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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1927
Page
13
Peking demands immediate recall of thousands of British troops sent to China. Wellington Koo accuses Britain of violating treaties and the Washington Conference terms. He warns China cannot be responsible for unforeseen complications if troops reach China.
In London on January 31 the Young Communist League attempted to stir British soldiers and dock workers against departing for China. Police dispersed league members and efforts to influence dock workers failed. The incident comes amid broader approval of Sir Austen Chamberlain’s China policy.
Dispatches from the upper Yangtze valley describe new disorders and looting of foreign property. In Changsha mobs looted three British firms and imprisoned a Yale in China College treasurer and a doctor. Foreign vessels were commandeered to move nationalist troops down the river.
Acting Mayor Phil Weight postponed his trip to Austin to protest the proposed two cent gasoline tax from Tuesday to Wednesday. Other San Antonians are expected to accompany him.
The Parrish cotton acreage reduction bill comes under House Agriculture Committee scrutiny in Austin. It would prohibit planting cotton on the same stand two years in succession, a measure tied to adverse southern farm conditions. Debate shows divided views on regulatory farm legislation and potential aid to farmers.
Paris January 31 Former Crown Prince Carol of Romania plans to return to Princess Helen and their son Prince Michael after his affair with Madame Lupescu. Romanian savant and former tutor Prof Icias Jorgan says the prince is ready to reunite with his family, though secrecy remains at Carol's Neuilly home.
Princess Helen of Romania wife of ex Crown Prince Carol leaves Rapallo with her son Prince Michael for Romania. Michael remains in Rapallo for his health while Helen travels via Milan. they have been guests of her mother Queen Sophia of Greece.
Prohibition agents arrived at a South Flores street house to seize 440 pints of beer. Customers fled in fear as authorities took possession and arrested one man amid the unexpected raid.
A Rome dinner dance at Hotel Excelsior drew crowds as a girl in a long green dress attracted attention. The spectacle sparked a scramble among the gilded youth to dance with her while others avoided rivals. She reportedly did not miss a single dance.
The approach of the poll tax deadline triggered a last minute rush at the county tax office under Collector R. Neil Campbell on Monday. Over 33 000 payments were recorded by noon with more expected by nightfall as 30 clerks handled the surge. Payment stations were set up at Joske's Frank Brothers Gunter Hotel Medical Arts Building Commercial National Bank Texas State Bank and Trust Chapa's Drug Store and the old automobile license bureau west of the courthouse.
U S officer Commander Robert Gatewood of the U S S Oklahoma is missing after being ordered to report for hospital observation in San Diego. He vanished days ago from his ship and resurfaced weeks earlier under a different name in a hotel here. Police and naval authorities seek information on his whereabouts.
The Antonio Cidron trial was postponed in the Ninety fourth district court amid a dispute over defendant's color and a Castellan issue. A special venire of 200 jurors was drawn as the case moved to the next session.
Adele Astaire, American dancer, has agreed to portray Peter Pan when the production is staged here next Christmas. She consented after requests by Sir Jans and with her brother’s entertainment.
A Newark official cites women smokers as becoming slovenly in appearance with long pointed nails deemed unsanitary by city chief health officer Charles Ve Kraster.
Paul Kern pastor of Travis Park Methodist Church spoke at the San Antonio Advertising Club weekly gathering at the St Anthony Hotel. He described the romance of business as a story of vision imagination and determination of countless business men and women.
Veterans and family announce the funeral service for Fred Waller Ajsam, who died at the war hospital in Norfolk. The rites will be held Wednesday afternoon with interment at Main Cemetery, following a private ceremony at the residence of Mrs. John A. Hanstuck.
A remark notes Edgeworth's tobacco flavor remains constant while others vary. The quote suggests loyalty to Edgeworth's consistent taste amid shifting preferences.
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