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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1928

Page

9

Woman Will Seek Return of Singer Treasure Allegedly Buried

Denver correspondent reports Mrs Marie Anvinette Singer Howen, heiress and niece of the Singer sewing machine inventor, plans a Texas expedition with attorney Frank McDonouzy Jr to trace a claimed buried treasure on Padre Island. She says over 210,000 in gold plus manuscripts and household items lie there, tied to the Singer family wealth and a Civil War era split, with further expeditions anticipated if confirmed.

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Major Leaders In National Stage From Ancient Times

Major leaders listed across national sports and political era, with teams such as Giants and Yankees noted. Reports mention 198 and 343 scores, captains like Capita and Dera, and players from Cuba and New York. The piece reflects fragmented vintage box score style with terse names and numbers.

Accused of Extortion in Fay Wray Case

Sy Barnhard of Los Angeles after a preliminary hearing on charges that he tried to extort 2000 dollars from Fay Wray and threatened harm to her mother.

Sy Barnhard Los Angeles Fay Wray

Real Estate Transfers List Includes Numerous Property Deeds

A lengthy OCR fragment shows a real estate transfers list with numerous names, blocks, lots, and dates. It references transfers involving Ay We and Doula Whingien, Avie C. Klaher, Jot Wy, Bivinlun Holeheas, Hudolbielsel, Delen Gertie May, and many others, with dates around 1928 and 1929. The text lists deeds, street names, blocks, and parcel IDs, plus trustees and guardians in various transactions.

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Peeping Tom Arrests Swing Back To Back

A 27 year old man labeled a persistent Peeping Tom has been arrested again. Police report this is his second known arrest for the same type of offense this year and note prior incidents linked to the same individual.

Peeping Tom Ian

Dancing at Castroville and nearby venues this August

A fragmentary listing notes August events featuring dancing and music by various acts. Casts include Castroville, Jess Williams and Serennilers, Wilde's brothers, and Ariztarok. Dates span August 5 to August 6 in multiple halls with social club gatherings and performances.

Jess Williams Serennilers Mar Wirltenil ‘Social Club Suna Yen Figon'a Snarny Six Luc Music Daly Medonn Wilde Breth

Money powers battle stock kings

Investor authorities warn over huge lending and bank borrowing in Wall Street. The piece notes 1.8 billion in hootteg money and 4.08 billion in bank borrowings threaten liquidity, while lenders plan safeguards. It covers comments by bankers and executives on market conditions, with references to General Motors and Crocker First National Bank leadership and employee benefits.

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Baptists at Paisano encampment rise in Big Bend region

In Alpine Texas the Paisano Assembly, a major Baptist religious encampment, gathers in the Big Bend area at a historic river pass. Leaders including L. S. Millican and Ira Ogden organize the first meetings in August 1921, attracting ranchers and prominent Texans to support the tented city with a growing yearly assembly.

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Betty Randolph Refuses Wedding Proposal by Pastor in New York

The Rev B J Cudacek pastor of Czechoslovak Methodist church at Johnstown NY tried to make Betty Randolph thrice-veil heiress say yes to his marriage proposal but she persisted in saying no in a bold scene that drew attention to the social clash.

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Abundant Saturday at Ban Aut wholesale market mix

An abundant supply flood the Ban Aut wholesale market with locally grown produce and fruit. Prices slipped as peppers fell to 79 cents to 1.25 per bushel while others like lemons, limes, and citrus showed declines from Friday levels.

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Obscure vegetable prices listed in a crowded OCR fruits note

A garbled catalog of vegetable prices names dozens of items with inconsistent spellings and figures. It includes onions, peas, peppers, celery, cucumbers, melons, cantaloupes, tomatoes, cabbage, and potatoes with varied per unit costs and quantities, typical of a late era market list.

Poultry and Livestock Prices See Wide Fluctuations

Market notes show varied poultry prices from 15 to 20 cents per pound with Enrings and Turetys differing by small margins. Livestock values include calves around 4.00 to 6.00 per 100 pounds, steers and yearlings near 9 to 10 dollars per 100 pounds, and sheep trading at about 6.50 to 7.60 per 10 pounds amid cautious demand and limited business activity.

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Women Democrats Give Hoover Stand Fort Worth

Organized opposition to Governor Alfred E Lovith for the presidency formed by Democratic women of Tarrant County at the first meeting of the county party President Club. About 1000 women attended and said they were not "believers" in the party but would support the Republican nominee.

Fort Worth Aus Alfred E. Lovith Nia Warrant County Democratic Party Democrate Nepublican

General Foster Buried at Houston Confederate General’s Kin

The body of Confederate General Colvin Poster, also known as Tuseple Colvin Poster, died Thursday and was buried at Port Tark cemetery. No military ceremony was held. General Poster requested burial as a civilian in line with his wishes.

General Foster Houston Houston Collin Hoss Tuseple Colvin Poster Porst Tark Nm Wles Poster

Birthday notices from small town August fourth listing names

Birthday items show Warens M. Unga and Frances Builman with addresses in Fort Lane Anniston and Lyneood asenne Water SoGInnis. Other names include Eleanur Roberts Frank Grantee and Von Hopkies with scattered street references. Data appears garbled with OCR errors but preserves a cluster of personal notices and locations.

Master Painters to Meet in Fort Worth August 18

A Fort Worth gathering on August 18 plans a meeting of painters and artists. An organizing committee announced the event, featuring a suite of guests and performances. The details include entertainment arrangements and invitations to participants, though some wording is unclear due to OCR.

Fort Worm Aus Fort Worth Mascot Printeen Ircarntars Texas Council

Horse Fatally Hurt When Hit by Auto

A horse hit by an automobile fatally injured the animal near 296 Monticello Court, injuring the driver C. I). Alexander of 425 Dakota Street and leaving the horse dead at the scene. The incident was reported Saturday.

Alexander Anderson Monticello Courh Bnye

Poisoned Man Disappears as Police Respond

A vine sired man, said to have taken poison Friday night, was found unconscious by police. He was revived and taken to a hospital. Relatives believe he fled afterward, and authorities have no clear lead on his whereabouts.

Stolen Clothing Valued at 840 Reported in Toledo

Clothing valued at 840 stolen from the home of Mrs. J. L. Toby in Toledo. Police report the theft occurred Saturday. Suspect details and exact location cited as 200 West Comearine Street are noted in the small-town crime report.

J. OL Toby Texington Court Tisber Comearine Street

Joint Arkansas and Texas Legion Convention Plans

Legion delegates to attend a two state convention at Hotel Grant August 25 to 27 with a packed program of dances parades and entertainment. National officers will preside at the opening session while committees organize and prepare for the two state fusion event.

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Track and Field Schedule and Decathlon Trials

The schedule lists track and field events including 400 meter relay trials 1600 meter relay trials decathlon events 110 meter hurdles field events and the marathon to conclude Sunday. Yesterday featured Barbuti Nurmi Leo Lermont and Jansson in various track events with Finland and Sweden noted among top performances.

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