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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

3

Bankers visit marks tragedy in Encinal ranch scene

John Mitchell senior and Mrs Mitchell died in an automobile wreck near Encinal as banker visitors from Houston and Chicago learned of the loss. John Mitchell Jr. sped to San Antonio after a telegram. National Air Transport moved to fetch him. The Herald recalls the Mitchell legacy in Chicago finance as funeral plans begin.

Terss Cai Encinal Snd Johm J. Mitchell doku d_ Mitchell Ju Transporc Cota Dhe National Pany Sau Ad Mouse Abrebell Houston Encine San Antonio National Air Teansport Lalles Y South Mitchell A Peoples Stinson Field Michell San Antonin Sundar Fort Worth Kansas City Chicago Chicagn Sethe Jobn J. Mitchell Mr. Mitchett Ehngelf Jskerl Chicas Behkets Old Guard Finance of Ernest A. Hammill Edtung D. Hulbert James B. Fagan Ralph van Véechler Mr. Mitchel John J. Mitchell Jr Texas Trassauantz Tadio John P. Bolles Europe Hiss Mitchell Lujeck Stchell

Texas cattle chatter drives busy market season

Alpine October reports show brisk shipments to Kansas City and Fort Worth. W J Mel and son buy 1000 calves from Big Giamoail A ranch near Deming. Herd to move November 2 and 4. McKinneys sell 400 cows, 1060 yearlings, 400 steers to National Livestock Producers. Additional sales include three carloads of cattle to Fort Worth via Wilson and Oliphant. Kokernots start large shipments, about sixty carloads headed north.

Easons W. J Mel Giamoail Dem- Bi MeYnirres C. B. Devas National Livestock Produrers Association Jim Wilson Jackson and Harmas Fort Worth Wilson Aleo B. Oliphant Wick Ran al Slacker Leifern Kokernots Alabont

British Journalist Wickham Steed to Speak at UI Urbana

Renowned British journalist Wickham Steed is slated as the principal speaker at the University of Illinois in Urbana on November 8. The event aims to discuss Europe and related political issues in a campus setting.

U.8 Urbana Hente Wickham Steed Nelist Ueon University of Ilinois Europe

Social Scene Delights At West Bing Home Event

Clara C. Pancoast reports a lively Sunday gathering at a West Bing’s highway residence in honor of sister Isabelle Bronson Cartwright of Philadelphia. Guests included Airs. Lane Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Shurstay, with refined table decor featuring a Dresden centerpiece and pink roses. Other attendees traveled from New Orleans and Texas, sharing luncheon, trips, and plans as the hosts hosted a succession of arrivals and farewells.

Clara C. Pancoast Sage West Bing's Highway Mite Isabelle Bronson Cartwright Philadelphia Snowe Értist Lane Taylor Lupe Cartwright Parlor Esdames WB. Ross Af. Benngles Andrew Stewart New Orleans Mrs. Ey C

Social Calendar Notes With Luncheon and Theatre Visit

Mrs Tauiis Eugene Cheney hosted a luncheon at Bright Snow Memos complimenting Mrs Sheilor Fitzgerald wife of the Brankefield commander. The Maltese cross table featured statues and ferns, with forty four guests. Several society figures and visitors from California and New York were noted, plus theater plans at the Little Theatre Capenta Appleseel and upcoming dances in Austin.

Tauiis Eugene Cheney Bright Snow Sheilor Fitzgerald Brankefield Furty Mik Frank Beanart California Pacific

Seven Injured In Auto Wreck In San Antonio

Seven people were injured Monday when a car collision occurred on a San Antonio street. Among the injured were residents described as local travelers and relatives, with at least one taken to a hospital. The report notes several pedestrians or bystanders assisted at the scene as authorities investigated the crash details.

Winter tour traffic to Texas rises says Cleveland paper

A Cleveland Plain Dealer clipping relayed by W. Robylanski in San Antonio notes a surge of inquiries from northern motorists planning winter visits to Texas, especially San Antonio. The piece cites Texas coast recreation and vast landscapes as attracting factors and mentions Cleveland druggist and banker Mr. Kobylin as a prominent traveler. A map titled Routes to Texas in Fine Shape accompanies the report.

AML Texas San Antonio Cleveland Tesas ClevelandsAutomobile Club Cleveland Plain Dealer W. Robylanski Florida Hele Love Star Ss Kobyloin A. B. Savinss and Loan Company MeCleoviand Paper

Hog contest decision near at Union Stock Yards auction

The final decision on winters of hog breeding will be made by county agents at a ten-litter auction opening Tuesday at the Union Stock Yards. Emily, swine specialist, will discuss feeding and management as young hogs. The ten-litter presented for sale was raised by T. Fred Evins and shows the heaviest Hampshire litter yet recorded.

