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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1927

Page

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Burglars Fire Upon Residents in San Antonio Homes

Four thieves, two shot while fleeing, burglarized multiple homes in San Antonio late Sunday into Monday. One resident narrowly avoided injury when a prowler fired as policeman Boynton returned home. A. Shupp, at 1027 Gladstone, reported firing at two youths attempting to steal his bicycle. Fox, 305 Becker, fired a warning shot at a prowler, narrowly missing the intruder. Chimberlain reported hearing noises and frightened a prowler from his home. Police noted fear and suspected entry attempts across several streets.

Fred San Antonio T. Boynton Trenton Avenue Puse Iin Shupp Gladstone Avenue Supp Yolin Fox Becker’ Street Ashe Fox Chimberlain Devine Gnabedlain

Metropolitan Opera House plan markets luxury box rentals

The piece discusses T H. Khan’s Metropolitan Opera House proposal on Fifty seventh street and Eighth Avenue, highlighting exclusive box ownership for investors. It notes thirty two opera boxes, pricing around 145 dollars for a one thirty second share, with Monday nights most fashionable and potential rental income on other nights. It mentions comfortable seating, perfect stage view, and a mix of diamond display in the same venue.

New York Metropolitan Opera House Fiftyseventh Street Eighth Avenue Opera -Grill Opera

Rotary Founder to Speak Before Local Organization

A Rotary founder will address a local group ahead of international events in Guadalajara Mexico. The visit includes meetings with representatives and officials as preparations for the conference proceed early next month.

Rotary Guadalajara Mexico Lise Coates Rogers Ficial

Briton Seeks Votes on Rights at League Meeting

In Geneva March the British foreign secretary Sir Austen Chamberlain backed by Dr. Henes of Czechoslovakia protested the League health committee's representation, noting only one woman advisory member with no vote. Erruita protested Latin America's exclusion. Siemens Stresemann led the council using German, signaling push for German as an official language.

Geneva Switzerland League of Nations Austen Chamberlain Henes Czechoslovakia Syaman Igague Alice Hamilton Harvard Grav Ignro

Frank Brothers Win City Police Uniform Contract

Frank Brothers Munday secured the contract to furnish the city police uniforms with a total expenditure of 923.75 and 815 as separate item costs. The award covers supply of 10 gumsmer police uniforms at listed prices, reflecting the city’s procurement for protective attire.

Frank Brothers Frank Brothers Munday Gumsmer Police Vnitarine Lnfey

Hold Services For County Prisoners

Religious services for prisoners to be held Tuesday under three separate services for Mexicans, Negroes, and Americans. Men will be furnished by First Paul’s Methodist church.

1St Paul

Youthful Antoist Fined on 4 Counts

A Antatily saurn WrAushLo10 cunmagdion couh on four charges of itr sinkktions, wes fine a total i885 br Judgy for F. Onion Mun Ids, He wax sacked fan speeddines deunke ones, messing a rel signal, lien and Tuk pegligant collision.

Wes F. Onion

Cincinnati Art Director Feted at Brackenridge High School

Miss Binnene Williams hosted a luncheon at Brackenridge High School in honor of William H. Vogel rector of Cincinnati Public Schools. Guests included Xavier Gouzalee Lois Ellet dean Jo Laug Gary Mies Ore Tahuson Georgia Armstrong and Aline Rather among others.

Binnene Williams Wiliam H. Vogel Cincinnati Pee Brackenridge High School Mondusenon Dasearpa Xavier Gouzalee Lois Ellet Laug Gary Mies Ore Tahuson Georgia Armstrong Aline Rather

Posse Seeks Two Men After They Threaten Guard

Frederickstown dispatch reports a posse and townspeople sought two armed masked men who threatened Night Watchman Eugene Kinerner as they approached in a car. Kinerner escaped by leaping away before the vehicle could strike. Police continue investigations.

Posse Fredericksburg Eugene Kinerner Itn Kigerner

Shelley Denied Morgue Permit By Acting Mayor Wright

A municipal vote denied a permit to construct two morgues at Bead Miu agency amid protests from local charity groups. The petition from AL Clark sought approval for a Morgue in Angista, with three readings recorded before ruling.

Shelley Wanceraning

City Votes Funds For Two Bridges

The city council approved two bridge appropriations on Monday morning. One payment was earmarked for Walsh and Barpes projects, aimed at diverting Aturtibas creek away from Sarvidaal whet. A second appropriation covered the Abiay creek bridge work on Seth Lae, with details pending final firming.

