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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1928
Page
15
The weekly theater listings show numerous performances at venues in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Major acts include Volver Maytry and The dromlry while the lineup features popular acts like River Valley, Lily, and Wong with multiple showings and special previews noted for the coming days.
A grainy, OCR style list details fall harvest items with prices per dozen, per pound, and by box. Items include onions, celery, peppers, onions, and several root crops, with scattered quantities and unit prices throughout. May reflect a local market page and miscellaneous groceries from a historical newspaper.
A heated session in Washington pivots on a retired pay bill. Lawmakers across parties spar over cost, eligibility, and emergency funding while a stalled vote hinges on support from key representatives. The debate centers on adjustments to pension levels and the potential impact on fiscal policy.
Fragmented text shows chaos around promised storm sewer improvements and relief measures during heavy rain. Mentions committees, water delays, and community reactions amid planning uncertainties. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Unclear OCR text references a large hold up with scattered names and terms. No coherent events or identifiable entities present to confirm specifics or outcomes.
A long deposition detailing Klan influence in Pennsylvania and nationwide politics is presented. Senator Simeon and others face scrutiny for advocating secrecy, financial connections, and intimidation to advance Klansmen, with Stephenson's testimony highlighting targeted churches and political pressure across multiple states.
The fragment lists numerous names and titles associated with a church ceremony led by a bishop, including William Te Cais and West Nox. Several attendees are named, with many individuals presented or confirmed. The text appears as a garbled list of participants and officials from a diocesan event.
Fragmented OCR reports a tragedy near a mother's residence with unclear names and places. The readable lines indicate a fatal event involving a son on the steps outside a home, but details are severely garbled and hard to identify specific entities. Further legible text is needed to clarify the persons and location.
A garbled OCR fragment references numerous personal names and places in a dense, spell‑scrambled text. It mentions dates, streets, and various individuals such as Mary CHOI Pace and others, with scattered location cues and event notes, though readability is severely limited and many terms are uncertain.
The article reports plans for a large new Rotel facility near the coast, with construction expected soon. Key figures include Le Benneth Alitor and various officials in San Antonio involved in approval, financing, and site details.
A Mexican general is slated to be honored in the city this week with a formal reception. Local officials and attending dignitaries expect cordial exchanges and a display of cultural exchange amid the ceremonies at the downtown venue.
Officials opened bids for the Gowan watering system project with bids from multiple contractors. The Mando property listed Millymmnty as the lead, with key entries on the plan and expected completion timelines.
An elderly man aged 63 named Henry Reden was found dead in his bed at Thorny Teeston. Police and medical responders reported no immediate foul play. the death is under investigation with preliminary notes indicating possible health issues and frail condition. Local authorities urge residents to report any related information to the station.
May be he's union dog Rin Tin Tin known for chasing villains in film is not click when a burglar invaded his mistress home while she slept in the yard during the burglary.
A fragmented narrative recounts a violent frontier episode involving arson and killings linked to land disputes near Kennedy and San Antonio. The piece mentions Valentine Bennett, Abe Nedeste, Alec, and Bert Rotten among others, with references to houses burned, property taken, and a long trail of names across Texas and nearby areas. It preserves a rough mosaic of individuals, places, and events without clear chronology.
The report outlines a building program in Pearsall with planned city tank addition and a gated project by the Woodward brothers. It notes recent purchases by the Minihle ON company and mentions future developments tied to a cadre of local firms and residents, with various construction milestones and urban design plans.
General Barton will address residents in the Lower Valley tonight and speak on Allied matters. The event is set for Monday night at the city hall, with plans for security and public remarks by local officials.
A confusing legal notice reports Armour Estate facing a large lawsuit over payment and claims involving stork holders. Names and precise figures are obscured in the text but indicate actions by AIC AGO and Duane, with references to Ogden and Kosi Ho, expiring today. The notice mentions enforcement by creditors and potential settlement toward the estate.
Fragmentary text references a family bulletin and regional items, mentioning names and dates in a distorted form. The legible elements indicate a community notice about a family and regional events, but exact details are not recoverable from the fragments.
A state gathering of city attorneys from Texas discussed cooperative measures and legal protocols at a joint session. Key figures included notable Texas lawyers and municipal officials as they reviewed recent casework and shared procedural updates.
Railway official and his wife undertake a documented visit in a coded recap that mentions travel, governance, and a planned meeting. The text references specific names and locations in a cryptic transcription, suggesting a formal inquiry or official engagement during a transit period.
Paris reports a French government plan under discussion to commercialize two bonds issued by Germany, pledging German railways and industry for repayment. The idea would allow quicker market access at lower terms, with French approval and potential Allied support, as officials seek security and stabilization ahead of possible monetization.
Deeds filed show multiple transfers including Irene Duke, Margaret Lewis, and Lawrence Lewis with parcels on Cardin Street and nearby blocks. Transactions cover homes, lots, and commercial parcels with dates in March 1923 and various identifiers and lot measurements.
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