21 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on beliefs about immortality and trial marriage, cites Conan Doyle and Schopenhauer, and discusses marriage as a training ground for men. The piece also notes military shifts toward mechanized forces with tractors, tanks, and aircraft, and critiques U S military invention progress.
Fragmentary weather note mentions tonight and Wednesday with cloud cover drizzle and rain. Cites mild temperatures around six degrees and light variable winds. Contains garbled terms and nonstandard place names, rendering precise forecast interpretation impossible.
Hartland Texas residents shout that a horned frog found in a cornerstone of the Séasiland county courthouse remains alive after thirty one years without food or water. Experts and officials debate how long such a creature can endure suspension, with zoologists offering cautious statements on the horned frog’s survival.
B. C. Forbes told several hundred business leaders Monday night that Los Angeles is developing faster than any other city in the country but still has urgent needs. He warned that without coordinated effort the city would struggle to keep up with growth and maintain prosperity.
A garbled report notes forged praise during a two year old visit by Ban Anfonig and comments from financial writer B C Forbes. The fragmentary text hints at praise misattribution and questioned progress impressions.
Col Charles A Lindbergh piloted a large Douglas mail plane from Chicago to St Louis completing a record round trip on the St Louis Chicago route. He carried 107 pounds 10 ounces from St Louis with about half a ton more collected at Springfield and Peoria. He planned to fly to Albany New York next week for a conference and educational event in Chicago the following day.
Charles B. Cotton BG of 1815 West Woodlawn Avenue a noted Tex as Mason and secretary of Burleson chapter of York Rite Masons died in his office at the temple on Texas and College streets Tuesday morning. A visitor reported he was sick then found slumped in his chair with his head propped on the shadow. Reynolds, building caretaker, was first to find him.
Harrison L. Beach a former newspaperman in the Central division of the Associated Press was buried in Rose Lawn Cemetery after dying in San Antonio last week. He was escorted by his widow and Maj. Gen. Teach retired, with Tex Sagells and a brother accompanying the funeral party as the body arrived in Chicago this morning.
Fragmented OCR reports officials tied to a larceny case involving a local court and justice of the peace. The text mentions monetary loss around 700 malon from a national entity and a police or court proceeding beginning today.
A young woman identified as Neda Heb, 21, was found dead late last night in Fort Worth. Police say she was burned and her clothes were soaked with garodinized tar, with possible foul play suspected. Forties Magazine editor reported alarm about deep local decay as business leaders praised progress amid concern.
London reports the arrival of a bi plane carrying Weight brothers and Kitty Wawk from Minewashit, staging a notable flight landing at Regdlal oll today.
Police reported 41 arrests overnight with twenty three violators. Details unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs Irving Tirtlin wife of the song writer is reported seriously ill and may travel to Arizona for her health.
Reports in The Beening World today say Irving Terlin and his wife Elin Mackay are distressed by news of Mrs Terlin suffering a serious illness. Her condition may force the Ber link family to live in Arizona. The couple are currently in California with their baby. Doctors have diagnosed the illness as pernicious anemia and fear it is worsening.
Brooks Hops Off on Miami Flight reports a sudden departure by a prominent figure from an apparent Word Motor camping event. The incident occurred today with references to a Pork Mivver TM plane and a 1120 countdown, leaving organizers and attendees in confusion.
A warehouse fire at the San Antonio Junk Company on 892 Avatin street led police to suspect an amateur blasting a safe with nitro glycerine. Firemen fought a double alarm, damage put at about $2500. Greenberg, owner, reported the wrecked safe and signs the blaze began near the strong box.
The Hickman murder trial enters testimony after jurors are chosen. A six men six women panel with two alternates was seated amid defense challenges to the jury pool. The case concerns the slaying of Cy ivy Thoms and parallels the earlier Marion Parker tragedy as in prior proceedings.
President Coolidge signals skepticism toward a flood control bill proposed by Senator Reid. Early engineering reports from Mold Howl ventral indicate the measure is reworkable yet extravagantly costly, prompting talks with lawmakers to seek compromise and broader agreement.
The aviator from Dandong arrived here after noon, matching the plan to reach Aundtenlia. The flight, reported by West filer, passed over the ocean and landed safely on Sumbawa.
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