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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1928

Page

2

Bonds for Genegslark and Clark seized in grand jury probe

Detectives and Commissioner Wright pursue bond practices as the Thirty seventh District grand jury convenes amid charges of arson and negligent collision. Suspect Clark, linked to a city finance case, is believed to have fled to Laredo with legal help from attorney Patterson. Higgins and Wright lead the investigation in the corporation court proceedings.

Genegslark John Hilryne Laredo Volice Wright Tion Grand Jury Parncourt Jeteoreon San Antanio Ehen Clark Corporation Court Higgins Cirek Dunedn Patterson Courk Ole Miaxu Hin

Four Texans Die in Texas War Crash

National News Service reports a fatal airplane crash near here yesterday killing four Texans. Miss Betty Clyce 22 of Sherman daughter of the president of Austin College Sherman. Welsh W Curtin 30 pilot of Falls. Joseph H Bforrivon 24 of Graham. all died when the plane failed to regain altitude after takeoff, crashing into a creek bank.

Sery Tedérnational Ghadam Tyree Perops Betty Clyce Sherman Austin College Welsh W. Curtin Witha Falls Joseph H. Bforrivon Graham Curtin Alurria Mies Gartin

Women See Missing Boy in Columbus Case

Two women last night saw a box matching the description of four year old Stelyin Berel, missing since Thursday. Officers traced the box to Walreet near Co. Tombus, where an elderly couple hosted a campaign event. Police pursue theory the box was kidnapped for ransom, with neighbors mistaking it for a neighbor’s boy of similar age.

Obig Stelyin Trom Rome Columbus Todas Walreet Co. Tombus Olfieres Belinee Ens Foond Hoest

New Wife Guarantees Alimony in Divorce Case

Eda Mesirow divorced her husband on Friday then the same day he remarried Irene Pavlovska of the Chicago Civic Opera. Judge Harry M. Fisher approved the settlement in which both ex husband and new wife guarantee payment of alimony to Mesirow’s former wife, a physician.

Eda Mesirow Irene Pavlovska Chicago Civic Opera Company Harry M. Fisher Eern Ingst Mesirow

Hoover Fares to Celebrate Trade Plans in Arlington

In Arlington Virginia on December 31 the Hoover administration outlined future support for Latin America. Plans include expanding the US merchant marine, creating airway links, and building auto highways to boost commerce and connections across the Americas.

Vy Tnternadtona Eign Reevige Abiand U.S Utat Yin Arlington Rodin Dee Urceidenterret Mra Herbert Topver Utis Bowie Ehonver Gool Central and South America Hoover Administration United States Merchant Marine Latin America Continente United States Booth

Hale of autos sold on the Chicago instalment basis

A Chicago motor club reports most cars sold on instalment plans and a total amount financed near $574 per sale. The article notes the prevalence of instalment purchases and outlines the financial figures involved in the transactions.

Hale Chicago Dee jChicago Smotar Club

Pigs Found Alive After Eleven Days Entombed

Two pigs escaped alive from an abandoned well after eleven days buried. J. I. Corsen, observer of the Wins, reported the search and relief effort, noting the unlikely survival in the confined space.

Albania Flips To First Daily Newspaper

Albania launches its first daily newspaper the Albanian Nationsline in Polivs amid astonishment, with TUANS in Atlanta noting the moment and November as the key dates for the new daily news journal debut.

Albania TUANS Atlanta Vaii Ile A_seznienificial journal Albanian Nationsline Polivs

Poodle Survives Fall From Frantic Walkway

A poodle plunged seventy feet from a railing on a sunny sidewalk, then survived with injuries. Rescuers carried the dog to safety as it showed signs of recovery at a local veterinary clinic in Angeli. Fire and medical teams coordinated to stabilize the animal after the fall.

Poodle Rorton Frantie Angeli Leo Wital Ludlays

Government Asks Entire Record in Sinclair Case

The Supreme Court was urged by government counsel to order the full blue record in the Sinclair miller case. The motion seeks to have the court decide all five certified questions of law from the District Court record and possible abstracts.

