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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1928

Page

7

Wilkins Fights Arctic Odds On Antarctic Expedition

Commandeer Sir George Wilkins reports the Wikins Hearat Ant expedition faced heavy ice and harsh conditions at Deception Island Antarctica. Since early morning, crews battled dangerous ice thrusts while attempting to depart, but setbacks postponed the telecommunication and progress efforts.

George Wilkins Wikins-Hearat Deception Island Antarc Ica Dee Whaler Tektoria and Gard Seu Francisco Examiner Antarctic

Florence Trumbull Sneers At White House Wedding

Florence Trumbull, fiancée of President Coolidge's son, Joan, rejects a White House wedding. She wants a small, quiet ceremony in Farmington after postponing engagement amid job changes and plans for travel and steady work in the railroad field.

Florence Trumbull White House Farmington, Conn Florence—Trumbull President Coolidge Joan Miss Trumbull Jun Miss Deninbull Young Coolidge Ake Tay New Haven Railroad John

University Oil Fund Nears Ten Million

Oil royalties on University of Texas lands for the month of November amount to $119,078, raising the year to date total to $0,604,720. This provides a near ten million milestone for the fund, with the contribution figures reflecting ongoing extraction and revenue activity.

University Ty International News Service University of ‘Texas

Slayer of Oniy Tot Pays for Crime

Charley Mopper, 27, confessed murderer of Dorothy Siem ens, a cousin by marriage, in Ohio. He faced execution in the state penitentiary death chamber last night as the officiating chaplain Rev. Father O'Drien prepared to offer spiritual counsel.

Liberational Columbus Ohio Charley Stanley) Mopper Dorothy Siemens Crine Clic State Penitentiary Father O'Drien Bering

Dan Moody Honors Requisition In Absentia Case Report

Ambiguous dispatch describes Governor Alfred J. Smith of New York issuing a requisition for the return of Mathias Doyle, supposedly aboard a Del Rio bound vessel, to face abandonment charges. The narrative mentions a wife’s farewell, emotional scenes, and a funeral home arrangement, with names linked to a murder conviction in Cincinnati.

Averitor Trn Alfred J. Smith New York Mathias Doyle Selendegady

Girl Finishes Flying Course at Municipal Airport

Chicago December 1 A nine hour flying course concluded with Miss La Une completing the instruction at the municipal airport. Capt Homer Terre led the lessons joined by Miss Warlnet and Miss Amatin. no other women are listed as completing the course.

Cingago Jem Fan Tone Surold Wacker Borsht- Fell Avenue Miss la Une Homer Terre Mes.hore Murgeave Amatin Warlnet Ransallintie Mier Covenia Alun

Farmers Form New Legislature in Tuprika Premiere

Farmers claim forthcoming legislature will see them hold the majority in both houses, asserting gains as they reorganize the directory and appoint treasurers and officials amid secretary of state office confusion.

Tuprika Secretary of State Treonalies Tolay

Girl, 9, Killed by Truck on Highway

Fort Worth report states nine year old girl died when struck by a truck on Grapesine road. The driver identified as J. Kinman of Widvill. Witnesses recall a weathered scene and a nearby store as context.

Fort Worth Svlten

Train Wreck at Enterprise Town Blamed on Obscured View

A wreck at Enterprise Town along the Stock Island lines injured numerous people after a fogged or blocked view hindered the engineer from seeing the ahead train. Officials blamed a hidden obstruction or condition on the flier, noting the tragedy occurred early morning. Local authorities and witnesses reported many injured and the investigation continues with casualties still unreconciled.

Stock Island Enterprise Town

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