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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1927

Page

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Snyder murder case dominates New York coverage in waves of sensational detail

Frantic front pages overflow with lurid notes on the Snyder murder and related trials. The piece mocks sensational press culture while noting courtroom scenes, including Mrs Snyder and Dr. Gras and the Thaw trial as clarifying contrasts. Water levels and public fear color the reportage.

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Help in Child Hunt Extends as Officials Press Case

An extension of an orphan search permit allows Elia Quire to pursue a child separated from a mother in San Antoine five years ago. District Attorney Chambers and Sheriff Alphonse Newton will seek latest developments including the child’s location and custody. A couple in Maquemine, Louisiana, is under kidnapping changes after receiving the child from the jailed mother.

Elia Quire San Antoine Chambers Coasty Alphonse Newton Chieti Newtom Maquemine Yavish Louisiana Chiat Newton

WOU PREV TEES Fan Autanta Thursday Weather Report

Vague weather notes describe Thursday conditions with mention of temperatures and winds. Names and places appear garbled and unclear. Likely a routine forecast with no clear events.

Uharedas

Banks Show Big Increase in April Clearings

Leighton, secretary of the Bon Antinin Clearing House, reports April 1927 clearings at $42,716,588 up from $28,584,651 a year earlier. Despite an annual rise, March 1927 had $46,300.05 more in clearings.

Leighton

Two Women Bitten by Rattlesnakes in Downton County

Two women were bitten by rattlesnakes and expected to survive. Mrs. Louis Wikbon and others were present as doctors treated the injured in a local setting. a second victim reportedly remained in critical condition.

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Girls Stage Flood Protests At Tag Day Demonstration

Local students at Trackenridge High led a morning rally with posters and handbills urging Miss Johnson to stay as principal. Posters appeared around the school and downtown walls while teachers faced a hostile environment as indignant crowds supported the retention effort.

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Simplified Words Enter Dictionaries After Board Meeting

SEW YORK May 4 The Simplified Spelling Board reported progress in the movement at a Columbia University meeting. About 20 988 words are proposed for respelling including tho altho and there.

York Simi Board of America Fle Hoard Columbia, University Tho Altho Thepen Thornly

Morris Stern Hurt in Auto Collision

A car crash sent Morris Stern to the hospital with injuries. The incident occurred on the road near the town and involved emergency responders who transported Stern for treatment. Authorities investigated the scene for cause and safety compliance.

Morris Stern

Mexican Burns to Passing at Cuero

A brief, readable report notes a fatal fire at Cuero involving a Mexican individual. The item mentions eyewitness lines and the charred remains on a farm scene as investigators trace the cause.

Cuero

U S S Colorado Runs Aground Near Governor's Island

The U S S Colorado, a large Atlantic fleet fort, struck the diamond reef in the bay between Governor's Island and Manhattan. A photograph shows the ship aground just off the island while tugs circle nearby.

Governor’s Island Manhattan Colorado

Lover admits promise to obtain poison in Snyder murder case

New York report says Henry Judd Gray testified that Mrs. Ruth Brown Snyder sought sleeping powders to kill her husband Albert Snyder. Gray claimed she made him test powders, urged him to shoot, and discussed poisoning plans and his involvement, while defense argued over motives.

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Treasure Hunt Clues Posted In San Antonio Streets

Readers are invited to follow a city wide treasure hunt with a $840 prize and a second prize of $1009. Clues will be posted at local businesses and public spaces through the week. Participants must visit specified locations on given days and follow daily instructions to reveal the next clue.

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