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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1928
Page
1
A jumble of notes mentions rubber industry woes and possible tire pricing shifts, alongside musings on solitude and aging. It cites figures and places in a scattered, largely unrelated mix, then pivots to a range of cultural references from a Gibraltar crossing by Mercedes to a debate on whipping post justice and historic anecdotes.
Readable portions describe tonight and Sunday with cloudy conditions. Light to moderate winds from the northeast and mild to warm temperatures expected. Minimums near freezing and daytime highs around the lower to mid range are noted for the region.
Fire swept the center of a Cisco Texas home killing eight of Boss Jackson's family. Sheriff Hurt and Night Chief Wilton found multiple victims, with two adults and six children dead in adjoining rooms. Officials pursue possible foul play as investigation continues.
Blanche Mehaffey and George J. Hansen divorce after ten weeks of marriage. Mehaffey testified she is a changed woman, alleging cruel treatment by her husband.
Mrs. Ellis reports a prowler shadowing her house since Thursday morning. Police, including Detectives Barry and Cruz, fired at the intruder Friday night after he crouched in a yard and fled. Pistol shots were heard, with blot spots later found in the alley near the Ellis home.
Mayor C M Chambers and City Attorney Joe Kym rally for a high profile legal battle to block Southwestern Bell Telephone rate hikes, with rates jumping 20 to 93.44 cents and a federal court hearing set for April 22 seeking a temporary restraining order. The city prepares for a possible nationwide appeal if needed and notes a similar hearing planned for April 23 to enforce a 1948 regulatory ordinance.
SEWAID Alaska April reports radio stations awaiting Captain George Wilkins hop from Point Barrow toward Spitsbergen across the Arctic Ocean. Messages say the crew kept a silent course while Wilkins and pilot Trent Carl Men Alelson reportedly broke from the northern flank to avoid a blind Arctic spot as weather improved after a troubled previous night.
Early indications suggested German planes might head toward New York for a raid as weather reports warned of flight conditions. The city faced heightened alert with preparations underway and a cautious outlook for an imminent attack.
A Miyene-oid toy is accused of stealing tools worth four dollars from Ms We Warden. IPP Colar aitent bowen wrranted by city detertiver. He will be venvaterred to Juvenile authorities.
A fire raged for about an hour after 5 30 in Pleasanton destroying property valued at 20000. Frank Burmester, a garage owner, was injured and a resident and two others escaped as flames consumed a residence on Main Street and two adjacent homes. Volunteers and equipment from Jourdanion aided in fighting the blaze which started in Mrs Holloman’s house and spread rapidly through the Lawn district.
Los Angeles April 7 actress Blanch Mehuffer testified in Schmier's court that husband George Tyseph Tansen was sullen and neglectful. She says he abused her, was rude to friends, and slept through gatherings, leading to a decree. The ten week marriage dissolved amid fears of forthcoming bonds.
Chicago announces Easter apparel as residents prepare for cold conditions. Officials forecast a sharp temperature drop with possible snow as a storm system moves through the area, prompting warnings of chilly winds and frost. Protective gear like ear muffs will be common today and tomorrow.
Two salers early Thursday stood at Grayson and Broadway trying to get a ride to town. A car stopped and Thane got in claiming to be headed home. Hours later, sober, they learned the ride left them in jail. The vehicle also carried Officer Wright and Detection Tang from headquarters.
In Touib April 7 UPI reports Alexander W. Poigel president of Midwest Fur Co and Jack M. Scisnorn secretary were arrested on federal charges. They allegedly schemed to defraud fur trappers and shippers in the Southwest of between 40 000 and 80 000 dollars. The two were brought into custody early today following a federal case and jury indictments.
New York April 7 report states a cardinal has been named grand protector of the Maltese Order in a decree by the grand master. The action elevates the church figure within the Knights of Malta organization.
A detective describes a case where a Black man allegedly helped steal funds and flee with a wife. The investigation aims to recover the wife and restore the relationship amid skeptical responses. The report notes shifting rumors and the pursuit of the accused.
The Evening News reports Vince Charles Thilmpe of New York will marry Margret Watson of Washington, D. C. in London within a week or two. The ceremony is set to take place in the near term with both families confirming the engagement.
San Antonio prepares for the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting from May 28 to June with the slogan Civic pride, city wide. Mrs. Wale Schenck chairs the slogan committee and Marie Hays led Eleanor Brackenridge School fifth graders in submitting the winning idea. A city clean-up drive begins April 14 with students targeting vacant lots and streets.
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