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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1927

Page

4

Millikin seeks diges game as diversion

Millikin's trial progress is reported with defense and state alienists set to testify on his sanity. Witnesses discuss his erratic behavior, spiritualist beliefs, and alleged communications, while court delays and expected testimony loom as prosecution challenges the defense.

Auiz Tomer Austin Haw Aine Dase Carver San Antonio Cerver Fred L. Brands Dustin Millikin W.E. Miller Tos Gumbrell Gambrett

Survivors of Air Crash At Kelly Field

Two Kelly Field flying cadets survive an air crash while investigators examine the incident. They had been relieved from training days earlier and expressed gratitude to be alive as authorities probe the accident.

Kelly Field Flying

Plane contest winner to get in a movie

The Light's airfield contest winners may gain movie exposure as medals are awarded Saturday at Brooks Field. Cadets will tour the field, be photographed for a national newsreel, and participate in a take off sequence under Maj. Fitz Geraldes.

Brooksfill John Hansard Brooks Bown Newel Limnt. C. YT Bantill Seween Wairhinghig Ag Sionures Majoc Fitz Geraldes O'Alack Sonsfield Richard Thorman

Army Orders Amid Turbulent Civilian Dispatches

Fragmented text lists military assignments and duty postings across multiple locations and dates. Names such as Raymond B. Belin appear in confusing lines alongside mentions of New York and Washington. The source shows unclear agencies and duties with several garbled terms.

Cadets Held After Midair Collision and Crash

Two Flying Cadets B A Sandborn and J B Cleveland face inquiry after midair collision at 2300 feet. Both parachuted to safety while their AT training ships were destroyed. The incident occurred during unauthorized combat maneuvers at Kelly Field.

Duzieg Santley B. A. Sandborn J.B. Cleveland Ueath Pats Kelly Field

Pension Awards Reported for Fireman and Detective Chief Widow

Steve Fionescu a fireman crippled when struck by a box cay amid a blaze at a mill was placed on the pension roll. Mrs Mary A Street widow of detective chief Sam Street also drawn pension as Acting Mayor Phil Wright announced personnel actions and possible reprieve from layoff.

Steve Fionescu San Ave Tocho Catton Fovivemane Dontseu Hst Oaly Mary A Sam Street Alan Arts Phil Wright Wil Elf Sakeye

Council Approves Part One of Major Pumping Contract

At a Friday board meeting the council approved an initial contract for a 34 million gallon Berry Shaat turbine pump project on Marker Street, with boilers and further equipment to be awarded later. W G Masterton stated the work covers the first phase and related expenditures.

Marker Street Atign On Board Fiiday Ung W G. Masterton Burns

Mid-Air Collision Kills Two Navy Officers

Two Navy officers Lieut. C Frirne fey and Lieut. Wo 4 McCord died in a mid air collision in Pensacola Florida. Their wrecked planes plunged to a city street as onlookers watched from surrounding houses and rooftops.

Peneacula Fla Navy Fa Air C. Frirnefey Tieut McCord BSF

Unclothed Man Reported Roaming City Streets

A patrolman found an unclothed man wandering the streets on a Friday night. The individual wore only a birth day dothey and appeared distressed, drawing attention from residents and police.

Air Board to Inspect Stinson Field on Monday Afternoon

The commercial aviation committee of the Chamber of Commerce led by B. St. Webb will inspect Stinson Field at 2:20 PM Monday. Acting Mayor Phil Wright joins the inspection as air mail service between San Antonio and Chicago via Dallas nears inauguration after the government awarded the contract to Seth Barwise of Fort Worth and sub leased to Texas Air Transport.

Stinson. Fick Commercial Aviation Committee Chamber of Commerce B. St. Webb Porter Whaley Phil Wright San Antonio Chicago Didlas Whaley Seth Barwise Fort Worth Texas Air Transport Company Whaley Sail

Jury Deliberations In Tex Conner Mask Law Case

The jury in the Harry Conner case, a former city detective charged with violating the anti mask law tied to the flogging of Morris Strauss, Plumbing dealer, faced long deliberations as Judge G B Tipsey outlined the charge. Testimony and arguments spanned six hours before a verdict was due.

Fort Worth Harry Conner Morris, Strauss Setieard G. B. Tipsey Conners

Dempsey’s Wealth Amid Banks and Calvary Notes

iToday reports on bankers expanding in California and across the nation as old methods mix with new finance. Jack Dempsey, in a burst of earning, claims he made about 300000 in thirty minutes and will soon reach 500000 in similarly brief time, while a wary manager notes limited personal funds. The piece contrasts religious figures and the excess of wealth with a clergyman’s quip and mentions Mrs Walter Ory of Stamford visiting Mrs Porter Whaley next week.

Jack Dempsey Mr. Figno Mr. Dempsey Ford Walter Ory Stamford Porter Whaley

Women seek city ambulance service as police substitute

Miss Alice Schuetze head of the Junior Business and Professional Women's club led a San Antonio group to urge city administration to maintain municipal ambulances. Hawkins of the women's organization supported the move, arguing a city the size of theirs needs a non police emergency option.

Emvnrgencs Priral Alice Schuetze Jusior Business and Professional Women's Club Minp Sehuetze Young Business

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