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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1927
Page
1
The article extols Transatlantic flight feats, noting Captain Charles Lindbergh style hopes and records, plus excerpts on General Motors, stock talk, and social commentary. It blends aviation bravado with market chatter and curious anecdotes about milk, lions, and Napoleonic ideas.
Paris May 14 200 newspaper men saw Pola Negri wed a Georgian prince in a simple white gown with pearl embroidery. The ceremony at Steinfurt village town hall drew guests including the American consul general. After a garden party at the chateau the couple departed for a brief honeymoon in America aboard the Aguitapia on May a.
Police reported a vehicle seized in an eight eight incident on Jauttel Street two days ago identified Saturday night as belonging to Ghenia ebhite. Five men escaped from Galveston after beating by several persons in a hijacking at Cape Ban Ane.
Mrs Brad Wright of Mercedes was installed as president of the Valley Federation of Women’s Society at the semi annual meeting in Valley. She succeeds Mrs Volney W. Taylor of Brownsville who had held the office for two years. Reports from committees and officers were presented.
A 27 year old woman armed with a pistol was arrested by police Saturday night after driving to a residence on Lesington Vente with intent to kill a woman inside. Officers intercepted her en route and took her into custody.
In Kingsville Texas the local dairy department has boosted the egg and poultry trade by organizing handling of both fertile and infertile eggs. The move, supported by community officials, aims to streamline distribution and support growers amid growing demand.
Despondent over war and health, 58 year old Og Knowles, a broker and father, hanged himself in the cellar of his home in Redrurd Massachusetts. Neighbors reported no note was left and authorities are investigating the tragedy.
Dr Adolph Herff 68 a pioneer San Antonio physician wed Miss Olga Ischar former trained nurse Saturday night at St Marys church The ceremony led by Rev A Dussean They left for a trip to Corpus Christi and Kingsville The marriage surprises family amid news of retirement and Herff's ongoing medical career with sons Ferdinand and Adolph Jr noted in the record
In Honolulu a three day celebration opens for the hundredth anniversary of the first French priests arriving in the Hawaiian Islands. Services led by Bishop Rigaud Alleauste in the Coral Cathedral mark the event.
A resident surprised a prowler at May Minto Williams's Goondway home late Saturday. T M Riskiny fired twice as the intruder fled with a handful of valuables, including watches and cash. No pistol shots were fired at the thief.
Star Noah Beery and his wife are living apart as legal proceedings unfold. Beery has moved to a hillside near Lancaster, while his wife remains in their home there with her set. The attorney says no immediate divorce is planned.
An officer named J. Hocker riding a city motorcycle collided at night near Routh Flores and Jywhtock streets, fell beneath the bike, injuring his leg. Police and witnesses reported the incident and began an investigation into the cause and any resulting injuries.
New York May 14 amid mid Atlantic storms three aircraft compete for New York to Paris non stop flight. Charles Lindbergh tests Spirit of St Louis while Bart Acostaio flies the giant Fokker America and Clarence Chamberlin with Lloyd Berland await their turn. Byrd delays awaiting better conditions as forecasters predict unfavorable winds through Thursday.
In Benito Texas on May 4 dairy expert J Bell urges milkmen to treat cows calmly to improve milk yield. He advises gentle speech and avoidance of hard driving or abuse, noting calm cows milk more readily when milkers wear freshly laundered clothing.
A 200 year old religious puppet, used by Spanish priests to teach faith to Indians, was found by Jenros during a mission visit in San Antonio. The puppet, part of a troupe performance planned for the municipal auditorium, was uncovered while examining a historic site.
The world's largest painting named "Ranthees De Ea Guerre" travels from Paris to New York's Madison Square Garden via the Frenchling pier to be shown by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. At sixty feet and eleven tons, the package blocks Broadway briefly as it rounds a corner near theaters.
The War Department announces Col James C Rhea will be promoted to brigadier general after nomination by the president. Rhea, who studied at the United States Military Academy from Texas, commanded the Third Brigade, Second Division in France at the armistice and is slated for retirement due to physical disability.
A two ton safe from the State Bank of Metlune Kansas was found today in the Bic Hill district twenty miles southeast. It had been blown open. A posse that located the safe continued a six hour search for the bandits believed to have fled into the hills.
San Antonio braces for a major Army air and ground defense exercise to begin Sunday afternoon at Fort Sam Houston. The Second Division will cooperate with the largest aerial force yet used in such a war game, simulating defense against Red forces advancing from the north and northeast around San Antonio.
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