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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane notes superstition in Bulgaria earthquake fear and the stock market’s mixed day. He labels Wall Street catch up day as brokers seek rest while General Motors and American Telephone lead in assets, with the telecom giant near four billion in market value.
The report notes a cold night with a northern wind and rain across the region. Temperatures fall, with the northwest area experiencing colder conditions and a southeasterly breeze.
A car collision on the Fredericksburg road fifteen miles from San Antonio left A J Brinker dead after a bomb exploded in his hands. Henry Steves of Comfort and C C Daniele of Bourne were hospitalized. a 14 year old Jose Cantilla was badly burned and in critical condition.
An intoxicated driver on Wasmarket plaza plowed through carnival crowds injuring several as Talalman We Sins hart and Irinns attempted to stop him. Officers report the vehicle tore a path through the throng, with one pedestrian nearly struck and others fleeing. The driver escaped after the incident and authorities continued to investigate.
A horse leaped through the roof of the Calaveras Californian Angels ratio Weekly print shop in Sloc ton on April 21. Printers stood in shock before guiding the animal outside through a narrow door space and wall. The wall path collapsed. the horse was not seriously hurt.
A tornado swept through Index and Oakland Arkansas and nearby communities about 10 miles north of Texarkana injuring several people and destroying dozens of buildings. One woman, Mrs. Wy Ix Johnson, about 45, was severely injured and likely to die as the storm struck her home, with later reports from Leary, Texas, and Hooks, Texas, west of Texarkana.
MM. Of. White of 210 Augusta Street was reported recovering Saturday from injuries received during the Battle of Flower parade at Comer and Prega streets Friday when a building cornice collapsed onto the sidewalk. A youth tearing the wall in the shelter view of the parade was responsible for loosening the car aisle, narrowly missing others.
The newspaper reports that King Amnullah of Afghanistan plans a visit to Moscow in May. The article details Afghan parliament and economic reforms enacted under Amnullah’s initiative.
San Antonio hosts a grand Fiesta climax led by Governor Dan Moody with 5000 schoolchildren carrying flowers to the Alamo shrine. The event features a royal procession, post parade floats, and prize-winning entries from city schools and private groups amid celebrations marking Texas liberty.
Aimee Semple McPherson has abandoned the shorn tresses that stirred her followers a year ago. She is pictured with Violet Van Gundy, age 10, the evangelist who filled her pulpit during McPherson’s absence, highlighting a moment of renewed visibility.
In Austin district court a jury convicts former legislator F A Dale of taking a $100 bribe from lobbyist Wyow, with proceedings noting a related acquittal for TL Mone. The case followed a three day inquiry after an arrest tied to marked money deliveries at a Taunton area hotel.
Los Angeles reports reveal an unlikely fashion revival as salvaged hair from a barber’s shears, dated a year prior, is repurposed into elaborate styles reflecting a new personal and social expression. The piece notes public interest in revived strands and the image of a crowning glory amid a period of trend shifts.
In Washington April a case seeks $138.50 from the United States for injuries. Nicaraguan claimants protest a hard bargain as a representative pushes a $100 increment while the Senate weighs the action and a House response remains unclear.
Workers in Tomaroy Ohio stage a strike demanding lower wages or a wage reduction. Company officials claim the effort aims to pressure workers to stay as the firm contends workers may move production to another city.
Capt George H Wilkins Arctic explorer lands near Svalbard after five days aloft from Point Barrow enduring five days of bad weather. He aimed to cross the polar regions and reach North Pole with navigator Carl Wielson, radioed from Spitzbergen after a long silent period.
University of Chicago parents examined a small rock turned over by Bart Clapper after it crashed into his home in Chicago on April 21. The stone, about inches in diameter, may be a particle from a heavenly body, with glass powder scattered and the rock rebounding across the room.
In a April presentation the French draft for a peace pact seeks to restrict war to defense and uphold League of Nations obligations. The draft was shown to the United States Great Britain Italy and Japan yesterday as a preferred plan from Secretary Kellogg for consideration by allied powers.
Washington wire reports Jur y acquits Cinclair in an oil gage matter after evidence heard. Bailey presided as jurors retired to deliberate amid crowd activity and marshals guarding the courthouse corridors. Sinclair and his family showed relief as verdict arrived and officials prepared to adjourn.
A controversial American Birth Control exhibit was banned at a parents exposition in the Grand Central Valley after officials consulted. Money paid for admission was refunded. A sign claimed the Tongues exhibit had moved, and the restraint ended the display at the venue.
The body of William J Dreyer aged 48 who died here Friday was sent to Corpus Christi for burial. He is survived by his widow four sons and three daughters. Dreyer resided in San Antonio and was widely known in the local community.
A fragmentary report notes vagrants facing theft charges after a prior incident. The brief references a trio involved in a pursuit or arrest with police action and potential changes to the charges, though details are unclear due to damaged text.
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