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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1928

Page

4

Relief plane arrives with supplies for Bremen crew

The Ford relief ship and Major Fitsmaurice reach Greenely Island to aid the Bremen crew stranded after the Trans Atlantic flight. They bring fuel, food, cigars, wine, and clothing. Balchen, though ill, presses on with a 13,000 pound tri motor plane, taking off after a long ice runway run.

Montreal Prosei Dremea Greenely Island Marconi Company James Fitemaurice Trish Jet Seven Ford Bremen Koehl

Seaport Development Plans at Port Aransas Highlight Growth

The United States Government allocated over five million dollars to deepen Port Aransas to thirty feet with current depth at twenty five feet. The Arangax Holding Company is formed under Texas law to develop Port Aransas, signaling investment and commercial expansion. A promotional notice invites business partnership and mentions openings and offerings at a local venue with showcases and tastings.

United States Port Aransas War Department Arangax Holding State of Texas Aravanes

Byrd Hastens to Friend's Bedside

Horton April 25. Lt. Commander Niehart plans to visit Floyd Mennett at the hospital while Byrd prepares for a North Pole voyage. He says air trade inspections delayed his departure and signals possible plans to Canada as Bennet’s condition stabilizes.

Horton Tlieuten Niehart Floyd Mennett North Pole Byrd Bail Canada Hur Bennet

Bennett in grave condition after Detroit to Lake St. Agnes flight

Pius Bennett co pilot of the Ford creliel plate is reported gravely ill in hospital with pneumonia and bronchial inflammation after an air voyage from Detroit to Lake St. Agnes. Dr Delayer states Bennett had high fever and gas sighting prior to transfer to Ye Gusnital.

Bennett Pius Bennett Cantingedd W. H. Delayer Ford Plave Lake St. Agnes Exiday Detroit le Los Esterday Ye Gusnital

City to Pave Marshall Street After Ordinance Passed

City council on Monday approved second ordinance to pave Mitehall Street between Cammaron and Flores as part of a work plan following the recent ordinance. Brian elected Paris. April 8.

Marshall Street Coungil Cammaron Flores

Are You Run Down Nervous and Weakened

An advertisement claims Tanlac Vitamines or Tanlac helps nervousness and weakness. It features a testimonial from Mrs Bok of Houston Texas who says she lost weight then regained and slept better after three doses. The copy asserts Tanlac improves appetite digestion and energy without mineral drugs. It promises a money back guarantee if it does not help.

Bok le Asbury Ave Houston Texas Toole Soir Druggist

Dueling Pistol Exhibit At Legion Event Draws Crowds

A muddled report describes an older dueling pistol on display at a Legion event. The scene includes a flea market setup with varied relics, collections, and attendees examining antique items while officials and collectors mingle around the displayed pieces.

Venaner & Brace Tela St. Ded Bienne Alexsidre Pie Monte Crista Bie Lory Vonéath Agdalls Uae Mr. Stapp Legion

Southern Pacific Train Sets Mark Speeding Fren

The report describes a Southern Pacific train speeding through a city area as workers and observers note the event. It mentions the presence of rail lines and a focus on the incident, with authorities investigating. The piece highlights the impact on local operations and the sequence of events surrounding the derailment or speed incident.

City Offers Land for Public Sale

Fragmentary OCR text describes a city offering land for public sale. The readable portion mentions a land parcel sale process and references to percentages and values, but key details like location, dates, and bidder information are missing or garbled.

Matthews to Sit On Bench in 78rd Tal Challenge

An election race update notes Matthews will sit on the bench for the 78rd Tal contest. Manias and CHOU HED are mentioned in connection with the dispute as Connally sues and Dee is involved. The report also references veteran Frank Currier and a film career linked to Bee Wome at Hoverly.

Matthews Tal Mathew Aan Hy Ve Bane Mania Chalge Teeny Chou Hed Bey Currier Hhoverly

Aviator Captain Wilkins Builds Dream Of World Flight

In Los Angeles a tall scientist and Arctic explorer George Wilking outlined a new era of aviation at the Mulhwood Athletic Club. He described plans to lead an expedition into uncharted regions aboard an advanced Luckheed-Vega aircraft, with a future global flight as the aim. Wilkins announced a next trip to Jane Angel or five weeks, awaiting permit and final details.

