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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary page notes debate independence in politics and quotes on Professor Michelson from the University of Chicago. It contrasts independence with dependence, praises Michelson as a giant in intellect, and mentions impact on science and British affairs. Page ends with a teaser about a Fourth of July presidential campaign and a continued column on Page 2.
The article details a marathon style run from San Antonio to Austin and back. A runner named Bradley completed a 59.1 mile leg in under two hours while others traced routes from Corpus Christi to San Antonio, ending at the university atrium in Austin. Bradley’s finish at the city hall occurred with accompanying supporters and an implied medical collapse at the end.
San Antonio officials insist politics plays no role in selecting a new police unit of 59 men. Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Weight and Major G M Chambery outlined urgent examinations, personal interviews, and thorough checks of past records and honesty. Wright led early screening, with six added overnight and more to follow, aiming for the best hopefuls while ensuring no political influence.
Temperatures are generally fair with little change. Tonight’s low near 34 degrees with highs around Thursday reaching the mid forty. Wind speeds remain light to moderate and mainly from the west. Over the western region expect partly cloudy skies with cooler overnight conditions.
Captain Arturo Ferrarin and Major Carlo P Lock svete, the Italian flyers who left here last night aiming for Brazil, were reportedly heading down the west coast of Africa. They hold the endurance record of 68 hours and 58 minutes and seek a new distance flight record on this trip. The Rome to Brazil distance is about 4035 miles, and they are using the same aircraft as for the endurance flight.
Dallas July 4. Nevin Hathorn, 3, badly burned and lacerated, is hospitalized after a gas explosion wrecked a station. Two others, Nennein B. Eintlard 26 and George Braley 32, died of injuries.
In Livingston on July 4 spectator thrill as John J. Rockefiller’s nephew, Jens Kartley Dodge, rode a wild steer. The event drew attention to the rodeo held in the town with onlookers cheering the daring ride and the cowboy’s brisk handling of the steer.
Mrs. John Fentiman of 432 East Mitchell Street sustained no injuries after her car collided with a fire truck responding to a call from HL 7. The accident occurred in the 2300 block of South Tesla Street, near SL 0, Pendlo. The truck chauffeur also escaped unharmed.
A nine year old Kelly film sergeant and a man named J. Tt. Simms are mentioned amid a confusing report. The woman claims she was thrown from a moving auto in front of the Real Estate building on North St Marys Street Doroths Cat gave an address at the Menger hotel. The incident occurred early Wednesday and involves a man she accuses of throwing her from the machine.
A downtown report notes slot machines disappeared from several establishments. An employee at a cigar stand said they had stored machines away for a woman, but police and sheriff records show no seizures or arrests related to slot machine operation.
Seven people perished when a crowded bus veered off the highway between Apizaco and Tlaxcala and struck a tree. Ten more passengers were seriously injured in the crash that occurred last night.
Belgrade July 4 Premier Vokitcheriteh presented the entire cabinet’s resignation to King Alexander today, signaling a major political shift in Yugoslavia.
A man armed with an icepick caused a disturbance in a western downtown cafe. He attacked a merchant policeman through a plate glass window after a woman companion urged him to strike. Police used force to subdue him. both were later detained for drunkenness. The officer’s name was not released.
Texas maintains strict laws against vice and gambling with enforcement uniform across the state. San Antonio officers are sworn to uphold the law as District Attorney Lamar Seeligsoss notes that any item used for wagering can trigger felony charges when a gambling operation is proven. Article 630-1 specifies that owners permitting gaming paraphernalia on premises face 30 days to a year in jail.
In Topeka Kansas a lightning rod salesman named Wicklund is charged with embezzlement. He faces extradition from Town to Kansas to stand trial accused of stealing 5800 from his employers while jailed at Der Mgines.
Inland Waterways administration reports 551 400 tons of freight delivered in May using about 70 percent of barges capacity. Shipments totaled from Waswawron port with war department coordination noted.
Louis Hipeky of New York was reelected president of the Zionist organization of America last night by an overwhelming vote after a report proposing inclusion of that office in the India constitution was adopted at the annual convention in Pittsburgh Panly.
Firecrackers exploded inside a bor of dynamite caps injuring five people in Cartentaria on July 4. Three victims were seriously hurt as sparks set off the caps. Local authorities began an investigation into the accident at the scene.
The Stroller reports on open gambling dens downtown San Antonio with ornate interiors at 219.12 North St. Marys Street and another site at 3a M17 12 North St. Marys Street. Chief investigator F N Floces probes dice, craps, and banking operations while witnesses describe the opulent yet illicit setting and the lure of fortune amid danger.
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