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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1928

Page

2

Detroit tests new motor claimed to run on earth power

The Detroit Free Press reports Col Charles Lindbergh Maj Tomas Lanphier and others demonstrated a motor at Selfridge Field said to be powered by earth's rotation via electromagnetic principles. Details were sparse with no inventor ID given, but officials planned further demonstrations and flights from McKeesport and Boston meetings.

Detroit Charlee A. Lindbergh Tuomas G. Lanphier Sulfrider Viel Geter Heoders Pittsburgh Lindbergh Mejor Lanphier D. Barr Peat Yesterdaly Bellridge Field Lanphier Trendershot Veat Gugeenhei Foundation For Promotion Selfridge Field Hoodershot Alimonea Savier Neceerecharge Pont Pittburgh Bottis McKeesport Hendercuot Tanphier Feat Henderehot Induster Louis Tardbergh Lauphier Antary Myning Moe Evangeline Lindleigh Boston Monroy National Education Association Tively Lindhersh M. Bisby el Lanis Chamber of Comtertee Turer TS. Knlight St. Lows Plying Frank TW Robertson Abe Roberte Be O F. Mabelles Ryan Air Lines Tattata Croup Tuesher Wome Vileel Vorara Mennhoms

Fatal dress fire kills seven year old girl in home mishap

Seven year old Bessie King daughter of Mr and Mrs King died after her party dress caught fire from a gas stove while warming beverages at home. She was unconscious when parents beat out the flames and died at Lee Surgical Hospital. A separate crash injured Ned Ridgeway 23 and Frances Allison 75 in a collision between a motorcycle and an auto at Water and Wrapping wheels. Allison survived with minor injuries while Ridgeway faces a critical condition with a crushed skull and severe leg fracture. A near miss involved Elvin Giver 6 whose horse overturned after a vehicle incident on Brazos street in a different location.

Bessie King Ore BR Orennes Alsen Ned Hideway Qnk Robert A. Green Frans Allison Dakota Street Benes Bie Lee Surgical Boepital Nidrewny Allison Ridgeway Thysiciane Mirz Elvin Giver Saundera Avenue Brazos Street Horata Litina 5 Aelby Olive Ne Turd Eric Mellie

Man Eruption At Mine Tragedy Claims Multiple Victims

February 22 report from All details a fatal coal mine explosion. News lists numerous workers among the dead and injured, naming several individuals by surname and place of work. The casualty tally includes miners from various crews with a final count in double digits.

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Western Europe fascination and a Modesto father of twenty

Fragmented and misheard OCR notes describe a Modesto California father W G Busbee with twenty children including a newborn girl. It mentions his first wife dying in 1907 and a second wife, plus scattered opinions on eugenics, film praise, and a critique of speed contests harming the car industry.

W. G Busbee Modesto California Emoll Bunbee Taney

Mail Robbers Move Large Sum By Train Across State

A recorded heist involved 100000 in mail and 50000 in federal cash, with funds linked to payroll needs for several factories. The train headed to Port Moran, then moved through Chicago banks to Harvey, as investigators trace consignments to the Chicago Federal Reserve and First National Bank of Harvey. Authorities report the scheme touched multiple banks and a complex chain of transfers, with shipments overseen by railroad authorities and city police.

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Course For Army Officers in Motor Transport Planned

Waritton, Red, Wildy Yoneon adjount with the raghl peer discuss a training plan for Army officers in motor transport. The article notes that infantry and navalry training should cover essential motor vehicle operations and depot support, with emphasis on standard procedures and potential deployment needs.

Waritington Veda Anil Developmenta Uklig Finnander Ruggeatona Teva

Schools Close Next Week to Contain Measles Epidemic

Most elementary schools will shut Monday for a week except five. Attendance must drop to 60 percent or less to justify closing further. Opened will Nos 2, 27, 28, 32, and 20 26. White and Negro schools to remain closed two weeks. five schools fully closed and 10 partially by Friday decision. Suburban and junior college will stay open.

Phillip McCaleb Mealey Mareball Street Harriman Himetock Wid Pine Lamar Zarmare Vera Cris Sud Dre. McCaleb

Berkeley Flight Trial for 4 Hour Student Course

An experiment by the University of California seeks a man or woman of average physique to learn to fly an airplane in four hours. The student, chosen by the universitys Mg Society, will undergo a physical exam and obtain a student license before attempting solo flight in the afternoon. The call goes out to Martin Senacs and a winner from the Dole 10 Honolulu event to participate.

