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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1928

Page

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Governor Smith and the Hat Monerel Flight Debate

A fragmented 1920s style piece discusses Governor Smith's aviation plans and defense ideas. It mentions nonstop airships between coasts, the Pacific and Atlantic routes, and political reactions. It cites Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and calls for constitutional change regarding the Eighteenth Amendment.

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Vacancy filled as Ayres resigns from school board

The board accepted the resignation of Mrs Ayres and named Mrs Hoffman to fill the vacancy. The article notes Mrs Hoffman and Mrs Ayres in poor health and mentions other school board motions and the secretary election to replace the vacancy.

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Sears Roebuck plans big new department store in San Antonio

A Sears Roebuck and Co. development aims to open a large five floor department store in San Antonio with a ten year lease. The project, tied to the Smith Young Building, includes free parking and an entire floor set aside for display windows and merchandising. About seven percent of staff will transfer from San Antonio, including cashiers and sales workers, as the firm targets a full service over the counter department store experience tailored to the city and surrounding areas.

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Minister Killed in Crash on West Commerce Street

A gravel truck struck minister Teres Webb near 2990 West Commerce Street. He died at the scene. his widow accuses negligent driving. Witnesses recall brakes squealing as the truck hit Webb's car, sending him to a nearby hospital. Three men were questioned. police filed charges.

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Police Hunt Man Who Choked Wife

Police search for a man in connection with an alleged choking incident against his wife. Witnesses report the suspect fled after the confrontation and investigators are pursuing leads.

Whiting Replaces Hoover in Cabinet Resignations

Willard Z. Whiting of Holyoke Massachusetts was sworn in today as the new cabinet member replacing Hoover after the resignation of Harold Bloover. White, a longtime supporter of President Caglidge, has been noted as active in Western Massachusetts politics and a former official in the Whiting Vane company.

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Plane Crash Sparks Live Wire Hazard Near Wells Field

An aircraft clipped a high tension line during approach at Wells Field, crashing in a field near a gravel road southeast of Kellyfiett. The pilot survived with injuries not from the fall, while the plane suffered heavy damage and was brought to a stop beside the road after the contact.

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Bank Messenger Robbed of 19000 Dollars in Chicago

Bank messengers transferring in the Service State Bank were robbed of 1900 dollars in cash and negotiable passers in an ambush. Two assailants forced them to surrender funds as they moved through the area. Incident reported from Chicago on August 21.

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Stolen live decoy ducks reported from Woodlayy Lake

A report indicates that nine live decoy ducks were stolen from Woodlayy Lake. The incident notes unclear details and mentions a routine entry in local crime records without confirmed suspects or dates.

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Swallows Tack Hospitalized After Tumble

A chaotic incident left a man injured and taken to a hospital after a tumble. The event occurred in a crowded area with bystanders assisting before emergency crews arrived.

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Air Corps Training Center Move Nears Texas Site

historic note shows U S Army Air Corps planning a new training center with a center field location at a Texas site. Major General Dames Te Moghet, chief of the Air Corps, announced the plan and formal government approval. funds around 8 million dollars were authorized to establish the field and related roads and buildings. General Frank Chant, Army Quartermaster, expected to visit San Antonio and Fort Sam Houston to inspect construction and accelerate the project.

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Woman Pioneer Dies in Fort Worth

Fort Worth reports the death of Mrs. Mate Monizaters Filison wife of Nat Ellison famed trail driver. She was 0 years old and died at the home of her daughter Mrs FLW Gomilliun in Texas.

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Ten Frozen to Death in Turkey Tragic Cold Wave

A terse dispatch from Tremizont Turkey reports ten people died of freezing amid a severe cold snap. The sudden cold front blanketed Anagh and surrounding areas with record low temperatures as residents struggled to stay warm.

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Arrows Warn Drivers On One Way Streets In L A

Traffic Officer A. P Wilkinson demonstrates one way arrows at St Marys and Crockett streets to guide motorists and prevent trouble as arrows designate streets for traffic flow in Los Angeles.

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Smith Attacks Mayor Act to White and Make Court

The article reports on Smith attacking Mayor White and signaling plans to launch a presidential campaign. It notes White’s charges against Smith, calls the Republican national committee line cowardly, and mentions a city ordinance under review to govern court procedures and improve handling of cases. The piece references Governor Smith and local officials including City Attorney Ryan Tresiliy.

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