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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1927
Page
2
Soreph Abraham, who arrived from Suzit 21 years ago with 1050, rose from a traveling peddler with two pack backs to a local store owner and cotton ginner, amassing a fortune in Bristow Oklahoma by November 8.
A series of tableaus depicting Red Cross work and world war phases will be shown at Mark Thain Junior School in San Pedro and Mulberry avenues. The event, directed by Miss Louise Henry of SB-1 class, will occur Thursday at noon.
A San Antonio school system junior department director Miss Aline Rather is overwhelmed with desk items and trinkets from students. One pupil gave a hand carved ornamental cigar holder as a light hearted gift, reflecting playful student discretion amid the clutter.
Los Angeles report states 17-year-old film actress Virginia Lee Corbin dropped an insanity complaint against her mother Virginia Corbin. The charge had sent the mother to a psychopathic ward after an alleged suicide attempt following a family quarrel. A reconciliation occurred at the mother’s bedside in hospital.
The War Department announced plans to organize and train an observers corps for the aviation section of the army. Observers will specialize in aerial photography map drafting and map heading, to be trained from the academy and secretaries.
A 22 year old man was captured in the act trying to steal a resident’s fowls. He was chased by the homeowner after being warned away, knocking over a shotgun in the yard. Detectives were summoned to the scene at 1009 North Avenue.
The U S commissioner for Soledo, appointed by Judge John M Willits, resigned after a grand jury indictment dated October 22. The charge alleges acceptance of two thousand five hundred dollars. A local attorney from Thudd Mummer, Ohio, was noted as involved in the process.
Oxford news reports plans for a new film based on the Sidney Batts novel Barbara Goes to Oxford. The university will cooperate with Mrs. Ballaa producing the project and will present a faithful depiction of Oxford life on screen.
London reports Senator Marconi, described as a leading figure, arriving at his hotel following a recent visit to the United States. The trip appears to have been significant in shaping current political or diplomatic opportunities.
Rumor in Bucharest speculates King Boris of Bulgaria fled Yugoslavia route fearing an attempted attack as he travels Europe. Romanian papers call the move an evident sign of concern amid regional tensions.
Austin dispatch reports A Mikin electrocuted Saturday triggered a last minute court move as aviator rushed Hawkins appeal in the Dan Liddel case. Judge W B Hawking aided Mikin’s defense in the Fort Worth Court of Civil Actions amid a tense night session.
An advertisement argues many morning meals are rushed and poorly balanced. It promotes Quaker Oats as a complete breakfast with 14 percent protein 89 percent carbohydrate vitamins and minerals to provide energy and reduce laxative needs. It mentions Quick Quaker and regular Quaker Oats as options.
The trial of ex legislator F A Dale from Borbam for allegedly taking a $1000 bribe from W Chamberlain of Houston was postponed from today in District Court and rescheduled for January. A related back robbery case was tried instead as the postponement occurred.
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