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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1928

Page

2

Fright murder suspect tied to auto theft case

Police continued the hunt for a blond man driving a Ford auto in the so called fright murder of Mrs A L Huber of 110 fastener place. The attack followed a demand for a missing item and strangulation after she failed to produce it. A youth held earlier with a driverless car denied involvement and was released. Investigators sought a possible accomplice and kept the search active around Gonzales and San Antonio.

Gonzales San Antonio A. L. Huber Fastener Place Huber Seacety Searcie Sher bin. Funnra Mra Buoday _Biteraoon

Durant Explains US Ball Markets

April 30 William C parent of New York automobile builder and stock market plunger, now in Europe to arrange sites for assembly of plastic in France and Germany, declared today there has been ten bear markets in the past years because American investors are not easily frightened as they used to be.

SOF Amrerpauomas Newh Nervigs Panir William C New York Europe Siten France Germany

Son of Last Turk Sultan Divorces Princess in San Francisco

Princess Sung Chakir formerly Mrs Sidi Wirt Spreckius of San Francisco says Prince Sua Chakit, son of Turkey's last sultan, divorced her without a chance to respond. She plans to devote herself to her daughter's education after the decree and claims a three week delay to communicate exile dates.

Suad Chakir Sidi Wirt Spretkels San Francisco Turkey Prinress Sung Chakir Sidi Wirt Spreckius Sua Chakit

Mrs Friml No 3 Will Meet No 1

Rudolph Friml, light opera composer, plans to take his third wife and also his second wife in Paris and stage a party with the first wife, who resides there. Miss Sadan weds. Margaret Bannerman, English actress and former wife of Tat Somerset, married today to Anthony Drinsep, theatrical producer.

Sadan Br International News Bergler London Margaret Bannerman Tat Somerset Anthony Drinsep Sail On Change Melbourne

Oddities and political odds mix in unsettled upshot

Fragmentary column notes a volatile political scene with talk of Bnover’s nomination and betting skepticism, plus scattered quips about a ram runner, a gas incident involving Policeman Beauregard, and a radio broadcast plan from Australia that may influence future conflicts between nations.

Beauregard Trenton Mich

Paving of Newell Street Ordered by City Board

City Board authorized paving of Newell Street between Braniwoay and the San Antonio river after no objections were filed. The project includes a shared cost for property owners and a $4000 appropriation for a metal furnace in the city maintenance department.

Newell Street Taving Braniwoay San Antonio Heity Commission Wes Lame Quines Herwoma Erie Cullen Nysineke Uy Commission

Automobile thief and deputy constable thwarted in a ruse

A deputy constable and associates staged a ruse to catch an automobile thief who tried twice to steal a car near private homes Sunday night. After the first attempt failed the thief fled. a second attempt also ended with the thief being chased away as the deputy and a small contingent pursued. The plan collapsed when the thief and two accomplices attempted a third attempt on the Reil residence car, leading to arrest or capture. Names of residents and witnesses appear in the report, with Robe Reil and Kenisky among those mentioned in connection with the pursuit and near-escapes.

Stenenta Tam Reil Nopalitag T. M. Rasroc Dal Cooper D. Dresith San Francisco Street Reil Reijs Keniskey South Calaveras Suent Keniskes Aninn Alidins Jamp Steppe

Rowley Acts as Post Chief in Absence of Donaldson

In Maj. Gen. Thomas Q. Donaldson’s absence, Brig. Gen. Albert J. Mowrey will act as corps area commander from Fort Sam Houston while Donaldson seeks treatment in Hot Springs. Maj. Gen. William Lassiter is assigned to command the corps area and is not expected to arrive before December. General Howley conducts inspection tours of western posts in Texas New Mexico and Arizona.

