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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
3
Changing a Tire Made Easy by A. T. Sacre
A. T. Sacre, a South Africa merchant, has invented a collapsible wheel. His son Emil, nine, folds the wheel with a single wrench turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Sacre
S.A. Merchant
Emil
Aron Adungs Up Gangsters at Arnon Ohio Aug 27
In Arnon Ohio a large roundup targeted known members of Abron's group amid a tense scene after an arson attack on council member Bele Ross's home. Ross, appointed to probe crime, was fired upon at his kitchen door as his wife raised an alarm. a neighbor opened fire with a halter house- note and chairs were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnon
Ohio
Abron
Wulee
Bele Ross
Gauge
Wea
Haller
Lichis
Mirea
Invention Aims to Fold Wheels for Autos and Thieves
A San Antonio inventor named Aliens Folding Up of Wheels develops a Rowheel that collapses with a tug, enabling a wheel to shrink and fold under a car. He advertises patents and potential uses including anti theft locking and compact storage, seeking financing to market the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Man Aliens
San Aumonio
Seemide
Abu Northing Street
San Anonio
Legion Meet 5 Convened In Tex as Arkansas Delegations
In Temura na Aug 27 6 hotel rooms overflowed as Tex as and Arkansas Legion meet delegates gathered in Runwales and Tate arrivals. Innby of the Cojo hotel housed Lic delegates amid heavy traffic and city bustle. A record of vigro ss notes the year’s alliance and the presence of auxiliary leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenmurana
Tosarkawa
Texas
Arkansas
Cojo
Cedl Chaneaux
Train Wreck Near Visin Mo Wounds Eighteen
An Kansas City Clinton and Springfield passenger train derailed five miles south of Visin Missouri injuring eighteen with twelve severely. The train's engine tender baggage car and passenger car left the rails and overturned into a ditch after the track gave way. Motorists on Highway 13 nearby heard the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Awe
Halle
Kansas City
Clinton
Springfield
Visin
Neta Tine
Lanis and Franciscn
Highway 13
Alam
Rumors Swirl Over Miller Seeks Police Office
Reports from Crattal Police Headquarters claim Chief Miller may return as detective chief to fill a vacancy. Commissioner Phil Wright denies Miller has applied or discussed the post and says no appointment will be made tonight. Detective Tharrig is slated to serve in the interim post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crattal
Af Potter
Wight
Phil Wright
Miller
Ant
Hin
Wright
Owen Ric Grrow
Wright Gail
Sor
Burial date set for GHMPBELL in Austin
In Austin on August 27, Thoms Allehyll Campbell dies aged 10s as fire insurance official. Funeral arrangements await arrival of relatives including his mother and sister from California with service planned at his father’s home, subject to travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Thoms Allehyll Campbell
Malesting
Howe
Tm, Campbell
Indy
Mick Fin
Dilley Y
Woman Ends Life in Friend’s Cistern
A despondent woman killed herself in a cistern at a friend’s home after a spell of low spirits. Relatives stated she had been depressed following recent health worries and personal strain. Local authorities investigated the tragic incident and noted no foul play.
Chicago Edifice to be World’s Biggest Building
Wy Valverent Berrice announces Chicago plans for a monumental structure on Waysor drive near Michigan Avenue. The tower, about 880 feet high, aims to surpass the Woolworth Building as the world’s tallest edifice, with Jed Ue Chiraca as architect and construction slated for 102%.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ghicago
Pinanswer
Michigan Avenue
Chiraca ‘Ower
Woolworth
Solons Open Probe of Federal Jails
Cleveland report notes a congressional committee begins inquiry into housing conditions in federal prisons. The probe aims to examine confinement standards, inmates’ welfare, and facility management. Key figures and dates are referenced in early proceedings as lawmakers unveil the mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solons
Cleveland
Ghia
Cuyahoga
Congressional
Bors
Oho
Coupee
Yaongstayn
Colonel Fages Texas Charge Colonel Fages
Aug 27 El Paso Texas UM District Attorney Vowell issued a warrant for Col Marian King commander of the New Mexico National Guard charging him with compounding a felony. Officers sought to serve the warrant but King had left the camp. The case stems from an attack on a Ysleta area farmer allegedly by the New Mexico militia. The captain sought for arrest could not be found and King vowed to deliver him for peace officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Vaso
Atormey CL
Vowel Toiny Eauser
Col Marian
King
Mexia National Guard
Bia
Jett Ube
New Mexico
Almet
Hon
el Paso
Ysleta
John Doe
Vowell
New
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UBLIC
San Antonio
South
Tore Whiose Financial Slepigel
Pelea
Sao Antonia
Karotkins
Aron
Dodge Brothers
Dodge Brothers Works
Wroten-Hundley Motor CO
Broadway
Legion Meet
North State Cigarettes
Deny Miller
Fages
Joske’s
Doshve
Jose
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