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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1927
Page
10
Reports from England and Russia mix with Decoration Day observations as crowds swell in major stations. Lloyd George warns Britain of Russia’s potential moves, while Mussolini and Kemal face cautious assessments of global repercussions. Russia seeks slow internal recovery and external debt relief amid shifting diplomacy.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention unsettled wind and cold conditions near Ben Antonine and West Tees with references to Monday and parity, but details are unclear and no concrete events or times are readable.
Memorial Day in San Antonio honored the war dead with parades to the national cemetery, veterans groups, and a ceremony featuring Chaplain Alvin Mosher and tributes by Rev. John W. Dashy. Local veterans, families, and organizations joined in the procession and service marking the city’s War Dead remembrance.
LOS ANGELES May 30 Senora Natalia Culles wife of President Culles of Merion was weakened after a major operation Saturday. Dr Alejandro Werilace said recovery should come within a few weeks as complications from urgent bladder and intestinal trouble subside.
Meteorologist T.H. Tarboe of the local weather bureau warns that Monday will stay warm after a record high Saturday. The mercury reached 102 degrees, with Sunday one degree cooler, as Ajay and nearby areas endures a heat spell.
War memorial day observances took place with coupling to official procedures. A legislative quorum question arose during the day, affecting potential parliamentary action.
Frank Lockhart, the Los Angeles daredevil, led 207 miles of the Indianapolis 500 before a right rear wheel failure forced him to stop on the 298th mile. He managed to halt safely with no injuries. Bol McDonnellson of Los Angeles finished second with Peter Potts, a Southern star, placing third.
Dutch Bauman seized the lead in the 1500 mile steepest auto race as Lockhart rolled to a record pace at 108 mph. DePavlo and LePaolo faced engine troubles, and a relief driver was injured in a collision. President Coolidge urged world nations to curb war and seek justice, while Americans were urged to follow laws and show charity.
Lindbergh, weary from the Atlantic crossing, hopes to fly home but may also travel by air. He plans meetings with King George, the Prince of Wales, and Lord Lonsdale during his stay. He notes possible commercial potential of trans Atlantic flights and hints at a future aerial service.
London confirmed that Norway will assume Great Britain's diplomatic responsibilities in Soviet Russia after the break between the London and Moscow governments. The move follows a formal shift announced from Downing Street.
Detroit game opens with Rottecies Mier Karranil Sewell Curcoll Wintehil Shea among lineup details for a preliminary clash.
In Pittsburgh the Chicago team defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 4. Early offense set the pace as Chicago seized control with key hits from players including Hautman and Herriett. Pittsburgh’s bats struggled, while Chicago capitalized on fielding miscues to secure the win.
President Coolidge states the United States aims to reduce armaments and promote peace worldwide. He pledges to negotiate with Great Britain, seek early settlements with China, Mexico, and Nicaragua, and discourage forcible imposition of peace, stressing goodwill and justice. The address reflects a broader policy to promote reason and voluntary cooperation rather than coercion.
Walter James Miller 17 months old son of Mr and Mrs E Miller survived two deadly incidents in Bandera Road yards. Last Christmas he ate poisonous berries but lived. Most miraculous, a touring car wheel narrowly missed him when Mrs Miller looked away on Saturday, yet he emerged with only bruises. He returned to play on Monday.
The obituary reports the death of W. Retz, chief counsel for the United Ring Workers of America, in Springfield. Details are limited, but the passing of the union lawyer is noted in the early May dispatch.
Twenty people were killed in a night storm that struck Prestonsburg and surrounding towns in the Big Sandy Valley. Telephone lines were down in Prestonsburg Paintsville and nearby areas hindering information as crews assessed the damage and reported fatalities.
The Shakespeare Foundation defends college students amid support from donors for a memorial shelter in Stratford. Ernest Stenger, 62, president of the Denver Tramway, dies in Denver after a brief illness.
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