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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1928

Page

2

Foreigners flee Shantung amid nationalist advance

April 21 report from Shanghai notes Americans and British evacuating Teloan as nationalists push toward Peking. Many women and children head to Zeingtau harbor with five American destroyers aboard. Japan moves Marines to Tsingtao to safeguard lives and property as authorities declare marine law in the area. Refugees arrive in Tsinan from Bhantgog as fighting intensifies. foreigners report little molestation. Nationalists claim capture of 32,000 prisoners, 2 field guns, 16,000 rifles in the drive toward Peking.

Shanghat Shaptung Teloan Ghanetung Peking Shantung Mven

Ford Production Growth Amid Economic Strain

A clipped column notes Ford Motor Company plans to produce about 500 cars daily and lists large-scale investments and parts sales while discussing government budget strains. It mentions W B Gifford of the telephone company and touches on radical fears linked to public figures, plus troop movements near Tianjin and Peking railways. It also advertises political candidacy of Dave Watson for Bexar County district attorney and Dr. Cur. 4 F H Campbell resuming medical practices.

Cominy Ford Forde Dave Watson Bexar County Democratic Party

Teapot Dome recall stirs Stewarts part in oil probe

Teapot Dome committee renews pursuit of Stewart in a deepening probe of the Continental Trading and Liberty bond deals. It cites a Dec 15 1924 deposit of 13003 75 and a 1922 deposit as potential links to profits from the Continental oil interests. Nye hints this could clear a major obstacle in the inquiry as Sinclair Hays and others are tied to the same financial web.

Warrington Senare Teapot Dome Committee Trai of Herre Sinclair Wyoming Hubert Wy Stewart Stasdand Oil Company Tadi- Auda Courtinental Trading Company Stewart Ugsday Nyt Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Sincei Liberty Tse I, Wes Durs Continental Liberty Bonds Nye Comcittre Cheirmat Skein Suonon Stewart Herp Continental 2Nd Commerciel Nations Bank of Chicago Nre Intertet Continental Stewart Bag Senate Committee Te S First Vibertica Hierial Doug Harry M. Wackmer Mil-Weat Refining Company Damen J. WN Vininng Toe and Oil Company Orher Wackmer Senator Borth Tishale Iran Republicann Reyay Sinela Albert H. Mall Ieterion Sinclar Claiuh Fall New Mexico Tan Phargea Mall Fae

French to Elect 612 New Deputies Campaign Wagging

A scrambled item notes France preparing to elect 612 deputies with a nationwide campaign. It mentions local officials and a power shift after years of a junta style influence, amid irrigation and domestic matters affecting voters.

PATNS Trenot Yulers Deutlen Qlanenbars Nima Maiene Thawa Watmare Eletora

Town Survives Joke Andover History Snippet

The fragment recounts Andover's early ambition to rival New York as a metropolis and notes Swedic Evangelical church founder Ithamar Pillsbury in 1835. Immigrants once marveled at New York but proclaimed Andover wonderful, reflecting on its population decline and changing fortunes.

Andover Sweden New York New World Ithamar Pillsbury Awefer Walch

Texas 5A Honors Listed for Daughters and Legion

Honors lists show Daughters of the Republic of Texas second, American Legion auxiliary third, and Pioneers’ covered wagon as top groups. Johnson, Charlton, and Arey are named among officers and organizers with multiple auxiliaries and clubs noted.

Daughters of the Republic of Terns American Legion Pioneers Cayalesdes Firat Mia Ray Dogfelt Johnson George. Charlton Arey Air Coms Kelly Field 16Th Fintd Artillery 12Th Field Artiller Fiet San Antonio State

Lindbergh Arrives at Washington in New Ryan Monoplane

Col Charles A Lindbergh lands at Hollingfield near Washington in a new Ryan monoplane after a Detroit to capital hop. He and guard detail check the ship at the army station and may visit Rocquet club or Capty Emary 8. Local purpose and timing unclear.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Detroit Patawen Sers Hollingfield Jong Tuindberth Wuld Cotonel Lindbergh Rocquet Club Emary

Divorce Granted to Dawes' Niece by Universal Decree

The Superior court today granted a divorce on the grounds of cruelty to Maria Twn Tayt Serzome, alere of View Vrewietic Charley Gowes, in a case filed by Ruperine court Deve. The description of parties and details are garbled but indicate a formal dissolution proceeding.

