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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1928

Page

7

The Atlantis Tale and a World in Flux

A fragmentary column blends myth and modern power, recalling Atlantis myths and Hercules myths while noting a 1925 political portrait of Thomas Cosgrave and the Irish ascent in America. It reports a huge oil merger,British empire tensions in India, and a fatal steel caisson accident in Pacoma City with seven drowned.

Pacoma City Bates Turner Welch Ryoynlt Osdafer Sumer Halden

Weather outlook for Sunday and Sunday night

Cloudy to partly cloudy conditions with showers likely in places tonight and Sunday. Temperatures fall to around 40 degrees tonight, with gradually rising values Sunday across the south, warmer in the west and north. North to east winds at moderate strength, cooler along the coast with slowing warming trend into Sunday.

San Exon

Sandino Rebel Chief Wounded in Air Attack Reported

Early reports indicate rebel general Augusto Sandino was wounded in an air bombardment on his stronghold at El Chipite. Confirmation of Sandino's death remained unverified as U.S. Marines arrive near Ocotal and Corinto. Airplane sorties from Nueva Segovia found no rebel activity in the district as fighting continued.

Geotnl Tajlay Auguelino Sandine Bis el Chipele Sandino Tugutis Robert H. Dunlap United States Marine Corps Ocors Gilpin Ogallaia

Brother Believes Sandino Alive in Nicaragua War

Brooklyn mechanic Socrates Sandino declares his brother General Augusto Sandino is alive despite a bombing raid report. He says the region around El Chipote is wild, and asserts the brothers will fight to the finish if needed to draw world attention to Nicaragua.

New Yorng Belef Gene Augustine Sanding Tive Held Socrates Sandino Brooklyn Sanding Saurates el. Chipote Wild Hilly Buckies Rocrates Niquisachoma

Prince of Wales Stays in Saddle Amid Rough Ride

The Prince of Wales and Duke of York rode with Lady Rathlers Rollo during a heavy going day. A fall occurred as the horses jolted on the track, with Milon Mowdray left dazed after a tumble while riding with the entourage.

Prince of Wales Milon Mowdray Mathiarange Bohor Iy Quara Hownda

Air Corps Orders for Super Hawk Fighter Plane

The Army Air Corps commissions Cortiy company to build a new Super Hawk fighter capable of operating at eight miles altitude and breaking height records. Five planes are included in a 250,900 dollar order announced by The Herald-Tribune.

New York Herald-Tribun Toitay Seydhat Cnesis Motor Company Army Air Corps Cortiy. Comspany

Japan Dissolves Diet After Uncertain Session

The Japanese Diet was dissolved amid uncertainty after opposition filed a vote of non-confidence. Prime Minister Zanaka announced the dissolution to forestall a ballot. The dissolution affects only the lower house while the upper house remains. New elections are expected within about 30 days, though delays are possible. The cabinet will hold power until elections.

TORIO Zanaka

Schumann Heink Resumes Tour For San Diego Concert

Opera star Schumann Heink, after canceling a farewell tour stop in Tas o, Texas due to illness, adds a four concert schedule including a performance in San Diego California on January 21.

Schumann-Heink San Diegg Cal Ing .Schutmann-Heink Tex

Suspect Explains Wounding During Rabbit Hunt

Port Worth police say a man wounded early Friday morning claimed he was shot while rabbit hunting after attempting entry into a drug store. The suspect described the incident and police investigation continues.

Says Port Worth

Pershing to Receive Lincoln Day Medal in February

Philadelphia reports John J. Pershing will be awarded the League gold medal at the annual Lincoln Day event on February 11. The ceremony marks the League’s Lincoln Day luncheon and honors military leadership and service.

Pershing Philadelphia Tion John J. Pershing

Canada Tightens Liquor Permit Testing in Ontario

Ontario authorities announce new rules restricting liquor permit testing and eligibility. The move aims to standardize licensing across Bridg eburg and other communities, with inspections and criteria stricter than before. Officials emphasize compliance and orderly distribution of permits to licensed establishments.

Missing Smith College Freshman Frances St John Smith Case Grows

The federal government and authorities intensified the search for Frances St John Smith, a missing Smith College freshman and New York heiress. A ransom letter from kidnappers demanded $2000 for her return alive, with a separate claim of her body being dissected and shipped to Jacksonville. Massachusetts officials mobilized 24 state police to comb woods near Northampton as investigators probe her last known attendance and a thesis on Life and Death.

Univeranl Service Northampton Smith College Brancis St John Smith New York Trilal-States New York City Nier Jacksonville Fla.s Dean Mass Frances St. John Smith Alfred IF Poole Massachusetts

Snow to Turn to Rain by Sunday Forecast

San Antonio weather by J A Tardue predicts the second snowfall of the season will melt to rain by Sunday morning as temperatures edge toward the freezing line. Cold, cloudy conditions over the next 22 hours accompany light statewide snowfall reports and record low readings in Amarillo and Del Rio with few ice totals.

