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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1928
Page
1
A garbled OCR summary spans volcanic eruptions, village deaths, a submarine quake, and global finance. It mentions Cesarean scale brain weights, a New York corporate merger, and taxonomies of crime and punishment at Sing Sing. Names such as George Cortelyou appear alongside blurred references to Governor Smith and elections.
Widespread flooding leaves hundreds homeless as Titany calms and heavy rains persist. In North Carolina near Startanberg and in Florida around Lake Okeechobee, waters overwhelm rail lines and towns, prompting evacuations and emergency measures. Authorities report up to WE families forced to higher ground as dams face strain and power plants may shut down parts of the system.
In Comanche Texas a district court jury found Hamley Holland J B Fiercey farmhands guilty of attacking Aligs Velme Bask. The verdict carries life imprisonment as the death penalty was avoided. Defense had sought venue changes but trial proceeded. Testimony from Ali Lankhead and Christine Campbell detailed the assault near Doe Creek Road on the night of July 21.
In Omaha theParmer seeks workers for a mission tied to Ogallala Nebraska. After searching about 800 miles and interviewing twelve men, one was chosen to proceed with the task, replacing the need for a local hand. The effort centers on securing a capable helper for the project in Ogallala.
AMSTERDAM New York August 11 A Metroplitan express derailed after leaving a six car train. Only one of the badly burned victims remains in serious condition at Marys Hospital. others were treated and discharged. The derailment sent a chair car plunging down an embankment. Officials say the cause is undetermined.
A call for volunteers to donate blood was issued to save 14 year old Vicent Marzotta of San Antonio injured in a car accident near Navasota last week. He apparently did not recover and remains in hospital as his brother C. Marzotta and his mother seek help.
A privately printed book titled Body Chattertey's Lover by Lawrence HAN etitoan Avy circulated in Florence Tay and Fresno before postal officials seized it as it moved through the mails.
In Minot two people died and a third was injured when an airplane crashed near a mall area. The victims identified as Ang. Ite Ureil Glaze and Walter Te Minot per local reports. Another occupant, Jyran Coop er, sustained injuries in the accident.
San Antonio police probing the death of Mrs Mary Spears 75 at a home on Ausby street after a box of diamonds and papers listed missing. Witnesses report a frightened death theory while others recall intruder scares. Neighbors saw a light in the house late and police found Mrs Spears lying on the hall floor.
Extradition action for Vien Lt. Wackiner facing perjury charges delayed in Denver due to French translation of documents. Authorities await accurate Eng French rendering before proceeding with the case as translation gaps hinder official steps.
A Buhl Airsedan, a sesqui plane, with a miniature lower wing, is shown in San Antonio. S. L. Willits, Jeff, and G. G. Budwig of the department of commerce appear here responding to requests that Kelly Field graduate fliers be granted transport pilots licenses.
Police report a surge in traffic arrests on Friday night into Saturday with 72 added offenses. Most offenses involved ignoring signals at downtown intersections and on city streets, while officers issued further arrests for violations observed by patrols. Police Captain Wyth Dickman vowed stricter enforcement next week to deter signal violations and amber light runs.
A man identified as Clyde Tarnes Whyenredlarnkan drowned in the Colorado River near Were after diving into the water. His body was recovered two hours later. The incident occurred last week and details remain uncertain.
Graduates of the Army Air School at Kelly Field may receive commercial pilot licenses upon graduation from the military wing program. A conference led by G. G. Tudwig and Maj. James J. Chiner among aviation officials discussed issuing licenses as part of the learning center’s accreditation efforts. Department of Commerce representatives anticipated attending, following previous objections to licenses for earlier graduates.
Dallas authorities indict Jack Harper and Tom Towls for allegedly aiding in a fatal shooting last month. Bond set at five thousand dollars for each suspect as the case proceeds.
Raymondy Ila Tex August 1 reports T D Hiedmont aged 65, a beaten sheriff candidate, died suddenly. The body will be transported to Greenwood, Arkansas, for burial.
A misspelled feature reports on a ceremonial pathway opening with the White House visible, Herbert Hoover chosen as recipient in a formal notification to the nation. Moses Sneaks is cited, with a long description of the event, committee setup, and a brief note on the acceptance speech to follow on page 2.
Five prisoners faced a tense delay Friday as the patrol wagon of the Fort Worth police department caught fire while transporting them. Firefighters arrived quickly, containing the blaze and ensuring no injuries were reported. The incident prompted an investigation into the cause and the wagon’s safety checks.
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