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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

4

Storm Misses Tampa In Cont Storm Damage Figures Rise

The article details a large storm hitting coastal Florida, bringing up to eighteen inches of rain in twenty four hours. The storm flooded Elm Beaches causing minor damage, knocked out power in Jupiter and surrounding areas, and led to heavy losses along the east coast. Fort Pierce Vero Beach and nearby towns faced widespread destruction with estimated damages up to five million dollars. The disturbance then moved inland toward central Lake County as El Cloud faced winds and rising flood risks.

Jupiter Derkness Fonus Cental Fort Pierce Vero Beach Iske el Cloud

Wedged Foot Traps Man on Bridge in Delaware Flood

John Hyatt, a bridge fender, was drowned when his wedged foot became caught between two pilings on a draw bridge at the Frankford Creek near the Delaware River. He was trapped for four hours as floodwaters rose and rescuers failed to free him.

John Hyatt Delaware Hyan Frankford Creek

Central Florida hit by hurricane gusts and damage

Central belt towns report up to sixty mile per hour hurricane winds disabling power lines and isolating cities like Haines City and Orlando. Bridges bowled, highways blocked, and widespread damage to homes and orange groves described as crews work to restore service while ships weather the storm offshore. A tropical disturbance gathers intensity in the Caribbean as Floridians brace for continued impact.

Citrus Belt Gyolp Central Belt Winter Haven Lake Wales Barlow Haines City Orlando Forida Roilin Havana East Court New York Miami Anzier Elora Caribban Florday

Storm Warnings Issued Over Tropical Disturbance Near Jamaica Cuba

The weather bureau issued storm warnings for a tropical disturbance located about 76 miles south of Banjo Dominis. The system was moving northwest at a fair rate of speed and described as moderate intensity with potential to affect shipping in the Jamaica and Exstore Cuba vicinity.

Waseuauiua Ane Jamaica Cuba Weather Bureau Banjo Dominis

Flier's Father Dies in Columbus

Following word of his father’s death in Columbus Ohio Cadet ER E Tibbetts student pilot in the Advanced Flying School was aboard a trainer in Betty field. The craft piloted by Lieut J W Andrew struck a Mackezes field causing a crash. Tibbetts died while the pilot survived and boarded a train to Murkegen.

Columbus Ohio ER. E. Tibbetts Advanteed Flying School J. W. Andrew

Conopus Directors Convene for Four Day Executive Meet

Conopus Directors gathered for a four day executive meeting in the ballroom of the Menger hotel with Dr Ke Von Witelwormen in charge of planning and arrangements.

Conopus

Rum Runner Slain Near Indianapolis

A report from Indianapolis describes a fatal shooting near a Carce balls area with details about Terrence Ming involved in an incident. Police are investigating the circumstances of the death and seeking information from witnesses.

Indianapolis

Bike Rider Fined For Passing Light

A cyclist named Thurran Adrian Yura, aged 11, paid a $2 fine after running a red light in a police traffic enforcement action. The incident illustrates ongoing efforts to curb traffic violations by riders and drivers alike.

Thurran Adrian Yura Birgelirt

Three Men Face Death in Electric Chair

In OBLINTING New York three men convicted for murder are set to be executed by electric chair. The blighted case follows a contentious trial with appeals exhausted. Local officials confirm the grim scheduled deaths at Sing Slaw nsjcun town facility.

N.Y. Aw

Air Route Designation Still Denied for Tucson to Los Angeles

Indications suggested an air route designation, but none has been designated for the Tucson to Los Angeles line. Potter A. Whaley of the Southern Transcontinental Air Route Association said the Los Angeles chamber of commerce had no information. A San Antonio group and other city representatives planned to push the designation, while Arthur G. Amoll of the Los Angeles chamber stressed the need for action to secure the route.

Tucson Aziz Los Aangeles Potter A. Whaley Sit Houte Association Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce San Antonio Post Office Department Air Iail Veaily Whaley Arthur G. Amoll Fog Angeles Chamber Leceivad Thureday Lachie

Tunney Rejects Publicity After Lor Lauder Announcement

The article reports that Tunney declines public attention and photographs following Miss Lauder's formal newspaper announcement. He says he prefers privacy and questions why papers should cover him while his family and fiancé avoid exposure. He acknowledges newspapers helped him but declines further publicity.

