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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1928

Page

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Hoover and Rubber Bir Drummond Idea

A fragmented news clipping cites Arthur Brisbane on aviation progress and fuel constraints, noting lighter, powered aircraft, wireless earth power as a future, and American optimism about Byrd and German tech. It references Baron von Huenfeld and impressions of American aviators.

Bir Drummond Lasker Arthur Brisbane Lyster Company Orn Yon Huenefeld Aerane Gershan Atlantic Standard Byrd Germany Geor Zoey Piri America

Fragmented relics of past war era amid rubber and gold talk

The passage reflects wartime sentiment about rubber prices and American independence. It mocks pro British influence, mentions Recrossary Hoover and disses British debt policy. It ridicules figures like Mr Drummond Fraser and Hawy-Muck-Shytock Uncle Sam, while scornfully noting a rumor about a German doll and odd coinage.

Amricin Ownere Recrossary Hoover Moorer United Siates Hoover Britain Hawy Drummage America Neriowa

Fiesta 10 Open with King Arrival at San Jacinto Fest

King Antonio X arrives to lead Fiesta 10 opening in San Antonio celebrating the ninety second anniversary of the Battle of San Jacinto. Coronation at the Alamo follows, then king’s hall at the Menger hotel with events through the week including a battle of flowers and community pageants at multiple venues.

Antonio X Missouri Kansas San Jacinto Alamo Menger Hotel Terns Pronger Ban Padiro Park Lewis Nayton Vieata da San Jucinto Nationalitie Nationalitien Palace of Nationa Climee Heal Werk

Lions International Chief Visits Founder

Irving Ti Camp, present president of Lions International, shakes hands with W. G. Higgins of San Antonio, founder of the first Lions club in 2015. The pair, old friends, discussed Higgins’s role and the global spread of Lions chapters as Camp visited Higgins’s home city and other U S sites.

LIONS Irving J. Camp Big Roar Lions’ Clubs L. A W. G. Higgins Mr. Higgins Lions’ Club Irving Ti. Camp The Lions International Lions Club San Antonio Sky Antonio Tions Club Worl Higgins Camp Yentago Liondom Campauld Chicago Wichita Kai Okahoma City Okla Dalla Figgina Jocn Titans the International

Edwards County Chamber Elects New Officers

Edwards County chamber of commerce reorganized and announces new officers led by J. W. Hutt as president and I. T. Byany as vice president. Aly Stokes named secretary with directors J. Valentine Tra VT Wheal Brown Mpperson and 0.1 L McNealey. Committeemen named.

Edwards County Chamber’ of Commerce J. W. Hutt T. Byany Aly Stokes la Valentine Tra VT Wheal Brown McNealey A. Willam Avo

Prospectors Granted Permit For Mineral Claim In Menard County

A permit was issued by Commissioner J. T. Robinson allowing a prospector to develop mineral resources on 48 acres in Menard County. The grant covers oil and gas extraction with a rate of 410 per acre and a 2 percent provision. Facilities include rights to develop caves and associated infrastructure.

Austin J. T. Robinon Menard County

Manhunt near Boerne for Alabama bandit in hills

An Alabama bandit sought refuge in the hill country near Boerne after a daytime getaway. A father and two officers searched the area on Saturday, calling the suspect by name in hopes he would surrender. Blood traces were reported in a bullet-riddled car, with a man fitting the bandit’s description seen wandering in a pasture.

Boerne Hank Bundit Wikasa J. W. Me Ching Alabama W. H. Shipp Kon Aten Shen Rob F. Williams Wilking Kerrville

Prince Charles Philipps Marries Margaret Watson in Civil Ceremony

London April 16. Despite parental objections delaying a lengthy ceremony, Prince Charles Philipps Duke De Nemours and heir to King Albert of Belgium wed civilly today to Margaret Testy Watson of Porte ... Washington. The unlikely match marks a notable royal union amid objections and formalities in the early reporting.

Pegey Watson Prince London Prince Charles Philipps Duke de Nemousw Albert Belgium Wen Min- Margaret Testy Watson Porte Ue d Wathinston

Fire destroys Woodwart Body Works plant near Austin

April 14 reports indicate a major blaze at Woodwart Body Works two miles south of Austin, believed caused by arson. The fire swept through three buildings, causing extensive damage to the shop and adjacent structures with losses estimated at $200,000.

