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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1927
Page
9
A 21 year old woman, in a rural area near Cerulle, drank poison after a note to her rancher sweetheart. She lies unconscious, two nurses watching her, little hope of recovery. Her letter hinted she would soon be no more. The sweetheart was en route to the bedside.
A petition by residents of Taft Boulevard to pave the street between Somerset and Free City roads was granted Tuesday morning by Paul B. Steffler, commissioner of streets. Work will start as soon as an ordinance passed by the city council becomes effective, Steffler said.
Senora Natalie Calles wife of President Plutarco E H Calles of Mexico was in California Lutheran Hospital today under care of Dr A W. The physician would decide if an operation is needed. No details on her ailment were released.
First Lieut. Morton McD Jones, aide to Maj. Gen. Ernest Hinds since he commanded the Eighth Corps Area, will be replaced in September by General Hinds'son First Lieut. John H. Hinds, currently an Instructor in mathematics at the United States Military Academy West Point. Jones, a cavalry officer, is expected to join cavalry organization after relief at corps area headquarters. He has played polo at Fort Sam Houston and stands as a leading army polo player.
Los Angeles Heights residents favor a bond issue to fund sewer improvements. A meeting of the Los Angeles Heights Improvement Board discussed the proposal and names of early workers T L Martin Arnold R T Kuhlman and Z W Ball were listed. A Monday night league meeting announced plans for a later report and a discussion on high school bonds.
Report from Los Angeles details the five defendant Hollywood murder trial of Lom Keri screen cowher. Jurors under Judge Carlos Hardy prepare to retire after closing arguments where Mrs Kerrick’s defense counters blame for the shooting amid party excesses. Other defendants include Henry Isabell Anita Davis Tris Burns and Joe Hunt linked to the fatal gathering and alcohol financed by Hunt.
Galveston May 24 The body of Alfred Joseph Watts 39 seaman missing from a dredge boat since Sunday morning was recovered on Red Fish reef about 120 miles from here by coast guards. Beaumont May 24 Toku D McCall of Beaumont announcing campaign for Texas governor in 1928 after 1924 bid. Borger oil shipments rise as Santa Fe reports fifty cars daily for eight days. Topeka wheat crop forecast at 143000000 bushels following severe weather. Austin Moody urges end to spoils system and faster legislative action at extra session. Dallas grain dealers hold open session with 400 attendees. Longview plans East Texas Chamber drive. London Britain to send envoys to Geneva talks. Rubblib train kills three in Illinois. Panhandle rainfall totals reach several inches in lower panhandle counties. Austin budget fights continue as economy bloc turnd to cut highway funds. Moody civil service bill moves in Texas House. Road aid program allocates funds to several counties.
Princeton May 4 news reports Walter E. Warner of Brooklya Princeton University set a non stop nose aided mile record in SAE minutes forty seconds. He also reportedly collected five fish from each of six doubters.
The temporary bridge on Willite Street over the San Antonio river, linking St Marys Street and Dwyer Avenue south of the Plaza hotel, opened to traffic Tuesday. A permanent bridge will be built after the river straightening work is finished.
Officials apologized for the New York Paris flight prize announcement quirks after a tax on prize money was avoided. The matter centers on a partial payout and revenue concerns tied to the event.
A clipped and fragmented note from California describes eighteen good looking girls sending eighteen kisses to a beloved hero. The message mentions a return visit and a celebration, but details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Washington May 24. The War Department announced plans to sell the Long Island Inland Air Reserve Station by Queens County New York including the buildings and supplies. The disposal aims to streamline operations and raise funds for ongoing defense programs.
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