to China. Destroyers sail from Chatham and Mediterranean with others from East Indies as six vessels of the fifth cruiser squadron and broader flotillas operate on the China station.

John Duncan Far East Aregantic Portsmouth Shanghai China Infanti Brigades Maine Malta China Station Repare Chatham Sinc Mediterranean East Indies Wanderer Wolverine Aphis Ladybird Maliz Dauntless West Cosetier Herme Yenort Arma Eugene Chen Tans

Russians Drag Prelate to Stake in Berlin Riot

Fragmentary report notes unrest in Berlin with a priestly figure amid mob action. The garbled text mentions Russians and a prelate, suggesting a violent incident tied to riots or political turmoil, though details are unclear and names are unreadable.

Goodyear Rubber executive answers stockholder suit

Obie Jan Frank A. Sommer, president of Goody and Rubber, filed an answer in federal court to a stockholders suit seeking to restrain him from acting as voting trustee of the companys common stock.

Seiberling Jan Frank A. Somer The Goody and Rubber Company

Divorce Granted to Edith Marie Day in London

In Minneapolis a divorce by proxy was awarded Edith Marie Day, star of I Rose Marie, from actor Pat Somerset after testimony of abuse and neglect. Somerset failed to support her and had daily drunken trouble, with witnesses including Day's mother and close friend. The suit was noncontested and the deposition was taken in London.

Minneapolis Dan Edith Marie Day E. M. Holme- Summer Rose London England Thomas H. Salmon Miss Day Pat Somerset Patrick Holme-Summer Somerset F. G. Day Edward King Lawrence Miss. Day King Rose Marie

Black hunter flees bear den in Norwalk incident

A hunter fired at a black bear in Norwalk on January 26. After discharging buckshot, he fled a bear’s den, then encountered two more hunters a half mile away. A party of seven recovered a 460 pound black bear from the den.

Norwalk Fle

Sojourners Club Elects Eleven New Members Here

The Heroes of To chapter announces eleven new members were admitted at Tuesday night’s meeting in the YMCA. New inductees include Maj. W. B. Meister M C Maj. J. H. Hudson Q M Capts W. C. Cox M and G. C. Anderson Infantry F Lieuts J. E. Adamson Q 3 and Conrad Hanson Infantry Wa rant Officers Herbert Colligan Robert H. Palmer Henry Holland Fortin Arthur Lang and Capt 2 M Res.

Heroes of The Sojourners Club Y. M. CA W. B. Meister M. C J. H. Hudson Q. M. Capts W. C. Cox G. C. Anderson J. E. Adamson Conrad Hanson

Poe Junior School Paper Publishes Fall Raven Issue

The final fall term edition of The Raven, PoeJunior School's student publication, was issued Wednesday featuring contributions by Selma Leslie Ethel Hahn Clifford Simmang Dorathy Howell Hazel Mc Laughlin Richard McNary Ronald Hague and others.

The Raven Edgar Allan Pow Junior School Selma Leslie Ethel Hahn Clifford Simmang Dorathy Howell Hazel McLaughlin Richard McNary Ronald Hague

Miller Warns of Petty Car Thefts in Downtown

San Antonio police issued warnings on petty theft rising in the downtown area. Chief O. Miller urged officers to watch for vagrants and prowlers as cars left with valuables unattended become targets.

Miller San Antonio O. Miller

Duke and Duchess of York Pass Panama Canal Voyage

The Duke and Duchess of York aboard the British cruiser Renown have sailed through the Panama Canal on their voyage to Australia. Tomorrow afternoon the warship will steam into the Pacific to continue the journey.

Duke and Duchess Panama Canal Panama Duke and Duchess of York Australia Pacific

Inauguration of fast mail service to Rio Grande valley

Four railway and mail officials traveled by special car to San Antonio to finalize arrangements for the new fast mail and passenger service on the Southern Pacific extension into the Rio Grande valley. The service is set to begin February 6, with inspections from Talfurrias to Edinburg and McAllen to ensure smooth operations. The visiting officials included M Gaines, George T Leake, St T MelKibbin, and H W McCool, all senior postal and railway personnel.

San Antonio Southern Pacific Rio Grande Psenger M. Gaines Fort Worth George T. Leake Houston St. T. MelKibbin W. McCool Talfurrias Edinburg McAllen

Local Forgers Bonded at $1000 Each in San Antonio Case

A man and a woman accused of forging numerous checks were returned to San Antonio from New Orleans. Justice of the Peace Louis Baltz set bonds at $1000 each. They were photographed and fingerprinted at police headquarters before being sent to the Bexar county jail. Their records may be shared with other Texas cities.

San Antonio New Oreleans Justice of the Peace Louis Baltz Bexar County Texas

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