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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1928

Page

3

Car in gear as duo attempts hold up driver

A man and a partner attempted to stop a driver at the intersection of Blonro road and Olmax drive. The driver Cowan sped off, arming his weapon and shouting for the pair to stop. A woman and the male suspect fled toward the car, but no trace of the couple was found. Cowan reported the incident to the sheriff and described overheard remarks about the car.

Walt Rob Cowan Blancard Clowoer Tomes de Vais Blonro Gowan

Pair Electrocuted Despite Admission by Wife of One

A 1-MILLEDURVILLE, Go. Aug. d- (AA B2-year old Kon of Le Tear nessee mountains and a former neste professional baseball player were elm trocuted at the elale prison farm Kore: dant night for murder after 2 erusational eleventh-howry conieasion by the former's wife had failed 10 ave blem. Clifford 'Thonpton, of Erownh eaw, and James Tigh Mass, a le Bro, of the dmire place, paid the death molly for the slasing of Caleman Isborne, x merchant at Chatsworth, a, on the might of Aug. & 4027, ls be

Milledurville Kon le Tearnessee Neste Elale Kore Clifford ‘Thonpton Erownheaw James Tigh Mass le Bro Dmire Place Molly Caleman Isborne Chatsworth

Missouri Pacific Train Reported Waterbound Near Wagoner

Waterbound Missouri Pacific Kansas City passenger train No. 118 the Rainbow appears stalled near Arnola Wagoner Oklahoma after leaving Little Rock. Officials report not yet reached destination as tracks near Texarkana show washouts affecting Frisco and Missouri Pacific routes.

Missouri-Pacific Kansas City Coffetville Minguel Pacific Passewier Arnola Une Wagoner Okla Oder van Die Bert Goa Dirizion Maranacd Texax

Youth Arrested in Bicycle Theft Case Detailed

A 27 year old youth was arrested by Detective A Gooddan on a Friday afternoon in connection with a case involving fourteen bicycles found after a youth named Foneteen Hickler was allegedly hit in a Tart fee incident. The report notes the recovery of the bicycles and ongoing investigation.

Agr politics and labor stir Canada grain harvest dispute

A Toronto political economy professor warns of labor strain as Canada faces grain harvest. Canada Labor objects to bringing 10,000 British workers for farm work, while U S campaigning finances and political contests unfold. In Brussels, the invasion anniversary is marked with gun salutes as public life continues. An accident in Wyoming leaves ten injured in a truck crash.

Gk.s Unix Toronto Newothers Institute of Politics Canada Joutawa Ont Allied Rule and Labor Council

Patrolman Fires at Man After Misread Bolting Suspect

A San Antonio patrolman fired at a fleeing man after mistaking him for a burglar on South Concha Street. The pursued man ran ten blocks, was shot four times, and later found to be unconnected to police. An ensuing manhunt led to the suspect slipping through a back door as officers closed in.

Doe ‘Garcia Nul Concha San Antonio Anl E. Z. Meri Garcia Morin Hla ‘Erlense

Youth Wounded in Head As Attacker Flees

Joe Vorres, 15, of 05 North Ta tele sieces, Hamiedar was treated at the Wobert 1. ¢ireen hospital for a wound inflicted when someone struck him near the es cat and South Iris steel. The Fillacker escaped.

Joe Vorres North Tatele Sieces Hamiedar Wobert 1 Ireen Fae Iscat South Iris Steel

Edward M'Kenzie to Be Buried Here

Funeral services pending for Edward McKenzie age unknown at a local hospital. He was a concert and religious singer, a member of a local Methodist church, and graduate of a Texas Christian university. He lived at 646 West Mulberey Street and was survived by his widow Mary Stock.

Edward McKenzie West Mulberey Street Jocal McKenzie Igne Mfeightx Methodist Church Central Chi Thexan Viiderhill University Kenticky West Tex College Ele Rqieu sUulgs Memphis Ile Ft ‘Ol Mary Stok

Police Halt Strikers Parade Amid Security Move

Local authorities mobilize 100 extra police as workers at the mill face continued unrest. Police say they are prepared to prevent a radical parade linked to the Sextila Arik strike that has kept 28,000 operatives at the mill in a standoff.

VY Tedeord Ansu Ang. T. Cpas Sextila Arik Hia Ol Rade Tocal

Gasoline Blast Victim Recovering in Hospital

Annie Macha of 207 street, injured in a gasoline blast, was recovering Saturday at Green Hospital after an explosion occurred when she struck a match to light the cookstove. Fire damaged her clothing in the blaze.

