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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1928

Page

7

Hoax Fools Capital Society in Washington Hoax

A Washington hoax where Joseph Itheinatrom allegedly swindled high society figures out $1800 through fake social register placements. Victims include prominent officials and social leaders such as William T. MacCracken and Mrs. Breckenridge Long, with Rheinstrom in custody awaiting grand jury action. The scheme involved fees for listing in a New York social register and photos in the press.

Universal Service Washington Joseph Itheinatrom Rheinuttom Gergier William T. MacCracken Commerce Department Heinstrom Vic~ Timu Breckenridge Long Pasixtant Aml McPhersonrichton Rive Rueinstrow Fife Nidney Wolinferra Mary Raloris Tinehart Adam Woyant Wyant Pennash Sol Gloom York Henry Stathbone Rathbone Rheinstroma Social Register Association of New York Ciliew Jtu A Eo Calla Press eBict

Simmons Sixth Texas College Offers Home Scholarship

Simmons University becomes the sixth Texas college to offer a scholarship for the WTOC home town contest to be staged in Fort Worth next June, as announced in ABSLEND.

Simmons Simmons University Texas College Fort Worth

Burial for Myron A. Pearce Mon at Beiday residence

Funeral services for Myron A. Pearce of San Antonio will be held Monday afternoon at 4 at his residence 109 West Magnolia Avenue Beiday. Reverend P D officiating. Interment at Rogelawa cemetery. Native of Chicago he lived in San Antonio twenty three years. Survived by widow Margaret Pearce a sister Mrs Mochmer Allen of Chicago and grandson Beverly Peaks of Chicago. He was a mentor of the Elks Bear camp Modern Woodmen of America and Wonderman circle.

Myron A. Tearce Hig Magnolia Avenue Luis Antonio Diks Rogelawa Cemetery Chicago San Antonio Margaret Pearce Mochmer Atlen Beverly Peaks The Elks Bear Camp Modern Wood of America Oliver Mug Grove Wondman Circle

Shipping bill gains backing in Congress for merchant marine

The House merchant marine committee approved a favorable report on the bill to restore the American merchant fleet. Senate action already passed similar legislation, and indications point to it reaching the floor soon as sponsors urge rapid enactment.

Universal Service Washington Tegie Latinn High Seas de Houme Merchant Marine Mmllar Senate Herome Congress Aciourne Ated

Funeral Arranged For Fitzgerald 34

Funeral services are set for Fitzgerald age 34 at Mineral Services for Tunweathe. He is survived by his widow and four children Mary Keben Genevieve, with relatives listed. A native of Hoxton and longtime resident of San Antonio, he passed away recently.

van News Parten Loring Hiri San Meranda Panettery Mra Donnie’ Wikaermlds Gharlea Mary Keben Genevieve MM Wmitxgernil Hoxton San Antonin Five Rence

Obscure Author Kummer Reported Dead Then Not

The article reports Frederick Arnold Kummer, a well known author, was said to be dead in Baltimore last November but later described as alive. It quotes Kummer reflecting on death in his fiction and notes sensational talk about hell and the afterlife. He discusses his views while recovering from a comatose condition and includes controversial remarks about heaven and hell.

Pearl Gross Universal Service Kew Sork Trederick Arnold Kummer Baltimore Lew Dimmer Mhides Phuich Slygian Chuckind Kummer Heaven Hades Hell Satan U.S Nicaragua

Rankin County Indictments Tie to Bank Robbery Slayings

Indictments were returned by the Rankin County grand jury in connection with the January killings of two suspected bank robbers. Ranger Captain Pro Hamer described a $7000 reward scheme of a bank association, suggesting conspirators used officers as cover. One suspect remains jailed while another is believed at large as investigations proceed.

Ausuin Pro Hamer Te Dorn Humer Eaic Hanskin Hay Sol Thstriet Joe Montague Upton Flumer Rankin Odessi Joba Hamer Upton County Tonkin Chicago

Funeral service set for Winfred Avey at Brackenridge High

The 18 year old Winfred Avey died in San Antonio, with services planned at Mavis Park Methodist church Monday at 10 o'clock. Rev. Mul Kern and Rev. William Ian will conduct the rites, burial at Mission cemetery under Lorter Lore dug direction. Avey, a Brackenridge High School student, is survived by his parents and brother Murali. He was a native of Pesan and lived in San Antonio.

Winfred Alvis Avey Mahneke Court Salueilay Mavis Park Methodist Church Mowsilay Mul Kern Wiliam Ian Witmatdng Hirrul Tilt Heda Mission Burial Park Lorter Lore Dug Avey Brackenridge Pallbeorery Murali San Autunia

Youth Arrested After Horn Blasts On Busy Street

A youth was arrested by Patrolman Vs. 1 for blowing a car horn while walking in heavy traffic near Mouston on a Saturday night. The report, filled with jumbled items, mentions Easter gifts and other assorted, unclear details.

Mouston Mit Macy's

New Cotton Laws Urged by Senate Committee

Hy International Nawa Revelee reports from Washington that the cotton futures market needs drastic revision. Senator Sartiy Denoveat of South Carolina, chair of the committee, suggests measures to curb price manipulation and prevent speculative touting, amid brokers’ disputes and calls for tighter controls.

Hy International Nawa Revelee Washington Sartiy Denoveat South Carolina Enid Smith Caraway Arkansas Clayton Marsh Ageerain

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