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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1928
Page
3
In Salem those suspected of witchery were persecuted and killed. A painting depicts a girl going to her death after conviction, reflecting the era’s brutal witch trials and public executions.
Poet Elinor H. Wylie died in New York last night after a long illness. Wylie, known for her lyrical verse and earlier public prominence, was reported to have suffered a sudden decline following years of illness and isolation from the literary scene. Her death ends a quarter century of turbulent public and private life.
Rebels resisting reforms of Amarullas of Afghan ista attacked Ixabul near the capital. Heavy fighting reported in the Afghan capital region with substantial resistance and ongoing clashes.
An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a remedy for coughs from colds and bronchial irritation. It claims two fold action against inflamed membranes and germ growth, with a promise of relief and a money back guarantee if directions aren’t followed.
Confusing notice describes a naval test off Block Island involving a submarine tow and salvage efforts near Long Island Sound. Experts simulate rescuing sailors from a distressed vessel to prevent future disasters, referencing a previous incident and salvage work.
The report notes Chicago Kiwanians plan a golf event in San Antonio linked to Line auth Jinks with about 100 members visiting Tess in eb. mat. Porter Wielos of the Chanter of Conte is reported as manager.
A juvenile, identified as a 17 year old, pleads guilty in the murder case of a local resident. The oddly garbled text references a name similar to Plursie Carte and mentions a crime in a town in Mississippi. Further readable details are limited due to OCR damage.
A chaotic scene unfolds at a hospital where a patient named John Francis allegedly died elsewhere after an on-table incident. Reports mention an armed altercation, a fired employee, and two men transported to hospital in serious condition amid unclear details and festive sales chatter.
A city committee reviewed a proposal to widen Travis Street to 66 feet from North Flores to Santa Rosa. The plan, titled West Travis, was filed with the city commission and set for discussion at the Monday morning meeting after a careful study of impacts and public rights.
Five girls14 year old Frinedls Stevino 16 Pampien and Lupe Gutierrez among injured pedestrians after a car collided with a truck on Verm Crag aust Znezamorn streets. Passengers Mies Victoria Vijorina and Manuella Gutierrez also hurt as local fire and police investigated the blast of fireworks in Texas.
Police found two 16 year old girls missing since evening near Feld long the Ai ward. The youths were discovered with injuries and coats beneath their chests. A broken pistol was located on the road nearby, and investigators seek to determine if an assault occurred. Officials ordered further inquiries as clues remain scarce. Local authorities warn against dangerous fireworks amid the investigation.
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