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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1928

Page

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Fragmented European talk and Olympic notes in a muddled report

A mixed, unclear item covers political talk on King George and Britain’s empire, plus scattered mentions of Polish names and a note on Ray Barbuti winning the 400 meters at the Olympic Stadium. It references naval or military topics and a sense of international tension, with hazy allusions to treaties and locations like Guam and the Philippines.

George England Britain Guam Ray Barbuti Syracuse Olympic Stadium America Larbuti

German World War relic on display in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles American Legion post features a German World War relic with a typewritten note remarking on its legibility if written by Mrs Angel Frick. The display contrasts historical artifacts with readable inscriptions.

Angel Frick L.A American Legion Post

Belentiats Demand Higher Compression Cars for More Gasoline

Belentiats tell automobile manufacturers they could sate for automobile ateners bentreds of millions of gal tone of gasoline per sear by build ing cars with greater compression. Continuous text indicates continuation on page 4 column d.

Weather Outlook for West Texas and Interior Regions

Rain and storms forecast with a near 24 degree high, light to moderate winds. Heavy showers possible inland around Sunday with cooler air and changing conditions. West Texas eyes tonight and Sunday for mostly cloudy skies and a chance of light to moderate showers.

Ran Antoolo Anil Viefoltr West Tesas

Tragic love murder case spills from Hollywood hills

Details emerge from both coasts in the case of Barbara Mauger a 10 year old Philadelphia girl found dead in the hills above Hollywood. Russell Gline Reitzel a former Philadelphia man of affairs is charged with the crime. The nude body bore a platinum ring and a torn by wild animals mark. The ring and a shield behind the injury are clues. The county autopsy suggests the head wound might not have been fatal with timely medical care. Reitzel admits involvement during questioning and faces charges.

Hollywood Hollywool Asrbara Mauger Russell Glnle Reitzel Philadelphia Tle Ar Service Keltzel Doar Bern

Souvenir Display Aids Legion Welfare Work

World War I relics titled Proceeds From Display will aid the American Legion Alamo post No 2 in San Antonio. The exhibit at 210 Hast Mouston Street near the Gunter Hotel features rare combat items. Admission proceeds fund welfare help for disabled veterans and their families, per Captain A G Nickum.

San Antonio American Legion Alamo

Girl Will Carry Bullet in Head Incident

MARTIN Aug 4 A two year old girl of South Martin named Johnnie Filta Armetead reportedly will carry a bullet lodged in the back of her head after a pistol discharged by her five year old sister Durell who was playing with it. An X ray showed the bullet in place and the leading physician decided against surgery.

Man Accidentally Takes His Own Life

A firearm incident in a city backyard ended with a man fatally wounded by a pistol shot. Authorities say the operator of a gasoline filling station was killed when he stumbled and fell while handling the weapon after being awakened by noises. The incident remains under investigation.

Man FACOG Finlk Avirnios Mre Siminee Nolees

Motorcycle crash injures Karnes couple near Brooksfield

Edna inker 17 and Browning of Karnes City were hurt when a motorcycle struck a parked auto on the Corpus Christi highway near My ing field. Both suffered serious injuries including broken bones and jaw fractures. Emergency care followed at Brooksfield station hospital, with Browning later moved to Fort Ham Houston and Miss Baker to Robert Green hospital. Police sought the parked car owner as investigators clarified the scene.

Efien Edna Inker Karnes, Oty Wallare Droaksfield Fan Antonia Miss Ratre Browning Brooksfield Ataion Hospital Fort Ham Houston Miss Baker Robert HB. Green Hospital M.D. Pieher Kenedy A. Fairbanks Brooks Field Brooks Field Hospital Miss Isher Robert 1 Green Hospital Voparley Jenn Poller Treaule

Showers Forecast Across Texas With Rain in North and Central Areas

Weather forecast predicts showers for San Antonio and nearby areas Saturday night and Sunday with moderate to heavy rain anticipated in North Central and Southwest Texas. Humidity remains high after the past 36 hours, with rainfall over half an inch reported in several cities such as Abilene, Albany, Bridgeport, Brownwood, Childress, Clarendon, Dodlin, Fort Brockton, Plainview, and Wichita Falls.

Albany Dridgeport AO Browntwned Childrass Clarenson Ch Dodlin Fork Brockton Plainier Angier Spor Wirrabachic Weathertons

U S Hunts Society Rum Customers Rum raid examined

Philadelphia August 4 federal prohibition administrator Col Samuel O Wynne examined letters and ledgers found during a raid on Joe G Kerper store as possible prosecution of customers for bootlegging.

U.S. Hunts Society Rum Customers Philadelphia Joe G. Kerper Bootlerser Samuel O. Wynne Werper

Nocturnal Harmonizers Silenced at Evanston Beach

In Evanston Alabama a curfew order silences nocturnal harmonies heard nightly near the beaches. Residents allege harmonies and alleged sounds prompted the order. Police report the recreation department ordered a complete stop by 2 p.m. The scene centers on crowds and local officials enforcing the ban.

