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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1927

Page

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Lloyd George views on China and New Orleans flood report

A fragmented 1927 style piece discusses Lloyd George and China’s future, Japanese influence, and Sun Shek. It notes New Orleans flood concerns with levee breaches and river widening. A public safety statement from Walter Parker reassures Mississippi flood risk. anti-cruelty society campaigns are mentioned.

Walter Parker Kemper National Blood Prevention Commindon Togarde New Orleans

New Orleans Flood Battle Rages as Levees Bolster and Dikes Rise

A sweeping flood report from New Orleans and surrounding parishes details rescue crews aiding refugees, rising levees, and strengthened dikes. Officials push flood-control efforts along the Mississippi to hold back the rising waters and safeguard New Orleans as the river nears record levels.

New Orleans Anlé Ont Tuumelehnyed Red River Vidalia Orleané Vicksburg Arkansas Mississippi Delta Louisiana Greenville Aussissippi Sini St. Kereard Kredi Wake Pontehyr Carrollton James A. Butler

Students defend principal amid ouster move at S A

S. A. students rally to protect Miss Ora Johnson, the principal, amid an attempted removal. The scene shows pupils at the top refusing to attend classes, while at the bottom the draft of a 72 foot petition begins to unfold, signaling organized action.

Ora Johnson

Brackenridge Pupil Protest Over Principal Ousting

Hund locals students and parents protest plan to remove Ming Ora Johnson as Brackenridge High School principal. A 72 foot petition signatures flood assembly as leaders urge board to reconsider. School board members vow to weigh superintendent recommendation, with protests planned at meetings.

Ming Ora Johnson Brackenridge Essoriatina Fred Tariman William Miller Bob Hill Arthur Golfschmidt Stuent Tobnson Miss Johnson Sup Marshall Johnston Tovatedi Frank Haines San Antonio Boar of Education Avlien Meife John Fortiman Parent- Teacher Association C. F. Tinnie Parent‘Teacher Association South Side

Davis to Visit Flood Area

President directs Davis of the War Department to join Secretary Hoover in visiting the Mississippi flood region. The engineers corps and the Mississippi River Commission will assess flood prevention measures and repackaging efforts.

Davis Washington Cnolige Ts War Department Hoover Fomiltian Hoover Mississippi Engineee Army Mississippi River

Treasure Hunt Promises Cash and Goods in San Antonio

A garbled notice advertises a three clue treasure hunt with cash prizes and merchandise from San Antonio firms. Clues are to be found via daily instructions and a grand prize totaling hundreds of dollars in cash and items such as cars, scholarships, and household goods.

Johnston J.S. Feter Fred J. Maurer San Antonio Woomen Mora Johnano Markett Page Sav Antonian Essex Marshall Mord Meighte Staniavil la Ml. Fite Company Diggly Wiggly Company Dundee Woolen Mills Auto Parts Company Ateding Lake Joe Graneri Brea Bohnet Bakery Braden-Hutson-Wangler Company Prince Theater Mike Ok Medina Duke Medina Xm Porter Loving Grayy Hurg Nil Company Auto Warts Company

Trial Heard in Widow Shader Case In New York

Court session recounts clashes between counsel and prosecutor over testimony from Mrs. Snyder and Gray as the defense seeks to prove the widow’s husband was killed by Gray. Assistant District Attorney Frasell questions Mrs. Snyder about repeated statements Gray made of killing her husband and the March 7 incident.

New York May Abs Huth Brown Snyder Shyer Cray Shader Frarseel Envy Eigar F. Hraeltin Wartami Adjotans Court Juellen Si Heesbournel Turrying Dyéa Truth Brown Snyder Staid Ray

Southwestern UY Move Shapes New San Antonio College

Officials from Southwestern University and Whitersiis at Georgetown and Westmorland College in San Antonio discussed moving and merging the two colleges. Westmorland would become the junior unit with a new site about five miles from central San Antonio. The Southwestern universityag enrollment stands around 300, with initial cost estimates near 16000.

Georgetown Wealmoorlarul College San Antonio Comeris Westmoorland College Kes Kiward Sanford Westmorland Vallegy Wufford ML

Sites For Summer White House to Be Seen by Agent

An agent plans to view possible summer White House sites across the West, including Culoundy Springs and Tonst, as part of a survey offered for a certain sum. The effort aims to secure suitable locations within a day or five days of travel.

White House Ahingson Werd SY Starling Ifie West Culoundy Springs Af Tonst

Moody Calls Tax Survey Meeting in Austin

Governor Dan Moody announced the new AALS tax survey commission and said a meeting is set for Monday morning in Austin. The reform panel aims to study and report on tax measures for the state.

Moody

Brackenridge Students Rally to Save Principal Ora Johnson

Students and parents at Brackenridge High petition to retain Principal Ora Johnson amid reports of her ouster. They cite national awards won by the school under her leadership and note a $1000 raised for a fund. Petition outlines reasons for continued tenure and cites a junior magazine achievement.

Brackenridge High School Miss Ora Johnson Miss Adkinson Miss Johnson Feltow Brackenridge Higa Sehms Mise Ora Johnson Lev Postion Ag Tung Ag Brackeniitge SS Eee

Relapse Hits Hudson Maxim at New Jersey Home

International News Service reports that inventor Hudson Maxim, known for explosive compounds, suffered a relapse at his Se-Hudson, New Jersey home and was listed in critical condition. The incident occurred while he remained under care and awaiting further treatment.

Maxim New Jersey International News Service Jake Hopatcong N. J Hudson Maxim Iventor

Chicago Seeks Lakeside Park Expansion Amid Mines Land Deal

Chicago plans a lakeside park in the city front yard tied to a 2000 acre Mines land slot. The proposal, described as a great park, involves Indiana stepping into the deal to secure the park’s development and access.

Chicago Stele Indiana

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