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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1927

Page

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Indian marathoners spark bold run amid desert heat

The report describes a chaotic scene with runners and camp followers in a desert area near Creel and Chihuahua, detailing contestants like Martina and Fuan, local interpreters, and onlookers. It notes preparations, celebrations, and mentions a Bay of Nan Juan event in June with dances and festival activities among the Tawhimees.

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Car Victim Bainard Payson Weston Waging Winning Fight

The damaged OCR fragment mentions Bainard Payson Weston a noted figure and a car victim. It hints at a public struggle or outcome tied to an event on a night with unfamiliar names and place cues, but lacks clear dates, teams, or organizations for a precise summary.

Famous Long Distance Hike Champion 88 Wins Fight to Live

Dispatches report 88 year old hike champion named Pepsen Weston injured in an automobile accident near Vincent's hospital. He suffers shock and a stab wound but survives, with officials noting dire needs and hospital care as he recovers.

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Tarahumaras Seek Vision of Guadalupe Virgin

Tarahumara Indians in Mexico and here report visions of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They hope the apparition will appear in the cold, with expectations tied to priests’ return. Local priests’ absence causes marriage delays and social disruption as communities await guidance.

Guadalupe

Spare Tire Theft Descends Into Odd Tale Of Civic Worker

A report details a spare tire stolen from the automobile of Atiks Tuer G. Amithers of the Ran Antonio Child Protective a Finmane society. The narrative mixes fragmented accounts of travel by train or vehicle, odd phrases, and surreal anecdotes about beans and races, ending with a puzzling journey from the South to Katy and Austin.

Atiks Tuer G. Amithers Ran Antonio Finmane Society Pol Arko Etic Orient France Angtin Susi Antonia Austin Kyle Katy Haridawa

Billings Case Recalled in Testimony Hearing

Testimony in the Billings case described a July incident and a related trial. A prior 99 year sentence was reversed on appeal, and Mrs. Hillings reportedly suffered injuries in the same period.

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Disorder Fears Rise After Canton Occupation

Fragmented report notes claim of ongoing violence and looting around the city as foreign troops, including British forces, maintain se curity. Observers describe a tense calm and warn of possible Southern sympathizer attacks amid post conflict pressures.

Shanghai

Fragmented Column Excerpt Recounts Views on Americans and Wealth

An OCR fragment from a 1900s style page presents a garbled monologue critiquing Americans as dissimilar to Spaniards and noting perceived frugality versus idleness. The text references real estate, wells, and gold, with stray comments on money saving and foolishness as a human trait.

Moody Grants Second Delay in Hassell Death Case

Governor Dan Moody extended a second stay of execution for George J. Hassell of Farwell, convict in a 13-person case, with the new date set for April 45 after clemency board recommendation. The stay follows prior postponements and appeals, citing legal questions over the death warrant.

Dat Moody George J. Hassell Austin George J. Baswell Farwell Dan Moody Vxhiy Baesell Pation Moody Hassel

Division Reserve Units Training May Activation

Division reserve forces will train as twenty five units enter active duty in May. Quartermaster Ivins oversees the training plan and coordination with Division Quring Ste ny Stanley. The movement aims to bolster unit readiness and address logistical needs.

Quring Steny Stanley Ivins

Fragmented Indigenous Life Reflections From a Colonial Page

A distorted reminiscence describes a group performing dance and music with terms like Matachin and yamary while detailing hunting, diet, and daily routines. The speaker, mentioning Mexicans and Indians, references hunting trips, sandals called Huatache, and interactions with women and food, indicating a mix of cultural observations and informal dialogue.

Indians S A Hotels Secret Quarters Page Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Indians S A Hotels and secret quarters with phrases about Tai and a plan to establish something on Thursday by seven. It references men and morning, with garbled names and locations like Austin.

Austin

Strong Lungs AE Strong Lungs AE Trans Lay Games in Austin

An obscure fragment reports events in Austin with references to teams and a person named Elvin. Core details are garbled but imply a game sequence and a sender. The text remains unreadable in parts, preserving only a few recognizable names and actions.

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