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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1928

Page

3

Death of Obregon Is Probed In Turmoil and Trial

In a courtroom on the Mexican case, the suspect Toral faces questions about the Obregon killing. He admits considering the broader political deaths but says he never planned to kill Calles or Perez. The nun Mother Conchita and the church figure Acehedo emerge as influential in the investigation.

Tro Mike Iniliol Ota Concernion Cbregon Oral Coral Hlme Sin A Marner Toral Ile Obregon Mendosa Nun Noborls Mother Conchia Mother Conchita Superine Concepcion Acehedo Obrecon Calles Verez Derex Romie Tora Cap Perez

34 Catholics Arrested in Parade in Mexico Town

In WOKERON Jiurango Mexico on August first, a parade by Romina Catha Ties, mostly women, led to disorders near the hill of the froxa by Gomor. Police arrested thirty four participants, later releasing some. The event marked the second anniversary festivities and occurred amid tensions with privately run Catholic churches.

Wokeron Jiurango Mexico Froxa Gomor Ralafio Elserynrica Festowiny

Thieves Target Busy Shop Window After Break-In

A brief local crime note reports thieves broke a window at a shop and searched the cash register and drawer, leaving only a few pennies behind. The incident occurred after a vehicle window entry and a passerby reported the scene.

A. T. Beevies Batton Yazhmarn Frio Aleets Weilnesita

Assassination Talk Boards Mexico and Wall Street Debates

The page notes rumors of plans to assassinate Obregon at a convent with mother superior Bistee Concepcion, signaling a continuing religious conflict in Mexico. It also reports stock market movement, with money shifting from 6 to around 6 1/3 and traders weighing interest charges amid price controls.

Obregon Bistee Concepcion Mexico Obegon Wall Street Musk

Seven Parachute Jumps Planned From Seven Planes

Enlisted men will perform seven simultaneous parachute jumps from a formation of seven planes in a lantern circle over the aidramnes uk at 7 oclock next Tuesday. A signal with a Very pistol will be given by Kiel 1e Th Hudson, parachute officer, who will lead the formation. The planes will circle about 450 yards apart when they meet. This will be the first time such a formation jumps have ever been made.

Aidramnes UK Tocsuay Kiel Udson

Proposals on City Bond Issue Delayed Until Mayor Chambers

New proposals on the city bond issue of 775 000 dollars were postponed for several weeks. The matter will be heard by Mayor Chambers and the city commissioners at 2 o clock this afternoon.

Tne OM. Chambers

Lampasas Woman Collapses In 8 A Goes To Hospital

Mrs. Waller Smith, 45, wife of the Tampasses Texas portmaster, collapsed downtown after an accidental overdose of headache medicine. She was rushed to Robert Green Hospital Wednesday in critical condition.

Lampassas Waller Smith Tampasses Teas

Air mail letters cut by rail shift to air delivery

San Antonio firms move north bound mail to air routes on a rail strike day. About 1500 letters were handled by air, with a 26 pound daily average weight in the Wells Fargo service as officials from the Junior Chamber and the aviation association promote the air mail program and plan changes in Navy and aviation roles.

San Antonio Dallas Eneh Iellers Wadiosituy Securdiniy Tareas Aeller Chamber Auteaia Chayter Nasilny James Chamber Cnaige Navy

Smiths Invited to Beach Party Amid Directory Mix

A garbled notices fragment mentions the Smiths being invited to a beach party. It references a ward, a tenacious directory note, and an entity named Wille wer of the Galves tom Reneh association, indicating a community event notice with unclear details.

Tax Valuation Debate Shifts Focus to City Reassessments

Fragmented account shows officials debating increases in city taxable valuations for 1928. Commissioner Bushick defends reassessment efforts and personnel limits, while statements from Major Cherling and others touch on political expediency and past administrative decisions. A prior expert survey, costing $10,000, concluded six months of work without a citywide survey.

Tushick de Ausherou Chamiers Silenz C. M. Cher Busbiek Guy Eheganet O. 10 Black Gener Budert Esperts

Queen May Enter Movies Seeks Royal Screen Debut Role

A muddled report notes Queen Marie of Tie nia considering a film appearance as an introductory feature in Mollywood talks. An agent approached studios with a story offer claiming the royal figure might appear under certain conditions, prompting varied excitement and skepticism in Hollywood circles.

Cal Jenrs Wy Toll Vrenver Atinneys Queen Marie of Tienia Neling Siieen Chun Froduction

Moscow taps new Soviet Premier and leadership shifts

A fragmented report notes G. Ortztinikiden appointed premier of the Soviet government amid a broad reorganization of the workers and peasants inspection department. The move signals leadership changes as power centers are realigned within the Soviet system.

Crothiotatol Moscow

Affray Fight Ends With Fine for Leopold Galindo

In a friendly street brawl recounted by officers, Leopold Galindo was fined 10 dollars for affray after a dispute with Pete Mune. Munoz testified Unlinds initiated the attack, prompting Galindo to defend himself with a crank and razor as they clashed near 16 Ni depal.

Eamt Leopold Galindo Pete Mune Unlinds Ener Ni Depal Munoz E Lindo Fn Razors

Classified Ad Briefs Highlight Local Listings

Compact notices run in a quick format showing local services, job openings, and sale items. Entries name businesses and locations in brief lines, with minimal details suited for fast scanning by readers seeking trades, rentals, or items for sale.

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