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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1927

Page

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Oil giants and Bolshevism in the Russian matter

The Russian Isvestija cites Standard Oil and Vacuum Oil entwined with Russia oil franchises, while deriding Bolshevism as a business approach. The piece notes Wall Street bears and GM stock highs, with commentary on cotton prices and profits amid global finance.

S¢Zsvestna Standard Oil Plus Femce Standard Oil of New Jersey Royal Stall Company Russia Blanchard New York Little Oil Octopus Famiy Vacuum Oil Great Britain F. O. Octopus Isvestija

WEDNESDAY JULY 27 1927 FACES AND FEARS IN RAIL PROJECT

San Angelo July 27 Taking definite form with the selection of Berbau A onto to San Angelo material fares into something more than a dream with the presence of delegates from towns along the proposed transportation system Officers elected are C R Mobrison president Richard Richert vice president and W C Blanke secretary and treasurer Delegations from San Antonio Fredericksburg and others joined hundreds of delegates in San Angelo where a banquet was hosted by local business leaders The plan drafts a charter and aims to finance the railroad effort The San Antonio delegation includes Albert Sleveder H L Millver Porter Whaley and W af M Alvintosh The Western Texas region would gain a rail link and the gathering heard enthusiastic support from residents and business leaders LOS ANGELES July 37 6pm Aimee Semple McPhersons mother Minnie Kennedy accuses the evangelist of cruel and unchristian conduct and seeks a legal settlement Kennedy says the dispute with her daughter is the worst yet and accuses McPherson of taking funds and control Kennedy plans to hire an attorney and pursue court action The quarrel centers on the Angelus temple management and the custody over church assets Kennedy states she still loves her daughter but insists on formal proceedings to resolve their differences The article notes McPherson has hired counsel and accuses her mother of undermining church operations and payroll payments Kennedy counters that she signed checks before leaving and seeks to clear her name of alleged misdeeds (Continued on Page 5)

San Angelo Arecr W. Mobri San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Richard, Riehert Tce W. C. Blanke San ‘Angela International News Service Los Angeles Aimee Semple McPherson Mia Minnie Kenney Isin Me Kennedy Evangelist Angelus Mrs. Bennedx Aimee

Coolidges Get Another Collie

Diana, a collie brought from Detroit to the White House, quickly befriended President Coolidge, tailing him through offices and earning a place beside the first family after the death of Priv fence. Diana’s arrival, via plane piloted by Alder Grange with Wilkins aboard, marks a Cavalcade of pet diplomacy as the Coolidges welcome a new canine companion during the early Coolidge presidency.

Universal Ersten Rapid City Diana Detroit Alder Grange Wilkins Coolidge Mary Aum Robert Scripps William 2 Scripps Simmet White Haute

All Set Though by econguition i grade netoul teacher

A cryptic, garbled note appears to describe a plan or journey dated in error terms. It mentions a teacher and a figure named Mies Mildeed Dioram, with phrases suggesting readiness for an action toward Romanta.

Mies Mildeed Dioram Fielow Romanta

Lindbergh Inspired Mission Sparks Pacific Hop Plan

Miss Dornan a Michigan school teacher vows to pilot a flight from Oakland to Honolulu with two escorts for the Dale prize of 25000. She credits Lindbergh’s transatlantic feat for inspiring her bid to be the first woman to fly solo across the Pacific.

Lindbergh San Diego San. Franciscoy Honolulu Doran Colonel Lindbergh Augie Peilar Sleye Califorhia Michigan William F. Malloska Flint Mich Peilar Miss Dornand Manley R. Lawing Navy Oakinad Dornn Ith

Weather Outlook for San Antonin and Tesan

Tonight and tomorrow partly cloudy with showers possible. Light to fresh winds from the north. temperatures around 35 degrees. Friday and Saturday look partly cloudy with possible thunderstorms and windy conditions in the far south. Strong gusts from the south expected with occasional rain showers.

San_Antonin Theinks Texas

Negro Pleads Guilty in Death of Local Farmer

A Black man entered a guilty plea in district court today on a murder charge tied to the death of J. O. Ter- Prominent Denton county farmer in Utah or nearby area. The case concerns the fatal incident involving the named farmer and the defendant's alleged involvement.

Negro Willie Robinedn Atis Jeme Brinkley Telal Nurder J. O Dentoo

Mexican Bandits Release American

A U S state department report via the American consul at Chikushea states that Mexican bandits have released an American captive. Details on the incident and the identity of those involved remain unclear due to the fragmented OCR text.

Washington Fee State. Department Chikushea Thoaning ' Manalig

Bus Compromise Offer Awaited by City Commission

City officials took no action in the trolley fare controversy while awaiting a compromise proposal from Public Service Company. F L Heath offered a plan for a 5 cent bus fare with transfers. Acting Mayor Phil Wright said a 5 cent fare for buses and trolleys with universal transfers could be acceptable, and a meeting was expected to review the proposal.

Public Service Company City Tosinnounee F. L. Heath Heath Maror Phil Wright

Carroll to Seek Parole On October 8

Washington July 27 Hart Carroll a New York theatrical producer serving a year for perjury in the aftermath of the bathtub murder case will become eligible for parole October 8. Officials said early consideration by general authorities was learned today.

