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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

13

The Golden Phasant and Nancy by Westcott

In the Chalet dining room Nancy meets Westcott who probes her past and motive. Their flirtatious, tense exchange hints at secrets, with Nancy resisting disclosure while drawn to his dangerous charm and hints of a past with Vie and Groger. The scene blends intrigue with romantic tension as power and identity loom.

Nener Jhese Durint Devil Margaret Vilas Mmaall- Wiseoheln Miysukes John Lair Htr Beauty Fenleils Raney Stureree Weateele Fery Tha Chalet Nancy Westcott Mandy Kerr

Boulevard safety talk from city traffic captain

A chaotic transcription reports Capt. Hinckempee urging calm enforcement of traffic laws including boulevard signage and pedestrian lights. He notes 265 accidents last year, 34 this year by tidy month, and highlights pedestrian safety efforts by officers to reduce fatalities.

Nécilerna

Health forges scuttles dubious San Antonio health claim

A garbled health department report cites inspector findings and discarded foods. Charla Borthard claims a surplus of 82 000 pounds of canned goods and misstates incineration of 742 pounds of fist and 1870 pounds of fresh fruit and moiins. The text references Lily ie and city health department records without clear details.

San Antonio Charla Borthard S Department Gensder Health Department

Four Men and Two Women Held in Dice Game

Three men and three women were captured in a dice game and charged with gambling. The officers booked them on gambling charges with bail set at five dollars. The group was identified as Afra Atent and Minser Glidya Brorh with suspects King Dolson Farrell and others.

Bid Afra Glidya Brorhead Amit T. i King XL. Dolson Farrell

Classified Help Wanted Column Teases Jobs Today

Fragmented OCR text hints at help wanted column with job posts and listings. Mentions printing context, city paper tone, and scattered phrases about positions available and readers urged to apply. No clear names or dates preserved.

Classified Light Grr B10 to Mace Nan Add

An obscured classified note reads Grr B10 to Mace, nan Add with partial legible text. While fragments hint at internal codes or shorthand, the full action or recipient remains unclear in the readable lines.

Remembering When President McKinley Was Wounded

Personal reminiscences recall the day of McKinley's shooting and the telegraph office scene in San Antonio. Vivid memories of old times, Telegrams from Houston, and the stories told by residents of San Antonio and Southwest Texas.

Griswold Aide Promotes Texas GOP Campaign Reach

Mrs. J C Griswold a Texas GOP official returned from Chicago to boost Hoover campaigns. She reported enthusiastic support at a national committeemen meeting and planned further talks with Western leaders to perfect efforts for the Hoover bid.

Paign Chicago Griswold Texas Hoover

Two Firemen Hurt at One Cranking of Ladder Truck

Report describes two firemen injured while crank handling a ladder truck. A section of the unit failed during operation injuring Dorlett, Hay Tinrlett, and Tien alert, with a broken right arm and suspected fracture. Other firefighter sustained bruises. condition described as not serious.

Antonie Poriol Dorlett

Local Legion and Auxiliary Conventions Planned in San Antonio

The article describes a family affair as the American Legion and Auxiliary plan a joint convention in San Antonio at the Alamo hotel. Activities include meetings at the public auditorium and the First United Church with invited delegates and a expected crowd of about 10,000 visitors. The planning group, including Mr Cole as assistant convention chairman, anticipates heavy attendance and formal sessions across multiple venues.

San Anonio Moroflan i Wille Mer Es Wiscuze le Cluis Unui Hr Auxiliacs Alamo Teel Coning Mfr Imi Hoge Cole Cole Aasistant Sfonl Cole Hias Asast Mig. Enel

Alamo Heights Schools Delayed Opening Until October First

Alamo Heights plans to delay the start of classes to October 1 as ongoing construction on the new main building and a busy elementary wing push toward completion. Superintendent J. Slone says the San Antonio Construction Company estimates the project at about $900,000, with readiness targeted for September and occupancy by October 1.

