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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1927
Page
1
Trial actions unfold with statements from Martin Littleton denying bonds tied to Fall and alleged connections. Witnesses discuss Sinclair’s inquiry into leases, including Teapot Dome, while federal probes continue.
An old advertisement touts Nujol as a safe product to cleanse the body of poisons and intestinal waste. It claims rapid relief, no drugs, and no stomach or kidney harm, urging buyers to ensure a genuine bottle with a label on the back.
U S official P D Cramer will investigate a Saturday air crash that killed five here, aiming to eliminate hazards by inspecting and supervising commercial planes. He is pictured beside an official aircraft.
Testimony outlines alleged plan to exchange naval crude for fuel oil stored on both coasts. Key figures include Capt. John K. Robison as navy rep and lawyer Littleton. Denby tied to early 1920s debate on authority and secrecy in national defense oil contingencies.
A Texas city moves toward a local ordinance to regulate flying at Stinson Field after a fatal crash. Acting Mayor Tbil Wright and City Attorney Thomas D. Dobbs Jr. push for rules covering all aspects of flight within the city. Civil aviation officials in San Antonio review the wreck and schedule further inquiries.
The state contends Millikin is unfit or deceitful as jurists prepare the appeal. Millikin, in a San Antonio interview, spoke slowly about spirits and Catholicism while wearing worn clothing from the arrest and claiming comfort with jail life. District Attorney Blundell said the state will leave no stone unturned to prevent an escape and will pursue witnesses for the case.
The report details a marine ambush, a private saving a lieutenant, and searches near Quiteli and Surotilla for missing fliers. Irregulars under General Landing threaten in the mountains, while court actions unfold over Millikin and related subpoenas as trials proceed with multiple witnesses from San Antonio and Corsals counties.
TEXAS WRITER WITS INS continues with a second novel in a group future issue. It will focus on the cotton markets and cortex problems while Dr. Scarborough notes Antonio will remain in the city as guest of Mrs. Hallie Cowden Day until Friday. She will then travel to Austin to visit Gar and Mrs. Don Moods at the executive mansion. She is on leave from Columbia University New York as assistant professor of English.
The Federation of Labor backs a five day week with two days off, claiming longer rest improves health and future generations. Prominent voices cite studies on heart disease and child development while warning against caste-like labor, urging society to shift from hard toil to meaningful freedom.
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