Univeran Servier Tos Angeles Mullyword Athletic Club George Wilking Toni ‘Ty Diecy Los Angel Wilkins Eee Automulie Thor Las Jr Noptheup Aeromaticall LA Luckheed-Vega

Wilkins bound at Spitzbergen amid severe Arctic ordeal

Captain Wilkins and crew endure a brutal trek across polar wastes to reach Spitzbergen. After marooning on Dead Man's Island for five days they improvise a passage back to safety amid extreme weather and navigational peril.

Uslo Norway George Wilkive Areoie Ullen Livbur Spitebergen Huadin Adviers Lis Wrvald Carl Mudesiy Aaltposk Busin Wilkins & Webian Ieee Iuyen Wilkins Jin Misha Dewie Sveweturmes Addeuesimus Weenianeyera Dead Man's Island Sae Miewun Geen Warber Ty Jar Wilkens Bess

Wilkins Spends Last Cent on Hop

New York report on Captain Geirre TE Wilkins claiming he spent his final penny to fund a historic Arctic expedition. Close associate Burt McConnell hails the feat as unmatched in ambition and determination noting Wilkins financed the voyage with personal sacrifices and wireless equipment setbacks during preparation.

New York Geirre TE Wilkins Werial Conqué Aretic Burt McConnell Viking

Polar Flight Story Told From the North Pole Quest

Newark April 34. Captain Wilkins led a polar flight from Spitzbergen toward the North Pole. Despite low clouds and limited visibility, he maintained around 1000 feet altitude before climbing to 5000 feet to clear the cloud bank. No land or wildlife were observed, but the crew tracked distant coastlines and noted fuel and cargo conditions.

Wopette Iuigen Newark de Texchanger Lelegraph Ian Wighty Capls George TL Willing Ajax Wilking Rolrt Penry North Pole Vurav Wilkins Svalbard Spitzbergen Kael

Wild Flower Exhibit Opens At City Museum

A wild flower exhibit opened at the city museum this week, drawing the largest attendance of the year. The display includes live Hinajille bones, a large green-galloon flower, and a memorial school vale, with twenty-two different arrangements on show.

Ellen’ Schule Quillio Airvetur Ue Ex Widiy Myla Hilly Vary Konany

Riots in Berlin Streets Leave Dozens Hurt

A chaotic street clash in Berlin injures forty people as police arrest several participants. Eyewitnesses report shouting, thrown objects, and rapid crowd movement through the city center during the unrest. Authorities urged calm and initiated crowd-control measures.

Berlin Univer

Duelist Contracts to Stay Single in Newark

Newark report notes a duelist, identified as Jimy Wat, signing to remain unmarried. The unclear text suggests the contract aims to keep the participant from marriage, with details obscured by OCR errors and partial dates.

Newark Jimy Elie

Flier Backer Declares Daring Polar Flight Plan

Dr Bowmin, scientific head of the Willing expedition, defended claims that Captain Wilkin g attempted a dirigible flight over the polar region to Lind annex and cross Ny direct over the Vale. He said the expedition sought the controversial but pivotal route despite publicity and public skepticism.

Voth Qutnin Wilking North Wale Polar Vale Tsutul Bowmin Shousuy Willing Expedition American Geographic Goviery New Yorks Lowinig Crete Bowheim Uuice Mulife Willies Koew Tome Aloka Spitbergun Binsell Bute Ain

Earthquakes kill many in Greece with Corinth hit hard

Athens April 28. A series of earthquakes in central Greece left at least thirty dead and caused heavy damage. Corinth and Tartus suffered the worst, with the city’s power plant destroyed and tens of shacks ruined. Many residents spent the night outdoors as checks were disrupted and further deaths feared.

Athens Greece Corinth Tartuks Peloponesus Leeror Loual

Plane crash at Oshkosh leaves families shattered

In Oshkosh Wisconsin on a clear April day a plane plunged from high altitude killing Miss V Py Robert Wutzintt, 20, and marring his brother William, and Hewer Dunbar, 29. The aircraft struck an open field near the airport, injuring twelve others as responders rushed to the scene. One victim died before hospital arrival, with Dunbar suffering non life threatening injuries while the other passengers were transported for treatment.

Oshkosh Wis Robert Wutzintt Waaki William Hewer Dunbar Tahoe Lila Toff Ingayne Bruives

Joke Likely to Cost Will Five Dollars

A fragmented 1916 style report notes Will Rogers facing a joke expense of five dollars if he pays. Mention of political figures Senator Borah and Sinclair hints at a setup to “clean” for five dollars and a rally plan for a 180 dollar amount, reflecting campaign finance intrigue and presidential timing.

Will Williuut Ida Rho Senmlor Uuk F. Sinetuin Republian Wut Rogers Borh Borah Sinclair

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