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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1927

Page

2

Valley Sheriff Sentenced in Peonage Case

Corpus Christi March 13. Sheriff Barmond Teller of Willacy County and several others were convicted in federal court for peonage and related charges. Teller received eight years and fines totaling 3500. Deputy Frank Brandt, Floyd Dodd, L. Be Stockwell, Carl Brande, and others drew prison terms and fines as detailed by Judge Hutcheson. The judge noted the case exposed issues in Willacy County, and an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans may follow.

Corpus Chiisti Barmond Teller Wilies Aanty Iar Peon Frank Brandt Sheih Leavenwarrh Floyd Dodd Reymondville Cameron Qoonty L. Be Stockwell Cameron Wodge Fudge Hutcheson Fenierces Stockwell Banda Hutcheson Willacy Acy Poliber Siliasi Ob Adett Cos D Clarence Kentall Dereonal Biboriz Rendell Eller Front Renee Dodd Gedd Carl Brande James Greham Brownsville Gordon Bacue Aiso Sen Selectianta Eee Mort Hutchesay Pease Waley Conty United States Deere Counse United Bistes Circuit Court of Appeals New Orleans Grande Valley Willacy County Igken Beting By & Pesto Wenecx Lsaxe Geil Trenk Brandt Jeepers Draodt Anid Chumsel Jodge Hutcheson Wilnres

Babbitt to Address G of G on Bills Passed Review

R L Babbitt of Loredo to address junior G of G on bills passed in the current session. Trial details describe cotton union cases, Willacy county, witness testimonies, and judicial remarks. Delays, acquittals, and sentences noted for defense and government witnesses.

R. L. Babbitt

Hospital Starts Spring Planting Amid Local Efforts

A garbled field report notes hospital grounds beginning spring planting with staff Cowen and Fiepyovdig cited among participants. The text references green waterful laxpttal and a building on Bolii points, but details are unclear.

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Pythian Lodge to Initiate PAE in San Antonio

Pythian Lodge No 25 Crockett plans a Friday initiation at 7 30 p m at Elk Lodge San Antonio with three Pythian dignitaries from Minneapolis Fort Worth and Beaumont to confer degrees. A Bible relic dating to 1844 will be used and overseen by supreme keeper of records Tarre M Love. The event features a large choir, officers, and speeches by notable judges and lodge officials.

Elk Lodge Crockett O’bluck Order of Kingles of Pythias San Antonio Tarre M. Love Min Neapolis Sea Lee A. Freeman Fort Worth Texas A I Leonard Beaumont Grand HL Bachavoe Pytutas Order Supreme Lodge Love Sam Antonia Freeman Lee A. Freeman A. J. Leonard A. G. Chehalis Jurge George G. Cliton and & Zigelburdt Tarry M. Love 4. L. Koenig Alex Powell O. Alex Derex Jobo H. Beadley Bormas Y. Banks Benjamin H. Nichols M.C. Mertin Charles G. Bierkower J. He Bacon Guy Cude Sam 8

Hotels plan $70,000 ad campaign for summer tourism

San Antonio hotel men launched a drive to attract thousands of visitors this summer with a goal of raising $70,000, joined by Derey and Louisiana hotels. President Charles N. Wuest will present to the Texas Hotel Association board in Boston in April. A Houston stop and regional meetings will promote a nationwide Gulf Coast campaign to boost Southwest summer business, with total costs pegged near $78,000.

Derey Louisiana Apprno Cement San Anton's Meo’s Association Charles N. Wuest Pmtter Texas Hotel Association Board of Directors Boston Gunter Hotel B. N. Burhans Denver San Antonio Air West Texas

Reverend Budlong to Officiate at Stetler Funeral

Reverend Budlong to Officiate at Stetler funeral for W. H. L. Bretter, 75, who died at home on Hogers Avenue. Services set for Sunday afternoon at 480 Olefock with Hee. J.8 Budlonz rector of St. John's Episcopal Church officiating. Interment at Knights of Pythias cemetery on East Commerce. Elk Lodge No. 33 to handle graveside service. Pallbearers listed. numerous names appear. Survived by widow and three sons, including A. E. Stettler of San Antonio.

