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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1928
Page
4
An early Spanish era find at Ravensales includes objects identified as relics. A skull and other items were recovered near a site dating to the period of the confluence between explorers and indigenous peoples. The report notes workmen and researchers cataloging these items for study.
Burglars entered through a rear window at the Art Phillips residence and took jewelry valued at 860 dollars and a workpiece. Police report the theft occurred while Mrs. Art Phillips was home, with thieves fleeing the scene.
The army will train 7200 reserve officers in summer camps this year the war department announced. Eligible are students who have completed their junior year in college training units. Allotments go to state governors in Illinois Chicago San Antonio San Francisco Honolulu and other locations.
Mrs. Margaret Hicks, 80, convicted of arson in a fire at the house she owned to entertain, faces a three to rear imprisonment. The defense claimed innocence as sentencing was set for today.
Norfleet, famed for pursuing a band of con men across forty-eight states, recounted his exploits while en route to Houston from San Antonio. He described enforcement efforts, said he is taking a break, and plans to revise his book for a third edition.
Funeral services for Mrs Mattie Loriie Briggs will be conducted from her home at 219 Wilkins age nut Thursday afternoon. The Rev Mr Lane of McKinley Avenue Methodist Church will officiate. She was a native of Laredo. Survivors include Ernest Jr and Janie Lee, her parents, Mr and Mrs W M Tipp of Mexico City, and a list of relatives.
Funeral services for M. Darling V8 who died Wednesday at his residence 1708 Culebra will be held Friday afternoon under the auspices of the San Antonio Commandery Knights Templar with W. H. Brown of Gospel Temple officiating. He is survived by his widow Flora and a daughter Delion, and a brother Chester W. Darling of Stanton, Massachusetts.
Albert J. Kirn, national authority on birds, will speak Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Witte Memorial Museum on Twentyfive birds of Bexar county. He will cover local species, migratory visitors, and include lantern slides and mounted casts for illustration.
Advert reads Moones Emerald Oil as a nationwide remedy for tired aching swollen feet. Claims include rapid relief after one application, antiseptic and deodorant properties, and no greasy residue. Urges readers to ask a druggist for the country original bottle.
An advertisement extols Fliminate Liver Pills as a cure for constipation and toxic backwash buildup in the lower bowel. It claims the liver must be stimulated to produce bile for regular bowel movements and urges readers to buy the pills at local drugstores to restore health.
Fragmentary OCR text describes tonic advertising and various garbled phrases. It mentions Main Street and names such as VM Staub and Halder tum, with scattered references to a drink and free samples. The readable content is limited and presents as a jumbled historical newspaper fragment.
From Bombay to India on February 2, the Sandesh newspaper reports the Maharajah of Todore sent a telegram to his private secretary outlining intentions to wed Miss Miller. The plan prompted reformers in the non Brahmin community to urge a peaceful cross faith alliance and halt controversy over the American bride.
A river boat pilot reports the Mississippi River as uncontrollable amid rising waters. He cites dangerous currents and shifting channels, warning of difficult navigation near docks and city limits while noting possible impacts on commercial travel and transport.
The text reports on a relative of Calles involved in customs collection in a Mexican context. It mentions political figures, a foreign envoy, and espionage ties while hinting at government actions and a possible crackdown. The fragmentary wording suggests a historic regional power struggle and cross border activities.
Two men were injured when two autos collided near an unidentified location. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR text but the incident involved unrelated bystanders and a local road mishap. Authorities were not fully identified in the readable fragments.
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