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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1928

Page

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Nicaragua Fetes Col Lindbergh Amid War Tension

International News Service reports Col. Charles Lindbergh toured Nicaragua amid a holiday welcome in Managua. He lunched with officials at the presidential palace, then prepared to depart for San Jose, Costa Rica aboard the Spirit of St Louis after a public tribute and speeches. Cheers for Lindbergh and President Coolidge filled the crowded streets.

Servic Managtal Charles 4A Lindbersh Lenecheowa Lindbergh Fauir Cherrst Ahike Lindbergh Major Rowell Wating Squadron Receytan

Auto Licenses Mystify Public Front and Rear Plate Use

The Light reports a clarification on license plates with front and rear labels. Inquiries show the "Front" plate must face the front, the "Rear" plate the back, per revised statutes and a 1920s legislative act.

Mystify

Survey seeks mail volume route to Mexico via Chicago Dallas

The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce asks a survey of mail volume to Mexico via Chicago At Lala Bursis City Dallas and San Antonio versus the eastern route from New York through Atlanta New Orleans and Houston. Port Whaley reports a telegram to Postmaster General Harry 8 asking that through Dallas and San Antonio to Mexico be considered in mapping international air mail lines. The San Antonio route would save forty five minutes from New York City to Mexico City compared with the New Orleans route.

San Antonio Dallas Mexico Fredar San Abtonio New York City Mexica City New Orleans

Judge Rebukes Jury Acquitting Man in Wet Case

SUSTIN Jan 6. A stern rebuke came from Judge Tames Rt. Damillon after the criminal district court Zellacht acquitted Connie Clayton BC of a charge of selling liquor to Austin Bigh school students. Connolly, formerly atument, testified about an alleged party scene to trap the defendant. The judge questioned how a jury could clear a man when evidence suggested guilt.

Sustin Tames Rt. Damillon Zaachindt Connie Clayton Austin Bigh BM Connelies Atument Whielomm Connolly Pri Jott Star Stie Clayton Hamilton

Inflated Buoy Found in Atlantic Near HOMS Nova Scotia

A fragmentary report notes an inflated buoy was found in the Atlantic near HOMS Nova Scotia. The rough OCR text hints at a comparison to child equipment losses and mentions Newtons but lacks clear details. No coherent description of the individual is available in readable form.

Atlantic Homs N.S Sirplamre

Women’s group cancels member over cigarette use

The Women’s Home Missionary Society canceled Maude Horden after she defended her cigarette use. The item notes the action taken and cites the mood of the group in a brief society report.

Philatieephia Fan G—Oph Maude Hordenins Women's Home Missionary Society

Thinf Again Robs Ice Station of Eggs

A local robbery report describes a theft at a city ice station where eggs were taken. Police say the suspect acted quickly, entering via a street breach and fleeing with the goods. No injuries reported, investigations ongoing.

Brek Starece Iers Street

Misia River Back to Normal After Brief Algae Bloom

Reports indicate the Misia River has returned to normal conditions after a brief disruption caused by a algae bloom. Local authorities and environmental teams monitored water quality and advised limited recreational use during the event.

Misia

Dunham Recital Schedule Announced for Next Week

Walter Dunham, May Ist, Friday, announced two gui recital sittings at the municipal auditorium for next week. The first will be held at 4:40 Sunday afternoon and the second at 2:00 Wednesday noon. Mae Wetmore elected leader of the New York Women’s National Republican club, daughter of a former Rhode Island governor and U S senator.

Dunham Walter Dunham Bigui Municipal Adie New York Women's National Republican Club Mae Wetmore T Boseman Rhode Island United States

Bowen Island building contract for Federal Reserve branch

General contract has been agreed and work starts at once on a new Bowen’s Island building to lease the San Antonio branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. T. Depuy received the contract. Atlee B. Ayces and Robert M. Ayces, architects, designed a two story structure with a basement on the southwest corner of Villita and Marco streets. Materials will be brick, stone, tile, marble and concrete. the classic design aims to be one of the South’s finest. A Fed board committee has worked with locals on the award. mechanical contracts expected soon, says Mr Crump.

Bowen's Island Sam Antonio Federal Reserve Bank Miers Crimp T. Depuy Atlee B Robert M. Ayces Villita and Marco Streets Fedural Reserva Bank Crump

Arsenal Street Bridge Demolition Planned Near Brackenridge Park

Street crews will close Arsenal Street next week to replace the old iron bridge over the San Antonio River with a concrete span. City official Paul B. Steffler announced the removal will relocate the structure north of Brackenridge Park and extend Hildebrand Street to the river. An unrelated wire item notes the death of A Jan Hath, former University of Pennsylvania star, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

Arsenel Arsenal Street San Antonio Paul B. Steffler Frida Brackenridge Park Hildebrand Steifler Philadalpals A. Jan. Hath University of Pennsylvania Wilkes-Barre, Pa. General Hospital Tolar

Footwear Sale Slashes Prices on Men’s Shoes

Our men’s Shoe department lists many splendid foot wear ratings with all stock included except Holizin Clapp Shoes. Prices lowered to $5.95 for $7 and $8 values and $7.95 for $10 and $11 values. Newest winter styles in fashionable colors and shapes with over 1000 pairs in this group. All colors and sizes included at $4.95 in some lines.

Winter Felt Hats at Half Price Sale Sparks Hat Department Deals

A bold sale in the Hat Department offers a special group of felt hats at reduced prices. Men’s felt hats ranging from five to ten dollars are discounted, with Spring models and newer Dobbs styles excluded from the promotion.

Stetchons Dobbs

Local Wash Prices Record Contains Odd Entries

A fragment lists laundry charges with prices such as two dollars and forty five cents and three ninety five for wash and suit services. The text also mentions gas wash items and ends with unreadable fragments.

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