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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1926

Page

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Infantry Frontline Life Drawn In Elite War Report

Washington dispatch cites Major General Robert Aten on infantry life burdens. Doughboys face endless fatigue duties, dusty drill lots, and schooling, with deserts rising before training camps. Low pay and poor clothing noted, inciting discontent and weighty pack loads in action. Seattle editor Farley dies at 60, former Fargo immigrant.

Seattle Farley Seattle Post-Intelligencer Senile Fargo N. D

Jersey trial continues amid defense questions and allegations

Defense investigators and Senator Simpson clash as the Jersey trial proceeds. Dr. Martini denies accusations of offering money to witness George Sipel while Mrs. Jane Gibson testifies. The case includes references to Henry Carpender and other relatives, with letters and church ties mentioned. An advertisement notes a sale of choice fruit trees in Hatlandale.

Simpson Martini Rimpson George Sipel Jane Gibson Henry Carpender New York New Brotowick Bali Dr. Halt

Prowler Strikes Lighted Chambers Drug Store

A prowler robbed the Chambers drug store at South Presa and Buckingham streets early Saturday, taking $20 in cigars and cigarettes and breaking a side window. Mrs. Wilkens heard the crash and alerted proprietor R. T. Chambers, who arrived too late to catch the thief.

Chambers Drug Store South Presa Buckingham Streets John Wilkens South Presa Street R. T. Chambers

British man cleared of murder charge in Derby shooting

Alphonse F. A. Smith was found not guilty of murder or manslaughter in the shooting of his friend John Thomas Derham. He was sentenced to 12 months at hard labor for carrying firearms with intent to endanger life.

Maidstone Enz Alphonse F. A. Smith John Thomas Derham

Admiral Plonkett Ends Pacifist Stance in War Zeitgeist

Admiral Charles P. Plonkett concludes his pacifist phase, asserting allied propaganda undermines America’s wartime V type proposition. The remarks hinge on shifting views during wartime mobilization and reflect the era’s contentious stance on alliances and propaganda.

New York Charles P. Plonkett America

Polish. Education Chief Declines Yet Regs on Skirts

World news brief highlights Polish Education Minister Bartel resisting any new rules on skirt length for colonial girls and university students in Warsaw. Other items cover British push to enlist Catholic clergy, Petrova’s play production, and a string of international notes.

Poland Warsaw Palaand Bartel

Policeman Bout Winner After Home Burglary Arrest

A 36yearold Mexican man was jailed for burglary after being found in the home of Judigh Torres at 200 Tuarez Street. Torres woke to a broken door and, with a guest, alerted police. The intruder resisted when officers arrived. after a scuffle in the front yard, the suspect was overpowered and taken into custody.

Charles Meadows Tus Judigh Torres Tuarez Street Torres Bin Samue Faring FA Paso Street Dows

Relief Efforts Rush to Tornado Sufferers

Tornado outbreaks across Texas to Virginia left more than 300 dead and property losses exceeding a million dollars. Red Cross teams operated in Arkansas where 47 died, while rescue workers in Claiborne and St. Landry parishes of Louisiana struggled to restore order after 16 fatalities.

Memphis Elie? Monasties Téxais Virginia Worces Red Cross Tvere Arkansns Qinesbonss 3 Claibette Nnsiana Shreveport Monroe

Churches Donate Winter Garments to Bexar Aged

The Woman's auxiliaries of eight Southern Presbyterian churches in the city presented sweaters blankets and other garments to wards of the Bexar County Home for the Aged to ward off winter cold. Presenting churches included First Presbyterian Beacon Hill Westminster Prospect Hill Pine Street Highland Park Crestholme and Hurlendale.

Bexar County Southern Presbyterian Cly First Presbyterian Church Beacon el Westminster Prospect Hill Pine Street Highland Park Crestholme Hurlendale

Mary Wright Musician of City Dies at Hospital

Miz Mary Davidson Wright aged 29 died Saturday morning at a local hospital. She is survived by her husband B Wright two daughters Mary Margaret and infant daughter her father Ds W L Davidson of Houston and her mother Mrs R H Pur. Wright active member of the Wits Baptist church and a prominent musician. The body was sent to Wharton for interment.

Mary Davidson Wright B. Wright Mary Margaret W. L. Davidson Houston R. H Wright Wits Baptist Church Whartom

Weather Summary For San Antonio And Nearby Areas

Tonight fair and warmer in the San Antonio region with low to moderate southerly winds. Sunday partly cloudy and warmer, with easterly to southeasterly winds increasing along the coast. Across West Texas tonight fair warm, Sunday partly cloudy. Temperatures noted for Chicago Kansas City New York Louisville and Washington show mild to cool conditions with limited precipitation and variable winds. An advertisement promotes selling of choice tracts in Flavlandale and ornamental trees for visitors.

New York William J. Knox Knox Harlandale San Antonio Texas Chicago Kansas City Towest Louis Ashington

Romania King Worsens From Intestinal Cancer

BUCHAREST Nov. 87 The coalition government reports King Ferdinand of Romania in critical condition from cancer of the intestines. An official bulletin says his health is steadily worsening and officials urge Queen Marie to return to Bucharest at once. The crisis heights political tensions nationwide as ministers scramble to manage the state.

Bucharest Ferdinand Ruemania Quétn Marin

Mystery in Lovers Lane Deepens Amid Crowded Rumors

Readers confront a fog of theories as witnesses dispute whether a death was murder or accidental trampling in Lovers Lane. Experts offer conflicting testimony while a renter suggests a fatal rush claim. Amid side news, London auctions fetch Gainsborough portraits for modest sums and other works sell unusually low in a market for art.

Tnesses Ev. de Hall

Deshler Whiting Dies in Chicago After Motor Incident

Deshler Whiting retired United States Army artillery major, previously based in Dallas, Texas, died in Chicago last night following a motor incident in Michigan. The death was reported with an official notice listing Mark Shillies as the contact.

Deshler Whiting Chicago United States Arty Dallas Tex Michigan

Plan to Deport Explorer to Canada

William Bell Taylor explorer and Explorers' Club member, arrested in Los Angeles on moral turpitude charges. Deportation to Canada expected once Secretary of Labor papers arrive. Taylor aged 47 remains jailed, with Ruth Taylor of New York said to have provided leads.伴

Los Angeles William Bell Taylor Explorers’ Club Canada Department of Washington Labor Davis Taylor Cage Matly Burns Somerville N. Z Ruth Taylor New York

Estranged Husband Escapes Capture in San Antonio

A second attempt by an estranged husband to visit his wife in San Antonio failed as police intervened. The husband, previously reported to have beat someone with a pistol, fled in an automobile before officers arrived.

Cornus Chuxtl San Antonio Blinka Atever Armen

Thanksgiving Joy At Protestant Orphans Home

Thanksgiving Day brought cheer to the Protestant Orphans home as officials praised contributors. Mrs. Alexander Joske provided 165 pounds of turkey and the San Antonio Star Lodges aided with the meal, while the girls expressed gratitude for the flowers and other gestures.

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