HL Brether Hiome Hogers Avenue Hee Budlonz St. John's Episcopal Church Atticrotins Knights’ of Harry Trebun A. £. Stettler San Antonio

Chaplain Brasted Transferred to Philippines for Duty

Chaplain Alva Brasted of San Antonio is assigned to the Philippines before sailing with his family. A farewell party by Triangle Service League and the Army M. C. featured the program and the presentation of a Bible. Brasted, senior chaplain of the Philippine island force, departs for Manila with five nurses in support.

Ias Alva 3 San Antonio Triangle Service League The Philippine Infanesemi Manila

Arrest of Mexican and Beer Supply Fupentigating

Detectives Cleo and George Stendebach arrested a man at Monterey acredy in a case involving a blind toor operated by a Magicam. He was taken to cuatoile gloug with thirty-eTubt pine of whiney. About half the beer was ga dee in eequstation for the Saturday ulghe Lnyeluwnn.

Hvideup Monterey Cleo Rute Fitrest Detterleo George Stendebach Aoanced Magicam Horton

Bridges to Be Built Over Martinez Creek and River

Temporary reinforced concrete crossing planned on Mattines Street after river channel work. Estimated value about 7000 dollars. Construction starts Monday with removal of a wooden bridge from West Croix Place to West Ashby Plaza. A substantial bridge on Navidad Street to follow, with Craig paving requiring a concrete span.

Mattines Street Paul 4. Steffler Etrosts Stettler DOW West Croix Place West Ashby Plaza Craig Martinez Creek Navidad Street

Actress Maria Agserrs Presents Humanized and Altered Shakespearean Women

Actress Maria Agserrs will perform Humanized and Altered Shakespearean Women on Friday, March 18, in a cosine venue, showcasing a reinterpretation of classic female roles.

Maria Agserrs Wil Io Cosine

Maria Ascarra-to Present Shakespearean Women in Novelty Show

Maria Ascarra delivers Humanz d and Modernized Shakespearean Women in a novelty theater piece at the St Anthony hotel in Joliet, with Portia Kath erine and Lady Macbeth among the portrayed modern types. The production blends analysis with dramatic readings, guided by Miss Ascarra’s Shakespeare study in New York, featuring period costume by White-Gates and evoking metropolitan reception.

Maria Ascarra St Anthony Younis Joliet Portia Katherine Macbeth Davis Newark City Genrs Aliss Ascarre Witterwut Wiles Audieess As “Marig el Carmien Spanish Hove Ascarra New York Sutet Shakespeare Marguerite Robinson Liter Mies Robinson

Oratorio Solo Leads to Be Chosen for The Seven Last Words

Selection of four soloists to sing the leading roles in the oratorio The Seven Last Words will be made between Emilo de Guegoza and Louis Grave, with Walter Dunham directing. Rehearsals begin, aims for a 400-voice chorus. donor funds about 10000. Public performances planned at municipal auditorium April 14 with multiple church and choir groups involved.

Municipal Emilo de Guegoza Louis Grave Walter Duabans Gocd Wriday_celebration Bre, Dunham Rosa Pouselis el Ward Johnston Clarence Mayer Clarm Travis Park Methodist Church A. J. Afurdoch Christ Church Dunham Laurel Heights Metar Fist Traiis Park Mfidhoilae

Gold Ring Found in Stolen Auto

Detectives Lee Crasshof and Charlie EBarthotomax recovered a gold ring from a stolen automobile owned by A. N. Soult of 2205 South Cherey. Officers noted the ring did not belong to him and are continuing inquiries to identify the rightful owner.

Lee Crasshof Charlie Ebarthotomax Tyne A. N. Soult South Cherey Mr. Scott

Man Confesses to Killing Three in Kentucky Case

Tang Hagan, a six year old bound for Bardatows, Ky, pleads in a Charleston, Missouri jail cell after admitting to killing three men. Authorities prepare to transport him for trial as the young suspect remains in custody.

International News Artsite Charleston Isla Tang Hagan Bimbork Bardatows

Maneuver Conferenes Near San Antonio Set Plans

Confere ces on the Army Air Corps maneuvers near San Antonio May 1 to 21 ended at Milgbth Corps Area headquarters with outlines for general and special situations extended and to be staffed later. Key officers from Washington and Fort Sam Houston discussed joint air force operations and flying exhibitions to be staged en route to Kelly Field in May.

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