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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1927

Page

2

Rivers Wreck Factories and Flood Devastation

Floods sweep New England as rivers surge through factories and towns. Reports of deaths were exaggerated, but property damage is extensive and thousands lack shelter amid biting cold. Cavalry units move from Fort Ethan Allen toward Montpelier while army planes patrol from Boston. Dam breaks threaten Manchester and Springfield amid looming milk famine and rising water in Amoskeag reservoir.

Pagean Burlington Fort Ethan Allen Montpelier Boston Coneetjent Merrimac Massachusetts Kew Hampshire Penacock Coxcord N. HL Machester N. Th. Alresdy Amoskeag Springfield Fs

Ruth Loves Her Lipstick Sent Back From Paris

International News Service reports Ruth Elder plans to return her famous lipstick and the key to the cabin of The American Girl to New York. She refuses to present it at Le Bourget, saying the lipstick is one of her most precious souvenirs.

International News Service Paris South Elder America le Bourget Miss Elder New York

Rivers Roar Destroy New England Mills After Floods

A heavy downpour caused rivers to swell across New England, forcing Hadley prisoners to be moved for dike construction. Lieut. Gov. Hollister Jackson of Vermont died when his car overturned in Barre. A Burlington dispatch reports sixteen deaths in Richford near the Canadian border. The floods imperil regional mills and factories along river corridors.

Ikempren Mae Turner's Falls Balpoke Hadley Hollister Jackson Vermont Might Jackson Barre Burlington Percens Richford United States New England States

Texarkana Gunmen Arrests Taint Prohibition Case

Texarkana reports a conspiracy to slay two federal agents led to the arrest of thirteen persons, including two former Texarkana police chiefs, after a lengthy federal investigation. Bonds ranged from 500 to 11000. Henry Adams, a former police chief, received life imprisonment for Deputy Sheriff Robert Smith’s murder and was later released on bail. Walter Crowell, another former chief, also got bail at 1000 as authorities continue to file further proceedings.

Hy Talersal Seetten Texarkana Texarkena United States United Stats J. Warren Slevnor Kansas Henry Adams Robert Smith Walter Crowell

1923 Model Cow Stolen Report Emerges

A lighthearted police bulletin unfolds when Mrs. E. Martin reports a 1923 model cow stolen from 428 Stafford Street. Sergeant Kelley questions the age and color, but the suspect is a milk producer’s cow, leading to a comic exchange over model year and breed as detectives parse the odd case.

Moar D. F. Kelley E. Martin Stafford Street Kelley Mra. Startin

Thirteen Plot to Kill Federal Agents and Obstruct Justice

A Western District of Arkansas case describes thirteen men allegedly conspiring with unknown others to intimidate a witness and obstruct the course of justice. They allegedly plotted to kill federal agents George Crank is named as ringleader with a plantation padlocked by federal order. Dr Dixon resumed medical practice after returning to work.

Entee Intim Jane O'Guima A. M. Lembert D Siates Western District of Arkansas Guisten Texarkana George Crank

Gallagher Ranch to Open for Guests at San Antonio Area

The Gallagher Ranch of about 10 50 acres ten railen northwest of San Antonio will open to guests as a lane on November With. It will operate similar to dozens of Dude ranches in Montana and other regions, offering wholesome life and splendid accommodations at reasonable prices for individuals or families. For further information call or write Bet Crawford, Manager, Cr. 6752, 403 Texas Theater.

Gallagher San Antonio Wraining Montana Bete Crawford Tesax Theater

Rumors on Millicent Ro Married in High Society Row

New York reports swirl around Millicent Ro, heir to Standard Oil, and Argentine suitor Arturo Ramos. A Grace Line yacht suite is held for Mr and Mrs A P Ramos, while civil and religious ceremonies loom. The Rogers circle hints a marriage may occur soon, though details remain murky.

Eniversal Series New York Millicent Ro Standard Oil Arturo Pesala Ramos Hesers Millicent Weess Tinel Ramos Wace Ef. H. Rogers Rogers Santa Elisa

Drop Charges Against Smith Reversed on Insufficient Evidence

Kenneth Smith facing robbery by firearms charges in San Antonio. DA moves to dismiss the current case after finding insufficient evidence for conviction. Smith previously convicted and sentenced to one year, but the reversal by the court of criminal appeal altered the case status. Other suspects remain connected to the bank robbery with trials set for December.

Kenneth Smith San Antonio National Bank Chambers Oo Smith Court of Criminal Tro Ten Robers Veome

Angeles Heights League to Urge Uniform Building Codes

The Los Angeles Heights Civic Improvement Association announced plans to send letters to building and lumber concerns urging observance of building restrictions to improve time efficiency. The league rejected a motion to advance a building code, electing new officers with Mrs. Ralph W. Emerson as president and a slate including Mrs. Ella Tuller and Mrs. W. I. Holland as vice presidents.

Los Angelia Heights the Heights League Ralph WW. Emerson Ella Tuller W. I. Holland W. ©. Allison J. Ti. Martin

Board of Officers to Probe Army Post Fire $10,000 Loss

A board of officers will be appointed at Fort Sam Houston to investigate a Friday afternoon fire that destroyed about $10,000 worth of hay, fuel, and fire equipment in a post building. The blaze is believed caused by spontaneous combustion.

Fort Sam Houston Army Post

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