Bexar County Union Stock Yards R. Emily jAvand Bf College T. Fred Evins Hampshire

Straton Heals Parishioners With Faith Cure Demonstration

The Rev Inka Rouch Straton of Calvary Baptist church led a faith cure demonstration claiming several parishioners were healed. A mostly blind woman reported improved vision while attendees described miracles. Straton, aided by a man named Mr Fondy of Jacksonville, conducted the event in the church’s active chamber.

Oy Universm Serrine Inka Rouch Straton Calvary Baptist Choveh Kaido Guil Ealing Pharch Tir Mr. Fondy Jacksonville

Ohio Expects Big Sauerkraut Year Fragment

The text shows garbled OCR with names and dates unclear. It mentions Ohio, a sauerkraut year, and possible references to Keaut, Ans Mars, and mane tone. Specific facts, places, or events are not readable enough to confirm a full item.

Ohio Ter Keaut Uie Suiver Keaul

Halloween Party At Winged Words Club Brightens Junior High

Nathaniel Hawthornes Winged Words clab at junior high held a fancy dress party Friday to welcome new members. Miss Lucille Goodwin sponsored and led decorations featuring witches and owls. Seventeen members listed attended including Lucile Goodwin and Frances Vetch. Following social games, the event adjourned after two hours.

Clab Nathaniel Hawthorns Lucille Goodwin Vnela Lucile Goodwin Margaret Foster Frances Vetch Suzanne Anderson Elisabeth Null Josephine Ferales Adela Barnes Georgia Lailey Hosanne Walton Mildred Shnrley

Chicago Plans Gangster Museum For Crime Relics

The plan calls a museum in the new central police building to exhibit gangster artifacts. Items include Nathan Leopold’s glasses, the wheelgun of Hymie Weiss, and the shotgun used in the Seaboard payroll heist, all tied to notable Chicago crime cases and police action.

Chicago Coicagh Central Police Era William O'Conner Nathan Leopold Hymie” Weiss Teaver Dean O'Guiljam Big Gang Tnternalool Harvester Company Mt Sabi Iasi

Man Dies Duck Hunting in Muddy Quagmire

A hunter, identified as Hoff, 20, died after sinking in a quagmire while retrieving a duck near a marsh. Rescuers from JN Station and local posse pursued the duck and attempted a rescue, but the man did not survive. Missing details include exact location and full names.

Mento Cal Pete Ce Ates Hoff Wale Neae Junkontine Dina

Fatal fall at hotel deemed accidental

Investigators say G. P. Uile, 29, a traveling salesman, died after a fall from the sixth floor of a local hotel. Authorities believe the death was accidental and are ruling the incident an unintentional fall within the hotel premises.

Daltab G. P. ¥Uile Vine Tel

Northwestern professor barred in Latin class incident

A Northwestern related note reports the professor barred from leading a Latin class amid a misinterpreted translation of a private phrase. The incident involves student concerns and departmental review.

Community Groups Seek Halloween Fun Around Town

CEUB calendar notes St Johns Episcopal youth host Haltowe party at the Paris House and Young People’s League of Friedens Evangelical at 3 o’clock in Sunday school room. Grace Senior Circle plans evening party on Fifth Street. Junior Chamber plans barn dance at Woodhull Rowing Alley at 1 o’clock. Phenix club to reconvene, Pirates board of Women’s Club meets at noon Tuesday at clubhouse. Tuesday Musical Club hosts afternoon at St Anthony hotel honoring San Antonio public school teachers. Soroptimist Club meets 3 o’clock at St Anthony hotel. Christ Anglican group of Women’s Club gathers at 10 o’clock.

St. John's Episcopal Church Paris House Pirates St. Anthony San Antonio

Armed Women Roost Burglars Shot At By Residents

Two armed women from Hermse Street confronted a burglar Sunday night as he attempted to enter a Loch? dense residence. Shots were fired by Mrs. EB Thompson and Mrs. A Hidwen as the intruder fled through a back window. One assailant reportedly fired but may have missed while the burglar zigzagged to escape. Hickman pursued the fleeing man and fired twice at the suspect near the door, with the burglar escaping.

EB. L. Tompson Mes A. Hidwen Hermse Street Pollo Lozi Oreacher Toth Musi Hickman

Tuzy’s clean windows with soft water today

The text promotes soft water and asks if you know Melo, urging you to get tan at a grower. It contrasts soft and hard water, claiming soft water cleans windows without streaks while hard water leaves rings and smears. It hints at a product or brand and a lifestyle suggestion.

Tuzy Melo

Plane tale of Arctic flight and chase records

A North Los Angeles report recounts Jack Tondon’s nephew Chase, famed for strength and travel tales. Chase describes chartering a plane from the north, crossing icy Alaskan terrain in about an hour and forty five minutes, and planning to return by plane the following week as he nears Hershel Island.

Los Angeles Chage Eatnes Hershel Island

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