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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1928

Page

2

German Fliers Reach North America After Ice Locked Island Flight

German airmen begin a perilous relay from an ice bound island to North Sydney Nova Scotia with stops at Point Armour Labrador and Greenly Island. Radio messages describe landings damaged gear and fuel shortages as crews race toward New York amid strong headwinds and fog.

North Bydney Nova Scotia James FieMaurice Boldonne Airiome Dublin Berlin Herarate Boell Ron Baron von Bel- Wonnel Pite- Maurice America Wea St Roehl Iabsula Nowa Fliers Ubey Point Armour Gecenly Selena W. B. Barrett Barrett Point Amour Labrador Newfoundland Stalin Mepchester N. B Losinburg Greenly Sc Bromthiedt New York Alan Hare Ceat Messares Isin

Isolated Arctic Station Run By Coastal Island Goats

Report describes a remote summer fishing station with keeper families and ample housing but no fuel. Air support is unlikely to land on the island. plane would have to land on nearby ice and take off again. Authorities note extreme icebound conditions and sparse settlements, with limited transport by foot or dog train.

Lieourgeaph Almizhty Tikelihood Jastison F. Lewis National Parks Branch Tment of Interior Donald A. Macmillan Arctic Grolorer Nungeeser Coli

British Clergymen Seek Peace and Women Vote Debate

Clergymen urge peace and a new Anglo American capitalistic venture led by Sir Alfred Mond. Sir Joseph Duveen, art dealer, discusses a three million donation to Central Presbyterian Church. A British group proposes female suffrage at twenty one and a coarse plan to draft women, arguing women bear children and men would suffer if roles were reversed.

England United States Sir Alfred Mond Britain Britis

Lighthouse Credited as Guide to Dremen’s Crew Landing

The National Geographic Society credits a lighthouse on Greenty Island as the probable guide for the Dremen’s crew landing. The octagonal tower on the southern island block, over eighty feet high, is visible from fifteen miles on clear nights and serves as a warning to convicts to keep off dangerous shoals. The island near Blane Verte in Quebec sees about 200 residents, with more during the May hunting season. A rescue by air is deemed most feasible, as sea ice remains into late spring.

Washington Vie Quebec Blance Enblon Sirplane Freeaen Iver

Unclear fragments hint at rescue task and regional affair

Fragmentary text mentions leaving rescue to Carada and Warhington related events. It references a pestle, a review, and Unclear names with possible locations like Greenly Island. The readable facts are sparse and uncertain.

Coolidge Sends Greetings to Flyers in UK Crew

In Washington on April 4 4 President Coolidge sent a message to the British Royal Air Force crew at Bremen. The missive acknowledged their service and encouraged continued efforts as the campaign progresses amid wartime reporting from a damaged OCR source.

Coolidge Greettigs Waslington

Warlington Peace Note Amid Global Tensions

Disjointed dispatch describes a peace note sent and troops plans amid tense international scene. References to a White House ellipse mint and a visit by visitors and a president indicate ongoing diplomacy. A dated earthquake report from April 14 notes a central meteorology office recording a tremor at 10:29 am in Wah.

Warlington Wiite Hanne Ellipse Mint

Klan Battle Ends in Pa Federal Ruling Draw

In Ofan Mitysbungh Pennsylvania April 14 a legal clash between three Ku Klux Klan factions and five banished members ends in a draw after Judge Thomson orders dismissal of damages and right to restraining initiations. The ruling cites no clear winner though leadership signals a temporary setback for the defeated group.

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West Plains Dance Disaster Kills 79 In Blast

A Friday night dance in West Plains Missouri ends in a catastrophic explosion destroying a ballroom. The blast, likely from gasoline, killed 79 and injured many as flames swept through the structure. National guardsmen aided rescue efforts and local residents scrambled to escape debris and burning timbers.

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Fliers Lucky To Miss Bergs In Atlantic Flight

Washington reports the Bremen crew narrowly escaped danger during a coast guard monitored Atlantic crossing from Labrador sea fog. Officials say the area near Newfoundland was the flight’s most perilous, with heavy seas and risk of collision with icebergs. No rescue request had been received, and officials anticipated help if needed.

