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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1927

Page

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Youth Dies in Theater After Plea for Forgiveness

William Glenn Wilson died Monday night in a moving picture theater after requesting the organist play Forgive Me. Poison was found on his person. Sidney Michels, the theater manager, reported Wilson asked for mercy before collapsing in the front row. The coroner prepared a verdict based on Michels testimony.

William Glenn Wilson Jonns Wilson Sidney ‘Michels Nichols DS Swat Michels Peare Li F. Holtz

Princess Ueana Foiled Elopement Sparks Prisoner Warning

Princess Ueana tried to take her life to elope, but Queen Marie stopped her and the princess was imprisoned. Justices said Wilson showed a bottle to Nichols before asking him to play a game and warned of plans to "Upend it all." Nichols, who knew Wilson mainly from a well, appeared worried.

Ueana Queen Marie Justifichols Wilson Nichols Nichola

Growth in San Antonio Bank Deposits Promises Strong Future

A Tuesday summary notes healthy bank resource growth and diversification in San Antonio amid a short cotton crop. Local banker Franz Grogs cites natural growth and continued investment across the territory, with no inflation or boom signals, while nearby venture activity and development press ahead as the finacial center of the Southwest.

Brown San Antonio San Artie Ranke Permanent Bamnex Tne Franz Grogs Groos National Bank Federal Reserve

Jubilee Attendance Fliers Published in Local Notes

Unclear text outlines fliers inviting attendance at Jubilee events at Ranger and Paes Pele Kobly venues. Mentions teens, a person named Wesley Ling, and a ceremony or gathering connected to an izorvery at oil. Details are fragmentary and uncertain.

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Princess Heony Elopes Against Queen Marie in Romania Scandal

Private dispatches from Bucharest reveal Queen Marie contending with her daughter Princess Heony and her lover as they repeatedly attempt to elope. A storm at sea and later a river escape culminate in the couple's detention and royal public displays in Bucharest.

Univerant Service Berlin Syre Naval “ Commandakt Patas Imaysia Palace Queen Marie Recordius Buchareer Sora Heony Rumania Marie Coromandant Paris Prince Nicholas Costanza Heong Balchik Constantinople Beriin Danube Varna Bucharest Heana Sinnjag Allier Cheeplcots

Elopement Rumor Shakes Royal News in 19th Century Report

A garbled 19th century dispatch claims Queen Marie is shocked by renewed indigenous treaties and a sensational report alleging Princess Uuwna eloped with a naval officer. The piece hints at a failed elopement and a controversial reaction from a foreign ally, reflecting tumult in royal circles.

Senata Aren Marie Uuwna America Ry Hag

Jury Chosen For Teapot One Phase Trial In Washington

Washington reports the jury for Albert Sinclair oil case after three days of intense voir dire. Eleven jurors, including two women, were seated from District of Columbia residents as defense and prosecution objected to several challenged candidates.

Washington Dea Sde Albert Sinclair Aivy William H. Goucher Tire Vnleanigen Conrad J. Herzog Robert C. Fiza Kearn Breduer Wy Holmes Toku FP. Costinett

Danish Flight Delayed Again Over Atlantic Winds

Old Orchard Me Oct 8 adverse weather again halts a Dawn amphibian flight carrying Mrs Frances Whean Grayson and her five companions after a radio smoke signal shows contrary winds over the Atlantic.

Old Orchard Frances Whean Grayson

Officials Probe Crash Control With Airline Planes

A report outlines probes into aviation safety after a crash involving Southern Airways. It notes pilots, aircraft condition, and department of commerce oversight. Wright urges standards for passenger planes and pilot familiarity, while asserting Southern Airways bears no broader responsibility for the field. Elis Jetter grants the airline control of the field until city rules are set. A personal investigation of the crash is planned.

Gers Woleld Department of Commerce Wright Istter Southern Airways Elis Jetter

Ban Antonio bankers to fete visiting executives

Ban Antonio hosts a luncheon and banquet for a trio of visiting bank and rail executives on Wednesday at noon at a downtown hotel. The guests include AL Austa of Seaboard National Bank New York Nathan Adawg of American Exchange National Bank Wallis Homer Metire of MLK railroad and Capt TF Laseey air operator. The Frost Prost San fiscal bank president will entertain them during their stay in San Antonio. After the event they will play golf at Brackenridge Park.