Dawes Universal Decylen Cuicaa Maria Serzome Alere Charley Gowes Ronrmed

Pioneer Whiskey Family Fined for Rebellion Near Payette

A Prttin family unit from Komerret tie Payette mountain area faces a fine after involvement in a local disturbance described as anti 31 A% rebellion. Officials report the group attempted to evade law enforcement while near Puttamung Ta. Local authorities record a recovered stash and assess a penalty of 260 dollars.

Pioneer Prttin He Komerret Tie Payette Mountain Wedinrat Vaden Cheninn Sierey Sriten

Mechanical voice at American Physical Society dinner

Washington report on April 21 describes a mechanical voice demonstrated by Sir Michael Daget and Sir Richard during the American Physical Society annual dinner. The device mimics human speech using ventral organ action, a bellows substitute for lungs, a reed organ, and manipulated rods and tubes to reproduce tongue and lip movements.

Washington Enid Michaed Daget Tella Londos Lille Sir Hichor Richard Gennte

Columbus Keys to City Run Short

A garbled transcript discusses Columbus and a titled run for mayor with mentions of Jamey C horns and an ADL of toys. The text references a potential visit by notable figures and a plan involving a brava founder, listing an eight year old boy and Welah Wlinant Ronma in a puzzling context.

Columbus Aray Mevert Cotumies Kia Jamey C Horns Lba Jay Nehey Jong Welah Wlinant Ron

Ask Deposition in Hempel Suit

The document notes that deposition proceedings are sought in the Hempel suit. It mentions a motion filed in the Supreme Court and requests that Clemblon be deposed. Details are fragmentary and names appear with garbled spelling.

Hempel

Police Find Room for Visitor in Full San Antonio Hotels

Emergency order leads Wright to arrange a hotel room for a visitor asking for shelter after midnight as hotels are fully booked. Police say the man sought a place to sleep and Wright located a vacant room despite crowded conditions in San Antonio.

Wright Mora Insk San Antonio

State probes fatal blast at Alexander Industries plant

Investigations led by the state and the First District Attorney probe a deadly explosion at Alexander Industries Englewood plant. Eight killed, fourteen injured, with over twenty witnesses subpoenaed as officials halt operations pending the inquiry. Charles Armstrong and Joel Ki Stone spearhead the probe following safety-order refusals.

Ornver Cole Juilivin Alexander Industries, Incorporated Englewood Joel Ki Stone Charles .M. Armstrong Peds Tary Atote Colarida Arde Mose Alexander

Two Obregon Supporters Slain in Mexican Clash

In Veracruz, two supporters of General Alvaro Obregon were killed in a political clash at Cuzata amid campaign efforts. The confrontation unfolded after Obregon arrived in Orteaba for rallies in the Uni region, with both sides engaging over campaign matters.

Obregon Vhra Cria Mexico Cuzata Alvaro Obregon Orteaba Uni Tova

Fire Outbreak Destroys Family in El Dorado Farm

Seven members of the William FY Oreral family were burned to death at their farm twenty miles northeast of El Dorado Arkansas. The blaze started about eight o clock last night and was not found until midnight. Only Creen Diverst survived after driving the family car to Florence for a motion picture.

EL Dorado Ark William FY Oreral Creen Te Ha Florence

Bride Backs Out and Seeks New Alignment in San Diego

In a tense sequence, Abraham Hardin pursued marriage licenses to Lena Rabin, shifted plans after a rejection, and vowed to return with a fresh approach, claiming a notebook of past relationships while confronting residence and eligibility constraints. The ongoing dispute underscores a provocative personal dilemma and local licensing scrutiny.

Rereal Beret Angeles Abraham Hardings Lena Rabin San Diego Parry Anno Cobe Hasdis Srpini Haydis

Scheme Foils New York Disorderly Plan Foiled

New York April 21 George Hatch of St Tory arrived with 139.44 seeking police protection for the night. He was searched for disorderly conduct, a charge dismissed after explanations were made.

New York George Hatch St. Tory Enart

Open for Inspection Home Show Draws Citywide Visitors

A Sunday event features numerous model homes across city sections, from modest to mansion scale, showcasing modern construction by local builders. The Real Estate and Classifieds section offers a complete walk through the various homes with maps and listings.

Hao Antonio

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