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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1927
Page
10
A judge rules 20 dollars from Pete the movie pup’s weekly pay to be withheld as alimony since his master Jack Gorton failed to support his wife and child. Pete is declared Gorton’s sole support, while Pete himself is found innocent.
Fragmented excerpts depict a debate on human enhancement using animal glands and electric apparatus. Advocates forecast genius and progress while critics warn of moral decay, vast costs, and societal harm. The piece contrasts visions of national buildup against risks to individual virtue and public welfare.
Ambassador designates Dwight F Morrow to Mexico, en route to assume duties in Mexico City. He and his party will arrive in San Antonio at 8 30 p m aboard a special car on the Missouri Pacific line, with a stop in Fort Worth between trains.
The Weoley Methodist Church will present Sunday evening showings of the movie Message. WORVES films will be screened, inviting congregants and neighbors to attend.
An obscure 19th century dispatch reports a royal command amid confusing phrasing. It mentions King George issuing orders affecting servants, with fragmented place names and figures that obscure the exact directive and outcome.
Patrols note a local weather update predicting mild temperatures and winds. A cagy report mentions a Tuesday morning shift with light to moderate gusts across the region.
A rural family recounts a fatal incident after a boy, Wille David Carmack, drank strong corn liquor labeled as moonshine. The child grew ill, feverish by night and died en route to Dr Reeves for care, despite efforts by his father and local healer.
Rebels believed led by Gen Arnulfo Gomes disrupted rail traffic by burning a bridge about fifteen kilometers south of Nuevo Laredo between Nuevo Laredo and Monterey. Passengers traveling by train or car witnessed flames as the bridge burned, halting Monterey border service for days. Fifty soldiers guarded the site as railroad officials assessed resumption timelines amid unclear reports from Missouri Pacific offices.
Bee a Tow Palacios Texas October 10 Carl Berry weakened Monday forenoon 47 hours after paralysis struck the high school football star. Relays of his companions lit a beacon while doctors fought to keep him breathing. His condition fluctuated as gasps and feeble breaths continued.
Rose Bodet died September 4 and bequeathed a $100,000 estate to San Ims. The will, filed for probate at National Bank of Commerce, directs all property to be managed by executors and mentions relatives in Germany. The document notes assets on Houston Street and lists three German relatives as recipients of initial inheritances.
BP International reports a shooting at a Chinese cafe with three men wounded. The Chicago dispatch notes chaotic scenes as investigators cordon the area and collect evidence while authorities search for suspects.
Brownsville reports the execution of Capt My Tarraga Saldana and troops in Matamoros as horses are seized for rebel use. An announcement from Gen. Gavil Covera, a high official, signals upheaval at the Mexican border and a reshuffle in the Way Aniave government.
International News Service report from Los Angeles notes labor leaders recalling tacit agreement among Western party figures that Obregon would succeed Calles, with possible plans for a 1928 presidency. The dispatch discusses alleged ties to the American Federation and Mexican political maneuvers.
The garbled text mentions Gene Tunney, a hoped for appearance, and references a boxing era vibe. It includes stray names like Port Now and E R Niekuih with unclear roles, plus hints of a heavyweight contest. The passage is fragmented, offering no clear event date or location.
Travel notice describes road readiness near AcLarede with references to local roads, individuals, and a farm context. It notes highway conditions and possible access points as part of a community travel advisory while listing nearby landmarks and names. The readable fragments imply an official update on road status and nearby facilities.
A deadly wreck at a Wisconsin paper mill leaves eight people dead and many injured. Details are sparse as investigators sort through the mangled site near the town of Mydlielon. Emergency crews battled fire and partial collapse while authorities pledged a full inquiry.
Fragmented text discusses Teapot Dome lease controversy and ongoing court actions. References to officials, hearings, and broader national implications appear amid inconsistent OCR fragments and garbled names. The report hints at political stress, legal proceedings, and public interest surrounding the Teapot Dome scandal era.
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