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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1928

Page

9

Henry J Fischer Funeral Thursday

The funeral of Henry J Fischer a longtime San Antonio resident and retired business man who died Tuesday will be held Thursday with services by Rev M Gar tia of St Cecelia's church He is survived by four sisters Messaines Henry Fest Amelia Kolter Louisa Vander Straten and Miss Gus sie Fischer

Henry J. Fischer Lfelong San Antonio Gartiga St. Cecelia's Church Fischer Messaines Henry Fest Amelia Kolter Louisa Vander Straten Gussie Fischer

Man Tries to Hide Pistol at Police Station

A man booked for a minor offense attempted to conceal a pistol under Sergeant Eddie Ankersons desk at a police headquarters. An officer sued him and two charges were filed instead of one.

Eddie Ankerson Hints

School Board Meets Amid Vacancies and Ratifications

The board considered filling the vacancy caused by G W Gotke’s resignation to lead the Brownsville district, with Benekenridge and Deackenridge ties discussed. Ratification of De Zavala property trade for 18,000 was approved, while a dispute over April 27 minutes led to a physical clash between Tom Heeger and Judge Mitzingh.

Hawrd DeZavala Jwige OM Fitalgh Uig Poard Qun Tom Heeger Jurge Mitzingh Covent Terurr Troy Cochran Machase Mleg Viola Moore Frances Smith Na Deang Urackenridge 3 I

Freight trains halted as vigil seeks Black man in Mississippi incident

In Lowis Mississippi, authorities kept watch all night after Star Richardson, a Black man, was arrested then freed, with tensions rising as residents searched for him following a jail break and gunfire. Deputized citizens hunted for Richardson, described as armed with a 45 caliber public safety pistol, amid reports he had entered his home before a confrontation.

Lowis Miss Star Richardson John Camberine Vallee Oliver Ywna We Brothers Richardson Richardon Maggie

Gonshor Dallbearers Serve at Funeral for TMewry NK Gonshor

Henry N. Gonshor funeral details list Dallbearers from Bam Fluke ton enim Woathnon of the World. Services are set for morning at the Teesfoxeph dacobs officiating. Gonshor died Thursday night in San and leaves two sons Leo and Wetmimil Gonslor, plus a mother, three brothers, and a sister.

Henry N. Gonshor Tmewry NK Gonshor Tursday Wight Bam Fluke Ton Enim Woathnon Gonshor Waa Herw Awiedta Teentin

Local social notes from Dallas and San Antonio

Spotlight items report clerks, visitors, and travellers across Texas cities. George Huntress Jr. returns from vacation and several couples, including Edwin and Mrs Bradford, George Mrailford, and others, visit Wichita and Dallas. Various residents travel to Phoenix Alaska Dallas Waco and San Antonio while social clubs and news items reference performances by Delta Keappa Sweethearts and a 1925 fraternity convention.

Parleying in Nicaragua aims to repatriate refugees

In Managua Aug 15 a mixed commission of two Nicara gun and Honduran officials works with rebels to repatriate 500 to 1200 Nicara guans driven from their routes by rebel depredations in Nueva Segovia. Honduras funds food and clothing while U S relief aids. An escort of troops meets the party at the border. Col Stnssel leads with a marine bodyguard as repatriation proceeds once rebels are cleared.

Managua Nic Trent Joseph A. Stnssel U. M. Gy Nueva Segovia Honduras Nicaragua Nictragmin Mey Trossill

Thief Steals $40 From Home While Family Slept

A burglar gained entry by a rear screen latch at 208 Caroling Street early Wednesday while the Hester family slept. The thief rifled a wallet containing 40 dollars from a dresser, then fled the residence.

Hester Caroling Street Tester J. 1 Willis GC. W. Teo

Army Orders Detail Det. Aura Warlington and Officers

Army orders list various postings and revocations for officers and chaplains. Det. Aura Warlington, First Lieut. W. El Crowder, and Chaplains W. L. Watts and C. A. Washinton are reassigned or revoked. Includes transfers to Fort Sill Fort Monmouth and other installations, with dates Aug through Sept and notes on quarters and duties.

