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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1928
Page
1
An ailing era of motor progress is highlighted as figures from Gauernt Motors and Chevrolet indicate rising production and new models. Governor Smith discusses radio broadcasts expanding reach, promising near nationwide access to presidential addresses.
Chicago officials demand modernization of the Rockford era court methods to speed cases and reduce red tape. Mayor Chambers, Police and Fire chiefs, and clerks cite docket backlogs and a need for separate traffic divisions to improve efficiency.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions Villette Kown as roe Christian Genera and refers to a person as a hag and follower of Buddha. It cites prayers at a mother’s death and a Gandhi like figure possibly, with scattered phrases about wage 1 Col. 2 and Suetthin.
The text reports fluctuating temperatures and cloudy, windy conditions across San Antonin and vicinity with variable temperatures. Mentions of Masten Thesifay and Fant Teanay imply uncertain forecasts and scattered cloudiness through Tuesday.
City and county officials clash over a proposed sludge plant to solve sewage disposal. Commissioners weigh expert opinions from Manley and Freese of Fort Worth, a costly plant, and possible alternatives including Mitchell Lake. The mayor faces pressure as the commission reviews bids and funding amid tax and budget considerations.
A family of five escaped a fast spreading blaze at 144 Varia Place, Alimo Heights, when a ladder failed and a staircase trap forced them to the upper porch. Mr and Mrs Greathouse suffered back and minor injuries, Benjamin Jr broke an arm, and daughters Katherine and Margaret received burns as the house burned to the ground.
The forecast calls for a weekend low then a climb toward 100 degrees, with a Tuesday high around 6G ac DS degrees. Rain was reported across many stations in both northern and southern regions. a new round of showers is expected Tuesday in parts of the PoulIandle and San An Mia weather will continue as forecasters note traces of rainfall on recent days.
Attorneys for Miss Iath ering Voris daughter of Col a Voris Fort Sam Houston faced a preliminary hearing in Venvo Antos Alam Monday. A hearing was granted for her client with bond fixed at 800. Miss Vorist remained in custody at control police headquarters after being brought in by an officer who said she was driving on Broadway without headlights the prior night.
John J. Raskeb, chairman of the Democratic national committee, via a signed statement, urged all qualified voters to exercise their right to vote this year amid a campaign described as the most stirring in American history.
Crystal Collinson, 92, was fatally wounded when her estranged husband Charles W. Collinson shot her in Wichita. Collinson also injured his sister-in-law, leaving the case under investigation with authorities seeking details.
Seven persons drown when the steamship Miraflores sinks near the Maulin river mouth in Chile. Three passengers were rescued after the vessel foundered Friday night amid mounting confusion and a rush to lifeboats.
Art Guebel and Marty Mucker completed a nonstop west to east transcontinental air flight, flying the Taney Douille from Los Angeles to Honolulu in about 21 hours. The pair set a new record, covering roughly 2710 miles at average speeds near 180 mph, aided by favorable winds and high altitude. Goebel piloted throughout, with co pilot Mucker backing the mission and radioing home after arrival.
A news brief from Austin reports that execution for Clemente Rodrigues and Raquel Servina of San Antonio was postponed to September 7 due to intervention by the Mexican ambassador. The delay follows alleged criminal assault on two San Antonio high school girls and involves U S authorities.
In Emporia on August 20 a tunnel entrance collapsed during construction. Three men died and two others were injured as seven workers were inside the tunnel at the time.
A theft occurred on a Monday as the assailant grabbed cash and the victim's coat. Witnesses named Max Almonen and Seth Aan, suspected at a street location near Guaiahips, with pochi details and unclear further actions.
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