Uuernational Washington Dipreme Government Oi Harry Z. Sinclair District Court of Annuals Ave Doime- Verne Owen J. Hoberds Sinclair Care Hin Flower Cnurt

Clubwomen to Advise on Spanish Governor Paige Purchase

A four woman club committee and Mayor C. Ml. Chang beta will appoint an advisory board soon to plan the purchase of the old Spanish governor's page on Main plaza, with city funds not drawn from the Banaesue. Members Rena Maverick Green Anne Efilis A G Costanolo and William Casin joined the effort to support the oil market house front and a planned auditorium in San Peco park, praising Mayor Chambers for promoting the city.

C. Ml. Changbeta Paige Comroiitee Rena Maverick Green Anne Efilis A. G. Costanolo William Casin Thamhy Qwers Thateau San Peco Park Ann San Antonia

Pastors Clash Over Religion Reform at Hinith College

A group of pastors from Kew Yok denounce SGIENGE faith in a public statement led by Prefex Tlurry Renerson Harney of Hinith college. The event featured Prof. Sarnes and John Holmes of the Carmounite church, urging new religious formulations and scientific guidance amid sectarian debate.

KEW Pantorm Varinas Agatins Prefex Tlurry Renerson Harney Hinith College Lhav Melons Srisnitie de Mande Sarnes John Magnes Uolmes Caruounite Ehurch Starnes Anode al. Devas

Poincare Agrees to Retain Post as French Premier

Poincare decides to stay as French prime minister after a tense session. The future of his government and potential policy directions were under discussion amid wartime pressures and domestic challenges.

Poincare

Negro Discharged Then Fight Erupts in Ring

A discharged Black fighter sparked a brawl in a local ring event. The incident occurred after a protest over a decision, leading to police involvement and fines for one participant. Details remain unclear due to fragmented reporting.

Chicago Tribune copy boy Durkin dies after stroke

James Atossive Durkin, a longtime Chicago Tribune copy boy and trusted newsroom source, died early today at 49 after a stroke. He joined the Tribune in 1934 and served 33 years as a liaison across desks, known for his memory and readiness to cover any assignment. Funeral services are announced for Wednesday.

Cincagy James Atossive Dwain Chicago Tribune Durkin Chicago London Ford Northcliffe Vritune We Walee Edward VI Vritune Foe Tiz Beth “Uchaworth Durkin Jimmy Veellalde Dniather Aries Messagh Saundiie Lori Numbeliffe Hogatie Jim Paul Chielee Chen Alpen Cawlen Lsella Taubaie Juanes Ds Ie Iain Deekin

Wabash Student Nosebleed Report Downplayed Incident

An unclear note describes a Wabash student experiencing a nosebleed during a campus event. The fragmentary text mentions a physician and a meal, with scattered references to individuals and a Briggs-related context.

Three Sought in Killings by Gang in Camden

Police traced a Philadelphia gang known as the Maplin gangsters after a dawn attack on a Timek Horse Pike road near Chew's Landing. Gunmen killed Joseph Cusino and Nicholas Crlebry and wounded several others, scattering as they fled in a yellow roadster.

Camden Eles Coratria Gimme Wliyers Hore Xovesters Joseph Cusino Nicholy Crlebre Phidelphia Samuel Orla Cusino McDevitt Anathee Miks Chillis Diazzolo Siane Bnt Petty Philadelphia Inter Chew's Landing Anvesi Philadelphia

Two Beer-Racket Gangs In Shootout At Grahade Cafe

In Chicago on December 31 two prominent beer racket figures Hugo Meorers and Willie Gunape McPatten vail died in a mass shooting at the Grahade Cafe on Eighth Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. About 200 patrons, dining earlier, fled as six shots rang out. George Malineyy, a pistol-wielding bystander, stood among the frightened guests. Police recovered six bullets from a revolver.

