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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1927
Page
2
High water threatens towns along the Black and Quiubi rivers with dam break risks. Government relief workers under Governor Parker and Secretary Hoover move to shelter refugees and evacuate residents clinging to homes as Red River levees hold near the crest while northern levees fail.
A photograph shows First Lieut. Howard K. Ramey and Master Sat. C. C. Leiby who flew from Kelly Field to the Mississippi flood zone to document conditions. Refugees live in tents on the levee at Arkansas City, pictured nearby.
Booths for the flood relief benefit show have opened at multiple hotels and local businesses in San Antonio. A second ticket sale drive will run Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock with high school girls assisting, as organizers seek $20,000 for Missouri relief via the Community Chest and Red Cross. Rehearsals and performer tryouts are scheduled at the auditorium Thursday at 1:45 p.m. and 7 p.m. respectively.
In Matamoros on May 4 rumors spread that political refugees might seize Cinco de Mayo to seize control. Mexican secret service and US agents increased vigilance as refugees including Felix Diaz drew attention. Authorities questioned several refugees after possible rebel movement surfaced near the Rio Grande. Special guards to be posted along the border for a midnight raid scenario.
Paris May 4 Two French municipalities and a bishop have sent condolences to New Orleans flood victims. Mayors and councils express sympathy and cordial affection, acknowledging the disaster and extending concern to Louisiana residents.
Police investigate a break in at the servants quarters of W. B. Tuttle near Derrell Road and North New Braunfels Avenue. The home was ransacked by unknown intruders and the incident is under inquiry.
Bischse law changes in oil and gas conservation will be the topic at a Texas Railroad Commission hearing in Austin. The meeting is set for Saturday to review proposed amendments.
An arrest report notes a youth being held in connection with a stabbing incident in the city. Authorities, including the local chamber, plan to use a published architect paper as part of convention work.
Pleading guilty to a fourth violation of the national Prohibition Act, a man was sentenced by Judge DuVal West to a 500 dollar fine and one year in county jail. Another man who admitted guilt to two counts faced a 300 dollar fine. Frost Brothers employees donated 8 percent of Rock Springs tornado victims donations to The Light for Red Cross relief.
Refugees flood inland towns as levees along the Arkansas and Mississippi rivers breach. Water rises twenty miles beyond the channels, submerging Dusmott McGehue and other forts, with residents evacuated while military photographers document the disaster.
The page reflects a jumble of topics including a critique of government aid after floods, a tease about air taxis by ETROIL, stock market chatter on fortune and risk, a Baltimore artist note, a jailer joke, and a speculative piece on aerial fleets versus naval power with imagined enemy bombings and questions about building air forces for defense.
A scrambled notice lists numerous prizes including $500 from San Anto Public Seri, $350 down on four Hudson or Essex cars, $810001 Western Heights credit, $50 scholarship aid, and various goods from multiple companies. The document appears a chaotic fundraiser sale with many brand and person names and no clear winning details.
Al Porter Adama of Washington heads a visit to San Antonio to meet Ger. Frank P. Uahm and local businessmen on organizing a local branch of the Narinnal Aeronauti svciation. General Talim, with DL. J. Hart and others, will discuss forming a unit to promote aviation reading commerce and Army post interests.
New Orleans economist Walter Parker urged the United States Chamber of Commerce to adopt a flood control policy. He argued adequate spillways, levees, and improved drainage would protect the Mississippi valley, save resources, and turn water management into a national asset for power and irrigation.
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