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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1927

Page

18

Iumgle Denied Refinery Permit in City

The city commission denied a petition by Iumgle Oil Company to erect a refinery within city limits on Priority Way. The decision cited fumes concerns from other refineries and precedents set by nearby plants. The council plans action against the company and believes the permit would violate agreements and city rules.

Kon Grar- TE Gl Company Garhort Eirs Eimpany Eluastle Bn

Flood fears rise as Kansas waterways surge nationwide

International News Service reports Missouri River region rivers swelling, forcing evacuations near Kansas City and Sweet Springs. High waters spill onto highways. Independence dam and surrounding creeks threaten towns as rivers near record crests, with Ferris and Little Osage among the most swollen. Local authorities brace for flooding impacts along US 71 and tributaries.

Sr International Kansas City Blue River Valley Bates Independence Tam Sereoum Ferraris Fundies Cotterville Pryilieter

German Club Debutante Dance Date Announced

Qrarce Mauchindale, newly elected president of the Bandates Germ club, has announced the debutante dance date as November 31. Debutantes will be the guests of honor, with Fridae evening serving as the setup for officers and officers list including vice president Nitst, second vice president Fenstemmiker, and secretary treasurer Harold Qewar.

Qrarce Mauchindale Bandates Germ Club Win Fridae Evening Fhe Prditional Bifivery Pet Chareree Fenstemmiker Harold Qewar Fod Trensier Francis Tyrmeht Frank Wilespie Tumid Dewar Clarenire Pensmaker Kigsbe Mutual Hurey Ryland William Goddard Francia Fienickt Frank Newtoy Deo Anit George FL Mortisdale

Planes to Coast From Kelly Brooks Pair Take Off

In a wartime transport effort, Kelly-Brooks pair ferried planes toward the coast. Captains and crews prepared ships to deliver aircraft to Mareh field in California. Thirteen other pilots left Kellyfied morning en route to Matt Sunday afternoon, with reports of one route details and arrival expectations.

Kelly-Brooks Bagdlah Adjntine Rolly Dhl Pinst Linu A. My Aticll Brooks Field BPA Mareh Field California Cher Bravel Field Simill Cresnustt Eligts

Tryouts Slated For Pentathlon

Tryouts announced for a pentathlon team as the American firm prepares its roster for the 128 Myipio Tel event. Applicants will be received for the joust tryouts.

Carnival and dances headline city events this week

Readable fragments report a lively carnival in Long Anil, garden fairs, and bipedal dance at Wanelluwg Lake. Other notes mention autumn music in town and a feature at Det 1 weekend with eager crowds.

Nestle Penerive Taday Herman Ferma Sons Wanelluwg Laken Keerytwily Wetvonte

Lindy Passes Health Test After Flight

Colonel Charles Lindbergh, after a long flight from San Diego to New York, passed the required annual National Guard health test, deemed “perfect” by the examining physician. He is en route to Nashville to meet with officials and discuss arrangements for a forthcoming event.

Little Rock Charles L. Linbergh National Guard Jie San Diego Unlif New York Limbergh Colonel Windbergh Sastisille Jay Lyn Pear Naehville

Thieves Tunnel Beneath Alamo Groves Market

Unclear text reports a theft scheme involving tunneling beneath a grocery site. Details about location and suspects are fragmentary, with several garbled phrases obscuring concrete actions or outcomes.

yTerneath Alamo Groves Metlyn Minis Borat

Texas High Courts Reopen Amid Turmoil and Delays

A garbled report notes Texas high courts slated to reopen after a three month pause. The state Court of Appeals and related rutrumes remain unsettled amid ongoing legal matters, with uncertain outcomes for ongoing cases as reforms proceed.

Texas Todas

Amnesty Granted Premier Attacker Amnesty Granted Premier Attacker

Amnesty granted to a noted attacker amid political turmoil. Unclear local details describe shootings and injuries linked to Ra Th and nearby towns. Report references Voveria, Venice, and Hinesburg with mentions of births, accidents, and overlooked maritime events.

Bank Robbery Suspects Identified in County Jail Inquiries

By International News Service, October 5. Attempts were to be made today by banker R. Watkice of Sheenee Macomb and courier Siss Pauline Carter to identify the five men held in the county jail in connection with Saturday’s bank robbery. Carter reportedly offered a positive identification view, though details remained unclear.

Nera Servier Truemsehr Gsla R. Watkice Sheenée Macomb Pauline Carter Bank Satonday Miss Garter

Legionnaires See Belgian Rulers in Vienna Audience

A large group of American Legionnaires including former national commander Howard P. Savage met King Michael and Queen Elisabeth at the national palace in Vienna. The delegation was hosted by Hugh Gibson during their visit to Belgium.

Bulssels Howard P. Savage Michert Elisabeth Hugh Gibson Anvevienn Ap Sassadoe

Alabama flogging probe renewed in Crenshaw county

Alabama Attorney General Chresley Abe renews investigation into a Crenshaw county flogging case. He says evidence was insufficient to indict or convict and delays remain as citizens await a ruling. Local officials and residents watch closely for further action.

