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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1928

Page

2

U S Blocked Twice in Sinclair Oil Case Trial Closes

In Washington April 13 the government faced curbs as it sought two lines of evidence about a $24,000 handover to Fall for a Russia trip and a $25,000 loan to Fall tied to the Teapot Dome lease. Judge Bailey adjourned to Monday while defense objections were weighed.

U. S Sinclair Evans Washington Harry J. Sinclair Owen J. Robers Ert B Russia Cabinnet HL. Doheny Sry Fee Hills Justice Bailey Doheny Doheny Dr Stere Nolle Hoberts Duu Fall Weapot Dome Sindlair J. E. Heaton Hirt National Bank Hli’asc Ter Aes Robbins Justice Hailey Roberty Harry Il Loagherty Harding Joans Sr Boa Hindeiz Roberts Farley Sinal Benie

Bremen flight sighting near Nova Scotia fuels tense day

Observers at Baldusel field watch a heavily loaded German Junkers passenger plane, the Bremen, as United States pilots estimate a fuel margin for a 3200 mile Dublin to New York leg. Capt. Koehl and Col. Fitzmaurice pilots with Baron von Huenefeld aboard. relatives of Koehl attend. Monoplanes circle the area as wind and rough air create a lively scene.

Hermann Koebl Tmes Fituraurice Baron Ehrenfried Gunter von Huenefeld United States Naval Dublin New York Nova Scotia Mitchelfield Newfoundland United States Modac Baldousel Hermann Foehl Bremen Irof A. J. Koehl Alfred Martgarget Baron Ehrenfried von Huenefeld James Fitzmaurice

Defense Strategy Emerges In Sinclair Case Proceedings

Martin W. Littleton stated the defense would take about a week, with a potential conclusion by next Friday. Capt. John K. Robison, retired former head of the Navy Bureau of Engineering, will testify Monday, followed by Dr. Ti. Foster Bain head of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, as the defense outlines its approach to the lease issue.

Sinclair Martin W. Littleton John K. Robison Navy Bureau of Engineering

Bremen Transatlantic Flight Vanished From Irish Departure

New York reports begin a long watch as the Bremen totals its 40 hour flight across the Atlantic headed from Dublin toward Newfoundland or Cape Breton. Weather is described as reasonable with minor disturbances while the German Irish crew rely on every method to keep the craft aloft.

New York Earath Bremen Costello Galway Ireland Atlantic Haldonnel Dublin Newfoundland Cape Breton Nova Scotia Buttia

HEIGHTS MAY TAS. MM HEIGHTS MAY TAS. MM

Heighta may tas continues with debate over building a sewage disposal plant in Alueno Heights. Mayor O Grady and contractor Hoff dispute funding and execution, while Mayor Chamfernh resists entry into a contract, insisting Alamo Trellshin must install the system before any new sewer connections are allowed.

Alueno Heighta O'Grady Hoff Fan Antonio Wold Oppore Chamebern Chaynfierh

Weather forecast for Texas regions tonight through Saturday

San Antonio and vicinity expect unsettled conditions tonight with showers possible in the northeast. Colder air moves in from the northwest, temperatures near freezing in the Panhandle, and a drop to the mid thirties Saturday night. West Texas foresees generally cooler, unsettled weather with snow possible in the Panhandle and a cold front pushing through.

San Antonio Texas West Texas Fanandle North Portion Panhandle

Court closes case in Pittsburgh on racist extremist group trial

In Pittsburgh on April 13 the trial of a racist extremist group drew to a close as witnesses testified. Imperial Wizard Hiran W Evans denied accusations of violence and asserted his group followed U.S. law. Defense claims about fatal 1920 Dallas and other acts were challenged as untrue.

Pittsburgh Ky Ray Elon Pennestrania Hiran W. Evans Imperial Wiserd Draug Himslf Klan Evanss W. H. S. Thowson Deniel J. W H. Connaughton Kan Evans Kansmen Nover Terrell Tex Dallas Evange Carnegie U. B United States J. L. Dudiemen Dayton Ohio Kinu W. G. Seemiller Philadelphia

Girl Prisoner Escape Sparks San Antonio Police Hunt

A 14 year old girl, Myrtle Josg daughter of J L Foss, disappeared after leaving with an older man believed to hold her against her will. Police traced notes from the man promising they would travel together and to write when settled as officers investigated the Pass home area. In Bandera road residence searches, the man was gone to an unknown destination Friday morning. Two notes left by the man indicated love and departure.

Myrtle Josg J. L. Foss Bandera Road San Antonio G. A F. R. Fors Pass el- Wars

General Gibbs Visits Fort Sam Houston for Inspections

General George Gibbs, chief signal officer of the army, arrives in San Antonio for his first inspection of the Second Corps Area since 1926. He will review the Second Signal Company and the signal sections of the Fifth Corps Area depot and corps area signal office, staying with Lieut. Col. A. C. Young before proceeding to Fort Bliss and California.

George &. Gibbs Chiek San Antonio Bort Sam Houstus Eight Corps New York Second Corps Arcs General Gibbs Ia College Station Fighth Corps Area General Depot Corps Area Signal Office Army Post A. CG. Young Corps Area Wort Dlisa Califorgia

Bloodstains on Front of Car Prompt Police Probe

Police investigate blood stains on the front of an expensive car after its driver, a prominent Atom Heights resident, was arrested on drunkenness charges at Broadway and Sixth streets Thursday night. He claimed he was attempting to confront a man of his acquaintance but offered no clear explanation.

Nader Broadway and Sixth Streets Atom¢ Heights

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