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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1927
Page
1
In House of Commons today the home secretary said information from the secretary of war satisfied him that a search of Soviet House premises by police under a warrant was properly authorized. The raid ended at midnight. no such document was found but was believed to be aimed at halting copies.
A man with amnesia tried to win his lover’s sympathy by singing a song and confessing love. He was questioned at police headquarters, escorted to Fort Sam Houston guardhouse, then returned to the police station. The report notes confusion and unclear motions as he was moved to the guard area.
A seaplane operating near Frontera en route to Vera Cruz for the inaugural flight wrecked on Sunday. Five or eight aboard were passengers or crew. Pete was bumped but there were casualties.
Defense counsel for Mrs Edith Bishop charged with murdering her detective husband Luther Bishop rested their case after recalls this morning. Both sides wrapped up odds and ends of testimony as they prepared to submit the case to the jury.
Flooding from the Mississippi spread through Avoyelles and St. Landry parishes as levees along Bayou Des Glazes failed. Thousands were forced from homes while crews reinforced embankments and coast guards evacuated more than 7200 people from marooned areas. Bayou des Glazes levees gave way, endangering a wide stretch toward the Gulf of Mexico.
In Louisiana parish a rough estimate says about 1000 people are marooned on house tops as floodwaters trap residents. Rescue teams and relief crews work to reach affected communities amid rising waters and widespread damage.
Charles Lak Lishbergh and Lorine, chief Becker, settled a dispute over the New York to Paris nonstop flight by signing a contract. The pact guarantees wives protection and outlines rewards totaling over 1.3 million. Flyers must surrender 50 percent of cash rewards to Columbus Aircraft Corp as sponsor. Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce pressed for full in-hand payment. Weather remains foggy with continuing winds across the mid Atlantic. windvisability declared after 24 hours of flight chances.
In a fractured dispatch from St John’s Newfoundland authorities report an offer of 24,000 for the return of Captain Charles Nungesser and Major Francois Coli, the aviators sought after in their Atlantic crossing attempt. A sighting near the south shore of News the Rape is noted with telegraphic confusion.
A section of the new Delaware and Hudson railroad bridge under construction across the Mohawk River between Lookout and Windermere collapsed. Several workers were thrown into the river and one man drowned in the incident. Authorities survey the site as rescue teams search the water.
In Paris on May 16 American envoy Heorickax led a delegation of American legionnaires visiting France. They were formally invited to Metz by Mayor Paul Vanrttn and Salon Slow, head of the local veterans organization, to attend a parade and ceremony marking Franco American military ties.
Southern Pacific reports no interruption to train service after levee breaks in Bayou des Glaizes territory affect nearby basins. Telegraph advice from SP official says all lines are operating normally with no delays expected, despite regional flooding around New Orleans.
City engineer I Eying reported bids for a bridge over Marttnien creak near Fredericksburg were opened and read at the city commission meeting. Proposals for paving Laurel street from Frederickburg road to Zarziners yalveet and Hast Houston between New Braumels avenue and Eiamunde atrout were also accepted. After protests were settled at a hearing, Carson sree was ordered paved.
City commission on Monday ordered assessments against property owners for the Burr Way from North Alamo to Nacogdoches and Bash Nueva from Garden to Santa Maria. Assessments include 100 per front foot and 40 flat price per line at ground level for property extensions.
Fragmentary OCR describes a well dressed man at a Royal Academy exhibition wearing an antique top hat. The text is garbled but suggests praise for older hats and notes a one day opening event with attendees and ladies present.
A garbled report from NABLEIS May 18 hints at buried city legends beneath modern subway lines Heovian and Bavitiel. A venture claims a tunnel treasure at 150 feet, with officials noting future unveiling though details are unclear.
A World War I style air demonstration is described with pursuit planes striking ground troops, bombing formations, and a smoke screen test. Demonstrations occur Saturday at Camp Stanley near Leon Springs with access from Fredericksburg and Blanco roads.
Maj. Gen. Ernest Hindes Eighth Corps Army announces action plan stressing teamwork across ground and air units during maneuvers. Brig. Gen. James Keenehet urges using air power to block Red forces before they unite with others along the Cibolo. Second Division moves toward Boerne as Camp Str Joy hosts staff drills.
In Brenton Fatbor Michigan the state seeks dissolution of the House of David colony claiming it is a haven of vice and a nuisance. More than 100 witnesses testified about the colony center and its leaders including property valued over a million dollars in the name of Benjamin and Mary Purnell. Former colonists testified as attorneys argued the colony recruited members from Australia and America and alleged immorality and life danger for members.
A garbled note from Great Nech on May 1 1893 describes a golf match at Sourdvlaw Golf Club where Scotchmen and Shamrocke teams competed. Despite poor readability the piece implies a team event with captions of attire and players, noting a tied result and a festive, crowdful scene.
A German report from May records injuries and serious damage amid an arene incident. Authorities describe a major event with multiple injured parties and ongoing investigations into the cause and scope of the assault and its civic impact.
Windsor Ontario reports government action under the temperance act to shut bootlegging premises and begin liquor permit sales to residents and tourists. Officials moved to close illegal sites, end bootleg operations, with many venues already closed and staff laid off. Permits to be issued starting Wednesday.
Bradeiseo Visas pleaded guilty in Ninety-fourth District Court to stealing a radio set last Monday. Judge W McCror imposed a five year suspended sentence.
Police and the Child Protective and Humane Society investigated a home on Rassey Street after neighbors reported a mother beat her five year old to death. Officers encountered a reluctant mother on Sunday. Miss Lucy G Smithers will question the mother.
A missing Amarillo youth, a year old, was reported weeks ago as taken in by Officer B. B. Barry in company with a clan and later arrested. The incident was reported on Monday.
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