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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1928

Page

21

Storm Sweeps Tasnilors to Death on Lost Ship McKenney

An unconfirmed cable report says 12 crewmen of the steamer William A McKenney were swept overboard during a dormship voyage near Los Angles. The vessel reportedly signaled a distress call as the ship drifted, and officials expect slow progress toward home in a few days.

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City finds municipal pools free of bacteria

City health officials report municipal swimming pools are free of bacteria and safe for swimmers after tests. Commissioner Jasob Stubiola noted the tests covered a number of pools and confirmed no contamination detected despite earlier concerns.

City Bealty Mark Jasob Stubiola Nuenday

1927 Chevrolet Cabriolet For Sale

1927 Chevrolet Cabriolet Fully Equipped New Dnlock mechanically perfect $20 down terms and guaranteed. Milam Chevrolet Co. Address Ave or 443.

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Roaming Crate of 1920s Auto Ads in San Antonio

A fragmented OCR car dealer page lists REO Home of Belled Automobiles and Texas dealers, featuring 1921 1928 Chevrolet and touring models, various roadster and sedan notes, prices, locations like 815 Broadway, Milam Chevrolet, and references to Fort Worth and San Antonio. It reads as a dense catalog of used cars with scattered brand mentions, model hints, and vague pricing.

Backtracking on Oregon Trail with a Gasoline Wagon

Ezra Meeker, famed pioneer of the Oregon Trail, plans another journey along the historic route. He will travel in a covered wagon once more, but this time the wagon will be gasoline powered.

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Stocks Rally After Wave of Sales

The stock market captured another convulsion of selling and then recovered briskly in the afternoon as fading fears eased. New highs for key indexes appeared, led by strong gains in prominent issues, with money market conditions easing and trading activity rising on renewed optimism.

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San Ante City bids for advertising lease proposal

KTSA requests city control to advertise a 5.4 million advertising lease for San Ante. The proposal, presented by Jack Wallace and others, outlines commission oversight and regulatory steps. The text describes the transaction as part of city council actions and the related regulatory framework.

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Chambers Records Signing Claim in Local Debate

Local report says Mayor C M Chamber claims a signing record during a recent council meeting. He asserts the minutes show his name appears in the slot for a notable signing effort.

Chambers C. M.chamberr Ante Howe Poe

Milan to New York Hop Planned by Pole

Amthroxinus Arn flint announces a Milan to New York flight planned by a civilian aviator using a Sapeuat Plane. The route targets the Warenne Lenpall line with aims tied to future operations supervised by Polis Americans. The report notes Aug 1 1943 as the date of the plan.

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Vital Statistics Manacage Entries and Names

A long, garbled list of names, addresses, and dates appears to document vital events. The fragment references individuals such as Jessie Gullopree George M and Irene Klos, with numerous street addresses and dates like August and July. The text resembles a public notice or register extract listing births, marriages, deaths, or related records.

Cadet Escapes When Balloon Plane Crashes

Cadet George Proelit sustained injuries after a training accident when a balloon collided with a plane during a Pacific training exercise. He was transported to Fort Sam Houston for emergency care. A balloon burst near the crowd, causing concern as responders worked to stabilize the cadet.

George Proertil Irlty Vance Alatina Hospital Fort Sam Wanston Training Center Carlet Ballann Arcerdine

Unclear historical market note with mixed figures

Fragmented report from New Orleans market notes and trading figures in August, listing prices and quantities for beef, pork, cattle, and dairy. The text is garbled with numerous misread words, but shows activity and price ranges across commodities with mentions of weights and units.

Stock market uneven as Chrysler and rail shares rise

New York trading opened uneven with Chrysler and several rail stocks higher while General Motors fell. Across sectors, traders noted mixed early gains and losses with some industrials and consumer issues firming, others easing. Page reports continued volatility as the market awaited clearer direction and weather-related impacts on demand.

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Gulf Stream Shift Denied Near Antwier Station

A garbled report from the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey notes a slight Gulf Stream shift near Antwier, about 180 miles from a coastal point. Lieutenant Ereed confirmed the data as part of a weather and oceanographic bulletin, with details limited by the fragmentary text.

Antwier Ciniteel Hyteageaphic Bureau Enlil Bereila Perini Peetels

Five Men Burned As Yacht Explosion Wrecks Vessel

Five men were seriously burned when an explosion wrecked the yacht Marilyn off Portland Maine on August 14. The injured include Walter Metnes of Boston and J I charterer of the seacht, Th. Fs Wo Webber of Pawtucket, and Jane Sullivan of Raslany Web Tiley. Others escaped injury or were not identified.

Tortland Marilyn Abe Ageil

Turbulent Night Whispers of City Life and Love

A fragmented serialized scene follows Ginger Varden and Nancy as they navigate money pressure, flirtations, and ambitions in the big city. Conversations reveal power plays, hopes for advancement, and tensions between lovers and colleagues. The text centers on Westcott, Wesscott, and a budding romance amid work, fashion, and social expectations.

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Aviators plan round trip Atlantic air journey

A group in Washington discusses a round trip Atlantic flight by aviators who flew from California to Australia. Capt Trevor and navigator Captain Willany Sette Trane lead the Southern Cross crew, with Keith Miller of Australia aboard. They plan annual takeoffs from Los Angeles and Newfoundland hops to London, then return via New York.

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Wheat Market Updates From Canada and United States

Markets show a fresh upturn in early trading with Canadian and U S wheat activity. Reports note price movement and demand shifts as investors monitor weather and global supply, while futures and spot quotes appear mixed across exchanges in London and Chicago.

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S A Produce Prices Good in San Antonio Market

Prices for fruits and vegetables held steady at the San Antonio produce market with oats and tomatoes noted. The report lists per pound costs and wholesale figures, including 18 cents per pound for certain items and 5.90 per box, with several items remaining in supply through the week.

Local Produce Prices Boutique Market Report

An OCR muddle lists assorted vegetable prices from a market, including potatoes at 13 to 15 cents per pound, beets, spinach, corn, apples at 3 dollars, lemons 100 dollars per hundred, onions priced, and various fruits and greens with cents to dollars per unit. Values appear fragmented but indicate typical mid century retail pricing across items.

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