Chicago Wilie Gunape McPatten Vail Hugo “Stubby” Meorers Grahade Eighth Street Cottage Grove Avenue J'lry Mia

Two Crown as Car Crashes in Belgium

In ALY Belgium on December 1, a car carrying eighteen football fans from Theu town crashed into a yacht basin along the route to a football game. The incident left several seriously injured and three rushed to a hospital for treatment.

Belgium ALY Ronior Theurout Qoatend Anil Ieumucsine

Colombian pilot on flight to New York faces rough seas

Colombian aviator Benjamin Menelez from New York drops into Chaizital on route to New York. The unclear dispatch references a struggle with rough weather seventy five miles from an unspecified point and hints at a mission or retinue involving Light Christmas Wonders and high prices, with stray names and places.

Colombia N.Y

Ford plans major wage and hour overhaul in new plan

The Ford Motor Company outlines a plan to cut night shifts and boost output by 30,000 units, aiming to end night work and raise weekly wages from 4,500 to 40,200 as production nears a March completion target. The move, tied to welfare experiments under Henry Ford, seeks broad economic fixes and permanent shifts in labor practice.

Pduthow Por Motor Coi

City and General Meyer Thanked for Civic Entertainment

A message from General Meyer and officials expresses gratitude to Moy and the city for a warm reception during a visit in San Antonio. The telegram notes the entertainment provided to the general and his party as part of ongoing aviation training at a Brooke and Holly Field center, signed by military officers including Gen. Lahm, Air Corps commander.

Activitien Brooke Holly Rink 2. Lahm Air Corp Wratwing Center

Day Old Infant Body Found With Its Head Crushed

The body of a day old infant found Saturday near Gonzales south of Maur Antonig is to be examined by Dr. TN Golson the county health officer and Charlon Tatars. The sheriff's office will head the inquest and a coroner will handle the investigation. Authorities urge any witnesses to come forward as the case unfolds.

Lwe Tinnters TN. Golson Daty Charlon Tatars Hoyuaty Anofite Cheriff's Ten Iamera Carl 0 Tenton Tutiiue Steve Motelaki Volimie Ivenite Dixcer Erotte Ino Padtare He Gonzales Toad Miles Nouth Maur Antonig

British Troops Sail For Shanghai Amid Defense Force Move

British troops of the Shanghai defense force departed Shanghai today aboard the transport Newmlin. The United States manliner band is noted in transit, with a convoy of 4788 and other details reflecting a wartime deployment and allied movements.

Shanghai Sianguat Dev Shanghai Hhianghai Tronagart Newmlin United States

Youths death of unknown causes shocks city

The coroner and detectives investigated the death of a Mexican youth, Mantag of Wert Houston, near Rio Street. Blood was found but a thorough examination did not reveal a clear cause as the body was discovered hours after the incident, with a suspect identified as Jo ng Urus of 517 North East street.

Fon Dedd Mantag Joe Subuke Les Fia Jong Urus S17 Korth Ir Ieatredg

120000 Miles Is Bicycle's Record

DLb Glaver, 21, sets a bicycle distance record by riding a bicycle for 120000 miles. The narrative notes the bike’s long service history and the rider’s persistence since 1808, highlighting decades of use and durability.

Rescues Friend in Canada Amid Harsh Northern Wilderness

In Winnipeg, a dramatic rescue unfolds as two men attempt to locate a missing companion in harsh northern terrain. One rescuer remains steadfast, refusing to give up the search despite fatigue and danger. Local authorities and volunteers press on as the search continues for the missing individual.

Winnipeg Lee Meanloha Andy Taplor

Orlando Stealey Dead at Chicago CLICAGG

Orlando G. Stealey, a longtime Louisville CounterJournal staffer and believed last surviving Cinetor member of the Gridiron Club of Waellington, died in Chicago at age Something.

Orlando Stealey Chicago Clicagg Der Newe Louisville Waellington Orlando G. Stealey Ape

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