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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
2
Re is charged with murdering Mrs. Amelia Appleby whose body was found sewn up in a sack. The article notes that above is part of Mrs. Appleby s will whose authenticity is being questioned.
Police suspect a man involved in a sack murder wrote the will and killed a woman to seize her numerous holdings. A photo shows Dr McMillan and his estranged wife of eight years.
C. E. Simmons of Poteet reported two chickens stolen and was surprised when police arrested a man in possession of the birds. Jeep H. Tz. Edwards was taken into custody on the scene after the theft was discovered.
A garbled notice lists Maj Gen Walker retired from finance and assigns various officers to duty, plus commendations and transfers to Fort Snelling, West Point, and other posts. Numerous names across multiple states appear in a disorganized OCR strip, including officers and locations such as Fort Leavenworth, Fort D. Moinen, and Fort Bilis. The text mishmashed ranks, schools, and commissions with scattered personal names and places.
A fragmented program listing details musical and theatrical offerings across days including Monday and Wednesday sessions, with mentions of artists, orchestras, soprano performances, and public notices. It notes times such as 10 a.m. and 8:20 p.m. and references organizations like Associated Press and Westme.
In New York public schools students will study aviation theory through a Guggenheim fund program. Harry F. Guggenheim announced the plan, saying eighty five school superintendents approve the project and will aid in preparing the courses.
Cardiff Wales January 27 Daniel Driscoll Edward Rowlands were hanged at the Cardiff jail yard for the murder of David Lewis Welsh football player. Strong authorities including Rich George and the prince of Wales had appeals for clemency but failed.
An advertising notice touts Menthodyne as a new menthol based remedy that cures deep seated coughs overnight. It claims rapid relief, easier sleep, and total recovery, with money back if unsatisfied, and directs readers to send $1.25 to Menthodyn Laboratory in Atlanta for purchase.
Tes dum Donsii Mering and William Miller, both MeLroi High School students, died instantly when a plane piloted by Harold English of Amarillo went into a slip during a stunt and plummeted 400 feet Thursday evening. English survived with minor injuries.
Amsterdam dispatch reports a volcanic eruption near Sumatra creating a new island between Inve and Sumatra. The Batavia message notes the formation of Saland as a result of the eruption and crater activity observed in the region.
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