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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1928
Page
13
An unclear foreign note links Dempsey to a potentially larger clash in Russia and references Bolshevik and czarist-era figures. It suggests Dempsey’s state of health and a dramatic defense of liberty, while speculating on international intrigue and the role of government control.
A lecture on the symbolism of Masonry will be presented at the Masonic Temple by a professed committee of the Grand Royal Arch Chapter. The session features Sam J. Helm of Corsicana as grand high priest and T. M. Thuttley of Waco as grand scribe, with Apgh Robertson of Wags on the lecturing committee.
Secretary of State Kellogg formally opened transocean radio telephone service between Washington and The Hague. Exchange of official greetings with Dutch foreign minister Belacrés Van Blockland marked the launch. New extension sites recently established between the United States and Brussels were noted.
Fragmentary OCR reports cooler tonight with east to south east winds. Partly cloudy conditions expected tonight and Wednesday, with variable cloud cover and scattered breezes in northern and western portions.
The San Antonio system shifts to doublesession with Brackenridge and Main Avenue high schools facing crowded opening. Brackenridge enrolls 1800 with 1890 capacity. Main Avenue limited to four subjects for many students. Some junior schools split grades to handle overflow. 700 of 1000 promoted this week.
An unclear report describes a storm affecting southern Italy and Sicily with strong winds and rain. The text mentions a weather event impacting the region but lacks precise details on timing or damages.
Fragmentary text reports President Coolidge in conversation with associates. The document references possible talk of a presidential candidate and mentions Secretary of Commerce and an unclear remark about information on future actions.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh departs Maracay today en route to the Virgin Islands with a planned 1000 mile flight. The aviator began the leg from Maracay at 6:00 pm as he continues his postwar travel, aiming for a stop in the Virgin Islands.
Wisconsin senator LaFollette launches action against a second term, urging opposition within the Republican ranks. He endorses no term extension and signals a push for presidential term limits amid the 1924 politics.
Melissa Curman Shellock resided in Smithland for 76 years since arriving with her family on August 75 1850. She made a Tile Journey and remained within the town’s bounds, living through many changes in the community.
An 18 year old man attempts to kill a girl in a chaotic incident. Authorities零 report the assailant’s actions and any injuries while investigations continue.
Vicente Ibanez Blasco Thain, noted Spanish writer, died Saturday and was buried in France. The Tavera family and local officials attended the funeral in a ceremony led by MENTUONE Franey Jon.
The article notes that Antonio aims for a 55,000 voter turnout by midnight on the last day of polling, with four polling stations kept open for last minute registrations and a total of about 40,000 poll taxes issued so far, amid efforts by Tax Collector Neil Campbell and staff to handle cash at the courthouse and other locations.
Fragmented readable text describes a war veteran who allegedly swallowed false teeth and died. Police and authorities are mentioned in vague terms amid garbled reporting, with no clear dates or locations available.
Plane passenger insurance laws are being proposed to cover injuries to travelers in air travel and dirigible ventures.Officials consider extending coverage to accidental harm and medical costs for passengers aboard experimental or civilian airships amid evolving aviation regulations.
Reporting from Los Angeles a bank robbery suspect connected to the Hickman kidnapping and murder inquiry is described as a possible ally for the prosecution. Witnesses discuss poring over poker play intonation and facial expression as the trial nears, with defense questions aimed at exposing the defendant’s mental state and readiness.
Preliminary reports indicate Mrs Joske left an estate valued at about 2 5 million with multiple beneficiaries. The will names several relatives and a corpus of 222 000 to be distributed from the estate, with further filings pending.
Court seeks ten jurors for Yancey Story charged with robbery with a firearm tied to a years-ago incident involving Parmers and Merchants Bank. jury pool to be drawn from county residents. trial details and dates pending.
Fragmented sentence memory shows a Ford Flivver plane departing toward Detroit. The garbled text references an aviation field and a nearby event with unspecified attendees and dates, lacking clear names or outcomes.
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