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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1927

Page

3

Two San Antonio Men Escape Death in Blaze

Neighbors woke two men in a San Antonio residence as smoke filled the home. Firemen extinguished the bed fire before it spread, while a later report notes a cook at a nearby cafe suffered injuries amid more than 500 in damage to property.

San Antonio Nipper Galil Nipper Howe Vali House Frank Weehington Mitchell Miller Cafe AS + East Commerce Shwiler Feerhestrom Restan

Rough Riders Film Star Killed in Riverside Crash

Hollywood actor Charles Humet Mack died in a Riverside automobile collision with a car driven by Sliss Kath erine Callahan. He had been filming for Warner Brothers near Riverside. A fellow company member Miss Vielen Howard of Beaumont also died in a crash this week. Mack, in pictures for seven years, leaves a widow and two children.

Universal Service Angeles Charles Humet Mack Hollywood Riverside Allvives Sliss Katherine Callahan Aback Warner Brothers Miss Vielen Howard Beaumont

Drink Water To Help Kidneys Cleanse The Body

An old remedy advocates frequent water intake and a lithia water drink to stimulate kidney function. It claims such drinks can help the kidneys filter blood, reduce acids, ease bladder issues, and prevent backache. The piece cautions about overuse and promotes moderate consumption.

Eversife

Quarantine on Used Car Ring Shocks Goldfield

Goldfield Nevada March 15 government investigators placed a quarantine on owners of used cars while they searched for stolen vehicles tied to a Pacific coast theft ring. Ten nests of stolen cars uncovered. at least 2500 dollars worth misrepresented to buyers. Sheriff Mercer and Chief Deputy Charles Benton cited among those who unknowingly purchased stolen cars.

Goldfield Nev Pacific Coast Todd Lin West Sheriff Mercer Charles Benton

Fire traps men as cafe burns in morning blaze

A cafe fire started in an upper story at dawn on May 9. Bewie slept in his room and perished from smoke, while Washington Was Tring, in a burning bra, was rescued by Halliday who carried him to the lower floor as the fire storm tore through the building, leaving it partially destroyed.

Cafe Bewie Washington Haltiday Halliday Bine

Pardon Powers Stir Debate On Probation Rules

An editorial discussion notes how judges may revoke or modify probation under a new law. It cites conflicts from Fort Worth hearings and varied state interpretations on post sentence clemency. The piece analyzes implications for parolees like Cook and potential presidentail clemency.

Cook Degment Fort Worth Arkansas Arizona

San Antonio ties in graft case with Sapiro scheme

A long graft trial details ex San Antonio figures led by Sapiro arranging names and salaries for fruit and vegetable grower associations. Officers drew high salaries and sales forces used pressure to push growth. Judge cautions on opening statements as witnesses outline alleged misuse. A Port Angeles man suffers a nervous breakdown after learning he may be adopted and seeks relatives in San Antonio. An air force disaster claim follows a fatal crash involving an officer and a mechanic in Britain.

Gallagher Raymond Reed Sapiro Gre Ubly Sapire Milton Sapire San Antonio Port Angeles Wash Wieb J. W. Fuller Airs Ernest O'Brien Mr. O'Brien Washington Sona Paist Witz Minzery

Officer moved to Fort Hayes in Ohio assignment

March 18 report notes Maj. Gen. Fos Conner selected to command the Fifty eexps area at Fort Hayes Ohio succeeding Maj. Gen. Dennis K. Nolan who will lead the American delegation to the Geneva preparatory commission. Maj. Gen. Malin Craig ordered to command the Fourth corps area Atlanta relieving Maj. Gen. Johnsen Reed bound for the Philippines. Both due for foreign service in the fall with brief current duties.

Washexeton Fos Conner Fort Hayes Ohio Dennis K. Nolan Geneva Malin Craig Atlanta Johnsen 'T2- Reed Philippines

Rams For Scout Merit Badges to Be Held in City

Scouts will take examinations on arcet base subjects this Saturday. Arthur M. Miechzel tests civics at 9 and 2 30 at the scout headquarters on Broadway. G. Dead examines automobiling at 2 pm at 211 Flores street. FP A Titner conducts conservation and engineering exams at 3 pm. A J Warsh leads craft and cement tests at the scout headquarters. Floyd handles electricity at game hour.

Rams Flores Street Arthur M. Miehzel Broadway A. Titner A. J. Warsh Tos Floyd

Mail fraud case set for trial in federal court

A brief item notes a federal court May term proceeding involving a person alleged to have obtained money from women by promising marriage. The case will proceed to trial, with details limited to the fee news service report.

Coree Us CH Shirough Sachbe Taux Federal ‘Court

Dairyman Escapes Holdup On Mystery Train

A dairyman escaped a holdup aboard a white train near Worthn as police investigated a late night incident. Pfeiffer, a milk transporter in El Mekinley, reported the men attempted to pel t out for the men and fled when confronted by officers Friday.

Mikelan

Tulane Student Shot by Fellow Student in New Orleans

Arnold B. Worgret, 22, Tulane University junior structural student, shot and killed a fellow student in New Orleans. The incident occurred early tonight near his home as he tried to overstudy, leaving parents and authorities seeking details on motive and safety.

Tulane Orleans Marcy Arnold B. Worgret Prchi Tulane University Marenta

Rabies Panic Drives Talk of Eradicating Pets

An aggressive editorial argues for drastic actions to control rabies as cases rise in Westfield with seven children bitten and three rabid animals shot. It cites Britain’s quarantines and a chain of disease risks from dogs, rats, and vermin, warning of hydrophobia and broader public health perils.

Woman Falls to Death in Chicago Home Incident

Mrs. Helen Callaghan, 33, died today after allegedly falling or jumping from the third story of her Chicago apartment. International News Service reports the event with limited additional details.

International News Service Chicago Helen Callaghan

Corn Borer Fight Headquarters Open

Washington March 18 Field headquarters of the department of agriculture s 10,000,000 campaign against the corn borer were ordered opened today in Ohio with T H Worthley of the department as general supervisor of the field organization.

Washington Department of Agrculture Congress Ti. H. Worthley Department

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