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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1927

Page

2

I Knew Ruth Would Be Found Safe

The mother of aviatrix Ruth reports relief after a sighting of a plane believed to be the American Girl near an Atlantic route. A radiogram from the ship American Bark er notes a contact eastbound 425 miles off Ambruer at 16 35 meridian time, with the Plane heading east.

Ruth Aviatrix Beeun Taoved Lakeland Fla Haldeman Bliss Marni FH. A. Petersen Ambruer Ced Hruth

Sea flight crew safety suits tested for Atlantic hop

Ruth Elder and George Haldeman, crew of the trans Atlantic monoplane American Girl, test non inflatable safety suits before departing New York for Paris. Their whereabouts remained a mystery until they radioed a landing at sea.

Ruth Elder George Haldeman N. Y Paris

Automobile bid for fame ends in log of America Girl voyage

An entry describes a night time flight at 1200 feet with lights on, a northwest breeze, and a high meter while a dealer and a former assistant pursue a notable reputation. The log marks a chapter end in a continuing tale of an audacious automotive venture.

Tencisl

Cool Spell Brings First Heater Fire In City

Fire Chief J G Sarton said a overheated stove in Mrs KH Simpson's home at 228 Montrose Avenue caused a curtain and bed fire. The blaze did 15 in damage and occurred Thursday as the city reported its first heater fire of the spell.

San Antonio J. G. Sarton KH. Simpson Montrose Avenue Alazta Homo

Fragmented rambling about prizes and social issues in a historic page

A garbled passage discusses a controversial prize offer tied to a moving picture scene, references to historical punishments, labor disputes involving United Coal Mine Workers and open shop injunctions, and a mix of political opinions. It mentions Riverton Wyoming, figures like Ted Lee, and general commentary on democracy, industry, and Germany.

Henry United Cos Mine Ametion Pitsburg

Iellybeans Buy Tires Theft Case In Clair

A local report details two suspects identified as Iellybeans who tried to unload tires from a vehicle. The car owner alerted T Lit trepage and detectives tracked the sale. At the passenger station the suspects claimed they would return goods. A timeline shows bargain attempts and the discovery of stale tires.

Fiat T. Littrepage Sueded Lite Pas Youll Sanimane Fem Bey Tory

Confidence Men Warned to Leave

Fragmentary OCR text mentions confidence men and warnings to depart. No clear event, names, places, or dates are legible. The readable bits suggest a crime or warning context but lack concrete facts to identify actors or location.

Governor Moody Declines Sign to Halt Executions

Governor Dan Moody refused to sign documents aimed at commuting death sentences. He noted the law requires execution, despite public pleas. The article references inmates on death row and criticism from real estate operator Mrs. Virgin and others.

Sy Umma Dan Moody Ace Hurtsville Moody Mogds Povernor Moady

Longworth urges undivided America in Chicago speech

House Speaker Longworth urged an undivided United States resisting divisions over geography race or religion. He stressed unity on constitutional principles and governance, calling for national solidarity amid a tense political climate.

Longworth America Chicago vFi Ninhanne Longworth National House of Representatives von Butt

Pinex cough syrup claims and instructions advert

Bore is a home remedy marketed as a fast acting cough suppressant for chest congestion and related throat and bronchial issues. The ad touts a Pinex based formula, promises strong relief within 24 hours, and instructs readers to ask their druggist for two and a half ounces of Timex with directions, with a money back guarantee.

Norway He Finer Co

Anxiety Fades From Faces of Families in Aniston Search

Families gathered outside a newspaper office in Aniston as Ruth Elder’s progress across the Atlantic remained uncertain. Parents, siblings, and friends waited through the night for news, with anxious expressions giving way to cautious relief as hope persisted for her safe return.

Anniston

Haldeman's Wife Reacts to Safe Reunion at Sea

Associated Press reports Mrs. Haldeman and Ruth Elder were unharmed after a perilous sea run. George Haldeman and backers H. E. Cornell and T. J. Aidin expressed relief that the flyers survived the mission and reached safety.

Associated Press Ruth Elder George Haldeman Halden H. E. Cornell T. J. Aidin Mr. Cornell Cdr Fayree

Couple Found Shot to Death in Fire at Home

In Satan, Alabama, Blair and Blair located dead in a burning residence. Firemen who entered the blaze found two empty chambers in a .38 calibre revolver nearby. County Coroner Bussum was to determine if the deaths were murder.

Satan Ala Blair Tts Bair Bussum

Danish Flight Aims for Dawn Ahead of Low Tide

A damaged fragment reports a dawn takeoff attempt by an amphibian plane named The Dawn at Copenhagen. The scene includes a windy coast watch by police and a group led by Mrs Grursm and Wilmer L Stulty, who decide not to board before low tide due to danger.

Iy International News Service Old Orchard Beach Maine Det New England May Grursm_ ant Wilmer L. Stulty Brive Galils Petangh

Investigator Hurt in City Car Crash at Watt Brothers Station

Special investigator Gee Jomesn for District Attorney M. Chambers was injured in a Monday night auto crash on South Presa Street. He lies in Baylor hospital with a concussion and other injuries. Driver Tebason, with Jack Tackson, lost control and struck Watt Brothers filling station at 1232 South Presa.

Gee Jomesn M. Chambers Edtiont Chureduy Baylor

Brackenridge Co Ed Wins Typewriting Test at Club Event

Brackenridge High School students dominated a Thursday typewriting contest at the Brackenridge Commercial Club. Timothy Cole won first prize, typing 71 words per minute, Rosalind Childs took second with 69, and Lucile Lane finished third at 53 wpm, prizes included pearl pins.

Speec Brackenridge High School Brackenridge Commercial Club Timothy Cole Rosalind Childs Lucile Lane

Carrington Marries Divorced Sister-in-Law in New York

The New York Sum reports Capell Carrington wed here on Wednesday to Mrs Anna Walsh Carrington, divorced wife of his brother Col Edward C Carrington. The brothers rose to notoriety after the colonel was arrested last March on a charge concerning Campbell being heated. The case later led to a divorce granted to the colonel’s wife.

New York

President and party reach Pittsburgh in 1920s style visit

President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge arrived in Pittsburgh early today for a Veterans’ Day address at Carnegie Institute. The trip marks his first steel city visit since taking office, with plans to return to Washington by morning. The party included Everett Saunders, Secretary Mellon, and aides.

Pittrburgh Coglidge Washington Black Hills Coolidge Steel City Carnegie Institute Gnolidze Everett Saunders The Treasury W. Mellon Col Blanton Winchip James Courbal E. W. Starling East Liberty Mellon Decaifist

Polish Loan Plans Move Forward With Dovey Appoint

Treasury announces Charles S. Dovey as new finance minister hopeful for Poland with Poland loan of 70 million dollars in process. Awaited in New York negotiations to finalize arrangements for the Polish loan.

Poland Bz International Sewa Service Washington The Treasury Charles S. Dovey

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