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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1928

Page

8

Rebels Threaten Nicaragua Rail Line and Coast Guard

In Managua/Nicaragua city the Marines face alarm over plots to sever rail links to Corinto and the sea. A 150 man US Marines force is on standby to guard strategic points along the line. Rebels strike at Ameya plantation near La Cabrera de Ameya, fearing a bridge cut at Corinto seaport. The strike aligns with Sandino activity. Marines plan air and ground operations, reinforce towns, and intensify training under General Bendle as Sandino evades.

Managua Nicaragua Corinto United States San Nicamiguy Cou Sandino Brough Nueva Segovia It. Bendle

Lejeune to Inspect Nicaraguan Situation

General Lejeune plans inspection of the Nicaraguan campaign as marines confront Sandino. He will review operations and advise on continued campaigning as reinforcements aboard the Trenton arrive from Charleston.

Sandino Lejeune Arhlul Jam Tpa Nicaragua Ger Augustino Sandino Devil Dogs van A. Lejeune General Lejeune Cxampaign Charleston S.C Whoard Trenton

Escaped officer hails from France to land in London

Maj Gilbert W Thacker M C fled from a French Foreign Legion unit via Algiers on a Greek steamer to London to thwart Landing's escape. General Le Jeune will spend two weeks in Corinto before sailing to San Diego as Navy notes two Sandino deserters were pressed into service by Landing to train his troops.

Great Britain Gilbert W. Thacker M. C French Foreign Legion Algiers London Corinto Lejeune Atrifetern Republic Nicaragua San Diego Pacific Coast Navy Department Sanding Sandino

Ask U. S. to Take Forces Out of Nicaragua

Buenos Aires dispatch reports a proposed statement by the Angene Aspaciation for a League of Nations urging the United States to halt American military operations in Nicaragua. The plan calls for a nine nation delegation from the Pan American union to mediate diverging views between Nicaragua and the United States.

U. S Nicaragua Bulnos Aires

Army Air Corps to Add 6000 Men Under Aviation Plan

Washington January release states allotments will reduce other branches by 1248 enlisted to fund the first 5 year aviation expansion. Reductions by rank distribute 115 sergeants 185 corporals and 1018 privates across infantry field artillery artillery finance and chemical warfare. Some losses shift to air corps by April 1 with potential further disbandments if full air corps strength is reached.

Washington Jan Taa Medical Corps War Department Infantry Joses BA Field Artilery Artillery Finance Department Air Corps Continental United States

Stringfield Rites Held for Mrs Tosaie Steingtiel

Mrs. Tosaie Steingtiel, 26, died Wednesday afternoon. Funeral services were held Saturday at Central Christian Church with Pastor W. Darby officiating. She leaves husband C. Beringtickl, daughter Maxine, son Lilburn, and her parents and siblings.

W. Darby Central Christian Church Fanend Tosaie Steingtiel

Postman and Six Others Injured in Weekend Incident

Kedwin Mierckwardi, 42, and Mink Multa Marekwadt, along with five other family members, were injured in a Friday night incident. They were all taken to a local hospital for treatment, with no word on the severity of their injuries.

Kedwin Mierckwardi Mink Multa Marekwadt Fampalatal Tajuvles

Four More Bodies Recovered From Wreck Off Provinceown

Boston reports seven victims have been recovered from the disaster off Provinceown as divers describe a tarp shelter over two men in the engine room and speculate on survivors after the crash. The naval court of inquiry at Charleston heard from Lieutenant Commander John Gay and salvage expert Edward Risberg as veterans testified on safe diving gear and rescue efforts.

Boston Bne Provinceown Tigath Yieams Natal Charleston Navy Yard App John *. Gayiss Coast Guard Paulding Edward Risberg Ealvage Navy Evincetown Quiry United States

Slemp Predicts active South in presidential contest

Weathered leader Slemp predicts a highly dramatic presidential race with the South taking an active role for the first time since the Civil War, stating the region will participate intelligently rather than passively this year.

Slemp South Miami Dan Bgaxcou Weathern Eepatral

Sperry unveils airpline engine on Diesel principle

New York reports Dr Elmer A Sperry announces a perfected airplane engine inspired by Diesel, delivering 1000 horsepower with two banks of cylinders. He claims no fire hazard, fuel oil as non inflammable, water cooled rotor, possible air cooling adaptation, and lower fuel cost. Sperry heads Sperry Development Co. of Brooklyn with his sons and engineers.

New York de. Elmer A. Sperry Aeronautical Eneley Ter Sperry Dr. Sperry Sperry Development Company Brooklyn Itt Riments Tiger ‘Y Hdward

Plot to Kill Villar Probe Ongoing After Weekend Attack

Lucio J. Villar of 319 Matamoros Street remains in critical condition at Robert B. Green Hospital after an arson attempt in which his clothing ignited. He crawled home burned and named a suspect as investigators search. Authorities believe he may have been drugged while in a vehicle prior to the attack.

Aunde Saturdey Lucio J. Villar Matamoros Street Villar Robert B. Green

Silence Orders Neon Piano At Midnight Probed

A South Mittman Street piano player faced police action when officers ordered a midnight mechanical piano to stop after neighbors protested. The item was an electric instrument attracting attention and a nearby advertisement line appears in the clipped text.

Serson Chas Mittman Street

Local Farm and City Visitors Share Holidays Across Town

A crowded holiday scene fills travels and social circles as Mrs. Finn Rother and others spend Thursday at the Travelers hotel. Many residents return from visits to relatives in Wakefield, San Antonio, Houston, and Dallas. Overviews include university, college, and social guest appearances, with mention of family travel and local engagements.

Finn Rother Suner Travelers Hotel George D. Pinkous J. W. Melton Southern Merhollrst University Dallas Thomas Peeler Camp Patifan Aoe Kerr Co.walls” Aumber Commerce Jack Kere Cotulia

Heavy Damage in Idaho Flood Near Lewiston

Following a major ice jam breakup, the Clearwater River flow eased over a valley flood that had threatened for days. Damage includes washed away light horses and farm buildings, drowned cattle, wrecked farm equipment, and ice covered lands, with no major danger to bridges or rail lines as crews work to restore service.

Lewiston Inaho Tan Clearwater Clearwater Valey

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