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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
2
Arthur Martens began a round-Europe flight from Tempelhof at 1 p.m. today in a one motor plane hoping to beat Maurice Vrowlin's speed record for small planes. His first target is Paris as he aims to complete the high altitude circumnavigation.
Meeting notes show civic leaders inviting residents south of East Commerce and east of Vimres streets to a gathering of the South Side Improvement League. Attendees include commissioners Whaley and Martin Ciesecke, amid discussion of school hangings and local authority voices.
Local column notes visitors and travel from Mrs Dell Woolen and Mr Werner to Galveston to Panhandle plans. Shifts include Houston officials Mort Sain and Mr Etheridge, Coast visits by Brad and Kelton family, and numerous trips to Galveston Wallers Lake and San Antonio. Community notices mention water fund drive for La Cone Creek park and a dance fundraiser on the Gunter hotel roof. Gov AL Smith and Hoover bios top new non fiction shelves.
Tolernational News Service reports a gas explosion at the No. A mine of Jeyoua Crail gad near Main City left 13 miners dead and 152 others trapped. Early reports say 185 went underground with the day shift. many fatalities occurred near the mine mouth as rescue workers assessed the scene.
A charge of passing a yellow light against T. 1X. Uueler was dismissed Thursday morning in the corporation court. The judge noted other lights on the streets were observed for beautifying Leulevards and were not smile for the purpose of beautifying, according to the court.
Reports describe a clash as a group labeled as gem hunters turned bandits faced resistance in Brazil. Vigilantes from nearby regions reportedly pursued and dispersed them, with locals in several communities affected by the ensuing turmoil. The account mentions disarmament and asylum claims amid widespread unrest.
Tex Aug 16 The largest graduating class in North Texas State College history received degrees at the campus exercises. The event marked a milestone for the institution and its graduating senior cohort.
A misfired emergency surgery by a man using a kitchen knife left four toes amputated as frost bite risk tied a remote Yukon outing. The improvised operation, performed by Quiera with a kit knife, followed by a long journey for medical care.
Local philatelists show keen interest in a potential August 25 mission commemorating Canada’s first national aircraft show and the Golden Jubilee exhibit. Proposed route Poranto to Qtbee via Wing stein Ottawa Montreal, fare set at five cents for the first bi.
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