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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1928

Page

2

Thieves Raid Fredericksburg Dairy and Garages

Police report a Sunday morning burglary spree on Fredericksburg road hitting the Wiz per Brothers dairy at 497 Fredericksburg road and the Carl J. Jones garage at 241 Fredericksburg road. Desks were ransacked and cash registers broken but no money was recovered. Other sites, including Miggensoo Auto Supply at 231 Fredericksburg road, were entered with doors broken but yielded no loot. No clues yet.

Fredericheburg Road Wizper Brothers Ernie Daiey Fredericksburg Road Carl J. Jones Bredericks‘birg Road Whieres Miggensoo’ Auto Subply Wredericksturgrom

Suspect Admits Plans For Robberies Across U S

A 28 year old man who arrived in San Antonio by air stolen in Austin confessed to detectives that he planned a series of robberies between here and California. He was arrested at Pedro Avenue apartment and reportedly said he acted to protect women. Police said he worked a clerical job at a downtown San Antonio seers store. He later returned to Austin with Degul McClain.

San Antonio Austin California Pedro Avenbe Degulr McClain

Two Children Hurt in Accident Reported Recovering

Juana Lazana, 8, of 1104 Chihuahua street and her brother Jes who were knocked down by a motorist as they crossed Senting street Monday were reported improving Monday. They were taken to Robert B Green hospital but were sent home after first aid. Esnarza Mortinez, 23, at 14 xfer street, was recovering Monday from slight injuries after his horse ran away Sunday, throwing him from his wagon. The incident began when the wagon bolted from Martinez's yard.

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Celeste Yecker Wins Prize in The Light Cherry Chest Contest

Miss Celeste Yecker won The Light prize for the second misspelled word in the $2000 Cherry Chest contest. She demonstrates how she presented corrections and the contest details are in The Light.

The Light Celeste Yecker

Traffic changes proposed by police commissioner

Police Commissioner LIL Weight proposes trial traffic methods at college and local streets. He says after testing, he may vote on broader adoption. The announcement was made Monday and targets the college area and nearby traffic links.

Dire Agd Police

Fragmented Today Page Talk On Religion Science And Radio

The article discusses religious transformation from Buddhism to Christianity and Kuomintang, notes Sun Yat Sen and Confucius, mentions Princeton Patagonia expedition supporting continental drift ideas, and describes early cautions about ultra short radio waves in medicine with dangers of exposure and temperature rise.

China Kuomintang Perils Sum Yat Sen Chinese Republic Chase Manis

Plane Mystery Deepens Over Greenland Flight

Reports describe a plane failing to reach Greenland with details on possible radio and wiring failures. Authorities note weather was clear and delay could stem from rigging, while searches in Rockford and Cochrane track the craft’s path toward Cape Chidtoy with ongoing anxiety.

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Fire damages home as family escapes to safety

A fire in a dune area damaged the roof of a two story house. Mr Greathouse and family narrowly escaped. The blaze extended to a nearby porch and stressed the street. Fire crews and the alarm system responded, with several neighbors aiding in the evacuation and keeping the fire from spreading to adjacent homes.

County Rate Remains Steady in Tax and Court Details

A fragmented note outlines revenue use for retirement of Wadd and sinking fund payments under Clerk of Court E G Crirves and Auditor Wailer 5. It mentions courthouse operations, tax follow up, and modest increases in various county offices including probate and sheriff, with figures around 14 000 and 67 0.

Triysenik Ain Imereane Wadd Crirves Burke Probalaln Court Lolert

Unusual Scenes Across Cities Hint at Tense Period

A collage of brief dispatches from New York to Warsaw covers unusual public scenes, treaty talk, wartime loans, and travel disruptions. Reports mention Mung Che on Coney Island, J Walker as New York mayor, German conferences, a $59 million loan bid, and rail wreck alerts amid prewar tension. Names like Medinito, Lindry Vatneurey, and various dates appear as scattered notes.

New York Coney Iste Dames J. Walker

Dr Sloan, 43, Baltimore physician dies in San Antonio

Dr Sloan, prominent Baltimore physician born in San Antonio, died in Baltimore on Monday after earlier career milestones. He graduated from Saylor University and led Maryland private sanatoriums for tuberculosis. His fame rose during the war era as medical director of American Red Cross clinics before resigning for the armistice. He leaves a widow Mrs Julia Sloan and two brothers Sid and Dean.

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Green Orns Library Plans Revealed At Council Meeting

Herbert Green was formally pied arctated for the new Carnegie Wurary at the city council meeting. Wax Commissione Frank Sh Uushlek asked if the continet would be bias ing if the piana for the library were completed before Die bondsieney wre secured. Mayor GC. ML Uhiiniets ex all persons biditing on so work realized Wink ny work eolib le wundertaten before the money was Syninwle. Groon, with the ail of the library honed, will design the new building. ENTOLL FAR SUMMER. BERLIN Aug. 20 The German Institute for Foreigners opens its summer source for Americans in the impressive new avila of the university.

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Dud in Picnic Fire Injures Six at Tacoma Picnic

A mysterious firework accident at a Tacoma picnic injures six people as a dud shell explodes. Witnesses describe a loud blast and scattered debris. emergency crews respond and transport victims for treatment. Investigators collect fragments while attendees are urged to stay cautious around fireworks.

Tacoma Poel Hewis

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