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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

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Auction of Houdon girl’s statue stirs moral debate in Rome

Fragmented report covers Houdon’s statue sold for 245000 dollars, religious and scientific figures debating evolution and creation. It cites Mr Nye, Mr Sinclair, Dr Biraton, Mr Osborn, and Rev Dr Straton in a sweeping reflection on money power, law, and a century of ideas.

Mr. Nye Ol] Cammitce Day Sinclair Abe Jaye Wade Hiraton Mr Osborn Museum of Natural History Mr. Osborn Earth Osborn Straton

New Orleans Holds Man for Trial in Black Terror Gang Case

In a long police pursuit, William Briscoe, fourth member of the "Black Terror" gang terrorizing motorists on the St. Ludwig road, was arrested in New Orleans. Deputy Sheriff Sim James and officials arranged extradition papers to bring Briscoe back for trial, ending a decade‑long search. Other gang members faced quick trials and sentences in San Antonio.

William Briscoe Bernecouty St. Rudwig Roar Sim James New Orleans Thomas Haley T. O. Miller Mouthey Alphanael Newton Jr Sam Tomes Austin Mondy James Bris Cor Shelly Brixeau San Antonio Othe Mathew Siisene Wiletian Paul Tyinik Serpin St. Hedwie William Escate William Uriscos Louisiana William Briacoe William Briacoe, Dikbie Elas Orleana Hora Lawang

Archbishop Mora y del Rio Dies in San Antonio Exile

Arch bishop Mora y del Rio, in exile from Mexico since 1926, died in San Antonio after arriving from Cuba for medical care. He was accompanied by other exiles at the time of death.

Mexico Mora Y del Rio San Antonio Cuba

Lewis to Wed American Girl

Rome April 23 The Americum nivelist Sinelli Tews declares to the Associated Press that he will marry Dorothy Thompson an American writer about the wedding to be held in London.

Lewis Rome Sinelli Tews Americum Nivelist Associated Trexs Dorothy ‘Whompson Tandon

U S Girl and Indian Mate Honeymoon Arrive in City

A U S girl and her Indian husband reach the city on their way to Europe. The travelers, identified as Mr and Mrs Mam, formerly of Indorg, are reported aboard the steamship City of Virrodn en route to Europe.

U.S Karaghi Vidin Makarajals Indorg Nancy Asin Miletr Bentley Wash Europe Virrodn

Policeman Accused of 40 Robberies

A New York officer faced arraignment today on charges of 40 robberies spanning Wall Street and Staten Island. Bail set at 80,000 dollars as authorities alleged a sustained pattern of crime and a daring spree ended by his capture.

New York Sivem Mara Staten Talanst

Kidnap Plot Tarnishes Fame as Hoax Unfolds

Intermittent News reports a fake kidnap plot targeting Dolores Del Rio, a Moxtean screen star, with a supposed $4,061,000 ransom. The tale names Gustavo Cario, a 21-year-old Mexican student, and a supposed Italian conspirator, detailing a bizarre chain of actions and bribes that unravels into a fiction of staged drama.

Intermittenat TOS Angers Dolores del Rig Moxtean Inday Seas Polive Wan Wild Daag Gustavo Cario Entael Poller Whard Ue Htosn Curillo Che Mias Bel Rio Elravers Corio Admitton Vao Fores iEmboce Toons Hi’ Donfederaten Hone Anna Miex de Rio Spiel Tom Hove Meathan Tannon Caritinty

Archbishop Del Rio Dies in Exile at San Antonio Cathedral

The funeral rites for Archbishop Del Rio, exiled leader of Mexican Catholics, drew thousands to San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio. He is mourned as friend of orphans, with the bier watched by many who recall his deportation from Mexico years earlier. Also reported is the crash at Kelly Field that killed Cadet Douglas M Swisher and injured Cadet Henderson in a midair collision during pursuit drills. Swisher, born 1907 in New York, died aboard the plane. Henderson died later from injuries.

Adios San Fernando Cathedral Tuse Mora Y del Rio Mexico Low Murntu San Antonio San Fernando del Rio Trish Unti Sidosenh Archbishop del Rio Cuba Tiarhan Jose Mora Arelishon Doltio Camouran Wom Zamora Rome Tras Cadel Ines Heulerson Sudden Curtis Mother Doom Fort Kwisher Whieh Plessanton Road Cole Henverson Teel Cailel Rene Chilet Henderson Henderson FBI i Swishers Edie Elene Apok Pleasonton Rond Severay Mendergan Fran Kelly Field Cadel Menderson New York City Mising Schoat Mwisher Mdibvena 18 Airnsle, Tn

Plane Crash Kills Two. Swisher Survives Jump

A crash involving two aircraft in the Niexi day killed Candal J. 8 Wenderson. D M Swisher escaped by parachute. The report notes photographs in the 22nd photo section.

Candal J Wenderson Cry D. M. Swisher

Laurel Heights Pastor Moved to Hospital in Sixty Days

Laurel Heights Methodist pastor Philin Cane Pletcher was removed to a hospital after days of illness. Dr Wetcher reported stable condition. surgeons to decide if Contrplated operation is needed.

Laurel Heights A. Hospital Philin Cane Rel Meights Sodit Sante Row Farine Wetcher Bim Hospital

Polish General Pilsudsky II in WATHAW April 21 014

Unclear OCR reads a Polish general named Pilsudsky II visiting WATHAW on April 21 014 with reference to a reopening and a tour. Names and details are fragmentary and may be misread. Further text needed for exact event and entities.

Pilsudsky II Wathaw Nournlgla

City seeks deposits of telephone rate profits in bank

After losing key points in a hearing over Southwestern Belt Telephone’s temporary injunction, the city planned to ask a federal judge to require the company to deposit all excess money from the rate increase in a bank and furnish monthly statements. Mayor Chambers insisted the funds stay in San Antonio, while court sessions continued into Tuesday.

Southwestern Belt Telephone Company Fudge DuVai West San Antonio Chims Bere West Bruce Teagarden Ity Weak Supreme Cow Circuit Court Apnenis Nelson Phillips Dally Telephone Company King Girewit Court of

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