Jong Tee Clarence Dillon Igor Bharkey Dempary St. Hiizabeth's Viavarens Service Washington Hart Carroll New York Chyroil

Bride Costume Display At College Exhibit

At the chemical institute in Morgantown a display shows two bridal costumes. Elizabeth Warner of Morgantown, West Virginia, presents a synthetic bridal attire amid a July event. The costumes, priced at 25 dollars, draw attention for their veils and pearled decorations.

Blarn College Gizabeth “Warner Morgantown W.va

British Navy Policy Defense In Geneva Talks

British Foreign Minister Austen Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain seeks no destruction of sea power balance with the United States. He defended Geneva naval conference proposals, denying claims of plans to destroy equal power and stating talks will resume with aims to reconcile armament with national security.

London Great Britain United States Austen Chamberlein House of Commoné Geneva Genéva Austen Bilting Sir Austen WoCe Bridgeman Goolidge

Earthquake Strikes French Villages Near Orange and Avignon

PARIS July 27 reports a severe earthquake in twenty years shaking villages around Orange and Avignon. The quake caused damage across several towns in the region and prompted emergency responses from local authorities.

Bir Severance News der Tece Paris Orange Avignon

Wright pushes work on 3.4 AAPOR air terminal plan

Acting Mayor Phil Wright orders clearing land around Stinson field to speed up air base work. Officials in Washington warn San Antonio is slow in preparing a field for air rail planes and may deem Stinson too small for a Class A rating. Wright says land will be added if needed to ensure a sufficiently large runway for heavily loaded planes. Page 5, Column 6.

Department of Commerce San Antonio Stinson Field Phil Wright Sednesday Stinson Wright Sind Department of Commerce Officile Washington Pontmanter PG Dugas San Antonia Lucas

Etheridge Funeral Set For Wednesday

The body of A. E. Etheridge, 58, who died after a short illness in a total hospital, will be sent Wednesday to Kerens for burial. He is survived by his widow Daisy Etheridge of Sar Antonig, five daughters, and a brother.

Balchen to Become Citizen of America

Bernt Balchen, 27, formerly with Byrd on the Brance expedition, will become an American citizen. He arrived from Norway about a year ago and will take the oath as he starts a new chapter in the United States.

Balchen America New York Sam Bernt Balchen Byrd Brance Norway

Youth Fined for Drunkenness by Local Court

A local court judge named John F. Onian fined a youth 100 dollars for alleged drunkenness. The record notes the incident occurred Wednesday and mentions a corruption-related penalty context associated with the corporate coach, but details are unclear in the fragmented report.

Corporation Coach Wednesday John F. Onian

Juvenile Drug Ring Busted in San Antonio

Detectives on South Laredo Street raided a youth drug circle on Wednesday and found three boys, two with drugs and one receiving morphine from a third youth. The sender claimed the first dose was to feel a thrill, while two others refused to talk and await questioning by Chief Street. Detectives Higgins and Hardcastle suspect the ring had been distributing narcotics to many local youths.

San Antonio Laredo Street Louse Needay Sam Street John Higgins B. Hardcastle

Pastor and Wife Found Dead in Gas-filled Room

Intersections News reports from Memphis that Rev. W. W. Armstrong, 33, pastor of the Galloway Memorial Methodist church, and his wife Ira Ella Armstrong were found dead in a gas-filled bathroom of their home. Mrs. Armstrong had been dead longer. the husband was found still living.

Meni Pastor Feeetea Memphis W. W. Armstrong Galloway Memroviag Methodise Ira Ella Armstrong

Mrs Stresenreuter Weds Italian Count in Chicago

Chicago society was abuzz as Mrs Laurietta Ford Stresenreuter disclosed her secret divorce from Frank Stresenreuter and subsequent marriage to Italian noble Guzlo Chigi Albani Filipponi. The couple’s union was reported by the Herald and Examiner.

Chicago the Herald and Expminer Today Laurietta Ford Steesenreuter Frank Stresenreuter Guzlo Chigi-Albani Filipponi

Western Oil Men Fly to Meeting

Standard Oil officials who came from Chicago by air for a conference with Mid-West Refining officials were due to leave at 11 this morning for Kansas City.

Western Oil Meeting Center Standard Oil Company Chicago Mid-West Refining, Company A Kansas City

Dawes Returns From Fishing Expedition

Vice President Charles G Dawes and his family came back today from a fishing trip near Cimarron New Mexico and will depart tonight for Greenville Mississippi.

Dawes Chicago Charles G. Dawes Cimarron N. M Greenville Miss

Senator Edwards Opens Wet Move

Senator Edwards of New Jersey announces a plan attracting Democratic support to advance a procedural vote on a reform measure. The move aims to secure at least thirty votes for passage with anticipated modifications and procedural steps as the floor debate unfolds.

Edwards Washington New Jersey

Jarbee to Return From Ing 3 ML

Jarbee, the weather bureau figure, will return by nightfall from a two day assignment into the region. Officials expect updates on conditions and forecasts once he resumes duties.

Jarbee Conia

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