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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1928
Page
4
In Aug 22 report from Hontraat two types of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, numbering about 1200, are on strike for a 44 hour week and the proposed unionization of all company contracts, while some members have returned to work.
A large blaze swept through the Nexiesn area destroying more than fifty trucks two warehouses and three frame buildings. The fire burned for about an hour before firefighters brought it under control. No injuries were reported though extensive property loss occurred.
SEATTLE Aug 2 Frank Joe Feltin alias C T Nas 22 walked into police headquarters and confessed to killing a man in an alleged holdup attempt on La thar street Houston about March 2 Feltin said he did not know his victim He said he wandered Seattle for a month haunted by the imagery of the robbery and did not divulge his companion's name He claimed his companion’s parents promised money if he would flee Houston but he received nothing
The report recounts Cody Wardlaw, 11, of Del Rio, winning a camp prize at Camp Stewart Kerrville for most popular athlete and student after a misadventure with a dog and a horse act. Other notes reference Jim Wardlaw and Whitehead families, a hospital visit, and a yarn of river lore.
A three story apartment house fire in Salt City today left Marjorie Wide twenty five dead and five others injured. The blaze trapped residents in the tenement room and the victim escaped to a third story ledge before flames overtook her. Fire department efforts concentrated on rescue and containment as investigators began work at the scene.
An old advertisement claims Cuticura Soap and Ointment cure red itchy pimples and eruptions. A customer notes persistent itching, burning, and sleepless nights from outbreaks, then reports improvement after using three bars of Cuticura Soap and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment.
A car carrying Alberto Badillo and family from Tarrio overturned on a Seguin road near Converse, killing infant Tomay Badillo instantly. Five children Pedro 12 Pilar 8 Isidoro 4 Rosa 3 were injured and hospitalized at Robert D. Gaeta. Porfirio Landin driver from Geronimo suffered minor injuries. Landin said steering failed and the car fell over a 15 foot embankment. Mother remained unconscious with severe facial and head cuts. Unclear details on survivor relocation to Geronimo follow-up.
Tom Connally was guest of honor at a weekly luncheon of the Sap Alitonia Winns elah in the Tlatt ballroom. Other speakers included TM Osborn Vast and rover Ly Staker of the Amud Institute of Viewak Education.
Fragmented army notices list officers, units, and movements across Washington and foreign postings. Mentions Fort Wiley, Manila, and stations in the United States with personnel named and dates scattered through the long roll call.
In Touquet, France, a wealthy American woman reportedly sits through four weeks of nightly baccarat sessions, turning wagers of four dollars into large sums. Observers note her unblinking poker-face, continuous smoking, and a personal fortune tied to the table, with champagne delivered to her elbow nightly.
Fragmented text indicates ongoing Amundsen search efforts with a Soviet statement referenced. The readable portions mention continuation of the search and a response from Soviet authorities. Specific names, dates, or places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Negotiations resume in Kansas City over a new wage scale between mine unions and members of the Southwestern Interunion Pact. The talks involve mines in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Arkansas as workers seek a fresh agreement.
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