Ban Antonio Suerides Chellis AL -Austa Seaboard National Bank New York Nathan Adawg American Hackange National Bank Wallis Homer B. Metire MLK F. Railway TF. Laseey Yisk

Bandits rob cafe of $20 currency

Two men about 20 years old brandishing revolvers robbed a cafe of about $20 in currency. The incident occurred on the North Side of Fort Worth as staff and other employees were threatened. Police reported no serious injuries. Local authorities appeal for information to identify the suspects.

Tis International News Service Fort Worth Tes Tilay North Side

Junkers Ready For U S Across Atlantic Weather Delays Flight

The Junkers aircraft D220 from Germany, piloted by Pritz Loewe with passenger Lilly Littens, prepared to fly to New York but weather delayed takeoff from Lisbon. The Heinkel seaplane arrived from Vigo, Spain with supplies as pilot Fludy Merz planned a dash to New York via the Azores if conditions permit.

Ey International News Service Aorta Azores Atlantic Uway New York Germany Pritz Loewe Lilly Littens Viennese Acre Heinkel U.S Lisbon Vigo Spain Suppilies Fludy Merz Agares Ot

Fragmented Voice On Government, Society And Religion

A garbled excerpt discusses government work for the greater good, taxation rights, and societal progress in America. It references Barnes and a Birmingham bishop, touches on geology, evolution, and controversial religious rhetoric amid unclear context.

Three Girls Held For Shoplifting

Three girls aged 16 17 and 79 yenrai ail were placed in the police seuringai for shoplifting Thursday. One held a stolen rig dol and another a rosucs.

Marvin Bowman Elected President of LA Phi Delts

At the first charter meeting of the Texas Alpha chapter, Marvin Bowman was installed as president of the LA Phi Delts. Officers Frank Winstings 98 treasurer Mito Archikeran corresponding secretary Ernest Hilder hirand master of ceremonies Homer Brent junior guard Ted McCann recording secretary. A. J. Sheldon past president installed officers and members. Initiates included J. F. Dweedy Charles Mrautor Vitor Schaezer Ned Wells Steve Prosser L. K. McKnight Vonn Higuley Jack Williams Roy Thee.

Texas Alpha Vaauter Ha Phi Delta Rupa Marvin Bowman Frank Winstings Mito Archikeran Corre Ponding Ernest Hilder Hirand Amt Homer Brent Ted McCann A. J. Sheldon J. F. Dweedy Charlee Mrautor Vitor, Schaezer Ned Wells Steve Prosser L. K. McKnight Vonn Higuley Jack Williams Roy Thee

Brothers Indicted For Cattle Theft In Texas

Adrian Gregg Hruiberg and Jim Gregg were arrested in Austin on grand jury indictments charging them with cattle theft. The report notes a Texas case amid broader wartime dispatches from the era detailing other military travel and funeral arrangements in South America.

Austin Adrian Jim Gregg Hruiberg

Dinner Planned for A Ha Club Members at Alamo Country Club

The rage extension department of the chamber of commerce will entertain the members of the A Ha club with a dinner at the Alamo Country Club Tuesday night. H W Fomes, secretary, mayor?quel! C C Wolfe to handle arrangements with Will Bow Ochse to provide chart. The Sinton Pi of this city has moved in at Sinton.

Rage Extension Department Chamber of Commerce Ue Alamo Contry H.W. Fomes Mayouguel C. C. Wolfe Wil. Bow Ochse Sinton

Legion Galls Election Meet in Beeville

Alamo Post No 2 of the American Legion will hold a formal meeting Thursday night to elect officers. Two weeks later officers will be voted on. Miss Madeline Clark has returned to the city from a visit with Mrs Martha McCurdy in Beeville.

Garrew Alamo Post No. 2 American Legion Beeville Madeline Clark City Martha McCurdy

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