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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1928
Page
4
A thief was reported to have stolen forty one dollars from Ice Station Mission station early Thursday. The manager Sovith discovered the loss in the ice ranks and notified local police. Investigators traced the incident to a suspect at the scene.
A plane plot to crash the aircraft over Guinn Cross, 200 Foeliza Street, was foiled after a search revealed tampering in the fuel tank and damaged wiring. Authorities offered a reward for information leading to the apprehension of those who tortured the plane and attempted to send it crashing from the skies. The case involves a Southern Airways hangar incident and notes a Belgian Congo travel mention with the king and queen visiting Congo.
Here and There by Telegraph reports diverse items from August 16 including a University of Arkansas authority testing tarantulas for venom effects, a big game pursuit report, two drownings or fatalities linked to a hot Missouri day, a fatal wagon accident in Kansas, a wagon incident in Carrollton, and a New York union resolution to form a new international federation for fur workers adopted last night.
Heavy rains in the last two weeks flood parts of Florida and nearby areas, blocking roads and rail lines. Officials report stranded trains near Campobello and detours around Abbeville as floods disrupt travel and threaten towns along the Okefinokee region.
The piece chronicles a caricaturist’s chaotic intrusion into the mayor’s private space, with vivid scenes of strained decorum and sharp sketches. It names Mayor Jimmie Walker and figures connected to municipal politics while highlighting the public spectacle and reactions inside the chamber.
Mrs Testard aged 54 is slated for burial in this city after dying in a local hospital Wednesday. Funeral services were held Friday. She lived here for 21 years and is survived by three sisters, Mrs Mary Juandon of Nashville, Mrs Josephine Wool of Tuean, and Mrs Max Joe Parks of Lampasas, plus brothers FR Ty Cook of Linen Ok TL Cook of Lampasas Fly Cook of Dallas and Engeruk of Talla.
An old advertisement urges readers to avoid headaches and pains by using Bayer Aspirin for quick relief. It stresses physicians approve it and notes Bayer is the genuine box with red print, warning against other brands.
George T. Troulz of Hirschfield & Trouis real estate loans contemplates a sheriff bid in Bexar County Texas. He has been urged by many friends to run and plans a definite announcement within the next few days.
Fragmentary text shows a Syracuse area event titled Hoover Gets Women's Vote. It mentions Governor Smith, a November or July date fragment, and local civic figures. The readable lines indicate a political rally or speeches focusing on women’s suffrage era themes with Hoover referenced.
Fragmentary report discusses a national league debate on interpretation and U S policy in the Americas, citing Meurer doctrine and Costa Rica. It also notes a track event win by American de Ruy with Steytler second and Adam third, with dyspeptic phrases and unclear context lingering in the recount.
A report from Aug. 16 describes a vigorous immigration policy proposal connected to Union of Sant Africa, led by former prime minister Siéne and opposition leader Jen Smuts, with a meeting at Meta Deange River colonies. A separate note mentions Mecholac Drogiik, a prison guard, and large investments in Luvinews amid publication of reports about an American loan of 24 million dollars.
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