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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1928

Page

2

ESI Post Holds Hales After July 4 Aquatic Program

Following a short address by Cont. Henry I4e-Taylor, commander, members of the American region gathered at Kochler park for a July 4 celebration featuring an aquatic program and life-saving demonstration. Winners included Werm Grant (two firsts in swimming), Go-sari races won by Frank Cararex and Joy Blackman, and diving prizes awarded to John Sable, Bob Diaz, and Noel M Tieherts. Music by St. Peter's orphanage band.

Henry I4e-Taylor Kochler Park Victor Grona William Geechter Fred Turnbridge Noland Jeupper Trek Turner Victor Coward A. J. Carteny Werm Grant Prank Cararex Joy Blackman Nora Miley Margie John Sable Bob Diaz Noel M Tieherts St. Peter's

Monument to war aviators dedicated in France

The new monument on French soil honors American war aviators with a crypt at the arch, while graves officials move bodies from American cemeteries. Ambassadors Merrick and Styron praise the volunteers who came to seek counsel and support, recalling fierce emotions and legal lines in approving their homage.

France Lafayette Cort Wilson Merrick Styron't Pont Prudent Palmiere M. Painlere General Vershing Ambassator Tierrick Tell Tas

Man to attempt 55 hour piano marathon

AUSTIN July F-1-Tay Reynolds of Columbus Kin and Austin tomorrow will begin an attempt to play a piano here continuously for five hours. There is an claim he holds one world record for such performances.

Austin Tay Reynalds Columbus Kin Omtorrow

205 Lives Toll During Fourth Celebration

Chicago reports 205 deaths nationwide due to fireworks and related incidents during Independence Day observances. Lakes and rivers saw the heaviest losses with about 100 drownings. other causes include watercraft accidents, lightning, and a few plane crashes. The tally includes 11 fireworks related fatalities across the country and numerous injuries, many potentially fatal.

Chicago United States McGording Moler America

Firework Blast Hurts Crowd at Lamar Public Square

A fireworks explosion at Lamar public square injures twenty three people as hundreds gathered for a display. Five taken to hospital with serious injuries after a stampede as workers prepared to start the display. A firecracker reportedly caused the blast, triggering a chaotic scene and many bruises.

Lamar Marchan Wight Hosminis Seriour J Juviek Hanien

Ten Texans die in river and road disasters across Texas

July 6 reports list multiple drownings and fatal accidents across the state. Names include Paul Ttenken of tlau, Carl Gagriner, Bert Arthur, and I White among others. Auto crashes near Houston and Elgin claim lives, with injuries reported in Galveston and a fatal airplane crash at Hequmont.

Mirsumnanal Carl Gagriner Lert Arthur Ortek I. White Negro Elgin Fay Tanormand Chntam Mre W. Higgert Houston Carl Nomken Miler Crener Alexander Hequmont

Detective Narrates Cafe Row Assault In Kerrville

Detective testifies a man struck during a cafe disturbance on Wednesday in Kerrville. He says the assailant armed himself with an object and fought back as officers arrived. both the man and a woman faced fines for drunkenness.

Harvey Seite Kerrville Mell Corporation Court Whorslay Davis Marie Nati Arunkennrss Brill Trill

Franklin Airman Radio Program Broadcast Monday

Franklin airmen program to be heard Monday across thirty stations including WOAT Mis rity. Sponsored by Franklin Aninmablic company of Stracure. Thomas will be featured, with a salon orchestra directed by Pattern ark. The feature will include the announcement of 5 née Fenuktin rar.

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Pirates of Penzance to Open Venture in San Antonio

San Antonio prepares for a local civic opera debut with Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance. Miss Botny Tucker leads a notable cast with a chorus of forty and an orchestra of thirty five under Otto Zoeller, directed by David Griffin at the Star Garden amphitheater. The event, sponsored by the Xan Antonia Mugient club, aims to rally city support and attract residents to buy tickets at the municipal auditorium.

San Antonio Gilbert and Sullivan Nen Antoniy Opers Company Aine Gobert Hrackénbhtye Park Bie San Antonians Iu. Cradiners San Antoninoe Botny Tucker Maj. L. P. Rucker Dake Teihelles Charles Stone Brtly Witsin Warren Hult Louis Arvetter Ayte Dacen Aeneil Jones Josephine Black Henrietta Kilpatrick Clyvie Star Garden Apera Meury A. Flirsberg Sianeé Committee Mairin Dante Ha Vach

Baby Beach Parade At Han Pedro Park Draws Crowds

A Wednesday bathing beauty contest at Han Pedro Park featured 60 participants with teens among the entrants. Winners included J. J. Townsend and several named girls, with remarks noting age ranges and judges. The event highlighted festive entertainment and local pageantry amid a night at Weedlawn Lake.

Han [Edro Park Tan Americah Legion Béartit J. J. Todnsend Sry Neil Mika Dimenn Flald Catherine Belwarday Milas Hawai Beverly Poland Miss Tasin Fernidine Woikten Mine Chevrolet Ila Vilvira Marchand Meverdy Patant Geraldine Walston Weedlawn Lake Théin

Electrical Gale Strikes Indiana Causing Wide Damage

An intense electrical gale swept Indiana areas last night, damaging power lines and telegraph infrastructure. Across Indianapolis and nearby towns, Interurban routes and high voltage telegraph systems were affected, with crews assessing widespread damage and restoration efforts underway.

Indiana Indianapolin Inis Eltotrién Whit Ralngtorny Siehatsiek Ngth Init Rat Ina Havivdinh Anare Interurban Stephane Andy Telegraph Noelfiern Sagiem Lnte Pirlinn Aight

Large crowd to greet National Air Tour planes at Winkburn field

About 20 000 visitors are expected as 24 planes of the National Air Tour arrive at Winkburn field. Governor Dan Mallory, Gov Aaron of Monterrey, and Jose Henr o of Monterrey will attend with Mexican officials. Stunt flying, a festival monument, a banquet and a midnight Texas theater show are planned as part of the program.

San Antonio National Aerovaul Association National Reliability Air Tour Winburn Yolen Whit Welgit J. G. Sarrap Tick We Veretta Winkurnfeld Wacontaden Austin Xorytil Amon Sisitats Flirrs Dan Mantly Aaron News Monterrey Nueva Leon Mexica Steretany Jose Henrioz Monterer Liduton G. Leon Mexicat Art Tery Mexican Proeriment Traiph W. Cram Tinvenberl Nwa National Air Nar Sinn Antoin Houston Crom Antonin Texas San Antonin Country Club Texas Theater

Texas Girl Killed When Hit By Car

Galveston July 6. Newey Twser, year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Dwyer, was killed when struck by an automobile as she crossed near her home on Eleventh Street.

Texas Galveston Newey Dauphier Michael Dwyer

Dance Hall Shooting Suspect Arrested in Austin

Mexican suspect arrested in Austin after a dance hall shooting that wounded Nira Rodrigues. Officers reported the incident occurred during a crowded event and led to injuries before the assailant’s capture. The investigation continues with officials at the scene and local authorities coordinating.

Austin Nira Rodrigues Teor Tere Comuly

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