Alabama Montgumbry Chresley Abe Forny Crenshaw

Soldier Found Dead at Telephone Box

LEAVES WORTH Kansas. Ort. do -Pravtee Dudey RKunatuer, 20, Lawhuski Okin, was found shot to deente with Misawa pistol at Leavenwirthened todas, when Wil lary polieh Tiyestientel an intorenpt ad telephone reppel Prout Kronleer, who was amt seetry tuts. Te wos, Tount dowd beside Mareloplare fox, Ha mothers Les Panne Holy, tives at, Dawlasien.

Leaves Worth Lawhuski Okin Dente Misawa Willary Prout Kronleer Mareloplare Fox Dawlasien

Cashier Shot During Payroll Robbery in City

A cashier was wounded during a payroll robbery at a local business. The assailant struck as the employee entered the building with the weekly payroll. Police recovered some money and are investigating the incident, with witnesses being questioned.

Douglas Asimh New Orleans Sharow Strigwile States Building

Air Mail Problems To Be Discussed By Officials

Air mail issues will be reviewed by Assistant Most la nation’s general cheer and representatives. Tasked with evaluating parcel post handling feasibility, officials plan a meeting to discuss improving service quality and coping with current delays.

New York Lawyer Addresses League on Opium Traffic

A New York attorney spoke to the League about the opium trade. He described government and international concerns and urged action to curb the narcotic traffic. The talk covered legal avenues and the role of nations in combating narcotics.

Bengie of Nations Committee Tmevbert J. Mae New York

Excellent Movie Programs At Local Theaters This Week

Reading through the listings, audiences can expect strong film offerings at the Texas theater with three Hank stars and a notable Aztec feature. The week also spotlights musical numbers and a stage show with Jean prrli presenting harmony and dance.

Pengijuy Texas

Majestic Theater Offers Mixed Program of Comedy Dance and Westerns

The Majestic theater presents Irene Lynner versus Jack Dein sey in a beasyweighe championship bout style promotion along with vaudeville and comedy acts. Notable acts include Bragdon and Howard Moris, Iepie Yan and Norma Barry dancers, and a screen feature The Magic Flame starring Ronald Colman and Virginia Veth. Westerns and other cameos fill the week with vaudeville, organ music, and the stage show Monmmarte providing extra attraction.

Irene Lynner Jack Deinsey Majestic Theater Yalleville Au Ins Fergyling Che Bragdon Howard Moris Vauleville Ixpie Yan Norma Barry Pour Vutrnoilon Boys Hortense Hagin Hott Mive Molays Vilma Thanks Muttolpl Valentine Ans Dorn Dal Ronald Colman Texas Theater Tito Wablix Monmmarte Tim Shodor Cnn Texas Ls Billy S1yth

Princess A Porn Gite: Wartime Portrayals Captivate Trinayns Theater

Confused OCR text describes a foreign film showing at the Trinayns theater amid wartime censorship. Names and places read unclear yet hint at German influence and theatrical previews. The fragment references propaganda themes and cake imagery amid a charged cultural setting.

Notable Texas Ranger Echoes in Captain Gillette Era

The narrative recounts Captain Gillette and Ranger Pat Garrity in Uvalde and Austin, detailing courtroom clashes, fish trade anecdotes, and the 19th century cattle and sheep markets around New Orleans and Del Rio. It highlights Gillette’s frank demeanor, a May Antonio appearance, and historical frontier events linking Mel Rio, San Marcos, and nearby towns with lawmen and local commerce.

ZB. Gillett Austin Fms Joby Weeley Esas Rangers Gilets Gillette Frank FU Ana Tnt San Marcos Wnll Mire Gilleete Ani Gilette Antonio Argorge W. Siti

Morrapalts Featured as Beautifu Girl Portrait Style

A fragmentary note hints at a decorative feature presenting a beautiful girl on a tapestry or mural. It mentions a term resembling Morrapalts and Abe as potential artists or subjects, with unclear year framing. The readable parts point to a visual arts or portrait context in a historical setting.

Tate Fen

City Extends Avenue to Arsenal Street in San Antonio

The city commission orders five more San Antonio streets paved as part of the extension project. Mayte street, extended, is paved between Water and Itesk streets, with Beavhig and other corridors scheduled for modernization.

San Antoni Cher Vomnatissian Mattayity Evie Anvwers Vomimiasivit

Poker Bandit Suppert Held At Kelly Field

Soldiers were held as suspects in the robbery of poker games at Fort Saw Houston and Kelly Field. Frelsy Wight and DPrivate Tuyawnd TL. Bullen were shot. Ferome Bellony, named among the robbers, was wounded in the melee. One man remained recovering at Ble dion hospital in Port Sara Duster.

Aniline Gales Fort Houston Kelly Field Bullen Ferome Bellony Jett Ol Suas Bledion Hospital Port Sara Duster Temas

Mexican medical students travel through Laredo to study American sanitation

Twente medical students from the University of Mexico at Mexico City, under three professors, pass through Laredo en route to San Antonio. They aim to study American sanitary methods and hygienic conditions, planning to return to San Antonio after the trip.

