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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1927

Page

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San Antonio Auto Show ends with strong turnout and record sales

The San Antonio automobile show closes after a week of high attendance with estimates of 30 000 visitors and 50 000 dollars in sales. Local dealers credit strong out of town attendance and the hosts hostess contest, culminating in a finale dance. Organizers praise teamwork and say the event proves San Antonio as a major automotive center.

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Tomahawk Dance Thrills New York Girls

In San Francisco on March 19 Miss Viola Irene Cooper and Miss Jean Schoen join a New Hebrides war dance with tor-toms and native tempo. The lively performance stirs a warrior spirit in the two girls as they hobnob with ships in the South Seas setting.

San Francisco South Seas Viola Irene Cooper Jean Schoen New York New Hebrides

Mob clashes in CoFp et ville injure two during jail riot

National Guard patrolled streets as more than a thousand men and women attacked the city jail in a race riot over three Black detainees. Gunfire and stones shattered windows. two people were wounded, while guards moved Black prisoners to safety.

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Prize contest for light-otypes ends with final judging

Five days remain before the Light-otypes contest closes. Adolph Garvey wins first prize, Linnie Hart gets second, and Louise Harker takes third. Final judging for the grand prize portable typewriter will occur after noon next Thursday with results announced Sunday, March 2.

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Ex Pitcher Regains Lost Eyesight in Miracle Return

Newark report states Jim Manning former pitcher for Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, who has been blind for three years, regained sight after praying beside a statue of St Therese. He credits the statue and faith with his recovery and mentions his wife Mrs Houghton as part of the account.

Newark N. J

Fiddler Event Raises Funds Amid Local Efforts

A local firefighter fundraiser named Ford’s Fiddler gathered community support to raise about $18,000 for a regional cause. The event featured performances by noted musicians and included plans to extend aid through Malis and Mburel districts. Organizations LAPGUSYA and BNLOOU supported the effort alongside volunteers.

Ford Lapgusya Malis Mburel Flor Mamiey Nteie Kod Aber Vinitiog Millia Dauttiainy Fiddler

Garden Hose Thief Arrested After Whistle Signal

Police detained Ray Antonio after a late night pursuit in which officers observed whistling that led to the arrest of a suspect accused of stealing garden hoses and long lengths of box tubing from homes. The incident occurred around 1 AM as officers pursued a youth described by witnesses and followed a whistle cue to the suspect’s location.

Demstives Soutake Ray Antonio Caliver Oni

What is man and the rise of debt on America

The piece debates the nature of man citing Darrow and Gray while noting Woodrow Wilson and Princeton's Hibben. It argues for gradual knowledge, questions self knowledge, and criticizes plans to shift ten billion dollars of European debt to Americans, citing a letter from Eckedary Milson to Hibben urging fact bringing before action.

Darrow Dr. Gray Princeton Woodrow Wilson Dr. Hibben Unitedies Eckedary Mielson Hibben Europe Ameriven Rz Hhey

San Antonio visitors and local notes from Main Avenue High

Local social items list visits and movements around San Antonio. Notables include H A Hagorock greeting at San Antonio venues, Miss Eda Wolf’s return from Newport, Barry May’s review at Main Avenue High, and Master Sergeant Marvin Th. Gade nearing retirement after 30 years. Others report travel to Austin, New York City, and Europe, with church and school activities noted.

Barry ‘May Main Avenue High School Brain Louis Bry New Max Shafer Zareda Qseer Beck Larrilo Agudas Avhim Ladies Auxiliary Gill Samuel Z. Philling Ceed Fa Coldburg Elf New York City Bastoca Earle Shaw Europe Albert Grenoff Mt. Faia Max Reich San Antonio Lareta

Short Circuit Triggers Alarms at Two City Stores

Police report two burglar alarms sounded in the city Saturday. At Magnolia filling station on Hyeed and Pecan street an early survey showed nothing stolen. A similar alarm at Spe cia Hardware Co on 321 West Houston street was also triggered by a short circuit.

Magnolia Pecan Street Specia Hardware Company West Houston Street

CATTLE RUSTLERS ARRESTED IN BEXAR COUNTY CASE

Memories of a long forgotten enterprise rose to reality as two cattle rustlers were bound in the Bexar court after formal charges filed by Deputy Sheriff Kane Flores and Sam James. The suspects fled but cattle and days of roaming are ended after over a month of investigation by Bexar County deputies and Sheriff Burt Barnes. Officers followed the trail of wrecked careosses to capture the leader, with the frontier’s methods differing in branding and tools.

Bexar Pee Kane Flores Sam James Bexar County Burt Barnes Wilson County Moteuday

Tornado Toll Rises Across Missouri and Arkansas

Severe storms and tornadoes swept Southwestern Missouri and Northwestern Arkansas killing over a score of people and injuring at least fifty. Green Forest and Marshfield suffered heavy damage as business districts, homes, and farms were wrecked. Special trains carried doctors, nurses, and supplies to the affected area as rescuers faced debris filled streets and challenges in reaching victims.

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