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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1927

Page

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New Flood Water Threat in Mississippi Delta

Flood warnings along the Mississippi River and surrounding areas intensified as levees were reinforced at Plaquemine Point. Engineers remained cautiously optimistic that conditions were under control while new sandbag parties arrived and New Orleans was deemed safe. Refugees began returning to Yazoo City camps and other flood victims planned to rebuild.

Mississippi Angels Od River Plaquemine Point Beton Range Ornes Pisquemine Point Com Gsnee New Orleans Yazoo City

Pan-Am Aviators Share Tales at Joint Club Meet

Pan Am and Aviators spoke at a joint club meeting detailing feared skies, high mountain tosses, and uncharted islands. Capt Arthur Bd McDeriel and Lieut Charles MeK recounted a Hopper in Santo Domingo and a Pan-dun Slight that drew laughter from attendees.

Pan-Am Arthur Bd McDeriel Charles Mek

Belgian Minister Slated For U.S. Post

Brussels reports Count Van Der Straten Fontes, a Belgian minister, will be designated ambassador to the United States. He will succeed Baron Cartier de Farebienne, who will move to the London embassy.

U.S Bruseels Count van der Straten Fonts Argentina Wes United Fets Baron Cartier de Farebienne Lon +don

Ark Tale and Warnings Fill Fragmented Page

A jumbled clump of notes blends a flood tale with warnings about cosmetics and health. Mentions a New York medical association advising against inferior lipstick and cosmetics, urging well advertised brands. Also references Newfoundland survivors, Harvard vaccination, and smallpox policy amid scattered historical excerpts.

New York State Bedical Association

Agent Held as Dry Boat Crash Kills 2

Detroit Federal prohibition agent Lester Lottner was held on a manslaughter charge related to a crash that killed James Lee and his daughter Mildred, 14, in the Detroit River yesterday, prompting an investigation into the patrol boat incident.

Detroit Mee ve—Auceet Lottner Tames Lee Daugher Mildred Detroit River

San Antonio Air War Drill Draws Big Crowd

San Antonio residents witnessed a simulated air raid and field artillery display at Camp Sunney led by Maj. Gen. W J Snow. Brig. Gen. Paul B Malone oversaw the demonstration as officials discuss combined Air Service and Second Division maneuvers with War Department staff planning a Sunday briefing. Trubee Davison rode to Tulsa by observation plane to deliver an American Legion address.

San Antonians Seco Ud Field Artillery Camp Suuney WJ. Snow Snow Washkinstuy Salurdis Paul B. Malone Air Service Army War Department San Antonio Trubee Davison Af War Tulsa

Flier Acquitted in Farmer Death Court martial verdict in Lehman case

Lieut Aviver H Lehman, army flier, was acquitted of a manslaughter charge in the Browder farmer death after the airman’s dipping incident last October. Prosecution dropped the murder count. only perjury charges remained under review as officials could not identify the pilot and the skull injury remained unresolved.

Univerist Service Montcomels Ja Aviver H. Lehman Frank G Browder Bear Agel Tabh A. Parker Fied Browder Montgomery Browler

Smedley Butler to China Cities for Inspection

Washington May 14 Brig Gen Smedley D Butler commanding American marines in China sails to Tivuttin and Peking the dispatches say. The trip aims to inspect the marine detachment guard at Peking and to pay courtesy calls on American army headquarters at Tientsin.

Washingson

Chinese Fire on U. S. Destroyer in Yangtse River

Shanghai dispatch reports increasing Chinese fire on ships on the Yangtze. An American destroyer was fired on twice by Chinese forces while moving and a British destroyer and a British armored ship at anchor were also targeted. Casualties and full details were not disclosed.

Yangtse River Shanghai Nanking Tansine River Amer Chine Seversk Phin

Warsaw railway shops destroyed in Warsaw blaze

Five repair works in Warsaw were reported destroyed by fire yesterday. The incident follows earlier unrest as a blaze hit the Warsaw Railway Shops, while a separate report from Winysville notes captures of Wishope and Katherine Tidtnniin by Modblunds after an overnight clash.

Warsaw Girt Wunysville Wishope Dulles Katherine Tidtnniin Weatherford Modblunds Ohann Thei Aseage Fark Coren

Spotlight on Milton Bennett Visits and Local Socials

Milton Bennett visits his sister and mother, with several San Antonio and Sabinal acquaintances noted. Local residents, including Rabbi Frisch, Major General Herbert Cripps, and various families, are seen visiting San Antonio, Fort Sam Houston, Boerne, Eagle Pass, and Kerrville, with travel to Memphis and other Texas towns for conventions, business, and family gatherings.

Ephraim Frisch Boerne Pragk Rubin Shin San Antonio Theme Cranshaw Taukey San Atiinte

Fourth Sunday After Easter Services Schedule

Services listed for the Fourth Sunday after Easter include 7:30 p m Holy Communion 9:30 a m Church School and Adult Bible Classes 11:00 a m Morning Prayer Litany and Sermon by Mr Robertson The Voice at Dawn 6:15 p m Young People's Service League and 8:00 p m Evening Prayer and Sermon by Mr Miller The Four Square Life

Mr. Robertson

Mis Johnson Backs Bouquet for Brackenhire Principal

Thousands of flowers were distributed to the staff of Brackenhire High by members of the Parent Partner Association in honor of retiring president Mrs C B Tinnen. A large basket of flowers in purple and white was presented to Principal Treanor at a Thursday night association meeting by South Ride citizens.

Pearker Bragkenthire Sehent Friktyndor

Beacons Hill Bags Present Manless Wedding Play

A local group from Beacon Hill Bags stage a lighthearted “Manless Wedding” event planned for Saturday evening. The production, promoted as entertainment by Berry Turner, aims to provide a playful curtain raiser for the community.

Mt Entertainment Beacon Hill Bags Berry Turner Pasion

Faleley to Give Psychology Talk at Plaza Hotel Roof

Enkeler principal of Minin W2 umnior school will give a psychology talk Monday on the arcane la ancien of Latha at the Plaza hotel roof at noon. The event precedes Solely Tamelvea, nee tt at the us Antonin Advertising club The hautheun.

Faleley

Poluge Battle Deputies In Hot Game At River Clash

Deputies and police officers staged a heated contest by the Mississippi River as crowds bought tickets for a benefit match described as a rare lineup clash between rival sides. Players’ names were not disclosed until moments before tipoff, heightening the anticipation of a record turnout.

Wien Om Fuind Dade

German Woman Praises U. S. Golf Life

A German visitor to Des Moines on May 1 praises American golf life as the most fascinating part of her stay, noting opportunities to play and the welcoming atmosphere for golf enthusiasts.

U. 8 Golf

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