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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1928

Page

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Junkers plan to build Elsing hotel across ocean carrier

A garbled item describes a German firm proposing a large passenger carrier dubbed Elsing hotel to transport fifty passengers across the ocean. It notes wing dimensions, debates past skepticism, and mentions figures like Thomas Ryan and Dudley Tacksman, with varied opinions on wealth, inflation, and policy. The piece contains fragmented commentary on politics, commerce, and society, ending with a continuation cue for page four.

Ts Junkers Germann Elsing Winga Kuesa

Suburb Amendment Passes by 12 to 1 Vote in Texas

A suburb annexation amendment in Texas passed by a 12 to 1 vote, authorizing city commissions to annex surrounding suburbs and exempting small cities from forced annexation. The measure aims to add about 18,000 residents to San Antonio’s city limits, expanding territory from thirty six to roughly fifty miles. Result: yes 55475, opposed 7, with turnout reported as Saturday’s election in the affected area.

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BarrYmores Bride Stricken by Influenza Illness

Hollywood reports Dolores Castelin, bride of John Barrymore, and Myrna Teay with Howard Stetherton among the ill as influenza sweeps the area. Dr George Parrish, health officer, notes rising cases and urges caution amid the epidemic.

Hollywood Castelin John Maerymore Myrna Tey Ioward Stetherton Elton George Parrish Chy

Rumors on Secret Slate Teaver Plot Recounted

A murky report claims Abnuiadt HO Mougeanu and Ameriy discussed an alleged secret plan with England to alter a slate for teaver. Details are unclear and sourced texts are fragmentary with no verifiable names or dates.

Mougeanu England

Negotiations Hint at British Cabinet Shuffle and New Property Move

In Washington reports surface of a potential cabinet reshuffle linked to Vaughan and a November Senate race. A plan is said to include leasing a twenty two room dwelling on Mingo avenue within the same street as Ivengury Mellen's former residence.

Reychete Ling Mingo Ehugells Avenue

Cancellation of Bandits Loot Due to Missing Checks

A fragment reports that cancelled checks tied to a bandit loot were found missing after a daylight robbery. The notes mention a Chicago air mail shipment and an anticipated transfer of five pounds of material goods, thwarted by a damaged or delayed delivery at an airfield.

Ay Eesterauiuaiy Bees Louis Chicago-fouid Air Mail Tambert Field

Lesser the Family Smarter the Babes in Chicago Study

A Chicago study by Professor Louis Muirstane reports that intelligence correlates with family size. The research found children from smaller families show higher intelligence scores, while age of parents at birth did not affect IQ. Younger children tended to be less intelligent overall.

Chagoo Tye Trafessor Louis "Muirstane Chicago

Contested Election Plan Faces Grand Jury Inquiry

Congress candidate Wurzbach plans to file a contest with the House clerk after a San Antonio week, while a grand jury reconvenes Tuesday to hear witnesses tied to alleged irregularities in the 10th district race. Jurors may review Friday testimony and call additional witnesses as secrecy rules limit details. The investigation follows a congressional committee session in San Antonio and a related inquiry into Bexar county election conduct.

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Light Doubles Size of Comic Color Section

The Sunday Light announces a sixteen page colored comic section expanding daily. It will feature old favorites and new channels, with a regular weekly color strip beginning next Sunday in San Antonio.

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Militant Outburst Cited From Italian Premier's Pen

A fragmentary notice cites a militant outburst attributed to an Italian premier’s pen, stressing need for greater armaments. It mentions secretary of war and a war pact, with vague references to Sellags and world-wide tensions, reflecting wartime rhetoric and policy calls.

Pen Colverni Servier Romy Dev Fremier dLusco Amilitant Len Uga Ware JL Dev Sol Kebogg Mx. Sellags

Man Near Death After Bullet Wound Head

A man described as near death with a bullet wound in the head was treated at Robert I Green Memorial Hospital Saturday night. Police pursued a case of assault likely connected to a broader incident, with reports indicating involvement of a suspect in the West Wood area.

West Wood Crue Robert I Green Memorial Hospital Robert Fo

Marjorie Stinson Missing Four Days Report

Aviation brief reports Marjorie Stinson, noted aviatrix, missing for four days after flight tests at an international exposition. She piloted a Tote model Walker from Washington to Chicago, with reports of forced landing and subsequent takeoff attempts amid West Virginia conditions.

Omigago Msg Marjorie Stinson Workdfanions Aviatrix Falloweta Nf Aviation Miss Stinson Rand Washington Chicago West Virginia Org

Chilean quake deaths rise amid disrupted reports

Dispatches from Chile report numerous deaths and widespread damage in Valparaiso, Concepcion, and surrounding towns. Officials describe tremors collapsing public buildings and homes as rescue efforts begin. the quake affects tens of thousands, with several hundred injuries and extensive disruption to communications.

King of Pangake Consumers Crowned by Crowns

John Hughes of this city won the outer toque at the Pangake champions event. Pete Cockrell, defeated, admitted loss as his cake and sausage fell short. Officials noted Coca Cola, sausage, and coffee as part of the proceedings.

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Omelet Bush Among Tis Souvenirs

Dex WALUINGSON reports on bizarre produce claims describing calves brains and watersmens growing on trees with banana and pineapple flavors. The remarks, attributed to Dr. Jaling Mein of a foreign department, appear in a contested medical context and relate to Ecuadorian observations.

Waluingson Dex Ecuador Jaling Mein Rilia Tate

King George VI Lingers Through Painful Night at Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace reports King George VI experienced a restless night with no sleep and a ten day illness. Bulletin signed by Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Boyd describes a disturbed day and earlier Paris rumors of a relapse, prompting inquiries at the palace.

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Movie Men Shoot Coolidge as He Kills Clay Birds

International News Service reports on a photo day at Swanania court where President Canlilge acts in a clay pigeon shoot. Weather delayed the quail hunting expedition but organizers planned further portrayals and events for the president in coming days.

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Attempted payroll theft thwarted at Craig Place scene

Reported Saturday evening at 44th Street, a man attempted to steal $170 from a payroll table at Hi carpenter and fled with bystanders in pursuit. He was chased toward Smith Street as police and others helped restrain the suspect before escape.

Oh Boith Howth Toorty-fourth Street Hi Carpenter Craig Place Jones Slanier

Trijected Ford multirotor plane disaster kills six near Amarillo

A Ford tri motor airplane of the corporation fell in flames about 60 miles south of Amarillo, killing 6 aboard including Tomer Ty Bolland 34 and Matthey Watson 82. Victims identified later as Ballard, Quinten, and Watson. Plane was en route from San Antonio to Denver via Amarillo with plans to stop in Denver. Witness Clifford Jones reported seeing the craft in trouble before it crashed, bodies charred and identified later by belongings found at the wreckage.

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