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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1928

Page

2

Conspiracy Plotted to Kill Two S A Aviators in Flight

Deputies and Sheriff investigated a private probe into a plan to damage a Southern Ways Corp plane on the Soul Loop. Varnish on control cables and sabotaged parts were found, aiming to disable the rotor and force a crash. two men narrowly survived.

Depuy Joe Doi Buen Akwart Schroeder Moerne Menthani Nuvin Cross Wellstreet Albr Herff Schroider Cross Ehip Canery

Street Car Collision Hurts Several in Fort Worth

Fort Worth observers report minor injuries after two trolley cars collided on Rendon Street on Sunday. Passengers Mrs. A L Brown Mrs. Thompson and two others were cut and bruised while motormen checked the track cage design as a possible cause. A car struck another causing back injuries to Daniele amid the wreckage.

Ort Worth Rendon AL Brown Thompson Masbury R. E. Combar Selief Mire Daniele

Child Loses Life in Texas Pool Tragedy

Electa Texas April 13. Billy Overls three son of Mr and Mrs OW. F Oserby of near Electra drowned in Kuykulbshen pool six miles east of there.

Elegtha Tex, Ag Hi— Billy Overls FL Oserby Electra Kuykulbshen Pool

Operation to sever Siamese twins delayed a week

New York August 18 Universal Beritec reports no clarification yet on the planned operation to separate Margaret and Mary Gibb two year old Siamese twins at Park West Hospital. Absence of formal notice suggests surgery postponed beyond Monday and perhaps for a full week. Dr Frank Weston, out of town for the weekend, the twins remain under observation awaiting word on the procedure to sever the join at the base of their spine.

Universal Beritec New York Park West Hospital Margeret Mery Gibb Teortow Franks Weston

Drunkenness Fines Paid in Local Court Report

A late edition lists the court fines for drunkenness and related disturbances. Names such as Verwood Leverun Lyla Metuandys and Frank Guz appear among those fined for drinking, disturbing the peace, and assaults. Several individuals receive small fines while others face higher penalties, with charges including drunkenness and ineligent collision.

Drnelenness Corporation Cour’ Mendez John F. Union Diablo Aguire Abraham Green Killip Lang Lyla Fernandez Joseph Weiler Munoz J. L. Norris John Williams An Gunppell M Vidal Mike Kelly H. E. Brown Ignacio Tiojax Charlee Harris Joey Cushily Maria Lopes Tony Froga A. A. Lewis Noah Jackey Pluck Duquin Ad. Ke Waltere Derownod Lee Tom Childs Garlend B. O'Dell Sagrancs Mirins Andrade Carl Hoberts Effras Rogent Merriwelber Yagreary Charles Whyte

Hoover's Prohibition Stance Clarified in Campaign Tour

The article outlines Herbert Hoover's evolving position on the Eighteenth Amendment during a campaign swing. It notes his Quaker upbringing shaping his view that prohibition is an experiment requiring further testing, while also detailing reactions from supporters and allies, including Curtis, Waldo, and Rosenwald, as he plans stops in California and Kansas before returning to Washington.

Hoover Lim Howe Hoever Turaygil Que Hiv 5 Yat Hanver I Faith Homself Bow Vec Friends Quarters Warkingum Rich Ife Pérbudrian Charles Curtis James BE. Walon Indiana William Wrigley Moberman Firemens' Brotherhood Fhomas Minevin Tariff Corm Mission Julius Rosenwald Chicago Amour Thane Washington Lex Angeler Montay Topeka Hennler Curtis Shrer Dara Washingtot Alauk

Woman Charged After Drunken Incident in Court

A 60 year old woman named Tyla Hormarder appeared before Judge Onion in the corporation court on a charge of being drunk in a ladylike fashion. Officer Mike Lion stated the accused pleaded guilty and received a $5 fine for the offense.

Tyla Hormarder Rena Ald Mike Lion John Onion Corporation Coure Lesier Tila

Mexican Rebel Hospital Found In Guadalajara City

Police in Guadalajara uncover a private clinic used to treat wounded rebels. The facility, tied to local elites, operated covertly and was reportedly financed by prominent city figures. Authorities say the hospital served only rebel patients and aimed at evading official channels.

EL Pas el Continental Aay Guadalajara Mexico Hrs Proerad Anreste Uo

Legion Meeting Commends Walton Hood Work in Texas

PAMPA TEX August 15 A two day American Legion convention in Pampa commends State Commander Walton Hood for his leadership. Resolutions extend his term through October at the San Antonio National convention and urge further recognition of charitable institutions and improved care for crippled children. A separate note from El Paso Aug 14 reports damage in Mexico with reports of eight windows broken and several buildings harmed in border towns.