Alamé Treights Thurmias Srptembey J. Slone Auperine Teniteng San Antonio Constructon Compris

Dog Bite Incident Reported Near Flay Yard

A child was bitten on the foot by a dog while playing in a yard near Flay. Police were notified after the attack at the Robert B. Green Hospital scene. The report mentions Abnit Aghes Conner and 920 Gotind ntreat in connection with the event.

Conner Robert B. Green

Man Oforgd Reweds On Same Day In Trial Court

Vague OCR reveals a divorce and remarriage in Thirty seventh District Court. Versa Dell and Vin Stelis Sf vents appear in a messy legal notice about cruelty allegations and restraining orders. The couple, with references to New Orleans Memphis and Travis Park Methodist, plans to travel to Chicago and San Antonio, while a former wife sues for alimony and custody.

Tlarees G. Yau Tal Wintriet New Orleans Nro W. Bonelt Travis Park Ghureh Memphis

Funeral Services For Thomas Short Durial

Durial services for Thomas Short Jefferson Short Jr of Corpus Christi who died Wednesday night at his nephew TH Burger 204 Post Avenue were to be held in Whoreaville late Thursday. Pyebo was taken there overland. Short, a seated werehaul, Jensea his widow and other relatives. He had born here visiting about a month prior.

Thomas Short Jefferson Short, Jr Corpus Christi Burger Post Avenue Wloreaville Thursilpy Pyebo Short Jensea

Girl Wins Sewing Contest at Van Ormy Fair

Louise Marie Koeh of Van Ormy wins first prize for a complete sewing costume in a district contest. Judges praise design, color, and suitability for wear. she receives a gold medal and $100 sewing course prize from the extension department at College Station.

Simonielts Texac Louise Marie Koeh Swhlele Ae Amt Culleye Beeniaa Slinliciy Korh Ido Ieymolds Sineles Horti Eiris van Ormy Ccomoinica Orhiy Coxliyne Price Extension Department College Station Nauwal M. College Mira Koeh Trasherk Couray Mies Tre Noite Amt Furly Hexne County Boys and Girls

Betty Neal Dies at Home of Her Daughter

Betty Neal died at the home of her daughter Ethel Neal Mathews in a Mississippi town. She left a large family including Mildred Javelin of Sonner Vic Ark and seven other grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements unrevealed.

Betty Neal

Seaplane Pioneers Aerial Sightseeing Over New York

Miss Ruth Nichols flies a seaplane from the harbor to inaugurate the first aerial sightseeing service. Passengers reach the plane in a speedboat as the rubberpeck bus guide spiel plays on the air.

Ruth Nichols N. Y. Harbor Pasengers

Overseas Chaplain Will Visit 8. A. to Attend Legion

An overseas chaplain linked to World War I service will visit Say Antone in late August for the American Legion convention. He will be accompanied by Mrs Evang, a former member of the motor transport workers in the Salvation Army in France, and plans include evangelistic work during the stay.

Transpork Mra Evang Motor Transport Salention Army France Say Antonie Brana Tlons

Assign Standiford to Post in Nevada

The army relieved Col Standiford from duty at Fork Sam Houston, assigning him to Hort Reno. Standiford, who had commanded the Ninth Infantry since the departure of Col R G Porl, was noted as being transferred in September 1927. He had previously served with the Treents third Infantry before taking command of the Ninth.

W. 2. Standiford Fork Sam Tawston Hort Reno Urselny Standiford Ninth R. G. Porelot Wislington Bert Sam Louston Trrents Third Infantry

Consulate Searches For Missing Girl In San Antonio Case

The Mexican consulate has begun a search for a 22 year old woman and her brother Manuel aged 3 who disappeared while traveling from Gregory to San Antonio. Relatives live in Grimdall, near Grogarr.

Tenuis Eragedis Vege Manuel Gregory San Antonio Grimdall

Birthday Greetings for Bishop Capers and Friends

A fragmented birthday note lists Bishop W.T. Capers and several names and addresses. The readable lines mention August, greetings, and scattered street references, though many details are garbled.

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