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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1929

Page

5

Three Planes Battle For Endurance Flight Honors

Three aircraft engage in a high endurance flight effort in California during clear weather. The trio includes a Monoplaned craft piloted by Begin M. Waxhort and Leonard Rhingy, both flying in near zero conditions as they attempt to stay aloft. The contest focuses on distance and duration with refueling portions described.

Liv Wise Altbayer Angelea Youterdus Eowolike Biniie M. Waxhort Leonard Rhingy

Endurance Plane Refuels In Midair Test At San Diego

A military endurance plane conducts in flight refueling during a test near San Diego. Two aircraft maneuver closely as oil and gasoline transfer through a hose into the Question Mark aircrafts wing tank. A hand pump pushes fuel into the tank for continued testing.

San Diego

Fragmented OCR report from New York event last month

A damaged OCR item mentions ground operations in Marshall Missouri and a device invented by Tuax On. It references Miss Bobby Mreut and Viola Gentry with unclear dates and places including Los Angeles and New York, detailing preparations and a shutter operation.

Marshall Mt. Duduyt Am vefWeing pUudetades Asso Bell Uclgiumt Jocam Tuax- On Andyiraner Bobby Mreut Angeles Hawiby Andre New York Viola Gentry

Three Girls Die as Christmas Tree Fire Hits Dormitory

In Monmouth Oregon a Christmas tree sparked a deadly blaze in a private dormitory of the Normal school, killing Evelyn Chown of Wortland, Dilarence Graham of Newport, and Margaret Tommers of Gresham. Two others escaped by jumping from a second story window as fire spread. The tragedy occurred on the eve of the new term after holidays.

Monmomntiy Gra Jon Siddenix Evelyn Chuwn Wortlind Dilarence Graham Newport Ore Margaret Tommers Gresham Glectsien

Grand Duke Nicholas Reported Improving in Antibes

Bulletin from Antibes France notes Grand Duke Nicholas, previously ill, showing continued improvement in health. Lawyers and doctors report his condition as stabilizing and his heart issues gradually easing.

Russia Antibes France Nicholas Tadey

Today Continued From a Page One Fragmentary musings on crime and life in old Mississippi

The text describes a fragmented account of historic crimes and societal attitudes, mentioning Mississippi, lynchings, and figures like Miss Tan sa Mae Keelop. It weaves references to murder, race, and punishment with uncertain attributions and archaic phrasing.

Hearst offers 25000 for plan to repeal Prohibition and replace it

William Randolph Hearst announces a $25,000 prize for the best plan to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and substitute a more liberal temperance measure. He argues prohibition failed, harmed liberty, and urged education toward temperance while favoring repeal and a different policy.

W. R. Hearst Durane Republican Party Pinchotti William Randolph Hearst

Boy Dies in Dallas Fire During War-Era Struggle

Fragmented article recounts a fatal Dallas blaze with a 25 year old man severely injured after leaping from a seven story window. A wife and child reportedly escaped amid flames as residents fled burning halls and windows, while other victims are described in a chaotic, partial report from a historical newspaper page.

College and Buildr Porkona Malcolmy Wauiely Anotler

Flood work to resume on GE flood prevention project

Mayor and city engineers announce flood prevention work will resume with the opening of a new channel on Morosa Street. Officials say the plan uses money approved in a recent measure and will be supervised by city engineers Frees, Unwley, and Floyd. The exact scope depends on the final engineer assessment this week.

Ado -Antonio Facmarsgining Shemayan J. Unwley Bortorlk Floyd Daj

Progresive Theory at Supreme Court in Interstate Commerce Case

Washington DC reports the case against the Interstate Commerce Commission on railroad valuation is set to be argued today or tomorrow. Government experts estimate the commission and railroads differ by about 15 to 35 billion dollars in valuation, marking a major contention in the world's greatest lawsuits.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Ownmerce Commission American Railroads

Death Gar Found Abandoned Near Scene of Crash

A gar found abandoned near the crash scene is linked to the death of policeman John Sucht. Major Ashby, a wealthy architect, and Mrs. Ashby appeared at police headquarters after their car, stolen earlier, was involved in the incident. Efforts focus on identifying occupants and whether the stolen vehicle caused the fatality.

Tonphile Wilhore B. Ashby Tony John Sucht Charles Donaldson Ashby Ashey Sacht

Weather Summary for West Texas and Surrounding Areas

Cool start gives way to warmer conditions into midweek with scattered clouds. East Texas reports warmer trends by Wednesday night, with inland areas seeing increasing heat into Thursday. Southwesters should expect readings in the 80s and 90s across major locations while coastal zones trend milder.

Ron Antonio Minininea Wigila East Texas Hortinwest Nortion Tlahit Norik

Rob Underwood Jr Adjudged Juvenile Aid

Rob Underwood Jr was adjudged juvenile aid after a hearing before Probation Officer Louis Sauveur. He was given into the custody of Mrs. Underwood following the incident in which he shot his father during an argument.

Rob Underwood Jr Underwood Louis Sauveur

Hoover Plans Cabinet Conference Initia

President elect Herbert Hoover will begin a series of conferences in Washington with Republican leaders to shape the cabinet. He aims to select an executive team aligned with the campaign, inviting lawmakers such as Curtis Moseley Borah Sackett Longworth Tilson Newton Wort and others to discuss appointments and policy. The first task is to decide cabinet choices after his Latin American tour and prior to formally naming his picks.

Tis Herbert Hoover Washington West Sunny Woover

Swindling Charge Made by Victim

Victim J E Hubls reports he was swindled of 140 by a man named Airbbs and rs money taken after a questionable 4 pat rand scheme. Nelectives A W Herbat and J F Willis were assigned to investigate the complaint Wednesday.

A.W. Herbat J. F. Willis J. E. Hubls Airbbs

Fashion notes on fabrics and hats from Italian lace to Battenburg

The text highlights Sirawat Paramee and Bisol weaves with hand crochet Italian straw lace and feather weight felts. It mentions combinations with ribbon silk and real Battenburg lace, and describes irregular brim shapes, rounded crowns, and bright colors led by beige.

Real Battenburg

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