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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1928

Page

3

Mystery man seen near Melhus home in murder case

Los Angeles reports state Mrs Myrtle Melhus wealthy socialite was slain at her home. A man seen nearby by Miss Johanna Sullivan and a new greeter in the scene are questioned. Melhus’s husband Frank and attorney Kelly are linked to the case as police pursue the mysterious figure.

Los Angeles Iyilay Myrtle Melhus Lea VY Suu O'Cluck Mellux Johanna Sullivan Mel- Tye Miss Sullivan Enid Yvertordas Kells Tolice Kelly Weas Hall Kelly Melhis

Cotton Advisers Report Progress in Market Work

NAW New Orleans August 18 Directors of Southside Cotton Advisers concluded their meeting here and predicted market confidence for cotton production. They discussed reducing production goals and improving valuation and machinery checks amid price fluctuations and broader market caution.

Orleans Aus Catiaronneil Elc Oreak Piganicatinn Advier Collin Tue C. Thawings Montgomies Eeryone Nina Tie

Deauville Sands Reveal Levine and Bell on Beach

Charles Levine, first trans Atlantic flight passenger, and Mabel Bell, nicknamed Queen of Diamonds, stroll the sands at Deauville, the famed French resort, drawing attention from onlookers.

Charles Levine Mabel Bell Deauville

Resume fight on Grayburg property dispute unfolds

Seven member committee petitions wage terms for purchase of Grayburg Oil property. A heated meeting at Thawan Nelson Pace Junior School included community leaders and speakers from Manumeturorm association. The court hearing was adjourned after a motion by Commissioner Unit Weight.

Grayburg Ochs UN Soul Nerson Healb Thawan Nelson Pace Junior School Withuriners Vie Aimiliern Ube Jrediuiin Charney Miter Jl Gien Lhe Colmnlesson Ladavie Martin Gieweke Manumeturorm Association Ming Speiker Np Wridag x Meel Ing. Eo

Local Saturday Radio Schedule and Musical Programs

Readable fragments list radio programs for Saturday and Sunday including dance, orchestras, church services, and community announcements. Mentions KTSA KGRC WOAT and KGCl with various time slots, events, and venues across multiple local organizations and institutions.

Walser to Attend Mother's Burial

A. dT. Wiiclot, president of the Honscholdl Paenitors company, will travel to Tehanon, Md, for the funeral of his mother Mrs. Emma Thorhart Walser. The obituary notes his absence from Saturday events to attend the burial on Monday.

Walser A. Dt. Wiiclot Honscholdl Paenitors Canipany Tern Cro Tehanon, Md Alten Emma Thorhart Walear Wilsore Ict

Teran Assails U S Policy in Nicaragua

Professor Charles W Tackett of the University of Texas, speaking at an August 3 session in Uammstown, argued that U S policy toward Nicaragua has harmed stability. He blamed the refusal to support Sacasa in 1926 and the subsequent intervention for diminishing America’s political credibility both at home and abroad.

Uamstown United States Aragua Charles W. Tackett Texas Institute of Polini United Morre Tresiy Tihecal Nicaragua Jin Ventril American Federation Falargano de Chamarro Macket Wackitt Lion of Sacara State Department Adeesine Eamn Bone

AMERICAN FLAG WAVES FOR AMERICAN AMBASSADOR VISIT

Acapulco Mexico August 18 American ambassador Dwight Morrow arrives for a formal visit. Mexican crowds greet him at the border and Puebla with flags and cheers. The scene marks a cordial step in U S Mexico relations as officials and locals show welcome.

Acaculy Mexico Teruiral Mesien Dwight Morrow Seulhorm Menird Msm Use Proyke Poebla Cushen Eador Mexice Saul Metric Hind Puebla Colossus Ue North Sram Moevernac Pushin San Antonio United States Ytation Mir Moerow Rinkoy

Four Helo Arrests Linked to Gang Killings

Four helicopter units reported on Aug 15 as police in Piudadrtphla detain two suspects in a spate of gangland killings near Much Metno cafe proprietor Manel O'Leary and others. Arrests followed 20 car evades and a firing incident at the same apartment complex. Police tied a Brooks woman to the scene as a key witness. Judge Edwin O Lewis orders a Sherpine probe into the crime wave.

Piudadrtphla Poller Much Me Xamue Vetergen Brooks Wonian Lee McLeon Trul- Vole O'Loure Snn Williams O'Leary Edwin O. Lewis

Three Germans Accused of Selling Secrets

LUN WIGLINKEN Germany August 15. Police accuse three German workers, tied to a defense contractor, of selling secrets to a foreign buyer. The arrests followed an undercover operation in a Brandenburg plant. Officials say the cases involve national security concerns and potential industrial espionage.

Lun Wiglinken Germany Cepurchise Industry Rive Wellioand Tiebarel Muller Beanz

Remembering Early Auto Times and Tech Shifts

A reflective glance recalls the infancy of the motor trade, noting license quirks and sparse directories from the 1910s. The writer contrasts primitive speeds and safety with modern advances, recalling San Pedro area driving, bridge approaches, and the evolution from two to eight cylinders in early automobiles.

Tony Ind Irense Rif Mbin Seidel Dorementer Fin Olive Hreok Bridge Dia Hill San Pedro Avenue Harms Flint Tabt

Fragmented Wire Service Snippet With Diverse National Nests

A garbled collection of early 20th century wire copy mentions political meetings, arrests, and a found seaplane. Names and places such as Denver Colorado and Kiowa women appear amid corrupted phrases about a routine hospital operation and a convention. The text reads as a collage of foreign and domestic items with incomplete context.

Army 70 Take Part in Rage at Los Angeles Meet

Washington Aug 186 authority allowed Chesting Aig Uinys to join national air races at Los Angeles. Twelve planes from the Catquireutt Front Sea transport squadron will move from Selfridae field, Mich, to the field for the initial trophy prize. Two transport planes will participate in the General Mason M. Patrick trophy race.

Washington Aig Uinys Participain Leon Angeles Selfridae Mason M. Patrick

Tamaulipas Governor to Calles Post Named

Mexico City report from Aug 18 notes Tamaulipas Governor announced the hire of a secretary by President Calles. Portes Gil received a leave of absence from the Tamaulipas legislature. Congressman dia Rincon named to fill the post amid unconfirmed reports of cabinet reshuffles and transfers in education industry and labor.

Mexico City Mivilio. Laries Trowhtipas Noride Callen Will Tnke Portes Gil Tamputipas Dia Rinvon Vrs Jore Toigerswarnie Edmilion Lanis Morenes

Showman of 64 in Ginginatt dies after long career

The obituary notes that a well known showman, age 84, famed for leading a notable troupe, died at his home after years of entertaining. The event references a centival of his office and mentions his care for animals and charitable tone.

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