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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1927
Page
1
A 26 year old youth dropped on the LaSalle extension tracks near Illinois Central late last night. His head rested on the rails and his belongings were disposed of, leading police to suspect another concealed death linked to recent student disappearances.
In a Mouhe courtroom juror John Ar spur stated he broke his leg in an automobile accident and, after a brief reprimand, insisted on staying. The judge advised hospital care, but the juror showed ingenuity by using adhesive type tape to fix his wooden leg.
Mrs. Brances Ecker, longtime local spinner, asserts an 88 year old woman could reach from her Bavarian home in one hit as the oldest known spinner. Ecker, now 88, remains the champion spinner despite years of competition and doubtful claims by sports writers.
Three U S Navy cruisers Marblehead and Cincinnati were ordered to Honolulu for possible use in China. The voyage to Hawaii is expected to take about eleven days. Secretary Wilbur said these vessels will await orders. Washington reports China diplomacy shifting as Britain and Japan negotiate with Cantonese authorities.
Daniel M. Collamer, a painting contractor of Atlantic City, files for divorce on grounds of desertion after claiming his wife left him in 1917 to spend Christmas with her mother in Philadelphia and has remained there since. He recounts his efforts to reconcile and bring her back.
A January report notes four hundred fifty English women entered bankruptcy courts in a year. Milliners led with the greatest number of cases, followed by soft goods merchants and grocers. Other trades included clothiers outfitters and lodging house keepers.
New York police narrative: a horse left by a milk wagon driver at the curb on Eighth Street and Avenue struck a patrolman while attempting to bite children. The muzzled animal and chained wagon wheels did not prevent the incident as the officer restrained the horse to protect several youngsters.
A chaotic listing shows a Saturday January 29 broadcast slate across many stations. It includes KMA WEAF WMAQ WBZ WGY WOC KYW KMOX WCCO WGN and others airing a mix of news music school budget bulletins and orchestral programs with numerous times from 5:00 p m to late evening. Strong entities include stations WEAF WGN KYW KMOX WCCO and WBZ along with referenced programs and performers.
Glaring headlights and a mist covered windshield caused a Saturday morning accident at South Hackberry and Florida. Max Zimmerman, 28, of 1209 South Menquitesired, was struck by a truck. He was found unconscious at Robert B. Green hospital with a poll tax receipt in his clothing. The driver, charged with negligent something, claimed no fault. The man’s injuries are believed serious.
New Haven Conn. early today a collision between a Boston to New York bus and a truck on the Boston Post road left two dead and eleven injured. Nine were taken to New Haven hospital and two to Grace hospital. one person at each hospital was in critical condition.
In an early Saturday raid on a San Antonio home, three agents executing a search warrant uncovered a twenty five gallon still and two gallons of whisky. A fourth agent guarding outside spotted a racing motor and pursued a truck two blocks to halt a potential attempt to remove the still.
Officials say the body of Mrs. Hattie Hales, slain by itinerant salesman William N. Coffey, has been found buried in Riter's woods near Plattsville. Coffey confessed to the crime and guided authorities to the remaining grave fragments. Mrs. Holdridge of Rockford, sister to Hales, arrived to view the remains as police uncover the final pieces buried in snow.
Early Saturday morning managers of Hilltop Tilting station Commerce street and Hamilton avenue along with Magnatia storos No 28 Commerc and Lay Morax streets detained a youth believed to be a potential hold up man. Detectives Wigins and Harti arrested him. he was jailed on war rancy charges as the station managers said the youth loitered near the stations and aroused suspicion.
The Student Prince offered a strong plot of a Central European prince in exile and romance with a tavern waitress, paired with exceptional music and scenic effects. Lucius Metz led as Carl Franz with a regal presence, Vernon Jacobson and Elise Gergey earning praise for voice and acting, while Leo Stark energized the cast with improvised humor. The ensemble delivered an unusually superior performance, prompting anticipation for Saturday shows.
Mrs Kenneth Ormiston daughter of an Australian ice cream magnate travels to Los Angeles to file divorce proceedings against her husband. She declines interviews here and says she will consult attorneys in San Francisco before discussing the case further.
Denison resident and fireman for M. E. P. railroad identified as Pa Glover, 85, died in a hospital following injuries from being sideswiped by a car and dragged beneath a moving train in the Atoka yards. Other reports note multiple deaths in separate crashes and a surge of regional incidents across Texas and Oklahoma.
In El Paso, early Saturday morning a burglar entered Ralph De La Pena’s home through a window and rifled his trousers, stealing $1 in currency. Police said the break in occurred while De La Pena slept. The Light Classified Ads emphasize employment listings as essential to both workers and employers.
Dispatch from Johannesburg reports Forty thousand cattle dead and three rivers dried up. Natives flee to towns fearing starvation while Pietersburg district residents recall past famines. Severe food shortages drive cattle raiding and widespread misery across Transvaal. Employment ads offer labor opportunities amid crisis.
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