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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1928

Page

2

Wedding Bells and Dangerous Surgery Clash in Park West Hospital

An Aug 1 report from New York depicts anxious parents and two 11 year old girls facing a radical operation to sever a cartilaginous tie that binds them. Surgeon Francis F Weston contemplates a risky procedure with uncertain odds of success while doctors warn of high mortality and lifelong crippling risks.

Tetersptlahal News Service New Yom Mess Biatgardt Gibb Holyoke Mens Park West Hosppital Francis F. Weston Sur Recon Hd Aweston

South gains prosperity as industry shifts coast to coast

A fragmentary Page One preview notes Dr. Und of a university stating the South steers toward greater wealth as new mills move southward and industrial districts spread from Norfolk to Richmond and Greensboro to Alamance. The text hints at voters supporting Democratic tickets amid Republican prospects.

Dr. Und University At Chape Institute of Public Ak Fingland Mills North Carolina Georgia Norfolk Richmond Greensboro Almnnla Pouthers Plains

Here and There by Telegraph Figi to Vladivostok

A fragmentary telegraph column reports Figi and Vladivostok lines, noting a Japanese freight torpedo vessel Torin Maru and Soviet actions in the Far East. It also covers the Amundsen Arctic search, German Constitution Day, and a Chicago explosion injuring several. The mixed items include clashes at sea and political milestones.

FIGI Vladivostok Siberia Wail & Pumber Japayres

Gulf states reel as hurricane wrecks paths and floods

Four hundred or more refugees crowded high ground as the storm battered Palm Beach and swept through central Florida causing extensive flood damage. Seven people were injured in Georgia and South Carolina as power lines and roads failed, while officials reported no major casualties in the territory.

Palm Beach Batt Ares Florida Robert Holland Royal Firing Corps Nassau Maidland North Georgia South Carolina Florida Tutados Noutheast Gulf of Mexico Ocmulgee Chattal Theo Hix Batesbure S. C. Gourt Ellenton Digbe Georgia Augusta Dincoinfark Lormadets Charlton Coaner River

Scores Removed From Danger Zone

The report notes confusion and disruption as people in a coastal town faced gusty winds and rough conditions. Authorities warned residents to stay away from hazardous areas while emergency crews assessed debris and damage from an unsettled event.

Hoover Opeceh Awaited by Nation Speech Planned at Stadium

A nationwide event centers on Hoover as plans unfold for a stadium address with a telepeaker network. The Republican nominees and officials prepare a coast to coast broadcast while security and crowd controls are set for the campus gathering. Hoover travels from California to West Branch before a national policy push.

Prahil Farny Retiot Antification Committee Republican National Committee Du.bert Work Pattort Sirs Hoover Noop Dare Devil Hood Ace California Heaver Goung Moses Jum Washington Republicam Comines Los Anekelze Santa Nerbara Pacadena Long Teacn Joxa West Hranch Therrise Stanford University Francisco Monilaz C Asiner Yosemite Neional Park Coalinest Grani Canyon Arizona West Branch Maaver

Storm Ravages Pennsylvania Strikes Lancaster County

Reports from several Pennsylvania areas describe severe storm damage including downed power lines and trees, widespread fires, and injuries. In Lancaster County a primary crop was damaged as a violent electric storm swept through, causing fires and hindering communications. Fire crews rescued two men from a toppled vehicle after a bridge incident, with further damage reported to homes and farms across the region.

Wennexivania Lancaster County Tolaven Turing Arthie Webb Charles Staden Lancaster Laltin Sohn and Haratt McFaulk Snffering Dalicra Horn York Cate Aft Carmel

Youth Waiting for Anal Inled Incident Near San Antonio Street

A youth waiting near Miss Dulles' and Alma Baites' houses with a pistol in hand led to an arrest after a reported plan to shoot. Detectives and officers transported the suspect to jail where he allegedly confessed intent to harm Miss Iviles.

Iss Heriba Baller Tyson Street Famelessven Bayler Street San Antonio Miss Dulles Bomen Life Liter Logenden Toy Petro Kells South Miss Baites Alma Rollee W. CG. Bee J. F. Willis Welly Nils Misa Iviles

Rail Passenger Traffic Drops Across 1928

Chicago August 11 rail traffic figures point to a record low for the year with projections indicating total passenger movement may fall below 31.5 billion passenger miles. Officials warn the decline in 1928 could continue if current trends persist.

Chicago

Chino-Jap Row Nearing Crisis

Williamstown April 41. The conference on Chino-Japanese relations narrows as G. H. Blakeslee of Clark University reports on reections at the round table.

Total Accomplices Sought in Mexico

Aug 11 report from MEXCO CITY states Gen Antonio Hloy Zerluche warns natives not to assist sought fugitives in the Alvaro Obregon assassination case. Zerluche says accomplices to Jose De Toral and others must be captured to prevent evasion and prevent further incursions.

Mexico Mexco Antonio Hloy Zerluche Jnscimines UN Trejo Alvaro Ohregan Neta Jimenez Treja Jose de “Ede Toral Elas Obregon

Deeds Filed From Various Transfers Across City Listings

A long list of property deeds filed on dates in 1928 shows transfers involving K A de Cunnineham, Irish company, Americas Building Co and others. The entries reference multiple blocks, lots, and street names, with numerous deed dates including July and August 1928, indicating widespread real estate activity in the city.

