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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1928

Page

3

Placed Garage Explosion Ties to Dance Hall Motive

Prosecuting Attorney Green outlined two motives for the Friday night blast at a dance hall below a garage in Plains Me. He named Lut J Ab Wiser as a principal suspect due to anti dancing views and possible financial motives. Wiser, a churchman tenant, was killed in the blast. exhumed remains suggested a cause other than gasoline fumes, with testimony pointing to a match igniting vapors. A 60 gallon tank remained intact, and no blast hole was found.

Green Lut J Ab. Wiser Wiser Allan Prinecutor Winer Kody Lex Bull

Ten student fliers set parachute record in eight seconds

The Wy Abril Wh article reports ten student parachutists leaped from a plane at 200 feet and eighty miles per hour, escaping in eight and one fifth seconds to claim a new world parachute jumping record. The group trained at Chante field under instructor Jack Twen Leld.

Fey International News Mertlee Cmtanute Fmd Mantood Abril Vine John VY Hart Galesbury Chante Field

Brooks Billfold Washed Ashore on Florida Beach

A fragmented report describes Brooks' billfold washing ashore on a Florida beach. The incident mentions Milton, a pilot, and authorities planning swift action amid confusion, with references to a crash and a missing or injured party.

Brooks Billfold Florida Mitbourne Milton Wen I Beach K Hindy Uroukes Miami Vinnavile Detroit Milam

Chicago Chosen as Headquarters for Loyal Order of Moose

April 16 reports the Loyal Order of Moose selecting Chicago as its headquarters. Secretary at Inhor, Mr. Davia, and director general Mr. Davly announced the move, with plans for a new building and cooperative facilities linked to a university project.

Chicago Order of Moose Nicago Opi Neloos Vion Order of Moose War Omen Ad. Davia Inhor Dhe Ordor Davly Addronang Mbibera Dhe Pronto Phivage Vode University of the Order

Old Star Marguerite Clark Remains in Public Eye

Marguerite Clark, once a leading film favorite, remains a well known figure in cinema history. A recent Newarers photo feature highlights her enduring star status and public recognition.

Marguerite Clark Ab Dip Newarers

Lake Erie Ice Baffles Oldest Lake Men In April Freeze

A garbled report notes Lake Erie and the Niagara river choked with ice as April 1928 sees an unusual buildup. Oldest lake men remark on the freezing conditions past typical limits, with the Mercury Ki below freezing and the lake presenting hazardous ice prospects.

Huffalo Lake Erie Ningien

Reptile Bites Blind Victims in Central America Review

Raymond Ditmars, curator at New York Zoo, described central American snake bites at a press briefing. He reported cases of rapid blindness and neck injuries from bites on feet, plus snakes that strike from the ground, detailing varied venom effects observed during his wild game tour through Central America and Florida.

Dy Universal Service New York Central

Girl Poet 20 Dies in Jump at New York Apartment

New York April 16. Lorna Valenting Lowen 20 year old poet daughter of Miram Troyal Mallinson a wealthy manufacturer died after leaping or falling from a pantry window in her parents fifteenth room suite on the twelfth floor of a Burkwyenye apartment house in the courtyard. She had recently returned from a sanatorium where she was under treatment for a nervous breakdown. A ten year old girl found her in the driveway near Desnaker Italia Girl House in a green nightgown and green and gold gown. Col Charles A Lindbergh made his headquarters in the building after arriving from Paris.

New York Mes Lorna Valenting Lowen Miram Troyal Mallinson Uesnaker Italia Innother Charles A. Lindbergh Paris

Telegraph Briefs From Fort Worth And Abroad

Fort Worth leader Teague will seek presidential nomination at the national league convention in Omaha. Margot Asquith and Lord Oxford figures noted in London and Paris society. A Wichita case cites a crime with a value of 860000. a jail hold in Pareauy County. Paraguay, Asuncion reports indicate a peaceful presidential vote. Gold export records show rising shipments from the United States. A vehicle crash near Esuwouta, Kansas, claims one life. two others injured. Oslo announces Norway will resume gold exports May 2.

League Ofbace Fort Worth Tex Tey J. Ve Stefield Fork Worth Isae Walon Teague Anerica League Omaha Vin Syantiott

Farewell Kisses Cited in Rail Accidents, WOMA Report

The director general of the late railroads blames affectionate farewells on platforms for many accidents at rail stations. He warns against demonstrations of affection at stations, citing safety concerns and urges stricter conduct.

WOMA Railron Romny

Arrested in death case near Sweetwater

A white man was jailed in Sweetwater Colorado after the slaying of 42 year old farmer Ernest Hardin whose body lay under a highway bridge. The body showed blunt instrument skull fractures and three knife wounds. Blood trail from road to embankment. Brother Jim Hardin said the victim had about $30 on him. widow and children survive.

Colorado Ter Uegeuwd Sweetwater Erneest Hardin Farmer Jim Hardin Ue iv

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