Annie Macha Ayenur Buria MM Machan

Murder Tragedy and Love in Philadelphia Night

A Philadelphia case ties murder to infatuation and theft. A waiter confessed stealing $300 from a store while connected to Miss Mauger, who was to become a mother. Investigators seek a chorus girl linked to Beitzel and a cafe romance as motive emerges, with conflicting alibis and family tensions.

Philadelphia Fe Berame Miss Stunger Muarcelx Hills Hollywood Tarage Palice Choy Lown Thani Taneasler Pry Heiteel Hebizel Beitzel Misa Mauger

Gas safety push and crimes drift through memory

Health commissioner Dr. Unrris urges auto makers to raise exhaust pipes above car roofs to keep poisonous fumes from riders and children. A long-remembered 12 year old kidnapping and killing prompts talk of new hangings and England’s hangman. Oregon Trail journeys and a 1900s era travel note appear amid scattered reflections on crime and punishment.

Unrris New York Cary

Polish flyers on long ocean flight toward America

A wireless dispatch from the ship Aztec reported Polish airmen were about halfway to the American continent after taking off from Le Bourget Paris. The plane's position was logged as 44.22 North, with a heading toward Canada or Bermuda. The trio planned fuel stops near Madeira and then resumed a northern path across the Azores area as they neared the Atlantic.

Tondon Louis Tilakowski Mog Casimir Kalila Enast Farroyw Prifay Axtec Valentin Ireland Azores Caneada Bermuda le Bourget Field Paris Axares North Atlantic United States

Stevens Restes in San Jose Park Funeral Traces Sheriff Stevens

Funeral services for Sheriff Stevens took place in San Jose Park with a prayer from Me lips and a solemn procession. Knights of Columbus members and police and fire officials attended as casket carried to Belue burial site amid church rites by Archbishop Drovalerts.

MLS Garriga Dames Stevens San Jose San Antonio Tiorinuy Mirotes Knights of Columns Ploent Dhe Aud Lorinn Ruther Ptnielgie Raelier Ble Mary's Church Fuller Avibue J. Drovalerts L.D. Br.d Arehdincere Knights: of Gaceiga Sherif Stevens

Courtney Rescue Told by Captain Courtney Rescue Told by Captain

Minne airship and its four crew members are described by Captain Frank Claret in a message to the ship owner. The craft reportedly strayed about 60 miles west of the Azores while en route from the Azores to Newfoundland, engine failure forced abandonment, and salvage proved impractical.

Rew Lue Cn Alley Crient Atlantic Rans- Port Compo Tuterse Tonny Jaugunpe Temline Courtnes Azores Newfoundland Claret Thurwlay P. m Plac

Panama Votes UN President Contenders Ahead of Election

Reports from Panama outline that Alihouph iL appears to lack organized opposition to Plur thein annetlo Agoscintnd, as the government strengthens measures to handle potential disturbances. All stations will close from today until noon Saturday, with orders sent nationwide to provincial and district executives to enforce vigilance and protest suppression.

Panama Alihouph Plurthein Diet

Fred Stone Injured In Air Crash May Halt Stage Career

In a near fatal airplane accident near Trumbull yesterday Fred Stone sustained fractures to his right thigh left hip jaw and other injuries. Doctors say recovery time will determine if he can return to vaudeville and stage work. The star had been touring as a serious comedy performer and plans for a future on stage are now uncertain.

Fred Stone New London Coun Ronstead Livwites Trumbull Sears

Local Society Notes Highlight Visit and Travel Details

A varied roster of visitors and travels fills the page. Clare Walker and family visit Medina, Os Miss Ollie Vaulin returns from Houston while G. V. Billings goes to Bandera. Clyde Hall visits his mother. J Pace and daughter return from Talosee, with trips to New York and St Louis mentioned. Several residents plan future journeys and attend church events.

Gaba Coe Matamaros Misico Ollie Vaulin Houston Leavise G. V. Billings Bandera Woltesaylle Mas Billings Yehu Hias Stra du. L. Delaj Munir

Make hay now just kids join safety club

Fragmented OCR item about The Tight's Just Kits Safety club urging kids to apply for safety buttons before supply runs out. Names listed appear garbled. multiple children ages and surnames shown, with instructions that new members will be received as long as buttons last.

PRP Ed Peeve Renee Tee Parsth Guardian Just Kids Safety Club San Antonio Nidsarae Shannon Clida Wiltbern Cinleat Comex Alma Jean More Whey Norine McCleley Dorks Empise McQlelen John McClelen Innes Cusnek Teese Andersom Nemeth Maltebews Alehesal Jerry Smith Imogene Wel Sean Ragedale Alan Payton Bobby Eapleston Haymon Kvatt Gueille King Doraths Beatrice West Esther Tughman aAvnie Engle George Gibson Twrty' la Bred Beri Alri Herd

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