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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1927

Page

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Rockefeller Gift to France Proclaimed as Friendship Token

Arthur Brisbane reports Paris notes a new 40,000,000 franc gift from John D. Rockefeller to complete the Versailles monument fund. The donation, added to prior sums, aims to preserve monuments and memories that educated Americans and will educate future generations. Rockefeller is praised for the generous gesture and marked as a symbol of American friendship.

Versailles John D. Rockefeller France Mr. Rockéfeller Monsieur Juseerend Frans Bre Rockefeler Mr. Rockefeller

Ford cars and speed talk at museum show

An account recalls early Ford cars and a Fort museum display featuring a four cylinder Ford with varied shift options. Henry Burd’s car No 14000000 stirred interest beside the old Ford as another new Funk car demonstrated speed nearing sixty miles per hour. The piece reflects on freedom of movement and a reporter’s observations of traffic and public interest, with a note that the story continues on page 12.

Ford -Priday Fort Muzeum Henry Burd Ford Paul

Plot charges foul plot as city faces deadly poison outbreak

Reported in senate and city walls a alleged plot to poison residents as officials including Artuyo Ellas and Luis N. Mocuas visited. Several dead tied to a mystery toxin. Rumors swirl about who unleashed the poison and the lack of clear victims or confirmed details.

Senate Nevoas Ihu Codd Delok Artuyo Ellas Labs Luis. N Mocuus

Hicks Building Sale Sets Record Real Estate Price

Unprecedented prices for Houston street property were paid as the Hicks building in Houston street sold for a record sum. The Hicks Building Corporation, led by Marshall Hicks, previously bought the property in 1907 for 45 004, a figure cited in the report as a historic high for the city. The sale contrasted with earlier claims and noted the building’s prominent street presence and lack of immediate improvements.

HICKS Houston Houston Street Brothers Watson Slanils Hicks Brothers Phi Buk Antonio Hicks Building Corporation

Ex-Proxy M'Curdy Delivers Address at Daniel Baker College

M Curdy former proxy speaks to students at Daniel Baker College Brownwood delivering the graduation sermon. He is noted as having served fifteen years as a Presbyterian church member and is recognized in religious and educational circles.

M’curdy Daniel Baker

Mercury Climbs to 104 in Fort Worth Heat Wave

Fort Worth records a 104 degree afternoon as the heat continues into May. Local advisories warn residents to take precautions while the high temperatures persist through the day.

Mercury Fort Worth Bs International News Advicrs Tex

Robbery and assault indictments tied to San Antonio school girl crime

Grand jury readiness in Bejar County for Robbery and assault charges linked to a string of recent schoolyard-attack incidents. Suspects Enrique Meidox, Contentes Rydeigue, and others confess parts of the crimes while investigators seek corroborating evidence. A recovered $3000 in jewelry and a forced confession from Rodrigues set the stage for a speedy trial. Chief Deputy Newton notes possible death sentence for convicts. district attorneys push for swift action as the case heads to trial in early June.

San Antonio Bexar Gounty Iate-Saturdy Cnet Grand Jury Crontente Rydeigue Enique Mendoza Atelen Shaw Harvard Enrique Meialoxa Lama Stell Sai Ane Dishrivt Vitulatey Andy Siuth Sherike Wud Atmitte Uontes Rodrigues Adiel Atlivek Cleus Anton Adaua Cy M Shertt Alphonse Newton Baise Esiquiel Berviva J. M. Shaw

Officers Uphold City Traditions in San Antonio

San Antonio honors Sheriff Jim Stevens and Chief Deputy Alfonso Newton for quelling a wave of holdups that terrorized outlying districts and harmed local girls. Two suspects confessed after swift police work, with a $100 reward offered by The San Antonio Light upon conviction and praise for public-spirited citizens who contributed to ending the outlawry.

San Antonio Jim Stevens Alfonso Newton Newton

Mouth Organist Wins Freedom by Dixie Tune

A city youth arrested on vagrancy charges after a juvenile custody reveal showed he possessed two mouth organs. Asked to play, his music moved Chief of Detectives Bam Street and he was held overnight on a technical charge for disposition. The boy was en route to Buffalo via El Paso.

Howes Kumlay Mike Divo Salurilay Wight Uve Vity Jai Bam Street Yageatey Chick Serevy

Ridiculing Mexico Problems Sparks Controversy in New York

Arturo Elias, Mexican consul in New York, criticized what he called Mexico problems with a dismissive laugh. The remarks referenced Africans and politics, tracing back to a trip from Meriton City and a joint stance with President Chiies, stirring dispute among observers in New York.

Mesiou Arturo Elias Peooral New York Reutte Mierton City Chiies

Nicaragua Killing Probe by U S Marines Noted

Reported incident mentions a fatal shooting involving General Cabithi of Nicaragua. United States Marines were to learn more about the case as officials investigate the killing and related injuries amid rising tensions.

Cabithi Nicarravan Oman Bishands United, States

Child Run Over by Car in Woodlawn

A three year old boy narrowly survives after a touring car backed from a garage in Woodlawn Saturday morning. Walter James Miller, son of Mrs. Miller, was playing near the vehicle when the child darted from a house, were run over by both rear and front wheels. He was taken to Santa Rosa hospital for examination and treated for slight injuries with no serious harm found.

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Butte Visits Moody at Austin in Late May

Dr. George C. Butte, attorney general of Porto Rico, paid an unusual visit to Governor Dan Moody in Austin on a Saturday during May. The trip was arranged by the Calvi Committee and highlighted the ongoing legal and political exchange around territorial governance.

George C. Butte Dan Moody Austin George OC. Lute Ort Rico Calvi Coofittee Governor Day Moody

Flier Acknowledged to Reveal LOGALAR HELIS Visit

A flier from San Antonio invites the hero to visit the city with plans for a parade and public reception. Gov. Dee Moody and civic leaders are asked to welcome Lindbergh, with dates to be fixed after Washington approval. The itinerary potentially includes St. Louis Detroit Chicago and New York en route.

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