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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1928

Page

4

Aviators Safe Inflight to Brazil

Captain Ferritzin and Major Del Prete of Italy completed a record flight from Montecelia Rome to Rio Janeiro in 4417 miles after departure from Port Natal Pernambuco. They refueled and rested near Rio before continuing to Alfonso airfield. The voyage surpassed the prior 3909 mile record set by Chambertin and Levine.

Pernavbucd Brazil Ferritzin del Prete Halian Tranca Ort Neinthy Clarence Chambertin Charles A. Levine Alfonso Airdrome Rlos Janeiro Ligute aArgentine France Port Natal Pernambuco Savoia Port Natat

Theater Owner Jumps to Death From Hotel Roof

KANGAS CITY July 6. Tulsa theater owner J. W. Castle leaped or fell from the Motel Armbasender roof. Police and bystanders rushed to the scene as Castle lay on the roof and later died.

Kangas City J. W. Castle Tulsa E. M. Wheland Jar Castle

Fire Hits Downtown Wenages Gate to Guntown District

A blaze broke out in the McLellin department store at East Bouste and Navarro streets, threatening adjacent buildings before firefighters confined it to the store. Patrolmen Barry and Ver Dena alerted the central fire station after a passerby reported the flames near St Mass and Crowket streets. The interior resembled a rotating furnace but crews stopped the fire before it spread. origin remains undetermined.

McLel- Inn East Bouste Navarro Ho Thy Mate J. G Barry Ver Dena Stirry St. Mass Crowkett Stalien DeCena Sarran

Bear Bear Escapes Cage Then Slips and Recovers

Hollywood reports a bear named Arso escaped its cage in a gulley of shadows. It climbed a tree and was assisted by a pal motor for breathing. the bear regained consciousness after the mishap with help.

Hollywood Arso Cubbate

Ten Defendants Fined as Court Dismisses Some Violations

Twenty defendants failed to appear on charges of vagrancy in corporation court. Several individuals including J. W. Cositen, Charles Carcett, Wardengyy Lake Werner, and Leda Mireles were fined. Francisca Torres and others were fined for disturbing the peace. Lttr Goines paid ten dollars for a traffic violation. Other names appear with various charges, including vagrancy and traffic, as listed in the session.

Corporation Court Wight J. W. Cositen Charles Carcett Wardengyy Lake Werner Leda Mireles Francisca Torres Arthie Lawis Will Goulding Tobe Muti G. C. Villanneys Alonso “Hysaw Amit Alunsg Iysavr

Candidates File Costs Of Rage In District Campaigns

A list shows 5rd SPENT and 1700 received with 1460 expended for several candidates including district attorney W. Schlesinger and state senator W. Black. Other contenders include Hobert P. Wher and Frank George along with clerks, commissioners, and judges. Details cover expenditures and fundraising from precincts 1 to 3 with figures like 1700 and 1460, plus multiple named supporters and opponents in the race.

Tonis Schlesinger Thave Watson Standidate W. A. Hlack J. Lex Tones Umblic Hobert P. Wher Inher Vanhindingham Robert Molmes Enn- Hilme Fo Frank George Camlidates Wateay Alawlingham Georgm Mack

Political Announcements From Bexar County and Nearby Districts

A slate of political candidacies is announced including District Attorney of Bexar County Hiaso Walson seeking the Democratic primary, a candidate for Congress in the Fourteenth District, a county judge race in Texas, and multiple state and local offices. The notices indicate primary election timing and party affiliation, with several candidates urging support.

Bexar County Hiaso Walson Evar County Avbicel Remurratic Party Coty Tegar Lie Rene & Robertson

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