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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1927

Page

4

Moody Blushes at Rotary Gridiron Frolic in San Antonio

The tenth annual Rotary Club gridiron frolic in San Antonio drew 600 Rosarians and the audience, including Governor Moody, when Moody blushed during a staged mock gathering. The program featured a satirical Blackface meeting, political skits, and a parody of Rotary activities, with sharp humor about Prohibition era politics and local figures.

San Antonio Coolidge al Smit R. B. Creager Harry Warsbach Yncal Dairy and Poultry Dan Moody Gotiiner Texas Robin Hood Jobe I House of Tobin Burke Neil Campbells Ban Antonio Mallen Fairsex Mulone Indies

Beethoven Centennial in Los Angeles Draws Record Crowd

A massive audience filled the municipal auditorium to honor Beethoven with a night of film, organ accompaniment, and a 26 piano ensemble. The program featured the Fifth and Appassionata symphonies, plus readings and performances by notable artists and choirs.

Municipal Auditorium Beethoven Cheb Geares Hugh McAmis Hertzberg Mr. Herteberg San Antonio John BT. Steinfeldt Mr. Hertzbers Beethoven Maenerchor Otto W. Higers Steinfeld Binhoven Elizabeth Cunningham Fidelio Mes.dames Loving Pelacé Symphony Orchestra Egmont

A Man’s Back Fractured When House Falls on Him

A man suffered a broken back and other injuries when a house being jacked up slipped and fell, trapping him beneath the structure. He was at Baylor hospital Saturday for treatment after the accident on East Crackett Street.

House Brooks East Crackett Street Baylor Hospital

Artists Contest Seeks Nationwide Submissions for 1928

The league plans a national contest with more classes than before and notices sent to prominent artists through art leagues. Renowned judges from 1926 will advise, including Curran Spell and Levy. The 1928 awards will total twenty prizes, with Dawson Watson of St. Louis and Jose Arpa of this city among top winners.

Thas Witte Museum Brackenridge Park Avery Ball Columbia Diversity New York City Fort Worth Texas Dawson Dawson- Watson St. Louis Jose Arpa

Woman Stabbed by Thieves Near Death in Missouri Home

MOBERLY Mo March 26 Mrs Anna Morris 88 is near death after being stabbed in the throat by thieves at her home last night. No description of the assailants has been found.

Oy Anweristical News Service Moberly Anna Morris

Negro Will Face Trial in Slaying of Chinese Monday

Judge W Q Murray of the Eighty first district court will hear the trial of Tom Houston Negro charged by indictment with the slaying of Song Fung Chinese grocer begun in the Ninety fourth district court Monday. Song Fung was slain March 6 in his grocery at 633 Hast Crockett street by a holdup man who obtained nearly $100. Houston is alleged to have made a confession.

W. Q. Murray Eighty-first District Court Tom Houston Song Fung Ninety-fourth District Ridge W. We Hast Crockett Street

Neff Leaves Texas for Washington Mediation Board

Former Texas governor Pat M. Neff announced he would depart Texas tonight to join the federal mediation board in Washington, saying he remains tied to Texas and will keep his church, home, and family connections intact. He pledged not to sever his ties or accept any position that disconnects him from the state.

Wau Sarenzu Texas Washington Federal Mediation Board Coolidge Pat M. Neff Waen Aly Oper

Planes Start on Polar ii Expedition From Alaska

In Sa ward Alaska March 26 the first plane of Captain Wilkins Arctic expedition left Fairbanks for Point Barson with Joe Grosson piloting and A M Smith aboard. A second plane followed with Alger Graham piloting and Howard Mason as passenger. The third carried Caplan Wilkins and was flown by Ben Hielson. The large Alaska plane, damaged in a test flight, is expected to follow later.

UN General Service Saward Alaska Wilkins Vairbanks Point Barsen Joe Grosson A. M. Smith Alger Graham Howard Mason

Thief grabs watch from Los Angeles woman at window

Miss Leonora Maldamado of West Houston Street woke to a burglar reaching through a window. She grabbed the thief’s hand but he broke free and vaulted a fence, escaping with a watch before her father could intervene.

Leonora Maldamado Houston Street Piro Maldamado Gan

Dr Caldwell promotes Syrup Pepsin for gentle relief

Montiel cello IL physician Dr W B Caldwell with 47 years practice says most infant and child constipation stems from purges and laxatives. His Byrop Pepsin syrup offers natural bowel regularity without griping or sickness and is harmless and pleasant to use. A large bottle or free sample offer is advertised.

W. B. Caldwell Montielcello Monticello

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