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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1927
Page
7
The column surveys global military topics and aviation power, with interleaved social anecdotes. It notes Japan's potential bomb-planes, critiques justice and education, and includes short vignettes on Armstrongs’ crime, a dog incident, and a Fabrice-style warning about average citizens.
The report mentions mostly cloudy to partly cloudy skies with temperature changes. Moderate easterly winds are expected along the coast. For Texas tonight and Sunday, partly cloudy with light to moderate winds and fair conditions for tonight and Sunday overall.
Embattled women and a group of men picketed a Colorado Fuel and Iron Co mine near Lime today luring stones at guards. Ten women and thirty men were arrested and jailed after peaceful resisting. Sheriff Tony Capps said the women would be released later, while the men would remain in custody.
A Juarez Mexico City passenger train derailed between Adit Nueva and Tagua near Mexico City, killing two people and wounding eight others. Rescue teams and officials from Juarez and nearby areas are coordinating aid.
Bhyearald witnesses a case from Saturday involving a dress theft at 218 Doturona Street. Charlotte Uyeda reported the incident, alleging a woman from the city took her dress from the room, prompting police involvement and a jail hold.
Miss Todlie Khany of S. Au fo performs at the Texas theater in Afiss America. The local act presents a string of sketches and songs, drawing crowds with humor and charm.
San Antonio audience gains a week long engagement at the Texas theater presenting Young America starring Miss Smeilie Kimp, the Miss Klaus winner, chosen in a city contest conducted with the help of the San Antonio Light and the Aspire Theatres.
An extensive hunt for Count Jacques De Lesseps, a veteran airman, and his companion Mogshiy began after their aircraft vanished during a 10 mile naval survey flight. Authorities directed the search to run along the heavily wooded shores of the Tower St Lawrence near Mataie and Bandy Ave.
Los Angeles reports Jackie Coogan, aged 18, has amassed about 1.5 million dollars in Southern California real estate through broker Jimny J. Donahue. Highlights include a 300,000 dollar Los Angeles business block, multiple store buildings, two residences, public garages, and several ranches including a 1040 acre Pine Valley property. Coogan began saving early, with tax and investment milestones noted, and is projected toward multimillionaire status before 21.
Mrs Frances W Grayson the Long Island aviator hopes to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in the amphibian Dawn She taxied from the beach after a second false start this week toward Copenhagen The return decision came two miles beyond Cape Elizabeth with Wilmer Stultz estimating about 128 miles to go She said she might try again this afternoon if weather permits, despite her unease with two nights in the air.
Manuel Peller, Mexican and Crasador to the United States, arrived in Mexico City today after leaving Washington on October 17 to attend to personal matters.
Henrik Peterson, 81, and Arguata Falatad, 80, were granted a license to marry in Chicago. The couple plans to wed later this month, following standard civil procedure.
Readers are invited to submit manuscripts for the next chapter of The Alamo Ruby to the San Antonio Light by midnight Saturday. The 210 prize awaits, with all entries judged promptly and the winner published in Wednesday s Light.
Attorney A V Millikin faced possible execution for the killing of Mrs Virginia Petty of 5 A. A sanity hearing was sought by Mr and Mrs C J Ginn who helped lead the effort. The Ginns are prominent in the case.
A young boy named Young Hensley was attacked by a fox while his parents stopped for gas on Bandera Road. The fox, previously tame, savagely slashed his face and body before the parents and bystanders drove it off. Paul Uensles is hospitalized in serious condition. doctors administer atropin and test the animal for rabies. The incident occurred as the family returned from an outing and the fox was restrained by a chain prior to the attack.
A Washington-sourced item notes Harris, once a Texan, has recently been received in Monte Cristi Dominican public. He has not lived in the city for twenty years and is said to be in the cotton growing business at Monte Opie.
Colonel Joe Miller 55 a co owner of the 101 Ranch is dead in Oklahoma City. Found in his garage beside a running car the body crumpled against the auto with doors partly open. Officials say asphyxia is the likely cause though work tools lay on the running board.
Nogales reports a quiet border scene as a recent unrest trend near the Mexico line remains limited. The Floraid notes authorities and rebels faced clashes about three weeks prior, with border areas showing rare activity and no large-scale incursions observed.
Senator Borah possesses a Mackthorn stick believed to be useful in the political arena. The item was sent from Ireland by Father M. Z. Keyes of Hailey, Kilnsbo, as a gesture of support or utility in political matters.
Georgetown Texas October 22 IHW reports Fr Maan aged 52 found dead beneath a pecan tree apparently struck by a fall from the tree. The tragedy occurred as he climbed the tree on a local property. Authorities are investigating the fatal accident.
Report front Lockhart details jury panel delays in the sanity trial of Aly Milikin convict in the Virginie PetE case. More than 100 witnesses were summoned with San Antonio names cited. A dispute over private mail and Millikin's letters sparked tense exchanges between defense and prosecution.
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