Laredo Tex

Market Master Robbed of Papers Thief Rifles Office

A market master named Fred Tolle Wis ouh vt ily of ties rurky Mandy morning reports a theft of papers by a thief who rifled his office. Police note a separate incident, a motorcycle theft attributed to W. F. Reaves of the Third Motor Tiipair company. A bag of hides vanished from Pant Canning’s truck near the city National Bank.

Fred ‘Tolle Mandy Thik Gways W. F. Reaves Third Motor Tiipair Company Bort Sam Pant Canning Company Ity National Bank M.A. Conroe

Moody Sends Aide to Big Inaugural

Moody appoints a representative to attend the inauguration of Governor Sanna of the province of Naevis Lee in Monterey Mexico. The official note lists Moody’s envoy as the invited attendee despite communication issues and prior attempts to send a different delegate.

Moody Big Atstin Striet Satin Chamissioner Vox Mondy Naevis Lee Monterey Mexics Moaily Bina Rug

U.S. Paying Debt at Billion a Year

The Treasury department reports the national debt is running at about 2 billion a year with a total near 9.06 billion dollars. Generations of public debt figures are referenced, noting Stratton and unspecified figures in a terse old newspaper style.

U.S Treasury Department Timde Wilson —Staml Stratton Jess Nadey Uepesk

Fort Sam Captain Busy on Polo Field

Fort Sam officers report Captain Grorze KE Hulhstaler and others active at a polo field. details of improvements to a pale center and distant references to Mitchel Fell Moraugh Aernherry are noted. The report mentions Wighth Carpe area and Fire refits at home stations.

Fort Sam Grorze Leslie Binger Wemy

21000 Will Take Back Mine Jobs

21000 miners affected by temporary wage curtailment expected to return to work within two months. International News Service reports enlistment in Lovglerg Tlnoix area with promise of full restoration by week’s end.

Byrinieenuunesy Avan Lovglerg Tlnoix Enat Fietils Audien Ted Veit

Chute Jumper Survives Poison Snake Encounter

RIDNE JANIERO, a 3 year old, leaped from a parachute platform when a 6000-foot drop left him dangling. A rubber suit blocked bites as he landed on a venomous snake. Lying immobilized, he was saved by a swift rescue and treated by local doctors after the incident.

Ridne Janiero Odi Chevalier Hilp

Orange prices suffer as wholesale fruit markets rise

OCR fragment shows orange price chaos with mentions of Sunkist and various brands. Prices cited include up to 9 per box and declines in some items, with notes on different varieties and regional markets. The garbled text references wholesale dealings, shipping, and fruit shipment terms amid fluctuating costs.

Smons Sunkist Erens Enuyew Ted Fil Jemons Sesb Layons Intel Sunty

Local Produce and Vegetables for Market Prices

A garbled list of farm produce with varied prices per unit or weight. Items include pumpkins, watermelons, potatoes, beets, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, green onions, cabbage, lettuce, grapes, avocados, parsley, and more, with per unit or per basket pricing and numerous OCR errors.

Astmifarwe Cchia Pre Deseo Galery Avockoos Baelles Pia

Transfers of Deeds and Lots Across New City Area in 1926

A compact record of numerous real estate transfers in 1926 detailing deeds and quitclaims. Entries describe parcels, lot numbers, streets, frontages, and nearby landmarks in New City, along with dates and involved parties such as H. Ham, A. Davis, Peter Mathinan, Garr Wells, and Robert Toate. The notes cover various tracts, blocks, and subdivisions, with prices and contingencies noted.

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Houston Man Shot and Fatally Wounded in Apple Bluff

Moris A. Latuw, state highway commission inspector, died after a shooting incident linked to a dispute over a Conaway home. The case involves Bela Laine and ongoing threats to Conaway’s wife and family. Local authorities advised charges and filed complaints as the district attorney's office investigates.

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Burglary Suspects Hit With New Charges in Georgia

Police filed additional burglary charges Monday against suspects tied to four break ins in Terrell Hills. About KEONOD- worth of loot was stolen. Nine suspects fled, officers pursue others amid Missouri Pacific line incident. One car believed stolen is under investigation. Muse Ponge faced burglary conviction at Hal Browne home. Officers recovered stolen items from four villages.

Wwe Conneccon Frebigaabhe Terrell Hills Missouri Pacific Steilon Satowley la Burghite Hal Browne Loyust Agurita Avenue Ayo Evrest

Juvenile Confession Shocks Court in Murder Case

Det. PheLsie Mersom, 14, accuses himself of killing Kathleen Forrest. The hearing draws a full gallery as a judge considers detaining the youth. The case unfolds amid testimony and crowd interest in the juvenile court setting.

Boy Towa Cenar Ralede PheLsie Mersom Kathleen’ Forrest Tony

Shrevenort Hold Up Nets Bandit Eight Thousand

Fragmentary OCR text reports an early 1900s San Antonio newspaper item about an armed hold up. A bandit allegedly took eight thousand dollars from a store. The article includes partial names, dates, and publisher trivia from that era.

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