Evanston Versons Department of Recreation Terempan

Mayor Silent On Grand Jury

Mayor C M Chambers declines to discuss needs for a grand jury in El Antonio during the current term of the Thirty seventh District Court to investigate crime conditions. He says he does not want to meddle in county affairs and recalls no memory of recommending or calling the special grand jury. the matter remains unclear.

C. M. Chambers Texar el Antonio Derauré Theelty Jaet Attarnes Sno Bireet Matthews C.J. Matthews San -Antonio Ninety-fourth District

Contractor Shot and Arrests Reported in Fort Worth

Fort Worth contractor C Cossett, 25, was shot through the left hip Friday while working on a house. J Neal surrendered to emergency police claiming he acted after Cossett raised a hammer toward him.

Ort Wortit Om—C. Cossett Fort Worth J. &, Neal Neal

Race for Sheriff Narrowed in San Avilonia Mayoral Talks

Local reports indicate a contested race for sheriff with Alfonso Newton and Duke Carver among the candidates. Mayor Chambers engaged in late night talks with city leaders seeking a compromise candidate as the county Democratic committee plans a Monday meeting to decide, with no endorsement declared by the mayor.

San Avilonia Warhine Tomes Aterian Nemens Petigien Irmers Indore Elie Mayer Chambers Rnc Alfonso Newton Phim Duke Carver Jay Sid Asturias Sal Vin Newton Maple Cie Ghhimbera Hololion of Me Mate

Student Invents Telegraph Code to Send Chinese

URBANA Aug. One Chinese student, De. C. C. Wang, a former University of Illinois pupil, claims to have devised a telegraph code to send telegrams in the Chinese tongue after fifteen years of study. The system is described as a breakthrough enabling direct Chinese telegraph transmission.

Urbana de. C. C. Wang University of Illinois Me. Wang

Governor Revokes Convict's Furlough

Acting on reports that a county inmate had been found in possession of liquor while out on a prison furlough, Governor Moody revoked the furlough.

Austin Taylor Thtus Mynor East Limuoy Moody Haw

Burra Dies After Urgent Injury at Convention

Albany Aug 4. Governor Smith’s party attended the convention with Sam Moeston among the Tulest acquisitions. Burra died of gqumonta after a wal linn Uphit for Ute. The scene included mentions of Me vlelt and the Smith party’s nomination context.

Albany N,v Upr Sam Moeston Teans Burra Smith Paccutlya Nmuston Zoo Horn Unuston Incine Stunt Wan Hith Baith Myrslent Wadebroughh Marth

Waco Woman Slays Clara Lawson Then Commits Suicide

Authorities in Waco Texas believe Ars. Bo akshorth suffered a temporary insane delusion when she shot and killed Miss Charlie Lawson, 24, then drank acid to die later. The act occurred at the offices of the Waco News Tribune and Cites in Meral where Lawson was a clerk and Mr. Ashworth, cashier, was in an adjoining room. Officials declined to comment.

Waco Tex Aus Ars. Boakshorth Charlie Lawson Waes News-Tribune Meral Tawson Ashworth Fle

Seek Pyromaniac in Seven Forest Fires in California

San Francisco August 4. A man is suspected of starting seven fires in Kipmoth National Forest over the past five days. Forest officials say the flames were lit in a way that allowed the tail? to escape before ignition.

California San Trancisco Owenns Cal Kipmoth National Forest Bay Thy Forest Service Relins Candice

Henry Surkamp dies in hospital

Funeral services for Christopher Henry Surkamp GI who died Friday in a local hospital Saturday had not been completed awaiting arrival of relatives Surkamp is survived by his widow three sons Richard Surkamp of San Antonio and Arthur Surkamp of New York three sisters Mrs Charles Steiner Mrs Elizabeth Jonas and Miss Amanda Surkamp all of Bi Lots

Henry Surkamp Christopher Henry Surkamp Lucal Surkamp Tree Sons Richard Surkamp Sam Antonio Arthur Surkamp New York Charles Steiner Elizabeth Jonas Amanda Surkonp

Burial set for Mrs Eva Scholz at local church

Mrs Eva Scholz aged 54 will be buried here Sunday afternoon. Funeral services will be conducted by the minister at the Wertminater Preedge church. The late Mrs Scholz resided at the residence and is survived by family members including Mr. Guenther.

Eva Scholz Mya Kathryn Sehole Tate William G

Ships report fliers are heading for St Louis and North America

London Aug 1 A wireless report from the British steamer Amakura says the Polish trans Atlantic plane Marechal Pilsudski may be veering toward Europe after departing yesterday for the United States. Signals logged by Amakura and the Norwegian steamer Aztec indicate the craft is heading northeast and may reach the North American coast by dusk.

London Mareual 1Ilsudski United States Earry Europe Amakura Valentia Wireless Elation Anmakura Greenwich United Sin North American

Believe Plane Turned Bad Near Enzore

Reports from the hydrographic office indicate rhins sighted by a Polish transallan suggest the plane headed back toward Enzore. A message from the estamr or Antec sail places the plane at 75 degrees, implying a northerly course toward the British evant, with the Ama hura steamer later reporting positions about 200 miles north of a previous Aztec sighting.

Normegian Aetev Kuga Marabal Litsardski Waslee Rhins Mane Ax Enzore Estamr Antec Horographic Office Norihea Amahura Plana Huy

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