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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented text presents a discussing column by Arthur Brisbane noting a claimed lack of humor among women, with references to revolutions, Moses, and Egyptian history. The piece appears as a chaotic, long-warbled excerpt from a newspaper feature, mentioning the Red Sea crossing and various political and social allusions without coherent narrative.
Mrs Coolidge narrowly escaped injury when a trolley wire was torn away by a steam shovel as she crossed the street with Mrs RP Wik. The incident occurred while she was visiting her mother, Mrs Lamira 47, and the two women proceeded to safety after the wire came down.
Charles A. Lindbergh seeks the presidential nomination and will campaign in Michigan, aiming to win votes in the upcoming primary contest.
Police hunt a man linked to the slaying of Maery W. Ravotlin at 417 West Amistim Street. Commission Wright directs the probe as detectives search Karatfe jewelry and nearby establishments for clues. A suspect, held on possible murder charges, faced preliminary hearing delays amid ongoing inquiry.
The Texas high court reverses felony convictions for chicken theft. Judges find errors in lower rulings, noting evidence and statute interpretations altered verdicts. The decision centers on whether the acts meet statutory felony criteria and raises questions about prior theft convictions across cases.
Former Austrian Empress improves after a serious operation. Report notes her health is stabilizing and her doctors express cautious optimism about her recovery.
In London on April 4 a chamber of horror at an medical health exhibit featured garters beside corsets and heeled shoes. Exhibitor King Brown condemned modern girls for preferring garters, while hundreds attended lectures on Caldercraft, cleansing, cradle making, hat making, and simple colour.
A spring norther is forecast to end the season spell with a sharp dip in temperatures. The weather bureau says daytime highs around 40s to 50s and freezing lows possible in the Vanbundie region as winds shift Thursday night.
The motion for delay was granted to allow more time to digest the deposition and related materials. The request seeks additional periods to review fall paper content and associated records, with the court granting a continuance to accommodate the complicated deposition schedule.
An unsigned fragment describes an aerial pilgrimage to the Holy Land organized by a Spanish party. The text is garbled with misread names and scattered phrases about planes, chartered efforts, and distant locations, creating an unclear outline of the event and participants.
City officials push charter amendment to grant the city commissioners power to annex all incorporated suburbs and districts by ordinance. The mayor argues the change would enable rapid expansion to boost San Antonio’s population, while opponents fear unchecked growth. The chamber and taxpayers weigh in as debate continues ahead of a possible election.
Robert J. Garza, of 610 Leigh Street, was involved in a burglar chase that began near a blocked area at around 11 80 o'clock on a May night. Police report a note left by the suspect during the pursuit as officers pursued through the block.
Fragmentary report notes involvement of federal officers amid an election. Citing unnamed sources, the piece hints at safety concerns and possible interference as officers monitor polling or related activities. No clear names or dates are provided in the readable text.
Fragmented text reports a refusal to deploy U S deputies for Chicago election security. The damaged lines mention Marshals and official authority but lack clear dates, places, or names due to OCR errors. The piece hints at federal involvement or lack thereof and governance beyond local election oversight.
A distorted OCR passage notes proposed changes to immigrant law discussing quota increases. It mentions committees, hearings, and debates about policy shifts affecting U S children, Americans, and related groups.
Cadet Clair Eugene Bonner, 22, a student pilot in the Advanced Flying school, was killed when his Martin bomber crashed eight miles from San Antonio on the Culebra road. Edwin Steubing rescued a body from flames. another student Cyde Tanner aided. Funeral arrangements announced.
Washington April 4 Congress considers a proposed 130 100 500 for new buildings and technical equipment at an army air station nationwide. A defense subcommittee led by Tepe povemuuliye dame outlines needs for fiscal year 1930 }},
A committee review on the dam project faces scrutiny from investigators while praising safety measures. Officials emphasize that the proposed construction would protect lives and communities, arguing benefits outweigh concerns. Local engineers and residents weigh potential environmental impacts and long term costs.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a local health or agricultural note on the Pacific Coast. It mentions MARC Apel and an elderly Hieber figure and references a former secretary and a granddaughter, with unclear dates or places.
A Laredo resident known as a pioneer woman died at age 90. The obituary notes her long life of community work and family ties in Laredo. Funeral arrangements and further details were not immediately disclosed.
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