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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1927

Page

3

Bomb Threat Targets Massachusetts Governor in 1920s

A dynamite parcel addressed to Governor Alvan T. Fuller was discovered in Boston on May 10, with a letter threatening action over the Sacco and Vanzetti case. Post Office Inspector Colvin said the sender’s identity is unknown, and the delivery was blocked by a mail clerk.

Boston Alvan T. Fuller Burlington Ave Darke Feolvin Nicols Sacco Bartolomeo Vanzetti Massachusetts Massachusettts Colvin Foaller Che Lettae Tenslysd

New Radium Source Reported at Johannesburg Deposit

A new radium source was reportedly discovered at Johannesburg by analysts deeming it extensive. The find follows a recent copper exploration, with samples from magnetite, haematite, diorite, quartz, and feldspar indicating rich ore. The deposit could make South Keven a major radium supplier. Fire losses in Dallas decline in the year ending April 5, down 600,000 from last year per the fire chief's report.

Washington Johannesbure Inam Grail Department of Sedimerce Messina Routh ‘Keven Dallas Firgloseen Dallsa

Quartette Performs Benefit Recital at Government Hill Church

The quartet of Mary Templeton standing Ruth Machenheimer seated Elizabeth Scoggins violinist and Su Andrew Scoggins extreme right performs at the Government Hill Lutheran church benefit recital. Proceeds go to the church building fund.

Government Hill Lutheran Church Mary Templeton Ruth Machenheimer Elizabeth Scoggins Su Andrew Scoggins Church Building Fund

Texas University Royalties Total Over Five Million

April royalties totaling 141 600 from oil firms operating the Texas university's leases in Crane and Reagan counties were received by Lord Commissioner J T Robison. Saturday checks from Humble Refining Texan and Southern Hills Line added 22 622 22 587 and 1 196 respectively. Deposits will go to the university permanent fund now at 5 861 400 with more payments from Golf Refining Prairie Oil and Gas and Tidal Oil expected to raise the total toward 5 200 000. For March, 171 000 was sent by oil companies representing university royalties for that period.

Austin Tex University of Pexaa Janda Crane Reagans J. T. Robison Humble Refining Company Texan Southern Hips Line Company University Permanent Find Golf Refining Compens Prairie Oil and Gas Company Tidal Oil Company

Door scraper tone debate sparks music theory talk

London reports Savant says door scraper tone proves subconscious tuning. Walford Dariea6 argues that tone sense could redefine music if universally adopted, presenting a lecture on sensory harmony and perception.

Savant London Walford

Aviation chief among crash dead recovered off Hampton Roads

The body of Loren E. Fyner, Machinist First Class and aviation chief, was recovered off Hampton Roads today. Fyner was one of ten naval aviators killed in the April 29 plane crash, according to the Navy Department.

Math Eee Bovy Loren E. Fyner Hampton Navy Department

Valley survey by Goethal slated across valley projects

A survey by General Goethal, famed Panama Canal builder, is proposed to map irrigation and intracoastal canal extensions in the valley. Jobo Shary of Mission says valley towns have subscribed funds to cover the survey cost and a Houston meeting will set the start date. Gen Goethals will survey routes including Point Isabel and the Harlingen arroyo canal as part of the planned waterway project. Pickpockets steal $50 from J A Spirante on Ceoshy Street late Saturday, police report.

All Valley Irrigation George Goethals Panama Canal Jobo Shary Mission Lower Rio Grande Valley Intracoastal Canal Association Shary Houston J. E. Bell San Benito

Boy Near Death From Car Hurts

Ed ward Woodard an eleven year old boy lies critically injured in Shawnee hospital after being struck by a car driven by Louie Holland. The incident followed the youths jumping from a second vehicle and running in front of the car.

Laternational Sons Sete Bhawned Okla Edward Woodard Shawnee Hospital Louie Holland Holland

Washington to Hold Memorial in Honor of Emma M. Gillett

Washington plans memorial exercises in the national capital on May 15 honoring Emma M. Gillett of Washington a pioneer suffragist and lawyer. The event marks the second time the city hosts such observances with several women’s organizations participating.

Washington Memorial Washington Emma M. Gillett

Aerial mall plan eyed for San Antonio Fort Worth air mail

Postmaster P G Lucas and Ray Leeman of the South Texas Chamber of Commerce plan a conference in San Antonio Friday on establishing air mail between San Antonio and Fort Worth Dallas. Porter Whaley of the San Antonio chamber said postmasters from Waco and Austin will attend the gathering with W J Glover US postmaster general assistant.

P. G. Lucas Ray Leeman Genes South Texas Chamber of Commerce Sill San Antonio Wichita Fats Fort Worth- Dallas Porter Whaley

Light ads claim quick results at low cost

Advertisers promote light want ads as a fast inexpensive way to reach local readers. The brief notices urge readers to act quickly to secure services or items, highlighting affordability and speed as key benefits. Local businesses and individuals test the approach with concise, direct copy.

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