25 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1928
Page
1
A garbled 1920s style digressive piece references Herbert Hoover Christmas plans, Coolidge on Sapelo Island, and various figures, mixing diet tips with political rumor. It mentions gunmen at a Brooklyn event, Ford’s business moves, stock prices, and a social critique of wealth and race, all in a chaotic, period voice.
A chaotic account from a New York paper details the disappearance of Miss Goelitz, an art student from San An loi, her family in Hanans A and Tuftala, NY, and the crash that killed one passenger fourteen miles from Palestine. Relatives, including Alberta and Eleanor, remain hopeful yet wary as search efforts continue.
Three children aged four to ten were killed in a street crash described as a deadly event on a rural road. Victims include Charles Vaseli, Charles Charles, and Avfinu. Authorities report a driver loss of control leading to a fatal collision. survivors and families mourn as investigators search for causes.
A brief 1434 narrative from Star Company features cheerful tone and hints at public spectacle. Arthur Brisbane Hopprngit contributes a stylistic frame as King George and Coolidge are mentioned with hosver actions amid a festive mood.
A chaotic Christmas day across multiple states left sixteen dead from firework and dynamite incidents. Reports detail explosions at homes, shops, and celebrations, injuring many and sparking charity-related warnings. Among the dead are children and teens, with several incidents linked to fireworks misuse and accidental fires.
A family marks three birthdays today along with their fourth wedding anniversary. Mrs. Frank Rogers and her daughter Dorothy share Christmas Day birth dates, shifting the Rogers couple’s anniversary. The piece also notes the Christ child’s birthday observed today.
An organ concert series is planned at the new Skinnog organ in the Mo Piven hotel. Inek Teel, described as hotel arsonist, will give programs on Tuesday evenings from unknown start time to 4 atelonk.
A garbled weather related fragment references the United Kingdom and weather terms. The text includes names and places faded by OCR, with unclear dates or actions. Core meaning is not recoverable but suggests weather discussion or forecast notes from a historical page.
In Cuargeston West Virginia on December 23 two killings disrupted a holiday observance. Rubin Whipple and Everett Ainley, associated with local camps, were reportedly involved in fatal incidents linked to a dispute over ownership and a lumber camp feud.
Washington dispatch reports Tevhart S$. Wennay, age unknown, died after touching a home electric heater in Hoxton. The incident occurred today. authorities described the electrocution as accidental as he reached toward the heater, the current passing through his body.
San Antonio residents suffer injuries in several automobile accidents. M Sexton, 16, was taken to city hospital after being struck by a car at Brackberry and Hammond streets. Edmvin Fest, 5, and Wayene Fest, 4, were partially injured when a car driven by their mother and another vehicle collided near Perdinanit West. details reported to Henry Rodriguez, 802 Cameron Street.
The Christmas program at the Myriam gathers a great crowd for the old time carol service. The event features the 100-voice chorus under Prof. David Te. Grineaker and the San Antonio Light, running from 14 o'clock to midnight. The crowd fills the auditorium with warmth and civic spirit as the tree lights glow.
An Arkansas family marks Christmas Day with a series of personal milestones including birthdays anniversaries and a wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Rogers. The piece notes Mrs Rogers as a musician and references family ties to local schools and early life and ends with a general reflection on the day’s varied events.
Unclear report describes three Black men named Kelly Amick allegedly slashing two people with a knife during a disturbance. Sheriff Waller Filson arrives as the crowd surges and the suspects are taken to Lab Lockhart jail. Further details are unreadable in the damaged text.
Federal narcotics agents and detectives seized 112 ounces of morphine and edgings valued at 60,000. Salazar, listed as commercial secretary of the San Salvador delegation in Mexico City, is jailed on a 35000 bond as investigators pursue possible ties to illicit trafficking and an attempted morphine delivery during a six year span.
An explosion shattered the front of the Manhattan cafe on Tonston Street early Wednesday, injuring several and causing about $2000 in damage. Baker Pedra Monis burned severely. two others rushed to hospital. dozens nearby exposed to flash and heat. a manhole blast sent debris and a baby was momentarily knocked unconscious.
Mary Maxine Cooper 28 months old was in critical condition at a Salt Lake emergency hospital after being knocked from her mother’s arms during a crash. Chit Christiansen 4 was killed. Mr and Mrs Youth Cooper and Jewell Marx were injured. Driver M D Dolnsoe 24 was held by city police after the child was allegedly carried about half a mile before being removed from the car.
Amid chaotic garbled text, a report mentions King’s health and an ongoing fight for recovery. An amnesty appears referenced, with officials noting a store event at 8 o'clock this morning. The fragmentary wording preserves no clear names or places beyond broad references to England and a religious season.
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