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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1928

Page

19

Walley Bandit Gang Loot Store in San Benito Heist

A gang described as the Walley Bandit Gang looted a shoe store in Ukia and fled with valuable items including wallets and shoes. Officers recovered a handkerchief and a bottle, while a suspect wore new shoes. The crime mirrors prior robberies in Lyforetudes Ban-Wenilo. The robbers appeared to work within a valley area, avoiding direct confrontation.

San Benito Web Rafe Crickers Lyfor Reid Super Uli Vera Tle Shisrily

Cisco Bank Robbery Trial Opens in Ninety7 Court

Henry Helos, one of four bandits linked to the Cisco Bank robbery, goes on trial for robbery with firearms and murder. The case ties to the deaths of Cisco police officers Ke Bedford and George Carmchael after a gun battle. Co-defendants Alvin Stubert Till Marshall Banlist face related charges. Marshall Rawliff received a ninety-nine year sentence. Louis J. Davis, another band member, died of wounds earlier in the case.

Wifermei Lon Xow Hastland Tes Henry Helos Cisey Lee Shears Alvin Stubert Till Marshall Banlist Cisco Ke Bedford George Carmchael Marshall Rawliff Triad Louis J. Davis T Quartet

Bank Reflects PLD Growth in Victoria Bank and Trust

The Victoria Bank and Trust Company shows growth as new deposits and safety boxes attract customers. The bank reports a brisk rise in deposits and plans expansions, including more safety deposit boxes and increased operations in larger cities.

Victoria Victoria Bank Trunt Company Orin Eitins

Missing New York Heiress Sought in Nationwide Search

San Francisco and Sacramento search efforts failed to locate heiress Pranaray St. Lalbh, a New York student, after a disturbance. Authorities traced clues to Chico and Santa Rosa, with families appealing for information. The disappearance prompted a nationwide alert and ongoing investigation.

San Francisco Mab Lal Bialdh New York Taday Chico Sacramento

Jamison Writes of U 8 Aviators United States Air

Jamison reports on new pilots and the Air Corps Training with accompanying photographs. The official Army Ordnance Journal notes air, ground crew, and aviation activities, highlighting flight training and the development of air units.

Jamison United States Air Conwy Abe Cithe We Aire Tely Ie Jamiesay Kelly Flelp Army Ordance Kaily

Paving Ordinance Passes City Council

City council approves paving ordinance for a Twin Wront project between Norte Tan tele and Man Maeva, with frontage work directed by Mane Any. Authorities emphasize street improvements and funding details.

Norte Tantele Man Maeva Reneeymond

Air mail firsts recalled by local postcard from 1911

San Antonians recall air mail as a novelty while Mrs. Gertrude Cummings reveals a postcard she sent by air mail in 1911. The find shows early aviation communication predating modern air service and highlights local memory of historic flights.

San Antonians Gertrude Cummings

Athians Take Desert in Malian Occupation Clash

A desert engagement leaves native trogon dead and wounded as Halim troops advance on Oasis Juin. About 50 rifles captured as Mehavists of the Duke of Pugt seize Seeun and nearby towns with Gharernd Gravivli forces. Casualties and dates unclear in the damaged text.

Neays Mailuta Trogon Oasis Juin Malian Duke of Pugtsot Moly

Weather Outlook Forecast With Cloudy Skies and Showers

A murky forecast describes continued cloudy skies for the 8th with cooler air. Showers are expected near Antonin and surrounding areas as a weak cold spell moves in. Early week totals were minimal with light rain and scattered showers across the state, while rainfall chances persist into Monday night.

Antonin Arioe Farrensl

Air Officer Heads to Hawaii for Pacific Mission

A military air officer sails from Singapore to Hawaii for a Pacific theater assignment. Details are sparse, but the mission involves coordination with allied forces and deployment to potential hotspots in the region.

Cuban cigar bill boosts action in Congress

Fragmented dispatch reports congressional steps on a Cuban cigar bill and a broad church agenda. It mentions named figures in debate, a committee review, and party-strife affecting policy directions. The piece ties to a wartime context with mentions of wartime domestic measures and international concerns.

Coolidge Warti D.C Chater Gren House Pat Vet Post Coloneipara Yantian Renee

First Air Mail Letter Sent 17 Years Ago by S A Woman

A fragmentary report recalls the first air mail letter from San Antonio and the 17 year-old history tied to Mrs. Commins and Mrs. Keys. officials note an early experimental flight from St. Louis described by postmaster A J Michener.

