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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1928
Page
1
A $70,000 Stutz Black Hawk Special driven by Frank Lockhart lost control and crashed into Daytona Beach sands at over 200 mph. The fatal wreck demolished the car and left the famed driver fatally injured. A drawing depicts the sequence of the accident.
A fragmentary column references Mr Dempsey and Lindbergh, noting tolerance toward Tunney and Shakespeare. It mentions brave pilots like Floyd Tenet in a Quebec hospital, and hints at flying tech, milk processing advances, and global aviation aims, all framed in era journalism style.
In Annik China a Presbyterian missionary physician Dr Seymour of the Usining hospital was killed by a Chinese soldier on April 16. Intercepted communion news from Shanling notes disrupted communications due to the Nationalist and northern forces split, with details unclear if the soldier acted as a loyal workman or Nationalist. Journalists report capture of the shooter by April 14 as the Shanlung area remains disturbed.
A Japanese news agency report states a missionary was executed in Chesa after nationalist actions north of Yen ehowla. The incident, tied to ongoing conflicts in the region, reflects rising violence and tensions with foreign religious figures in the area.
Nationalist forces push toward Shantung capital Shangili, with Ming province objective cited. Jeng Yiliang, once allied with Christian generals, leads attack from the southwest as defenders crumble. American and British residents evacuate. casualties and a mass departure follow as city falls and chaos spreads.
Colonel McArthur, prominent at the start of the Second Division, underwent an operation at Station hospital Fort Sam Houston. The hospital report is unclear on immediate recovery, but he remains under treatment and orders to report for duty when able.
A celebratory event marks an eightieth birthday with a concert by De Pachman. The occasion is tied to charitable aims and features performance to benefit the needy, reflecting community spirit and patronage of the arts.
German suspects were detained on the Eiffel Tower promenade after a dawn incident. Police arrested two men following an unlawful act and potential threat near the landmark, with officials releasing few details.
BRUSSELS Belgium April Baron Wrangel leader of the anti Bolshevik White forces in Russia died this morning after years of exile. Descriptions note his int fuerte health and long opposition to the Bolshevists. He had faced many losses and received greetings from a Russian archpriest faithful to his cause during the late eight years.
A fabricated report describes a so called death wave tested by a scientist on a frog blood sample. The claim mentions a miniature broadcasting device and a crystalline element supposedly piercing walls, but the text appears garbled and lacks verifiable details or credible context.
April speed trials at Daytona Beach witness star driver Lockhart suffer a traumatic crash in a Stutz car while attempting a world speed record in a straightaway run. He was thrown clear as the vehicle overturned and broke apart on the beach. Mrs. Lockhart and about 200 spectators watched in horror as doctors attended to him. authorities reported his death shortly after.
Floyd Bennett died in Quebec from pneumonia during the failed North Pole flight with Richard Byrd. Hushed by the peril, Byrd canceled engagements and rushed to Bennett’s side as Agnes Lindbergh arrived from New York and other explorers flocked to aid in the emergency.
An Italian papal condolence note signed by Cardinal Gasparri expresses sorrow to Archbishop Pascual Ruiz y Flores after the exile of a senior clergyman. The message prays for peace and offers blessing to the diocese as mourners in Bresivo and related regions react to the death.
Market Street traffic lights installation has begun with cable laying. Police and Fire Commissioner Phil Wright says the work on Market Street will take about thirty days, with additional pedestrian signals planned on Tyagi Street and Commerce Street.
The Right Key Tynnete Valdeamos, hiehon of Agmavalientes, is in exile and was injured in a grave condition at Sante Thos dine Armory Wednesday morning. He was moved to hospital after returning from Cala, with an injury reported as severe and life threatening.
Charles A Lindbergh flies to New York in a recuperative mission following news of Bennett's death. The narrative notes his arrival and references to a hospital scene as the plane passes over the city.
A fragmentary Austin dispatch reports a man sought in a Texas slaying has been captured or held for questioning. The item references a bank robbery and multiple named officials, but the text is heavily garbled with OCR errors and incomplete names and places.
A local ordinance bans a youth from theaters and playhouses starting in April. The measure was issued by regional authorities tied to SEPRONA and public safety efforts. No further details on the implementation or affected venues are provided.
Tayivel Serving, once convicted of a long-ago San Antonio high school site attack, had his life sentence upheld after a Wednesday Court of Criminal Appeals overruled previous actions. The court affirmed the earlier decision and set no date for execution.
Mrs Waggoner wins divorce from Gary L Waginer amid settlement terms with no testimony heard in court Fort Worth wealth of the family. The suit sought a permanent dissolution with terms already agreed upon and subject to court approval.
A garbled report describes a crackdown led by authorities against bootleggers amid a vice crusade. Names and locations are unclear, but the piece references an organized effort involving sheriff officials and public safety campaigns.
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