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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1927

Page

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Mexican Rebels Routed Near Perote Fortress Fallout

Mexican federal troops pursue revolutionists into the hills near Perote Fortress in Veracruz. General Gomez is said to command a smaller force, while loyalist units under General Alvarez monitor telegrams and report. President Calles appears weary as he oversees the campaign against the rebellion with limited rest.

Guy Gatriver Gem Arauno Gomez Ferote Yara Cruz Jalona General Almaie Gomez Calles Alvarez Chanvlispéc’ Castle Martinez Monterey Salas Eugenio Blartinex State of Mexico Mexico City United Stater Europe General Martinez Gomes Goez Perote Tandi Trinity Almada Almadwe Goulain Estwiste Jeevs Apurre Vera Cruz Gomez God Absorote Ifomez Lastra Torreon Agapita Las Lr Zacetecas Mfredo Rodriguez Norberto Cevee

France Prize System and Mexico Revolt Rumors

The piece reports on rural French prize customs for beauty and brains, referencing the La Hosiere girls and a rich prize for wit. It then covers Mexico City turmoil with President Calles' staff announcing Serrano’s execution and warnings against further rebellion, detailing regimental surrenders and ongoing pursuit of traitor Almada and Gomez forces.

France Mexico Mexico City Geers? Alvarez Calles Ei O7 Serrano

World Series players wait opener in Pirates Yankees practice

Recruits as the Pirates batting practice continued and the volume was increased. Glenn Wright drove a liner, Joe Dawson tossed them up for the Losers to hit. Babe Ruth protected his hand from autograph seekers as Waner brothers and others posed. The scene captured pregame sparring and fan interest ahead of the game.

Pirate Glenn Wright Beants Joe Dawson American Association Losairs Donie Hush Miller Huggins Babe Ruth Laseballa Waner Brothers Lou Gehrig Q Waner Ruth Waner Gibrig Benny Bengough New York Paul Waners Ripe Finlder Goeter Bane Lloyd Waner Coulter Joe” Harris Pirates Pher Pie” Wraynor Pittsburgh Yankees Don Miller Herb Pennock Grabowski Bube Dutch Gebriz Monuw Ter Haggine

General Reeves Ordered to Attend Infantry School

Brig. Gen. James H. Keeves of the Bigbin Corps Area inspector unit has been ordered to Fort Benning Ga by Oct 14 to take a short course at the Infantry School. He will report to Vancouver Barracks Wa for command of the Fifth Brigade. Reeves remains at Fort Benning until Nov 25 then moves to Langley Field Va for about a month before his new station assignment.

James H. Keeves Bigbin Corps Fentral Coronel Taxi Bunday Fort Bennitiz Vancouver Barracks Waeh Reeves Peris Fort Benning Langley Field Air Corps Tactical Schods

Father Mulvaney to Speak Before Kiwanis Friday

Father George P. Mulvaney of the Academy of Igvartale Word will speak before the Kiwanis club Friday at the Gunter hotel on the Community Chest work and the campaign for funds which will open over. C Naylor will be chairman of the luncheon entertainment committee.

George P. Mulvaney The Academy of Igvartale Word Kiwanis Gunter Hotel Community Chest Doe C Naylor Rancheon Entertainment Matttee

Major Strauss to Fly to Ohio for Wright Field Dedication

Maj T Ay Strom, exclusive officer at Kelly Field, and Lt. Clark will fly from San Antonio next Saturday to Dayton, Ohio, to attend the Wright Field dedication. After the ceremony they will confer with Air Corps officials on equipment for the defense program before returning to their base.

T. Ay Strom Kelly Field Lirwt J. MM. Clark Fis Dayton Ohio Wrightlel Changte

Four Planes Sighted Near Brownsville Amid Mexico Rumor

Reports from Brownsville claimed four airplanes flew toward Mexico tied to a supposed push by American soldiers of fortune to join revolutionary forces. Mexican Consul Jose Valenzuela called the tale highly improbable, noting no troops near the border and warnings against landing on government fields.

Brownsville Mexeco Iato Tureday Smat Jose Valenzuela Valenguels Mexpita Mes Valenside

Coolidge Confides Bé Is Now in Best Health in Years

Washington, Oct 5. President Coolidge told a breakfast guest that he feels in better health than at any time since entering the White House. The guest, who declined to reveal his name, said Coolidge added he is withstanding the rigors of presidential life better than any of his predecessors in recent years.

Coolidge Washington, Dbc White House Republican National

Legionnaire Writes From Paris Dispatch From France

Gus Schmidt of the city building in inspector's office received a effer postmarked Paris France from Louis Schlesinger assistant district attorney attending the American Legion convention in Paris.

Paris Gus Schmidt France Louis Schlesinger American Legion

Stops Train Data on 8.A. Game Statute Violator

A freight train conductor stopped a train after spotting two men shooting quail out of season. He noted the automobile number and reported it to a game warden, leading to the owner's name being traced through the car record. Will J. Tucker, commissioner, cited the incident as evidence of cooperation.

Austin San Antonio Quail Nest Will J. Tucker Southwest Fes Jem Win

Miners Return to Work After Wage Settlement

About 9000 union coal miners resume work in Texas soft coal mines after a wage dispute settlement. The agreement uses the Hoste wage scale at 7.50 per day and remains in effect until next April. W. D. Bridge of Sugarland Industries met Ray Leeman of the San Antonio chamber of commerce this week.

Des Moines Tows W. D Bridge Sugarland Industries San Antonio Ray Leeman South Tegas Chamaber of Commerce

Texas to Pay Out Second Dollar of 1928 School Fund

The second dollar of the 13 per capita increment for each Texas school child will be paid monthly. Scholastic enrollment eligible for the apportionment rises to about 1,570,000, with state superintendent S. B. Mares leading the plan at a State Board of Education meeting.

Texas Austen State Board of Education N. Mares and Todas

Thomas O Connor Celebrates 75th Birthday Today

Thomas OConnor a longtime Scotland division member since 1880 and noted staff editor celebrates his 75th birthday today with community acknowledgment.

Thomas O'Connor Thomas O Connor Scotland

Perote’s Historic Fortress Ties Mexico and U S History

The Perote fortress San Carlos de Perote, built by the Spanish about 1770, saw battles in Mexican French conflicts. It later hosted Guadelupe Victoria, Mexico’s first president, and American troops occupied the fort in the 19th century. The town, briefly held by revolutionists led by Gen Arnulfo Gomez, fell back as federal troops approached.

Mexico Cley Perote Arnulfo Gomez San Caras de Perote Guadelipe Victoria

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