Washinxton D. C D.C K- Dodel Washington Chaplais Post Gelert Fort Sil Fort Deanert Wood Pont Ideal Q- Faust Fort Bam Huston Fort Sill Anzistant Ang W. A. Hollyer Intantry We A. Wellver Intauth Karl Leonard G. M. Miles Fantry Peertn Train Og W- W. Cook AL C Hil Eavery Fort Riley Fort Hilm Coventry A. Ky Te Cy Aberdeen Pyth Anmley Carrail R.A. Featenmilon Cal Emit A. G Tna Mwake- Tey Fas Swantyetn Tleuts Cot BT. Smith St. F. Nethers

Army Takes to Swimming in Southwest at Fort Stanton

Under orders from Brig. Gen. Albert J. Howley the Second Division holds a large swimming rev at Fort Stanton. Med Cross lifeguards train officers and enlisted men as instructors to lead a Red Cross water safety program. All divisions members will be taught to swim or be trained to swim across the cantonment pool. The Ninth and Twenty‑Third Infantry Regiments were selected to make the course list.

Fort Sm Tloyston

Schoolboy Faces Charge of Inciting Rioting in Streets

In Philadelphia on August 15 14 year old Arnjamiy Weiss was charged with inciting to riot after a street meeting by Workers Communist Party members. Police dispersed the crowd as bystanders heard seditious remarks and Edwin Wells jumped to the platform and urged action. Thomas Pincker 40 served as meeting chairman.

Philadelimia Rink Arnjamiy Weiss Workers* Communist Party Mpen Ting Cromil

Laredo Official Escapes Slayer and Suspects Jailed

Laredo District Attorney John A Walls narrowly escaped an assassination last night while strolling in an eastern suburb. Three pistol shots missed him and a fourth passed through his coat. Two Mexican suspects fled under brush and were jailed. authorities believe ambushers remain at large as Walls may have dodged danger by deviating from his routine. Walls had drawn attention weeks earlier over the threatened removal of the Mexican consulate in Laredo.

Laredg Ang John A. Walls Laredo Peaper Denger Valls Yaredo

Dodd Freed in Crash Death

Ne, Fannis Dodd son of Mrs Dadi af San Antonio was reported held in a car crash death inquiry but released by a California coroner after a telegram to his mother stated he had been held two days. Dr Bod said the Dallas graduate of the University of Texas at Galveston was exonerated on the basis of a juror’s verdict and recommended release by the district attorney. No details of the automobile accident were received here.

Fannis Dodd Dadi Af San Antonty Hvzuberh Shinn Bundy California Dokl Orger Hox Antonio Boy University of ‘Texas At Galveston the Light Bod Win Hold

Collect Folders of Texas Towns in Transit

A fragmentary note describes a drive by the San Antonio chamber highway department to sweep parcels from Brownsville and Denton. Mail and hundreds of folders are being packed, with chatter about sections of the store and commerce.

Texas San Antonio Brownsville Denton Uyrlingen Wnt

Chicago police suppress 60,000 cases say probers

A commission report by investigators accuses Chicago police of suppressing more than 60 criminal complaints over the first two years. An inquiry notes misconduct and bias recordings, with attacks on women described as incidents and pocket-picking not entered in records.

Chicago Commission Anliciows

Explosion at Indiana Sanitary Welders plant valued at $250,000 damages

Investigating officers probe smoldering ruins of the Indiana Sanitary Welders plant after a blast wrecked the facility. Damages estimated at $210,000 to nearby buildings. Police consider either accident or arson, with possible labor trouble links. One retiree noted as a suspect in the labor-related angle.

IMOND Ini Potter Olay Iieandiana Sanitary Wodlers Company

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