S. A San Antonio Gertrode Pennessee Avenue San Ansonia Wintarfield Hiry Winchhester Ind St. Lou Ain Cording A. J. Michener St. Louis Umnaiius

Pilots Quarters Planned at Field

Plans for pilots quarters at the field were scheduled for discussion Monday afternoon when city officials and the field engineer visited the site. Emil Gremimel led the inspection with city officials and engineers present.

Ie Mitots Heyuquara Hemivipal Winbure Tard Emil Gremimel Copunisiomers Whit W Yont Stefer Evi

Worker Paid for Eye Loss Settlement Report

A garbled OCR note records a settlement involving a city and a worker who lost an eye. It mentions a payment of 250 dollars for the injury and a separate claim of 150 dollars. The text cites a city of Ran Antonia and mentions dates around January 26 with unclear details.

Pwo Meoye Cbie Wennklinn York Ran Antonia Phe Jeter Wills Jan

Sheriff Resigns in Face of Ouster

A shaken regional notice reports the resignation of a sheriff amid pressure of ouster. The event is tied to legal scrutiny and political tension, with local officials and the governor involved in the rising controversy.

Glothiers' Meeting Sought by Retail Group

A garbled note indicates retail interest in a meeting with Thee htibie of Comin WH Seaver on Monday night to extend invitations. Mentions Hlate Metall Cumhtora' and Apparel usaelation and aims to discuss future activities or collaborations.

Michiey Wring Euyentiana Nanager Seaver

Whaley Eyes Rail Link to Northwest from Corpus Christi

Wor ler A Whaley general manager of the chamber of commerce says San Angelo will seek an extension of the lines from Angelo and divert rail communication to the Northwest at an early rate. He spoke after returning from Corpus Christi where he rode with Jonah chief engineer of Krisco railroad inspecting docks and terminals. Tomah hosted a survey of the proposed San Antonio to San Angelo route, linking existing lines to Corpus Christi for a gulf outlet.

San San Antonio San Angelo Corpus Christi Gulf Jonah

Newly Found Oil Claimed Cure for Leprosy

London reports hydnovarpus oil as a panacea for leprosy per the Sun day Express. It claims a million sufferers could be treated in stations worldwide within nine years, with India Africa and China home to many cases.

London Sunday Express Lennand Rogers

Bellanca Announces New Polar Plane Project

New York Feb 4 M Bellanca aircraft builder said he was building a hulcinest monophyte equipped for Commander Itich and FR Eel en Lockout Looms Berlin Feb 20 The arbitration decision in the metal tube dispute is unacceptable to both metal workers and manufacturers with the possibility of a lockout of nearly 1 000 men involved.

Bellanca Byrd Polar New York Builer Itich EELEN Berlin

Oil price reductions cited by Standard Oil in early 20th century

Standard Oil of New York reported reductions in diesel oil and distillates across ports. Prices fell to 2 dollars per barrel in New York and Charleston areas while Norfolk saw 2.00 to 2.50 per barrel. Gas oil and related products also dropped by fractions of a cent in several markets, with rates varying by location.

New York Tech Standard Oil Company of New Charleston Norfolk

Bandit Robs City Drug Store for Ten Dollars in Change

Police hunt an eight man crew after a Sunday night robbery at a drug store run by C. Irvine at 201 Vin Ness Street. The gunman forced Irvine, delivery man Edward Derkins, and customer Robert Riggs to surrender cash from the counter while a tester nearby fled after stealing about $100.

C. 1 Lrogress

City Pays 732.85 For Moving House

City commissioners authorize 732.85 payment to Charles Steffler brother of Commissioner Yau Steffler for moving a building at South Prova and Alon streets. The move drew scrutiny over ordinance compliance and involved the street at the intersection.

Charles Steffler Yau Steffler South Prova Alon Streets Steffier

Burns Suit Ruling Held in D.C. Supreme Court

In Tinglon District of Columbia the judge reserved ruling on a motion to dismiss and on criminal contempt charges against William J. Burns after closing arguments in the case involving Mary Po Sinelntn and others, tied to a Fall-Sin¢ incident.

Four Die in Houston Area Shooting, Accidents

Houston police survey tallies 4 dead and eight wounded in a 24 hour span from Pan Tow n area incidents. Firearm violence and accidental injuries mix with traffic wrecks as authorities investigate the string of events.

TN Mouston Houston Pantow Tan

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