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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
15
A Chinese steamer cruising the Yangtse river reportedly sank with many aboard after a collision or rough seas. Rescue efforts continued as authorities confirmed casualties and identified the vessel’s destination toward Letting and Hongkong.
A fan in a sand pit died when a cave collapsed during digging two miles north of a tavern. The incident occurred near a local inn as workers cleared earth. An advertisement appears in the notice.
A garbled wire service page reports on various topics including election prospects with Governor Raith, dengue fever in Athens, and remarks by Prime Minister de Riven. It also mentions Hoover and Stanford related chatter, a Virginia candidate’s gift, and a note on shipping and industrial proposals. The text is incomplete with several unreadable names and dates.
Vague OCR notes describe a municipal court proceeding with fines for vagrancy. The fragment names several individuals and sums, mentioning a penalty of seven dollars and references to a corporation court on a Wednesday.
Funeral service for John F. Nelume seven year old boy who died Wednesday at 1 West Travis Street with interment at Melinley Avenue Methodist Church. Officials and mourners include his widow Mage fle Nelhin, sisters Malie Martin and GC Ollid, brother Hobtecht of Charlotte, and cousins Scot J Nelums and GD Nelums. He was a Georgia native residing in San Antonio for five years.
A fragmented report notes a German major traveling to Kelly on a Wednesday afternoon near March with unclear references to personnel Kurt Crockett Weidaiesty and Corbin. The text mentions a Meia plane, First Lieutenant and various codified terms, rendering a sharp factual summary difficult.
City commissioners debate next Monday how to shape the plan and its effect on the river width. Mayor and officials express concern that the proposal to widen the river may be rolled back or altered, amid objections from Fire and Police Commissioner and other officials.
Ron Antonio states the force includes 20K1 uniformed officers. The Fire and Police Co. snmiz ner Thi) Wrickt nmuonnen) reports Hank Brothers won a contract for 200 serge uniforms for winter use. Some officers remain in plain clothes or nonuniform roles. The commissioner announced a contract to Snake Meathers for 270 uniforms for oil firemen.
A letter to a U S Supreme Court justice accuses Judge Atwell of racial prejudice and misconduct by a New York attorney linked to a prohibition case. The missive questions the judge’s fitness to sit and condemns the attorney for insulting testimony while urging reprimand.
Citizens protest a plan to lease the market house to a single bidder. Brenner seeks bid rights while officials debate charter limits that may bar leasing the landmark to one person. Mark Cammissioner Jacob Wehg emphasized the charter prevents exclusive leasing, fueling controversy.
Phil Wright, the police commissioner, attacked Simmang for a traffic code draft he labeled problematic. The dispatch notes misapplied signage at ten intersections lacking ordinances, and Wright denounced the overall approach as wrong while Simmang announced plans to publish and distribute his code in San Antonio.
A list of divorce filings and decrees appears with numerous names including Bronio W Histiven Thornburg Shornburg and Maria les mina de Hernandoy Evie Laveva and William W. Tinet. Other entries mention Willie Carter Newburx Jack v May Rowan vs Horff Thawanr alge Tichardson v Willie Nichard vol Landa Schweiler Aehneider Mer Viger Copley Edgne Gor oy Rane Medina Elvira Moding Hin Wine Nava Moris and related parties.
Chicago toomb's Cianneinuttooltivs faced a warrant charging Fay C Coombs, president of International Life Insurance, with embezzling about 2 million dollars from company funds. The complaint alleges removal of assets and ties to securities fraud. Investigators say the case spans across Illinois cities with ties to New York stock dealings and a missing $16,000 bond.
George Wilierna, former exalted ruler of the negro Elks, announced a meeting belt protest against Tudes Aterell's remarks on black and white people. Demonstrators plan to gather to condemn the comment and call for unity.
A Rockport report notes a Stockholm flight delayed 24 hours due to weather and factory issues. The postponement affects the plans of Bertatassell and Ragkfant sites. Passengers will wait overnight with rescheduled times for the first day of travel forthcoming.
K BAY, Spitzbergen, Aug. 15. The sealing ship Trigines relay Wig eenly to sit for the north to search further for the six men missing in the balloon pact of the tally and for Roald Amundsen with five companions. The trip is aiding in the search efforts.
Vancouver dispatch reports explorer John Hornby missing near a cabin in the barren region west of Hurtson City. Friends believe he may be engaged in farming on Luin ishend. a search by land and air is underway with no definite leads yet.
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