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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1927
Page
1
The text blends fragmented notes on famine, government actions, and social issues with references to hypnotism and labor unrest. It mentions demonstrations of heroism amid disaster, accusations against individuals, and debates over government duty versus individual rights. The piece reflects a chaotic, era-spanning montage rather than a single clear event.
Fragments report a warm front with thundery showers and a shift to fresh southerly winds. South portion may see isolated thunderstorms tonight with warmer temperatures and gusty winds in East Texas.
Gray testifies about bladed eye injuries and alcohol fueled actions as Ruth Snyder details alleged setup. Cross examination shows conflicting statements while prosecutors reveal how a motive, alibi, and a 8:45 am train ride connect to the Brackenridge school leadership dispute and public protests.
Frankie Ray a 22 year old bantamweight from Los Angeles collapsed while shadow boxing at the Continental Club gym on West Commerce Street. He died early Thursday at Robert B Green Hospital after being rushed there by his manager. Doctors attributed possible ruptured blood vessel and autopsy is being considered by Ray’s friends amid inquiry into his sudden death. He had been in San Antonio days and was due to fight Kid Suarez at Garrett Field Tuesday night. He resided at Sunset Harbor in Los Angeles, according to his manager.
A fragmented wartime note describes guards in a Third Brigade area referenced against a Chinese operation. Private Mike Low and others are cited with unclear payments and actions, while mentions of a pistol and relieved personnel hint at a documented but poorly legible incident.
Porter Whaley general manager of the Chamber of Commerce says Chicago to San Antonio air mail connection is possible. Plans include extending the current Fort Worth Dallas air rail line and filing applications. A Chamber representative will confer with W Glover, assistant postmaster general, in Wichita Falls on May 19.
London dispatch reports Morton Howell resigns as United States minister to Egypt. The departure comes amid diplomatic adjustments. no replacement announced.
Ty International Nemn Servier reports in Chicago on May 6 that Secretary of Andor James d Varin arrived to attend a Lorsl Order of Moone meeting.
May 5. The rescue of 30,000 men women and children from rising Mississippi floodwaters intensifies in northeastern Louisiana. Boats, craft from river steamers to flat boats move the homeless to camps in Louisiana and Mississippi while swift navy planes search inland roofs and trees for refugees. Lighthouse and fire crews battle a new foe as the river writhes with its greatest flood in memory.
A treasure hunt in San Antonio offers an $850 capital prize with a sequence of daily clues. Participants chase four tips, starting at the Palace theater area, with directions available at Bell Jewelry and related businesses. Readers are urged to catch up before Sunday’s big finish.
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