Washington Bremen Labrador Coast Guard Jce Marlee Newfoundland Gents Aelin Unitad

Gaming raid charges filed in St Marys Street dice case

A complaint filed against a St Marys Street operator follows a raid by District Attorney Lamar Seeligs office. Flores seized gambling paraphernalia and a wagon load of evidence including 315 dollars at a West Commerce Street site. A second injunction hearing is planned while charges against a city official relative are deferred until a solid case exists.

Wu St. Mary's Fon. Wlorer Lamar Seeligso Flores Plase St. Mary's Riteet Hale An Hatte West Commerce Etreet Hreligson Neithe St. Mars's Street

Pilot's Lifetime Wish Achieved Says His Spouse

Iriaheee Benie reports April M-() describes the spouse of a pilot announcing his lifelong dream has been fulfilled. The wife says the aviator planned to cross the Atlantic for years and will stop flying after this achievement.

Dublin Iriaheee Benie Hle

Welcome Return of Fliers Draws New York Cheers

New York greeted aviators Commander Richard Byrd and partners as Bremen crew members landed at Grevy Island and coasted toward the city. Officials praised the flight amid cheers, noting the long odds and a strong message of postwar reconciliation between nations.

New, York Akho Col Charies A. Lindbergh Paris New York Millbog Bloce Hurian Kuehl Cal Panos Tillamurive Baron von Hueerfeld Dublin Cuthusiag Eadip Grevory Richard 2. Byrd Floyd Beonett Dynn North Pale Labrador Jose Bedo

Pilot Fitzmaurice to be Colonel for Bremen feat

The Associated Press reports pilot Fitzmaurice will be promoted to colonel in the Anorstate ring for his role in the Bremen event. A linked AML Telestraoge Atlantic flight is planned, with a mission toward St. Lawrence and then New York.

Bernt Balenen France New York Bremen Fitzmaurice Derlin Trish Tree James Pilz Inuneled Will St. Lawrance Air

Canadian Relief Steamer Makes F-13 Flight Unneeded

MITCHEL FIELD, N. Y. April 44 UP The Junker panel of the Bremen will fly to Greely Island for to Weylington but will await the arrival of trans Atlantic flyers. Miss Herta Junkers says curtain weather and standing conditions made St. Jundvianbie attempt the flight to assist distressed aviators. The Canadian government plans sending a steamer to the lonely island and will seek Washington concurrence. The glider was tuned to its field hangar today.

Mitchel Field Junkeragister Bremen Nulter Greely Island Ywuylington New York Trans Atlantic Fiers Herta

Suspect Seen Near Waoloup Pad In Escape Case

A reported sighting by Bob F Williams of a man matching the escaped suspect prompted police to issue a watch notice near Bourne after a description matched during his drive from Kerrville to San Antonio. Detectives push the inquiry as Captain Gwen W Kilday theorizes the fugitive may be linked to a downtown robbery and related crimes.

Alabome Pack Rorey W. Karotkin Bob F. Williams Wilkins Avenue Mai Duyanga William San Antonio Kerrville Boerur Williams Afontelis Asdresa Mternoon Bourne Gwen W. Kilday

Junkers Praises Crew as Trans-Ocean Service Nears

DERSAU Germany April 14 Prof Trnkers head of the company that built the Bremen with other directors kept vigil for fliers safety. He cables Me plane crew praising their service and noting the airplane will aid international solidarity after past years of tragedy.

Dersau Trnkers Bremen Orene Meplane Mouttent

Costes Lebale Finish World Tour In Marseilles Arrival

French flutists Costes and Lebalé concluded a world journey after a non stop flight across five continents. They landed near Marseilles, suffered minor wing damage but expected quick repairs, with plans to proceed to Paris at 2 45 p m and arrive at 6 15 p m local time amid a welcome.

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Peace Plan Draws Favorable Word in London

London editorials in The Times and other papers welcomed the U S peace plan. The U S revived part of its share of responsibility, with some doubts expressed, yet no call to repudiation appeared. The Times praised the gesture as a potentially major step toward easing tensions.

London Afsri United States

Rob Thrall Jewel Theft Report From Pemling Wyenge

A fragmentary 19th century item describes a theft at the residence of Mrs. John Wheall in Pemling Wyenge. The note mentions gems valued at $3500 and rings set with amethyst, with scarce legible names and wording reflecting a local crime notice style.

Rob Thrall S200 John Wheall Pemling Wyenge

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