Two Marine Fliers Ambushed by Rebels
Sergeant Dowdell, an observer with Thomas, and another air crew member were ambushed by rebels. The group displayed notable bravery under fire, with one sailor losing his life and others sustaining injuries.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1927
Page
6
Sergeant Dowdell, an observer with Thomas, and another air crew member were ambushed by rebels. The group displayed notable bravery under fire, with one sailor losing his life and others sustaining injuries.
A longtime physician notes that women and children are sick more frequently than men, with illnesses like colds fevers headaches and biliousness. He credits his Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for remedy and warns parents to keep a bottle at home.
United States Marine aviators Lieutenant Thomne and Sergeant Bowdell crashed their plane on Mount Chipote during a bombing raid against Sandino forces. They escaped a burning wreck, retrieved a machine gun, and, after a tense pursuit, were forced to flee into a forest as Sandino followers closed in. One pilot was wounded and later killed in a cave ambush while the other saved him briefly before perishing.
A rebel leader faced firing squads in Vera Cruz state as Mexican troops closed in. He reportedly issued his own death sentence and, upon command, fired bullets through his body, illustrating defiance amid retreating lines and rugged frontier discipline.
Detective Bui White is killed in a confrontation at East Commerce and Cherry streets. Sol Grant, a carnival worker, is charged after a brief arrest and appears in Anton Adams court. Grant’s bond is set at 1000 on a murder charge following the officer involved shooting incident with White.
J. Aiskman, longtime leader in the Lower Rio Grande Valley citrus industry, dies after a life described by colleagues as foundational. Officers of the Citrus Growers Exchange and First State Bank of Hondo note his influence on the district and mission-area citrus trade, with tributes from relatives including Hickman brothers Curlin Frey and Everett Hickman of New Bern, Michigan.
LOSUIN reports a critic who has seen 86 Hamlet performances, noting varied interpretations and costumes. The piece highlights one critic’s long career and devotion to theater, with reflections on how staging and timing influence audience reception.
Two men were detained after police found a knife on one and an razor on the other. Both suspects wore insignia on their clothing as authorities questioned them. The incident occurred Wednesday in the downtown area.
Police report a burglar gained entry to the Daniele residence on Crescent Street shortly after midnight. Items including clothing were left strewn as the burglar fled through a rear door. a youth arrest at Brosdyway and Tenth Streets is tied to the case as a witness.
A man was arrested after attempting to steal a car on Lostya Street. He was detained at the police headquarters for questioning on Wednesday.
A speaker from St Louis will address the Bexar County Medical Society at 3 p.m. at the medical library building on Lexington and St. Marys streets. President Adame of the Rosa County Merion Society will preside while Ciradel will present illustrated slides.
W A Ware bacher, president, announced that at the next regular meeting the Bexar County Cow-Testing association will change its name to Bexar County Herd Improvement. The first regular monthly meeting since organization was held Tuesday afternoon at 1038 Navarro street where T H Rosder, official tester, was introduced.
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