K. A Margaret de Cunnineham Frank Huson Lon Angales B. O Lulehen HW. Uvecker Inis Mad Newelty Americas Building Co Meran Hildehpand Prin Magers Monsy Feyeton and Ho Flues. Teurioen Keangeeat Byangelleay Carmun- My Jane Chay Mormalde Trveatment Co Nedgtont Janne Aintelre Mawinich Ave Marthe J. 7Ranztin Travian Woerra Auly Femail Tee Sirheteas Nienetann Toy Nicks Volta Foon Etngahury Owens Tame Futon Tenese Lly San Antonio Meliend Reed Vita Gy and Ag Herd 9 New City Edeward Aum Victor AL Frean Bleck Haimad Velergon Clete Lot Jean Fiore Daea Newelty Diack Treen Mynard Steed Finck Lee Hetehiay B. Medemsn A. Tts NASA Ta Wek Lew Ea Ment Geekutea Davis T. Ae Etty Ifork Walter

Nancy Secures New Job as Model in Turbulent Era

Fragmented OCR recounts Nancy Denne, a model hopeful in a smuggling tale. She meets Ginger Varden and Howard Wescott amid intrigue at The Collen Phrenaal, faces a quarrel, and secures modeling work at a mill through connections with her employer Mitanker. The plot follows fame ambitions, romance, and social tension in a city theatre milieu.

Nancy Denne Golden Lassrd Warheered Wier Day Margaret Das Mater Parealx Femre Pranitingites Dranen John Fourie Elie Hoy Howard Westealt Wrar Milstakes Ginger Varden Mylo WetUrin Ming Hey Qilara Ginger Sle Wescott Terry Durant Nancy Nee Alning Collen Phrenaal Namer Weacadl Nancy Ziegelhasm Mia O'Tiay Mitanker Nanes Wien Wercoll

Nancy O Day Enters Wartime Fashion Studio Notable Misadventure

Nancy, a registrar at Miss Grown's School of Business, attends a rehearsal for Airgelbaum's Inc. show, guided by Ginger. The scene features glamor, sly coaching, and a cast of aspiring models led by Ziegbbaum, with Nancy navigating a surreal mix of music, costumes, and bold personalities.

Nancy O'Day in Dressing Room Scandal Rumor Spreads

Roy Foley reports Nancy O’Day tangled with Ginger in a couture filled dressing room scene as Vic Flemming’s circle and the Webutantes discuss her beauty. The room hears gossip from Maybelle Montague Violet Goan Max Therese Chaddens and others about Vic’s money class and dating, while Nancy tries to ignore the crowd and cling to privacy. The plot pivots on fashion, backstage gossip, and Nancy’s dilemma amid The Webutantes and a reported star visit.

Nancy Miss Grown School of Business Beceel Airgelbrum's, Inc Kidilo Ziegelaum Ginger Anyisee Laney Igelbaum Naves Ziepelbaum Nancy Aga Nandy Hin Nile Ineer Herm Violet Ta Mar Therese Chaddens Mayhetle Montagie Virginia Vosse Namien Nancy O'Day Grilant Peacocka Hr Pracock Cinger Ulyaye Therese Chaddens Maybelle Neki Uwell Vie Violet Vic Ron Fon Maybelle Nanery Inelli Vier Winlet Naote Ziezerbaum Meybetle Howard Clinger Ingers Yard Egelbaum Kidda Anil Net Ukei Ziegelbaum Luciard Zierelheim Terribl Fiegelbaum King Dentures Byrdicate

Promenade Robbery Suspect Fled Before Police Arrival

A scantily dressed man described as a wanderer was spotted in the 2590 block of Pakeview and fired at a police outpost, drawing a dozen officers to the scene early Saturday. Veling did not apprehend the suspect, who fled before the officers could reach him.

Roman Pakeview Antirely Alf Veling Fink the Wanderer

Birthdays and addresses in a jumble of names and places

A garbled OCR list shows multiple personal names and street addresses including Mrs. Eria Allaway 235 Wedge rheel and Maggie Weber 510 Santa Anna askreet, with numerous misspellings and unclear locales blurred into a scattered birth reference and an assortment of streets and numbers.

Anise Alva Brave Canton Charles “Suhny Tering West Kings Highway A- Stross Wayne Millman East Tras Atreet Eria Allaway Wedge Rheel Huth Finney Traulway Mico Tasaslinder Lowsalrret Mat Toral Denver Terlsete “Warhess Maggie Weber Santa Anna Askreet Debaston Oak Flrest

First Returns In Straw Vote Poll Carried By The Light

The San Antonio Light and partner papers begin releasing daily straw poll totals from the national presidential race. Ballots tallied from about five percent of qualified voters in several states will shape early totals for Franklin D Roosevelt and Al Smith. Readers are urged to watch The Light for daily updates beginning tomorrow.

San Antonio Light Phoarie Esas Tinton le Iba Oillekow United States Verbret Tloover al Smith Shin Norray

Opposing Signals Cause Trolley Crash Injuring Forty Two

A trolley crash near the South Hilly junction results in forty two injuries as two trolleys collide after a failure of opposing signals. Victims are taken to hospitals while repair crews assess the wreckage on the single track bridge approach.

Pitushuvugh Eisinis Dhirdy Persis

Moving to Cities For More Money

The piece notes rural youth tend to migrate not for leisure but for economic opportunity in cities. David F. Malcolm, rural education official in western Massachusetts, discusses economic drivers and the impact on districts.

Williamstown Mass David IF Malcolm Westeym Maasachilaetts Ho Io Slikule Volittes Dovms

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