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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1927

Page

6

Alamo Street Widening Project Approved by City

At a special meeting the city commission approved a new start ing plan to widen South Alamo Street from 56 to 70 feet. Work began after protests over special assessments. the revised plan reduces cost by about 200000, lowering assessments for property owners. Widening between Commerce to Market and Market to Nueva is planned in two segments to speed progress.

South Alamo CIA Hed Commerce Martinez Paul Steffler Wadnesdes Alga Steffler Contmerce Macket Market Nueva

Rear Admiral Magruder Removed From Command Seized by Rumor

Washington reports say Rear Admiral mas P. Magruder has been removed from command amid Navy method critiques and a controversial magazine article. Officials consider the move coerced by department orders while Magruder awaits explanations in Philadelphia and plans to travel to Washington for responses to Secretary Wilber’s communications.

Washington Mas P. Magruder Navy Secretari Te der Magraden Philadelphia Cig Operessor Bettery Wilber

Schoolboy Dealer in Stolen Bicycles Arrested

A 15 year old boy, described as a dealer in stolen bicycles, was arrested by City Detective Albert Kohr after bicycles were recovered. Investigators found a bookkeeping system and multiple bill of sale papers, with the boy reportedly charging customers a weekly amount until the full price was paid.

Luling Robbery Suspects Linked to Navasota Case

Telegraphic message alleges the men arrested by city detectives in Luling for a Walser Goods theft of about 5000 dollars were also implicated in a second major department store theft in Navasota. Officers learned late, suspects were moved by Caldwell County deputies Tuesday night and returned to Luling. telegrams will be sent to Caldwell County.

Walser Others Luling Navasota Toen Caldwell County

Reconciliation Gone Awry In San Antonio Dispute

An estranged husband sought reconciliation with his wife on Var Ness Street in San Antonio. During an early hour visit Wednesday he was struck with a rolling pin but dodged the blow and reported the incident to Mounted Officer Bob Kinderwool. The officer intervened and ended the confrontation on his route.

San Antonio Var Ness Street Bob *Kinderwool

Monterey Maps Sold Through Commerce Department

A garbled notice indicates maps of Monterey in Mexico were retained or distributed by the commerce department and government offices. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text, but references imply official handling of regional maps and associated firms.

A. Towelly Monterey Mex Ginathen of Commerce Antonis J. Aera Departracul

Aviation Books Put Into Use by Public Library

A Carnegie library, acting on numerous requests, circulated a special novelized set of aviation volumes on Wednesday. The collection covers airship design aeronautical meteorology aircraft power plants and air warfare along with balloons airships air ports and related instruments.

Carnegie Library Preneces Humphrey Noravian

Anita Loos Aims at Husband’s Health in Vienna

VIENNA October 26 Anita Loos author of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes has left fame and wealth in America to live quietly in Vienna and help her husband John Emerson regain health. After two years of laryngitis Emerson has found a Vienna throat specialist whose treatment is restoring his ability to speak.

Vienna Anite Loos Bruvette America John Emerson Emerson Anita

Custody Suit Claims Short Skirts Fueled Family Dissension

Marie Spratt testifies before Vice Chancellor Fallon in Prs ey City that her short skirts contributed to marital strife, noting her husband altered the outfits by making the skirts longer. The custody case involves their two children and ongoing disputes.

Prsey City Marie Spratt Fallon

Miss Alter Heads Cooking Classes at Main Avenue

Miss Alter was elected president of the first period cooking classes at Main Avenue Senior High during an organization meeting Wednesday. Grace Noble was named vice president and secretary with Reporter duties assigned. Titles of committee chairs include Tillie Braun decorating and Catherine Best refreshments. Kitty Curlistz is the teacher.

Atlng Alter Main Avenue Cass Grace Noble Tillie Braun Catherine Best Xadine Maddox Kitty Curlistz

Doctor Found What is Best for Thin Constipated People

A Monticello Illinois family doctor popularized a laxative formula, Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, after success in treating minor illnesses in women and children. The ad claims wide national use, repeated purchases, and offers a free sample bottle by mail from Monticello for readers to try.

Monticello Tllinois Kas Caliwell Rush Medical College R. Caldwell Dr. Caldvwell

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