Austin Biry Woodwart Body Works Auntin

Mail Flier Sets Fort Worth to San Amond Route Record

Flying before a north wind, pilots Hugh Istewster and HL Taplor completed the Fort Worth to San Amond air mail leg in one hour and 45 minutes Saturday. Both wore goggles iced over on landing at Winburn Field as they set the new record for the San Amond route.

North Wind Hugh Istewster Texas Ale ‘Transport San Amonid Fort Worth Threwater HL. Taplor Southwestern Division ‘Railroad Huson St Winburn

San Antonio Battered by Norther Low Temps

Weather bureau reports a rapid cold snap across Texas as a brisk norther moves southward. San Antonio may see a 40 degree drop from yesterday with Friday night reading around 38 to 40, ending a brief April cold spell.

Northwest Texas San Antonio North Texas Court Z. H. Jarhoo Weather Bureau Worther Peru Jarhoc Darboo Ward Degreos Mons Tarbor

Coolidge Pushes Jones-Reid Flood Bill Amid Breakfast Talks

President Coolidge renewed his fight on the Jones-Reid 325 million flood bill by summoning Republican leaders to discuss negotiations and possible compromises at the White House breakfast.

Coolidge Baternet Enind Serv Washington Jonce-Reid

Bremen plane forced down near Greenley Island rescue efforts

April reports from St Johns detail two relief expeditions racing toward Greenley Island off the Debrador coast to reach the German trans Atlantic Bremen after it was forced down. Schiller and crew attempted a 10 mile flight from Murray Bay to Greenley Island despite a blizzard and ice, with Canada’s marine department coordinating the search.

My International News Service ST. Johns N. F Greenley Island Debrador Bremen Jack Schiller Lawrence Creen Daland Canadian Marine Department Montcalm Greetey Island Ehiller Air Bane Murray Bay Quebec North Sydney Roehl Bia Belle Isle Straits of Labrador Windsor Ungava Winder Iceland

Lindy Takes Lunch at the Grand Canyon Flight

Lindy and Williams, after a forced landing over the roadway, found Lindy in Williams eating lunch. The rancher reported a visit by Lindy and Bergh, with a note left in the window reading Gonto ranch Back later. The party had flown from Santa Barbara and spent the night in Williams before resuming their plans.

Sng Tomean Linde Heeah Lindy Grand Canyon Williams Santa Barrots Udndy

French Aces Complete Round the World Flight

French aviators Costes and Lebrix returned to France after a world journey by air and sea. They landed at Le Bourget at 6 18 pm after crossing the Pacific from San Francisco to Japan by boat and then flying to Marseilles and Le Bourget. A crowd of 10 000 cheered them.

Py International LE Bourget Atrdrome Paris Diendonne Costes Joseph Lebrix Pacific San Francisco Japan France Marseilles Allens le Bourget Fied

Dads and Mothers of Texas U Pupils Attend Family Gathering

A family event for University of Texas pupils and their parents is planned at the campus Monday. The invitation comes from John W. Hornsby, Austin, president of the Dads and Mothers Association.

Mothers of Texas U Meet Austin Apri Hts University of Torus Alten University John W. Hornsby

Cold Wave Likely Mildly Harms Valley Crops

A cold spell in the Rin Grande Valley caused minor damage to crops. Officials from the state commission on agriculture reported that temperatures did not exceed three percent in the affected area and the impact was limited, with citrus crops mostly spared.

Austin Rin Granda Valley Torrell Staty Commission Balurday

Plan Joint Funeral After Deadly Gasoline Blast

Plan for a single funeral as two more bodies were found in the wreckage of a deadly nuclear like explosion in WOHST PLAINS Missouri. The death toll rose to thirty nine with over a dozen injured as relatives lined two morgues in search of missing loved ones. Investigators planned a thorough probe while a coroner's jury failed to decide the cause.

Wohst Plains Debria Jané TR. Burns Mivs Dim Wes Murti

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