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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1928

Page

4

Grant Right to Buy Road

The Texas road commission approved the Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe Railway’s application to purchase stock of the Waoris City, Mexico and Orient railway, subject to Interstate Commerce Commission review. Chairman Clarence E. Gilmore and G. V. Ferrell announced the Texas action, following IC C consideration on July 29 with Texas representation.

Dy International News Seredee Austin Texas Road Compission Jis Gulf, Colorado and Fanline Railway Waoris City Mexico and Orient Railway Interstate Commerce Clarence E. Gilmore G. V. Qerrell Texas Commission Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Intersine Commerce Commission Texac Commission Jadire Wens

Statute to speed up S A Corporation Court activities

A drafted ordinance imposes daily duty staff, bail rules, and rapid proceedings. It requires warrants for arrests, limits entry to certain conditions, and sets procedural copies to city officials. It cites emergency measures following a recent traffic clash and criticisms by the city attorney.

Corporation Court Ryan Ens Nim Anarlo

Four Boys Drown as Boat Capsizes Near River

Four boys drowned when a boat carrying eight people capsized in the Musconetcong River south of here near BotJoseph. Local authorities reported the tragedy occurred Tuesday afternoon as the vessel overturned in swift water, three other passengers survived.

Joseph Eour Boss Muscoari River Here

Texas Ranges in Good Shape for Sheep and Goat Belt

Ozona Texas Aug Aux 27 Range conditions in the sheep and goat belt are excellent with grass reaching 60 inches in some sections. About 500000 lambs are moving toward food uses of the corn belt, but dul k will not be moved until late September and early October. Some complaints of stomach and intestine worm reported by T Albert Kincaid president of the Sheep and Goat Raisers Association of Wesag. Aug 2-4 wrecked airplane and damaged cars in Gulf Coast.

Ozona Tex Texas T. Albert Kincaid

Two Killed in Fort Worth Area Auto Crashes

Fort Worth region reports two fatalities in separate automobile accidents late last night. One crash near Rhwyn left Dewey Nivens 20 dead aboard a car with Fattl Furlough of sivord. their route from Decatur to Alvord ended when the vehicle failed. A second wreck near Alvord injured Mare Rare Blegar of Wichita Falls, as a car overturned.

Font Worth Persing Rhwyn Deratn Dewey Nivens Harbor Fattl Furlough Sivord Decatur Alvord Skilder Wichita Falla Alvord

Vacationer Reports Break-In During Vacation

A vacationing resident at 122 Madison Street reported to police that his home was robbed. Missing items included clothing and various articles, with the theft discovered upon return from vacation.

Eres Te Ry Muassengnic Madison Street

France and Germany Sign Historic May Treaty Pact

The article notes the signing of a world treaty between fifteen nations led by France and Germany to renounce war and promote peace. Key figures include Briand and Kellogg, with signatories from Belgium, Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, Italy, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Hungary, and other states. The ceremony featured the 150-year-old pen used to sign the original Franco American treaty, and the pact is expected to take effect immediately upon ratification by member states.

Soviet Russia Kor Christ Drase France United States Gustav Stresemann Paris Allemagne Germany Kellogg Segon Strcseemann Kellogg Belgium Fanl Hrmane Aristide Briand Great Britain Lord Cushenden Austen Chamberlain Paenien Dapan Crhita Japeese Piland August Salesxi Catinehivakia Edmuand Benes United States Congress Eereines Kellage Winhalaare

Huge Store Lions Lease In City Sale Draft

A damaged OCR fragment describes a major store leasing activity and plans for changes to fixtures and merchandise lines. It mentions Montgomery Ward and references to workers, city conditions, and a broad array of goods planned for sale including hardware, jewelry, and clothing across categories. The text is unclear but centers on a large retail lease and store alterations.

Storn Montgomery” Ward Tg Lwent Xara

Woman Defeats Noted Politician For Dallas Office

Aug. DATRAS reports a notable upset as Meg Rankin defeats a veteran politician in a Dallas run off primary for county treasurer. Rankin becomes the second woman elevated to a high county post in recent months following Sheriff Tara Seale’s appointment after Muishond’s death, signaling a shift in local political leadership.

Datras Hag Meg Maken Pat Oy Keete Rankin Tara Seale Grande

Ghost Singer Detains Scranton Cemetery Revelations

In Scranton Pennsylvania residents reported a nocturnal singer haunting the Catholic cemetery. Police investigated nights around midnight as a rich tenor voice echoed among tombstones. Joseph Stamper claimed he performed in a nearby field for friends, while authorities pursued the mystery of the Ghost Singer.

Scranton Southanton Joseph Stamper

Library sites eyed for junior high school plan

City council hears proposal to annexe sites for Carungic libraries and junior and senior high schools. Mayor Chambers asks if the board should vote to activate the plan as officials discuss community impact and funding. Local merchants report rising concerns as plans draw public attention.

Juego i Shulye Fidelingh GM. Chambers Pilzhugh Hms Lowell Phan

Four Flavors with One Result Persuades Health

A promotional note touts Partola Versuader as a gentle laxative that avoids violence. It promises cathartic relief for all ages and urges readers to buy a box at drugstores to end sluggishness for a quarter.

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