Pampa Tex American Legion Nore Modece Mothels Alate Bisikamd HK Paso Fi Continental Atrica Tinatepa Pochatie Duk

Charges Dropped in Disturbance Case at Bugon Park

Eleven Nan Antonin youths facing disturbance of the peace charges after a riot at Bugon Park Sunday had the cases dismissed in Corporation Court. An arresting officer testified he did not know if any defendant caused the disturbance while some witnesses described beer and profanity. Names of those dismissed listed as J S Bunkie H Davis W Cordwater Edward Stephen Henry Marten RO Dine fe Victor Collins Bill Miller P V W Kielnes G H Gaston Jr Rob Lauswick.

Patral Bugon Airiat Jel Ff J. Ts Willis Poe Avather Bis Parkeul Bunkie Huw Davis We Hy Cordwater Edward Ephen Unery Marten RO. Dine Fe Vitor Collins Bill Miller P. V W. Kialnes G. H. Gaston Jr Rob Lauswick

City commission approves multiple bond issues and payments

The city commission votes to issue and retire bonds totaling about 250000 and allocates funds for interest, current expenses, and several projects. Allocations include 12000 for interest, 177000 for bond retirement, 84511 for merchant bills, 10000 for drug company changes, and 4000 for underpass work on the Med Anea and Contour drive near San Antonio with related street widening on Hast Travis street.

City Commission

Anderson Objects to Holy Rollery on Olive Street

A petition from about twenty five signers led by TL Atternon objects to a Trinity Holy Rollery church on South Olive Street and Blond Boulevard, claiming it would disturb the neighborhood’s tranquility. The petition was referred to City Attorney Nynn.

Anderson Holy Rollery Olive Street South Olive Street

Hickam to Leave Kelly for Capital Duty

Major Horace M Hickman, former commander of the Advanced Flying School, heads to Washington on duty with the War Department. He delivered two new AL training planes to Kelly Field and will return to Whelington Monty for further assignment after this posting.

Woman Robs Man of 825 With Knife

A woman threatened a man with a knife and stole 825 from him. The incident occurred near 2102 Ban Fer winta etree, with the suspect later charged after police interview. The victim reported the robbery to detectives Lee and Willi.

S Neary Wethan Baenet Theyidge Genzaten Ferwinta Etree Gonzalee

British Delegate Dies at Warsaw Conference

Dr. Tugh DL Aeltot Brille, delegate at the International Law Association conference in Warsaw, was found dead in his hotel room. He had complained of feeling ill the previous night. the cause of death remains undetermined pending an autopsy.

Warsaw Watesaw Anr Tugh DL Aeltot Brille

Hill Sinking Near Mexican Village

MENICO CITY MUHS EI Uilsersal tulay reports: a large portion of a hill near a Mexican village has split in half and is starving residents. Early movement accompanied by subterranean noises. tremors felt at Zimapen near the bill.

Menico City Aluatalo Huatga Zimapen

Ham Sandwiches Poisoned at Picnic in New Brewntels

Twenty five members of the Secant Medicent regiment fell ill after a picnic at Landa Park in New Brewntels during a civic celebration. Investigators traced the illness to ham used in making sandwiches, with police and hospital staff aiding the response as patients recovered Monday.

Secant Medicent Regiment Landa Park New Brewntels Saluday Ber

Flier Executes Chute Jump Over Airdrome

A flier named Trent makes a parachute jump over the airdrome Monday morning from a plane piloted by Lieut. L. D. Mydson. The event, described as a routine test, occurred as part of aerial training.

Trent Ai Corns Rock Field Wade Lieut L. D. Mydson

Auditorium Work Contract Awarded

City approves contract for auditorium renovation work on Monday. Initiating of the work in We manic balansinithrinia area noted, with work to begin after acceptance by the city council.

Petition Seeks Supervised Play At City Parks Election

A San Antonio recreation committee filed a petition with the city commission seeking a vote on a proposed amendment to fund supervised play at parks. The plan would levy a no-reint tax on the $100 valuation and finance park supervision, with objections about meeting costs raised by Roger Stokes and park commissioner S. Richiata. The commission will decide whether to place the issue on the coming election ballot.

San Antonio Mune Parkiance Philgrounds Earned Uwhe Sjnenh Riehiata Yene Ile Cami Stoker Mitver Co Mf Chambers

Dover swimmer abandons English Channel bid near France

Harry Lucotrico, the Dover entrant, started the winter attempt to swim the English Channel last night from Hea'clock. After about 24 miles in the water with a Holt hones, he abandoned five miles off the French coast due to Rea forcing him to quit.

Dover Hagland Harry Lucotrico Levon Shire Hea English Channel Ponph Rea Giit

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