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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1928

Page

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Tenuous World Figures and Flight Feats Highlight Page 10

A fragmented Dublin style page notes Von Huenefeld and Araki in world travel lore. Araki aims to circle the globe in 34 days for Jiji Shinpō while Ochs marks his 50th year at the New York Times. Barons, judges, and religious debates appear, as does betting on Dempsey and Boxers with hints of a future page 10 continuation.

Irie New York Fitzmatrice Baron Vor Huenefeld Bremen von Huenefeld Toichiro Araki Oklo Dong Telaut Jiji Shipe Araki Jules Verne Adolph 8 Ochy New York Times Egun Claltanooga Pacific Pasadena

Weather Forecast For Ian Ahtontn And Nearby

Scattered showers and warmer temperatures forecast for Saturday through Sunday. North winds strengthen into the afternoon with no significant rainfall expected in the immediate area.

Ian Norton

Suburban Phone Service Faces Subscriber Loss in San Antonio

South western Bell Telephone reports a noticeable drop in subscribers in San Antonio as bills rise under a city order. District manager Harte Martyn notes most customers already received higher bills set to take effect, with filings tied to the Crockett exchange. Legal proceedings continue as attorneys prepare for a Monday court session and a hearing on a temporary injunction, challenging Judge West's jurisdiction and the city’s schedule.

Southwestern Hell ‘Telephone Company Duvet Harte Martyn San Antonio Crockett Exchange Mariea Anid Wfe Icv Mavésa Feneral Court Aily Ber Il ix

Blood Transfusion Fails. Woman Dies in Chicago

In Chicago on April 20 a blood transfusion operation for Mrs. Max Goldman failed. The donor blood was drawn at a hospital and the patient was moved to Goldman’s home in a special container. She died shortly after the operation.

Chicago Mra Max Goldman Ling

Rob Fiesta Visitor in Front of Jail

A man named Wyllay reported being held up by a gunman in front of the Texas county jail. The incident occurred as Hratcher waited nearby while others removed him from ALAS and a gold water.

Mratcher San Angela Wyllay Texas County Hratcher Wintor White

Aviatrix Forced Down in Canadian Ice Thwarting Bremen Rescue

Miss Herta Junkers daughter of the aircraft designer attempted to reach Bremen relief crew but was compelled to land on Canadian ice before reaching Greeneley Island.

Herta Junkers Bremen Greeneley Island

Fliers Plan Stop at Murray Bay for Relief Flight

Detroit April 20 The Ford plane carrying repair parts and crew of Commander Byrd's South Pole expedition heads toward Greenery Island with a halt at Murray Bay to fetch missing components. The jet intended to repair the Bremen airship and await further orders as operations unfold at Murray.

Murray Bay Dy Informationat Detroit Greenery Island Ford Brenen Woyd Bennett Bernt Balebon Richard Byrd Prane Thia Greenely Island New York Ciera Minn Wwerta Greensly

Baron Writes of Flight's Perils

Baron recounts a perilous aviation voyage praising seven pilots who sacrificed for progress. He honors Waxe heroes and notes the unity of pioneers who faced danger to advance transatlantic flight as the nation watches.

Fiesta de San Tuviato Crowns Queen in Parade Climax

Coronation pictures will be on pages 3 4 and 5 of the second section. The Battle of Mowers parade and the Fiesta week conclude with a grand procession along Belle Avenue Hig wad to West Houston and Pecos streets. Queen Start of the House of Lewis will appear with duchesses and court members riding in floats. Governor Moody and Mrs Moody will ride, Brig Gen Bowley commands the parade.

Coronation Lha Texas Randaeiule Higwad Jnty Alan Plaza Monk Commerce Street Pecos Street Houston Street Plaga Start House of Lewis Dan Moody Gut Moody Trent J. H. Baynard Praving Albert J. Bowley Marrh Monty Julia B. Tivnike Moyer Giller G. Wright Jr

Dolores Del Rio Seeks Mexican Divorce From Husband

Dolores Del Rio leaves Los Angeles with Senora J. W. Asimudo to Nogales to file for divorce from her husband. Attorney Gunther Teesi previews Mexican divorce action and deposition plans as Del Rio seeks separation and possible settlement while Juan Carmes confirms move toward Mexico City.

Los Angele Dolores Ant Mare Aiken Serkety Vedere Igees Mes Joo Mae Weddins Berk Jateil Claire Wimsor Files Mau Reach Agnes Ayros Mnother Stir Mi Avieg Hind Vic Carmes Mesica Aliceetor Wel Fis Wind Teachi Miss Ayres Tyletla Cayane Mazatlan Area Mexico del Rio Los Angeles Senora J. WL Asimudo Gunther Teesi Nogales Wood Toy

Cant Agree Vojores Del Rio Divorce Case

A Mexican actress Vojores Del Rio travels to Mexico City for divorce proceedings. Reports indicate contested marriage details and involvement of her writer husband in a legal action.