Thomas Q. Donaldton Eighth Corps Albert J. Mowrey Fort Sam Houston War Department Donaldson Army General Hospital Jie William Lassiter

Public power plan sparks debate on corporate control

Washington, April 20. Representative Berger Socialist denounces a proposed nationwide public power program. He warns five companies monopolize nearly half of all power, risking slave-like dependence for profit. He cites Ontirin and Wash congpienatx as cautionary examples and notes cross-border efforts with ARO municipalities to apply electricity.

Washington, D.C Avatum Berger Socialiet Widconal United States Ontirin Linsity Halay Tenepol

Mrs. McCormick Seeks Work for Money Needs

Chicago April 1 Mrs McCormick says she must work saying she needs money. She planned to join Washington trip for a wedding and noted a Muravilliad Hal Company job with a possible outfit allowance.

Chicago Ou McCormick Hank Queda McCintinteke Dane Pth Adelnila Onda Muravilliad Hal Company da Realy Mra Medariniok Mioratek

British Britain Sends Ships Over Egypt Crisis

London April 30. British ships sail for Egypt as crisis over the Egyptian public assemblies bill deepens. An ultimatum demanded the bill’s arrival within three days, while Britain seeks sanctions if Egypt resists. Officials urge firmness though some say sanctions are unlikely without abdication.

London Dmelta Egypt Tondon Kky Chora Affort Vtwan Raypt Great Britain Sirdar Mack Alegandrid Sternhley Wilig

Egyptians Face British Ultimatum Amid Tense Egyptian Politics

A cryptic report notes Britain pressing Egypt with an ultimatum on governance and response from Reginald Lane, councillor, amid claims that Britain may demand control over Egyptian authorities. It references warnings to foreigners and possible penalties for police and security actions, with mentions of a notable meeting and murder concerns.

Great Britta Reginald Uanre Util Sey Enylag Olhonwine Tila Mia Wali Abe Td Vision

Delfino Gil Sets Bexar County Typing Record

Delfino Gil holds the county record as the fastest typist in Bexar County with 112 words per minute. He claims the title at the county clerk’s office, aided by an improvised erasing motor from a sewing machine. County Clerk Jack R Burke weighs purchasing a small erasing motor for permanent records.

Delfino Gil Bexar County Clerk's Office Bexar County Beltins Gil Bexar County Cleck Gare Tyne Jack R. Burke

Poincare Backed as French Vote Counts Rise

French voters backed Raymond Poincare with a proposed majority in the next chamber. Early results show Poincare and allies securing about 800 seats, exceeding the former parliament, while Socialists and Radicals with Communists lose seats. Radical leader Leon Blum defeated in his district.

Praner Haa Premiay Raymond Poincare Lawiva Poince Leon Tam Ba L Party

Legion ActivLt Sherman Legion ActivLt Sherman

Allies of the American Legion Firat Division plan a national convention in Nan Ailoniport. Howard Amit, publicity director, cites trip expenses paid for by Shevint. Attendees include John Gh THpkin and Lee alin camtonnider in Arianna as delegates from districts 1, 3, 4 and others.

Alwat Axio Firat Américag Legion Ty Wit Nan Ailoniport Howard Amit Conventin Mer Hest Wade Teg Ad Sherwin John Gh Lee Alin Camtonnider Syeke

Riva Near Flood Hits Morgantown Area

Weather alerts report rising waters around Morgantown and nearby areas as heavy rains flood rivers. Residents are urged to monitor local advisories and take precautions for potential evacuations.

Blame Bad Teeth For Heart Failure Among Children

A Chicago dental survey reports poor dental care as a key cause of child heart failures. Dr. Uncolt S. Smith of the Chicago Dental Society notes high mortality from head disease ages 10 to 15 and 45 to 50, linking several deaths to neglected teeth in early childhood.

Wolver and Service Chicago Smith

Battle between federal troops and Mexican insurgents killings rise

Dispatches from Peñaflor, Guanajuato report thirty insurgents killed in the last days as federal forces pacify towns. Two columns approached from opposite directions to surprise rebels at La Guajadera, forcing a retreat. thirty dead left behind as insurgents fled after a brisk hand-to-hand fight.

Miexico

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