Tunnes Tunny Sislers Miss Larder Gene

California and Canada athletes shine in Olympic tests

Eight California and eight Canadian carmen competed in Olympic tests with California riders excelling. A prior day saw Wills of California dominate, while nine Californians stood among fourteen successful competitors. The report includes comments on climate aiding jet-age growth and remarks on political figures and economic views.

California Canada Mies Wills

Bombers at Advanced Flying School Face Shutdown and Inspection

Officials at the Advanced Flying School Kellyfield suspend special bombardment training as a board of officers and experts from several fields conduct a thorough inspection of all bombers in service. Aircraft unfit will be condemned, while serviceable planes will finish training for the current class. Cadet John Daryn died in a recent crash prompting the safety review.

Kellyfield Jvelly Duncan Fields Flying Shool Ma New Lombarmont Aire GC. le Tinker Advanced Flying School Lie Flying School John BR. Daryn

Local Court Fines For Disorderly Conduct And Drunkenness

Judge John F. Gnion assessed fines in Corperation court on Thursday. EB. TL Hadley Silella Hadley and Lupe Pierro paid 5 dollars each for disturbing the peace. R. Z. Jones paid 15 for ingrancy. Manuel Serano Pele Flores F C Hailey Fmil Jack el and Stella Hadley plus Pete Hernandez paid 2 dollars on a charge of violating the city milk ordinance. A T Alverez had a charge dismissed. A B-IT Naprancy charges against lira Kennedy W Wilson and Fred Bean were dismissed. Several paid six dollars on gambling charges: Gladys Teroch Mrs Pearl Hyan Theda Tarlar T P King M S Johnson and HH T Farrell.

John F. Gnion TL Hadley Silella Hadley Lupe Pierro R. Z. Jones Manuel Serano Pele Flores F.C. Hailey Fmil Jackel Stella Fladley Pete Hernandez A. T. Alverez A. B-It Lira Kennedy W. Wilson Fred Bean Siexch Gladys Teroch Pearl Hyan Mics Theda Tarlar T. PD. King M. 3. Johnson HH T. Farrell

Dinner to Honor Alphonse Newton in Sheriff's Race

Banquet arrangements are made to honor Chief Alphonse Newton as Democratic candidate in the November sheriff election to succeed the late Sheriff James Stevens. The dinner will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 16, at the Gunter Hotel. Reverend C. M. Chambers will preside, and deputies, civic officers, clergy, and labor officials are invited.

Hs Delends Alfonso Nowlin Tames Stevens T P

Corsicana Sees New Oil Boom

Corsicana Texas August 1. Wide spread oil operations extend through distant county sections as crews drill to unknown depths amidst a growing oil boom. Local citizens report increased activity and prosperity as wells bring in new production and jobs.

Corsicana Consicana Tex

Suspended Woman in Sandoval County Faces Attempted Harm

Authorities say a San Belipé Indian Pueblo woman was targeted in an alleged attempt on her life by her husband Felipe Esquivel and Lupe Montano, his mother. The suspects were arrested by Sandoval County Indian police and jailed for facing formal charges.

Albuquerque Hy Kes Weists Candelaria -Ve- Iasques Esquirel Sande Felipe “Esquivel Lupe Montano San Belipé Iniian Nyebla Sandoval County Puebls

Chiropodists Meet in Indianapolis for 1529 Convention

In Indianapolis an American chiropodists meeting discussed plans for the 1529 convention at Buffalo after the ninth annual gathering. Also reports note Copenhagen whaling off Westmann Haven with five hundred whales killed yesterday, and London voices reflect on the quiet Air Minister Age Gardner’s death at the Carlton Club.

Buffalo Indianapolis Axian Wubat Mulfala Copenhagen Mig Westmann Haven Faroe Islands North Sea London Anz Age-Gardner Desdine Carlton Club

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