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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1928

Page

2

South Dedicates Great Stone Memorial to Lee

Weather notes from Texas report general rains boosting crops with cool to cold fronts. Sleet and heavy rain affected Loyalty, Luling, Kenedy, and Uvalde, while Corpus Christi and Matagorda saw steadier rain totals. cattle ranges benefited from April moisture, with up to an inch in some counties.

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Kansas fruit crop hurt by frost hit early varieties

Frost damaged the Kansas fruit harvest, striking early varieties including peaches and plums. The freeze affected initial blooms and could reduce yields for the season, with growers assessing losses and awaiting next steps as temperatures dipped across the state.

Kansas

Meteorologist Forecasts Fair Weather After Cold Spell

Early today Flan reports from a meteorologist indicate the cold spell has ended. The forecaster Mr. Jors predicted fair weather with temperatures rising tonight and Tuesday. Io definite damage reports are noted but details are unclear.

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Oklahoma Reports Freezing Temperatures Across State

Weather observers note widespread freezing temperatures across Oklahoma with extreme southeastern areas spared. Damage estimates are unavailable for over ten days, as reports cite subzero readings in the northwestern counties and record lows around 19 degrees in several towns.

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Elgin Drauth Bepien by Rain 2 Tex

A fragment describes an all night rain in Elgin and San Saba Texas with April snow in San Saba. Farmers optimism over rainfall clashes with doubts about fruit damage while warm and cold weather coexist. Unclear ages and dates noted in jagged text.

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One Inch Snow Falls in Ballinger

Ballinger Texas reports about one inch of snow on Easter Sunday affecting residents. Weather disrupted travel and daily activities as cold air settled over the town. Local officials noted the unusual spring snowfall for the region and advised caution on roads.

Ballinger

Prince of Wales rides amid wary crowds at steeplechase

The Prince of Wales faces hysterical spectators as he and his horses race the turf. The public tense for every jump as onlookers shout encouragement, while critics note the danger and press for calmer handling of crowds. A Texas grand jury also investigates alleged payoffs tied to bank burglaries and rewards.

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Golfing Clue Case Pushed In Court Over Property

Cunningham, president of uy and plaintiff, alleges contract with A. Wheatley in February to secure a certain asset for 100, and says the defendant took seizures of some property, prompting an order to relinquish his hold. The case concerns undeveloped Woodlawn property and a moped noted in the filing.

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General Gibbs to Visit Houston Fort Sitediy Morning

General Gibbs, newly promoted major general, is ordered to report at Fort Smith Houston Saturday morning for a review of the Second Signal Company and the Eighth Corps Area signal sections. He will depart Monday afternoon for Fort Wins, Wilart Rum Wouston Aen.

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Winburn Field Lights Placed at New Airport Project

Work completing the lighting system at Winburn field marks a step toward making the airfield one of the nation’s top airports. White boundary lights outline the aerodrome, red lights warn of obstructions, green lights mark runway ends, and a wind cone beacon and twelve floodlights illuminate the hangar area to guide pilots after dark.

Maj Walmsley and Wife Die in Auto Crash Near Encina NM

Reported death of Major Step Quen My Walmsley, signal officer for the First Cavalry, and his wife when their automobile overturned near Encina New Mexico. Brigadier Gem GV Mossley announces the fatal incident from Eighth Corps Area HQ. Survived by daughters who were at Fort when parents were killed.

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Burke Announces Opening of Branch Office

County Clerk Jack Turley announced the new branch to the secant floor of the courthouse. The office, placed in charge of Renna Sebel, deputy clerk, will be open for filing civil papers and related matters. Burke said the move aims to improve access to court services.

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Chicago Election War Brings Civil Duty to Front

In Chicago a heated political battle unfolds with rival campaigns for statewide and Cook County offices. Major figures including Deneen, Smal, Thompson, and Crowe mobilize supporters as voters prepare for primaries amid a charged civic atmosphere. Civil duty themes dominate as parties vie for key posts.

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Heaviest Easter Mail Through San Antonio on Record

Postal officials reported the Easter mail through San Antonio as the heaviest on record, with flowers and boxes of candies dispatched in a single day. Postmaster G. Taccas announced the surge, noting no prior Easter period matched the volume in his tenure. A postal chamber efficiency program aided letter delivery to handle the peak.

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90 Day Sentence Given Vigar in a Car Driving Case

A man named Vigar received a 90 day sentence for driving a vehicle while intoxicated. He faced a second charge in Ni Dis ih court before Tadge W. W. Me Why. The case followed a fatality in which Smith died from injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

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City to Pay $4223 to Architects

City council approves payment of 4223 to architecture firm for remodeling project. Meeting notes cite ordinance compliance and project audit. Officials reference bids and contract terms as justification for the sum.

Lee Carving to Be Largest in History

A historical note describes a monumental Lee carving project in the mountains, claiming sections reach up to ten feet, with the full sculpture potentially rivaling famed monuments. The report mentions dramatic dimensions, granite weight estimates, and safety challenges as workers struggle to complete the work while families seek refuge from the site.

Lee

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