Berkgeley Cal The University of California Martin Senacs Juchee Ube Ian Hinent

Thieves Loot House of All Furniture at Address

A burglary occurred at 208 Muiz atreet where thieves entered via the rear door while residents were away. Furniture and items were stolen, and the family did not report the incident immediately, mistaking noises for movement. Police were notified later.

Murder case in New Jersey stirs city police

Early reports in this New Jersey area state that the slayer of Miss Margaret Brown remains at large with police pursuing leads from Newark to Morristown. Authorities, including Prosecutor Bergen and Inspector Coughlin, discuss possible suspects and the killer's social prominence, while investigators comb trunks, bonds, and a mailed confession for fingerprints.

Eenardsville Margaret Brown New- York Spolive Jala 5 Lamb New Jersey Ethle Police New Yorker Francis J. Bergen Bomarset Agin Te Addei John D. Coughlin New York Mise Brown Elors API Dee Dave Morristown Huff Newark Mores Duevey Parsport Antigame Phos Milas Brown Abe Fo Murcy Avi Golier

Whayne Funeral Notices For Friday Deaths

A funeral service is planned Sunday for J. Whayne and Dell Whayne, with both brothers honored. The service will be held at the Government Hill Methodist Church, affiliating with the Whayne family and Meg Whayne. The deceased lived at 1126 Weoming Street, Ter. Dell Whayne is survived by two brothers, including a sibling in Siler.

Whayne Weoming Street Ter Government Hill

Tuberculin Serum Safety Claim Reported in Michigan

Ambiguous notes from Adrian Michigan describe a claim that a tuberculin serum is harmless to humans and could be produced in large quantities. Dr John Winters, county veterinarian, reportedly cited observations from farmers and local officials, though the fragmentary text lacks clear dates or verification.

Adrian John Winters Ratte

District Directory Fragment Muddled with Names and Addresses

A garbled OCR snippet lists numerous personal names and street addresses such as 1z W Robinson 125 est Craig ht SA and 1020 West Hul ache avenue BR OM Parker st West Agarita. The fragment includes partial names like Goldemmer Darden Witten and Jonrph Courant plus scattered city cues, hindering full context.

W. Robinson Craight SA Seeligson Musi Ashby Tines Thomas Ladovic West Hulache Avenue OM. Parker St West Agarita Augeat Hick North Adh Berry Goldemmer Broadway- Darden Aeolla Witten Jennings Venue

Fire disrupts Sharon business. guests flee in panic

A disastrous blaze at a Sharon, Pa, business disrupted early today forced patrons and guests to flee. The fire caused heavy damage and officials estimated substantial losses, with no immediate word on injuries or causes. Nearby residents reported smoke and sirens as crews battled the blaze.

Sharon Aule Mitligg Ottan Horn Fa Shenazo Lincel

Ford's Cousin Without Ghai Continuation From Page One

Fragmentary reminiscences recount Henry Ford and relatives in Mexico and Arizona California discussions with engineers. A trunk extract from Ford's papers names Dr. Ford Dearborn and local details hint at loans and spectacles as misfortune. The text preserves peculiar dialogue and personal claims about money needs and family ties.

Carolina Henry Marth Couin Mexico Hi Eetate Aliodona California Santters Bila Idea Stextco

Evening prayer question at the church in wartime era

Fragmentary text references an evening prayer question and a church, mentioning Time Emiscopat and a pikeopa Church. Detected as damaged OCR with unclear names. No clear events or dates.

Eight Acquitted in Conspiracy Case in Ter Pep

In Markana Ter Pep 25, George Chunk Weary Admey and Wal'er Frowen, two former chiefs of police at Toxarkunu, along with Bodee Bi Day and Joly Morton, were found not guilty by a jury of plotting to kill two prohibition agents. The jury deliberated for forty five minutes.

Markana Ter Pep George Chunk Weary Admey Wal'er Frowen Ehiets Toxarkunu Bodee Bi Day Joly Morton

Thaw Sued Over Breach of Contract in Film Plans

New York Feb 26 UP The Berin World reports Harry K Thaw faces breach of contract lawsuits from novelist Arthur Heer and writer John La Dee over twelve motion picture projects tied to Thaw’s ventures as producer. Claims detail plans, advances, and an alleged $150,000 stake for two spiritual drama films, with defendants asserting only partial payment and court action expected to proceed next day.

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Senate Votes For Gumpers Memorial Monument Plan

Senate approves plan by the American Federation of Indians to erect a memorial for Inte Semnel Gumpers in Washington. A relief act must be passed before construction can commence.

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