San Antinio J. A. Tardue Weather Bureau San Antonio Evur Sam Amarillo del Ilia

New Soviet Envoy Arrives in Japan

Tokyo reports that Alexander Troyanovsky, the new Soviet ambassador to Japan, arrived in the capital today. The ceremony and reception followed at the Soviet legation, signaling a thaw in tense postwar relations and opening meetings with Japanese officials.

Japan Tokio Alexander Troyanovsky Ambrssador

Co-Eds Protest Dutch Treats Club Formed at Columbia

In New York on January 21, nine Columbia University coeds formed a club in protest of Dutch treats. The group centers on a principle that a coed’s purse should stay closed when in company with men, signaling resistance to established social norms on campus.

New York Columbia Im & Man’s. Companys

Retired Officers Form New American Legion Post at Nice

Retired officers of the American army and navy living on the Riviera have formed a new American Legion post at Nice. The group includes veterans who recently organized the post to continue service activities and provide veteran support in the region.

Legion Post Nice Frimee American Army Navy Hving Riviera Hnew American Legion

Denton Sheriff Resigns After Eighty Years in Office

Denton County sheriff and county peace officer for more than 80 years, Wu, resigned here Friday citing health reasons. The long serving official stepped down ending a historic tenure and prompting county leaders to begin retirement procedures.

Denton Tan W. 5. Wu

Robbery suspects surrender after three mile pursuit near San Antonio

Prohibition agents pursuing farmers who converted silos into stills near Pleasanton row engaged in a three mile chase toward San Antonio. An accidental pistol discharge shattered a windshield, nearly costing Capt. Charles F. Stevens his life. The trio fled but were captured after a firefight amid gunfire from pursuing ships and the wrecked car. Three stills and other equipment were found at the site.

San Antonio Proli- Dition Pleasanton Row Charles F. Stevens Tee Shannon Stevens Bleveng Shannon Hey

Man Holds State Typing Record At 112 WPM

A resident of Saltillo, Delivnn Gistenegfagher works in the county clerk's office and holds the state rapid writing championship with a rate of 112 words per minute. He treats writing as naturally as conversation and has been with the county clerk's office for several years.

Delfino Gil Torker Io Delivnn Gistenegfagher Elexir Gil Saltillo Mesivo

Bolivia Considers Higher Luxury Tax Bill

La Paz July 21 Bolivia government submits bill to parliament to raise luxury taxes. The list includes liquors, automobiles, jewelry, phonographs, watches, and other luxury items.

Bolivia LA Paz Jal

Modern Adam and Eve Get Divorce

Portland readers learn of a couple, Adam and Eve, divorcing after a frustrated period. The fragment mentions hardship and improvised shelter and food, highlighting a rough, unsettled domestic scene amid unclear dates or sources.

Adam and Eve Portland Ore Fan Adam Eve Jn Hanpy Dayai Lowell

Panama Canal Builder Goethals Dies in New York

Maj. Gen. George W. Goethals, famed Panama Canal builder, died at his New York apartment on January 21. His son announced the death after months of illness. Interment will be at West Point. Goethals' two sons and wife were at his bedside.

New York George W. Goethals Panama Canal Besa i West Point

Wool Growers Hope For Longer Skirts

Ogden Utah January 21 41 Some day the sun will shine skirts will be longer and the wool industry will be more prosperous Predictions the changed styles would result in increased demand for wool were made at the convention of the National Wool Growers association.

Ogden Utah Gan National Wool Growers’ Association

Tire Blows Out Kills Texarkana Driver on Highway

Tire blows out on a highway near Tharkana injures and kills driver Je DP McNalty of Texarkata. The fatal crash occurred last night when the automobile swerved and veered off the road. Emergency responders pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Further details and official findings were not immediately available.

McNalty Texarkata

Reynolds Garage Fire Damages Tire Inventory Saturday

A garage fire at a Rex olds address in East Cincinnati caused damage including a $100 tire loss. Investigations report the value and location as of Saturday with no injuries noted.

Mack Sennett Studio Closes In Definite Shutdown

A note from HOLLY OGN CALIFA reports an indefinite shutdown of the Mack Sennett motion picture studio. The abrupt closure affects ongoing projects and staff, with details pending on severance and future plans.

Mack Sennett Holly Ogn Califa

Paderewski Guests at White House Visit

Jane Ignacy and Mine Facey Inncheag join guests of the Coolidges at the White House yesterday for a formal reception. The event highlighted cultural ties and diplomatic goodwill between nations in a midwinter social.

Paderewski White House Washington Jane Ignacy the Coolidge

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