Vojores del Rio Cowie Mexico City

Wrangel Reported Slightly Improved

Maron Toler Wrangel condition improved slightly today amid ongoing illness. The report notes steady but fragile gains as officials assess his health in light of recent events.

Wrangel Brubsedle Maron Toler Wrangel Goriou

Trade pact signaled by Latvia and United States

Fragmentary text indicates a trade pact involving Latvia and the United States with uncertain April timing and a mention of a commander and beaten status. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Latvia U. 8 Taatylay Realy Af Commneren Bolyween Hadyti United van Diane Das

Wurzbach Aid For Welch Bill Debated In Committee

Wurzbach and fellow lawmakers discussed aiding Welch bill in a committee. The session touched on depot matters and proposed telecom issues with figures and names noted among the participants.

Wurzbach Welch Bill

Bed Folds Up on Pair Who Stand on Head All Night

In Los Angeles on April 26 a personal injury trial began over a night spent standing on beds that allegedly collapsed. Plaintiffs Lonny and Mrs Tener Cuvier accuse the defendant of negligence related to the beds. Attorneys Roche and others represented the nightwear plaintiffs.

Angeles Lonny Tener Cuvier Dos Angeles Mra. Carter God the Inish Roche

Judge Rawlins Visits Officials Over Transport Case

Judge Rawlins arrived in San Ane ocio Chursing to meet the motor transportation commission about a case tied to a major railroad company. He is a shareholder in the Fron TH Case seeking action in the Pacific region.

Rawlins

Piano Marathon Player Sets Twenty-Second Test in Texas

Bud Reynolds begins a lengthy 51 hour marathon in MecKinney Texas on April 20. Reynolds aims for a new long distance ping playing record as he drinks only coffee and smokes sparingly during the grind.

Seek Bodies of 7 Drowned Workers

Savannah Tenn April 20. Rescue crews continue the search along the Tennessee River bank for seven drowned workers presumed lost in the river flood. The seven men were part of a river-loading operation when floodwater swept them away.

Savannah Tenn Savane Nall Iermigh

Rehearing Granted in Ada Lebel Case at New Ortigas

The court granted a rehearing in the case of Ada Lebel and Thomas Urcher related to the Marq wee City affair. Details focus on legal action and involved spouses. The April session occurred in New Ortigas with the matter awaiting further judicial guidance.

Ada Lehouel Ortigas Tay AiNtpauprome Courd Faring Ada Honener Lebel Wr. Thomas Urcher

Trail Leads to Border in Slaver Suspect Case

A three-man trio fled toward the Mexican border after a March 14 slaying near Klondike. Deputy Alphonse Newton traced a getaway car to a Texarkana owner and found a second vehicle traded for a secondhand car heading toward San Antonio. A third abandoned car was found near Cumberland Springs as authorities pursued the suspects across Texas toward Mexico.

Harry Wa Karotkin San Antonio Don Alphonse Newton Tt Ia Klonesliie Dallas Mexicat Newton Klondike Aulberland

Bomb Damages Union Offices in Louys Me

An explosion damaged the Transfer Teamsters and Helpers Union Local No. 600 offices in Louys Me, causing no injuries. Local union officials could not determine a motive for the blast among the eighth since January.

Union International News Serica Louys St Tons Transfer ‘Teamsters and Helpers Union Loval No Noone Cte

Battlin Joe Nelson Executed in Orleans Parish Prison

The former pugilist known as Battlin Joe Nelson was executed in Orleans Parish Prison for a murder committed two years earlier. Authorities reported Nelson had been living under the alias William Hoyle after his retirement from boxing.

Battlin Joe’ Nelson Pug New Orleans Matt Seminars Joe” Nelson Orlenngy Parish Willian Hoyle

Felix Robertson Dies in Waco General of Confederacy

Felix Robertson died at his home in Waco on April 20. He served as a general of the Confederacy and was survived by his family. The report notes his long service and postwar life in Texas.

King George Captain Cutie Sininud Glas Felix Robertson Waco Waco Felix Rateertson The Tanfederacy Lanliy

Belgian Royal Family Home Scene Sparks Copenhagen Venice Link

A cryptic OCR fragment hints at the Belgian royal family at home and a connection to Copenhagen and Venice. Readable details are scant, but the piece suggests a royal residence context and international associations.

Brusseia Apel Copenhagen Venice

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