Abiay Creek Seth Laeres Hurmels

U S Chemists Reveal Dry Ice Breakthrough

New York March 7 The American Chemical Society announced a breakthrough in making solid carbon dioxide into a practical portable refrigerant. Secretary T D H Kilieffer said the method offers a economical alternative to water ice and could transform long-distance food transport. Prior attempts in Germany England and Tunis failed due to unreliable production methods.

Wniversul Servi New York American Chemical Society Wale H. Kilieffer Germany England Tunlis Hilleffer

Intrepid Tignoc smuggler captured after failed tequila flight

An alleged serial smuggler flying between Mexico and the United States was seized Monday after landing on a truck forum near Tobs town. Deputies report the man tried to swap liquor from the aircraft to a Galveston‑brought car. the plane with nineteen gases of tequila and the auto were seized. Mounted Customs officers White and Choate and City Marshal Galbraith of Batstown arrested him after a farmer complained about the use of his carrot and cabbage patches for the operation.

Mexico United States Uede Tobstown Ed Cotulla San Antonio Galveston Cotulla Sumor White D. B. Choate J. W. Galbraith Batstown

Washington official to speak at Manufacturers' meeting

General B Frank Cheetham may be asked to address the Manufacturers' association at its regular meeting held at 5 pm at the Aztec building announced by secretary G Tocel on Monday. The main topic will be the permanent building program at Sam Houston with San Antonio manufacturers submitting bids based on quality and price. James Gallagher, president, will attend, and plans include discussion of legislative patterns.

B. Frank Cheetham Washington Quartermaster General Manufacturers' Association Aztec Building G. Tocel Sam Houston San Antonio James Gallagher Jey Pue

House and Garden Editor Lists Data on City's Beauties

House and Garden editor Wright of Towse den, a contributor to Conde Nast publications, visited St. Anthony hotel on Monday. He is a noted author of seventeen books, with a latest title on colonial peddlers and urban flora. He described his work, interests in flowers, architecture, and history, and his routine between editing and collecting rare architectural and botanical objects.

Sim Antoni Faily Wright Towseden Conde Naat St. Anthony Batet Aml Wight

Former Senator Speaks on Improving Films and Media

Former senator delivers a speech advocating film industry improvements and media responsibility, urging policymakers to support quality productions, clearer standards, and constructive public discourse. The address references artistic integrity, audience access, and industry mentorship for emerging creators.

Veteran Seeks Daughters in San Antonio

An aged veteran, Thomas, drifting between Napa and Groesbeck, seeks his two daughters Aula Agnes and Elizabeth Graves, last seen alive near Groesbeck. He endures heartbreak, hoping to locate them in San Antonio where he heard they may live with families. He served in two wars and fought in revolutions, remaining determined to reunite.

Groesbeck Texas Yenvold George’ W. Phorns Wre San Antonio Jost chNicey Thomas Napa Cat Ophs Horn Bill Moniay Aula Agnes Elizabeth Graves Sandik Samantonio Chen Towne Ranen Ami M Pitinel

Stars of Opera SA Welcomes Auditions and Rehearsals

SA welcomes stars of opera as auditions continue for the company. Giorgia Polacco may select talent from the tryout, while the Thursday program features operas Resurrection and Tenviate, Verdi's Aida, and the tale of Radames and Aida with Amneris in a courtly love triangle ending in tragedy.

OPERA Giorgia Polacco Chizago Opera Wnapany May Boston Oolype Wrio Les Tolston Verdi Dumas Aida Radames Amneris Ant Aida Joglong Thi

Edmund Stinnes Aims to Forge His Fortunes

Edmund Stinnes seeks to build a personal fortune amid a sprawling industrial legacy. The article notes the Stinnes family's prominence and hints at wealth and influence spanning the United States and South America, focusing on the elder son and his future plans.

Edmund Stinnes Tertan Dleguat- Wow Sweevenr Great Industriad Amagnate Gop Tie Tatas Betnes United States South Armarles

Seemingly Frantic Report on Seventh Tot Acid Survival

A garbled summary notes a seventh tot and an acid survival claim. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, with phrases about burial and water misdirection. The text appears corrupted, offering little verifiable detail aside from scattered references to acid and survival.

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