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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1927

Page

3

Gin Party Ends in Death at Chicago University

A student gathering at the University of Chicago led to the death of John Harper and the hospitalization of Darel Baldwin after gin reportedly laced with poison was consumed. Eight others were jailed as potential witnesses as investigators pursue possible manslaughter charges.

Chicago University of Chicago John Harper Darel Baldwin Bosmine Harper Blaidsvin Sfusthee

Weekend crashes leave six injured and one dead

A weekend of wrecks left Marcis Garcia, 15, dead after a rifle discharge during a car repair attempt near the Desire river. In a separate collision on Frio City road, Bynes, 43, was shot when a firearm discharged in a wagon. Mrs. Ollie Simpson and Dessie Aiton were injured in a crash on Avenue TS, while Mrs. Simpson's son Johnny and the Simpson family were involved with other relatives. Fingers were severed as Mrs. Grate Watch, 27, lost four fingers in a separate accident on South Moyes streets. All victims were taken to local hospitals. one driver faced aggravated assault charges.

Serk Awaly Paine Threa Fonts Repu Marcis Garcia Durange Street Robert B. Grées Messiia Tank Oiter Desire Garcie An Seiselena Sherill J ML Estuigaes Ollie Simpson Dessie Aiton Frio City Road Robert B. Greco Hospital Grate Watch South Alamo Street Dwinson’zed

Geography Class to Visit Thirty Countries in a Year

Dr D W Whittlesey of the University of Chicago will lead the University’s floating geography class aboard the Cunard Steamer Aurora. The vessel sails from New York on September 23 and will tour thirty countries with onboard classrooms and labs fitted for study.

Universal Service Chicagn High Seas D. 8. Whittlesey Geogrophy Department University of Chicago Universeity New York Halle

Social notes of gatherings and engagements across Houston society

Clara Cc and P. Pancoast note guest visits from George T. Everett of Asne Spe to sister Mrs. Frost, wedding plans for Lille Beai Frost and Walter Bergstrom, and a series of parties hosted by Mrs. Everett and Mrs. Frost. The week includes fishing trips, birthday celebrations, a carnival luncheon at the Bright Shawl Tree, bridge teas, and a sailing trip to Europe for Ann Marie Wath’s family, with multiple hostesses and attendees.

George T. Everett Asne Spe A G C Frost Steve Lille Beai Frost Walter Bergstrom Everett Harry Pillsbury Frost Natural Lo Corpus Christi J.T. A. Lipscoiuh Fado Fit- Kin Vermont W. OR. Ratciff

Louisiana Girl Visits in L A Dance Honoree

Miss Beatrice Richard of Lake Charles Louisiana visited Los Angeles and attended the Peacock dance hosted by Miss Margaret Peacock as part of the graduation festivities of the younger social set in San Antonio.

Beatrice Richard Lake Charles Margaret Peacock Wesley Peacock San Antonio

Grand social notes at the Menger hotel dinner party

Captain J. W. Arnold hosts a dinner party at the Menger hotel's patio with Crystal bowls of daisies and pink peonies. Guests include Colonel and Mrs. Bradford and many others, while Elizabeth Marburger's May 25 wedding to Herbert Werner is described with bridesmaids, attendants, and a reception.

Kathleen Mark Twaindint High School Elizabeth Terrell Lorraine Garvey Laura Stokes Vera Nore Reilly Wiemarin Eckhardt Kathleen Smith Murs Upeholtz Mildred Nicholas Genevieve Hubman Wayne Etheridge Eleanore Uekige Tuberta Heath David D. Rounds Katheyn Jean New Ys F York F Buffalo J. W. Arnold Menger J. K. Bradford J. B. Pouraie Frank Barr Harquerie B. B., Conner A. W. Parker J. He. Harbin B.C. E. Grelum Daniel O'Conner J. BD. Goodrich J. T. Bahn Brent George Steteldale George St Thomson Ella Katherie Mills Mary Hennessy Elizabeth Kerr Cheville Graiz Doke William Turk Sarah Esteile Wark Thomas Lyons Hagel Lyons Ruth Clifton Plaga Elizabeth Beckmasty John Robinson Charles Steele Mi Carta Lynn 2 Havinsen Mary Eloise E E. E Lela Leonora Marburger Frank Marburger Herbert Jobs Werner Grace English Lutheran Church Paul P Hein Derenee Fred Haller Jr Gilbert Tehne Richard Werner Gilbert Lehne Mafonna Barton Onan Dorothy Richter Gladix Grog Verner Murharger G. B. Drentiss John Albert Alana Marburger Mrs. Werener San Antonio

Imbiber Falls Into Creek After Altercation in Durango Street

Fragmentary OCR describes an incident where a man was held by police after an imbiber fell from a fifteen foot bight into a two inch deep creek. The report mentions an ethnic concrete retaining wall and San Vedra creek in Durango street as the scene, with muddy waters and a police response.

Aser San Vedra

Bate Liquor Sale to Begin in Windsor and Areas

Announcement states liquor sales will start Wednesday at Windsor stores and at a second location later in the week. Canadian traders plan cheaper whiskies and brandy retail at quoted prices with delivery charges assessed. Beer prices listed with higher rates per pint, awaiting distribution in Word City Fyandotte and Sid-per regions.

Windsor Word City Fyandotte

Auto Tire Theft Arrests In City Jail Action

Police arrested a Black man connected to theft and sale of automobile accessories after a Sunday incident. The suspect fled after being spotted by public safety officials and was chased six blocks before capture near Crawford Motor Company. William J. Magness reported the loss, triggering the investigation.

William’ J. Magness Crawford Motor Company Mar‘ness

Probe Alleged Philpine Plot Ties to Labor Circle

Manila reports indicate ongoing government probes into alleged links between Chinese Communist elements and native labor groups in the Philippines. Navy officials confirm a separate claim of a planned attack on Cavite ammunition dumps by the Legionnaires del Trabajo, with details tied to documents seized at the Soviet embassy raid in Peking and comments from Admiral Kittrelle about communist propaganda aimed at US sovereignty.

Manila Afuil China Philippines Legionnaires del Trabajo Cavite Navy Yard The Maqnila Times Shanghai Legionnaires Carite Dssass E. W. Kittrelle Dhar Admiral Kittrelle United States Peking

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