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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1928
Page
2
An odd scene shows only the conning tower and radio antenna of a V-2 when it went down during an undersea cruise. The new craft boast a 5000 mile cruising radius, four forward torpedo tubes, two aft tubes, all 21 inch diameter, plus a 5 inch gun. Three vessels are now ready.
Rockefeller discusses the Teapot Dome inquiry and oil industry finance. Stewart, Standard Oil chairman, refuses to testify, while investigators press questions about Continental Complex ties and missing witnesses amid a Senate committee probe.
Local column lists a flood of social notices and greetings from San Antonio area residents and visitors. Mentions include the Texas Railroad Commissioner Bill A. in Austin, Mrs Sadie Freeman visiting her sister, Grace Duncan recovering from an operation, and many relatives and friends stopping through or staying in the city for short visits and social events.
Fragmented notes describe a railroad meeting in San Antonio and San Angelo with talk of a major development zone. Officials outline possible growth, a new library, and air routes, as the plan centers on a 21 mile corridor near San Angelo and ongoing freight traffic discussions.
Washington reports the Senate adopted a resolution opposing a third term for presidents, with 56 members in favor and 21 against. The debate centered on precedent set by Washington and other presidents, as La Follette urged considering providence and public sentiment. The final vote included cross-party support and notable opposition from administration allies.
San Antonio druggist at 33 Austin Street reported a robbery Friday night. He was bound with ropes by two young men wearing elastic hats and goggles. They took $5 from pockets, $20 from the till, and $55 from the register after threatening him with revolvers. The owner says similar raids have occurred about every three weeks. Detectives seek the masked pair.
A scrambled report describes a dangerous hospital scene with two potions on a final stage and men braving a ward near a floating device. It mentions Whiting Adon and Kentes in a tense moment at the ward, ending with a rebirth and a newcomer entering the ward.
A distressed elderly man limped along the mainwalk at Holedict and Commerce at 1 o clock Saturday morning. Detective Sergeant Welly pursued him with a plan to question but the crippled man suddenly collapsed and, in a dramatic turn, a 20 year old Miitiely natural ar conswetion killed him. The incident occurred near Sixth Pores street and a plaza fron J. D. Srifl.
London February 1 The Chicago figure described as a fine American citizen drew response from Chienga’s mayor who praised President Coxgenye’s remarks upon arrival in Ga Tenihan during a journey from Cniled Sun rear.
A revival gathering opens at the First Baptist Church with Dr TK Gat delivering the pronouncing talk. Mr Tow Magnes assisting. services planned daily at 10300 ACM. Weekly services to be held in the ola vhurel auditorium with sanlty aaryloes on Ja e thi new chutney ind orive.
Fragmentary text presents a garbled message with phrases like everybody invited and a midnigh tish tone. It appears to be a stray, incomplete note containing jumbled references to America and a nonsensical inquiry, lacking coherent news content or identifiable entities.
The page recounts a sprawling jumble of names and events from a murder case and sensational trial. A damaged OCR segment mentions colonel Lindbergh, aviation details, and references to a murder verdict and implied vengeance requests, all tangled with unrelated social jests and transient anecdotes.
Claremont Calif Feb 11 UM-Tydtiensibility for the people of material and economy conuiliume led to a lecture by Charles W Hackest professor of latin-american history at the University of Texas. He addressed Inter-American meeting questioning land and labor impacts in Mexico. He cited figures from official sources indicating thousands of acts affecting indigenous communities and land use.
Detectives pursued a curious case after a hotel guest left the Lanier Hotel and took the spa signs literally. The manager reported the guest departed with nothing but left behind the bed and several unsigned items, prompting an investigation into possible vandalism or theft.
A project to straighten a bend in the river faced delays after a commission review. City officials and the engineering committee consider new routes and funding methods while awaiting further orders. Officials say the work could proceed with revised channels and public works coordination.
Fragments indicate a girl named Kateriny, eight, was feared kidnapped. Police search underway as officers pursue a clue from Ocean area, with families and neighbors anxious Friday morning.
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