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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1928

Page

3

James Stevens Lauded as Great Servant of Bexar County

Pastor Garriga extolled James Stevens as a generous, simple man and devoted sheriff’s friend in a private funeral at St. Cevelia’s church. The rites at St. Mars’s followed by public mass honored a longtime county officer with a guard of honor from Knights of Columbus and Texas peace officers. Burial services were set for Sandase Dental Park Friday afternoon.

Lauds Stevens Bexar County James Stevens Tobin, Lewbeyt Steim Jb. Gueriga St. Cevelia’s ‘Church Uerar County Han Garriga Thal Mo F Walther Garriga Coinfin de Cintrign Chureh Charles Hans Lee Murphy William Golemn Arthur J. Drossner Blevens Bia Knights of Columbus Police Department Fite Texas Sandase Dntal Park

Army planes no wedding in air terror raid

A midair assault disrupted a home wedding when bombs and loot items rained down on the neighborhood. A note promised rewards for valuables, prompting a crowd to gather as the bridegroom and guests fled. Local officers Lieutenant Myers and Mrs. Meera were targeted amid the chaotic scene.

Myers Aky Linutenqt Meera Oe G. Carrall Grenlaw

First Woman Elected Bexar County Sheriff

A historic milestone in Bexar County as the first woman is elected to the office of sheriff, breaking a long-standing gender barrier in local law enforcement. The result marks a notable shift in county politics and public safety leadership.

Bexar County

Jury Refusal of Gaming Probe Stirs San Antonio Case

In San Antonio the district attorney argues against calling a grand jury for gaming device investigations, claiming current criminal dockets suffice. He notes no need for additional grand jurors as felony laws are enforced and prosecutors aim to clear backlogs by transferring cases to the Thirty-seventh District Court.

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Woman Kills Girl and Poisoning Tragedy at Newspaper Office

A morning newsroom shooting at the Waco News Tribune and Times Herald left Miss Lawson dead after a woman, Mrs. Ashworth, fired two shots before ingesting poison and attempting to kill her daughter. Ashworth and her husband, a cashier for the papers, were involved. both were reported in hospital.

Lie Lawson Waco News-Tribune and Times Herald

Fragmentary Today item from Pare One quotes Lithuanian man

A damaged excerpt describes a Lithuanian man arriving two days ago and recounts his belief that he will never hurt anyone. He mentions a jig for reporters and hints at themes of fate and fear, with unclear references to brand sales in the country.

Lithuania Sep Renorters Losofia Techtin

Polish airmen plan transatlantic flight from Paris to New York

Polish air service flyers Louis Wzikowski and Kimir Kuholn launched from Solim near Paris seeking the first east to west nonstop flight to New York. The craft, named Marszalek Sudski, crossed toward the Azores with a northeast wind and a 1600 foot altitude, aiming to land in New York Saturday afternoon.

Agueri¢a Uhey Atlantic New York Azores Deen Westwand

Polish fliers pace Atlantic flight from Paris to New York

Two Polish pilots Major Kubala and Major Icikowski reportedly advanced well over the Atlantic on a Paris to New York attempt. Takeoff was from Le Bourget. A rescue message from Mrs Courtney in London described a mid Atlantic fire and a perilous descent to the British liner Minneska, with the men aboard safe and continuing.

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Domestic Tangle Seen in Shooting

FARMERSVILLE La Aug 1 A domestic tangle fueled the shooting death of Mrs dru Mellin wife of a Union county man Eight miles south of Farmersville yesterday Mrs Osere Dag Boun and other well known families in Union county were involved Mrs Day arrested soon after and placed in the Parinrrville jail on manslaughter charges Sheriff Pak Nor why said she fired at Mrs Medlin after a bullet was sent toward her.

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King George Proclaims Peace Treaty In Speech

London reports royal approval of the American treaty to renounce war read from the throne. King George declares the agreement will form a new guarantee for world peace as parliament is prorogued and to reconvene on May 6.

C International Berglee London Aug Toyal Ovary King George Steech

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