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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1928
Page
17
San Antonio work theaters present a world tour lineup this week featuring titles like To Strange Cone at Taltain Manner and a selection from France. The program includes new domestic productions and a slate of international features, with details about showings and venues.
A noisy Rialto program offers a double feature alongside a stage play adaptation. The lineup highlights Teun Fershal and Rulnk Morkex with Myrtle Stellingy in the female lead, plus a supporting cast. The western tale promises action and a dramatic finish, fringing on the crowd-pleasing parade of the big week.
The Texas theater presents a varied program at the Playhouse featuring Ladred of the Mob with Chars Law and Thom, the Puppets, Dancing Feet, and The Broad way Jester. Noted performers Vale, Sterart, Martha Vaughn, Craven, and Alla Rank appear with music by Ton Galvan and the Texna Band under Ernèst Vater.
The famed Carmen performer Marguerita Sylva says she is fifteen thousand dollars in debt with two children to support and abandonment by her husband Major B. L. Smith. She notes she has sung Carmen 385 times.
Reports indicate two rings a wristwatch and a ruby were stolen from a residence. Police note a thief entered the front window, left footprints, and fled in a vehicle near a service station on Danilera road. Several locations are named in the probable chain of events.
Market conditions were eager and volatile with copper and tin prices shifting. The report notes rising demand for shipments to East Texas and mentions price ranges around $1.30 to $2.57 per unit and notes of future activity in halting shipments and price movements.
A garbled local list shows produce prices in Martians Green with dozens per crate and per pound figures for apples onions celery tomatoes and more. Items include Red Dal tomatoes 7 per tote and apples 1.55 per box with various beans corn and greens priced per bushel crate or pound.
Socialists name Jit Th Th Rintes for governor and David Coren of Vinslnw for United Rintes Spaatar. The party convention at Grand Belle marks the official ticket as MMe BacaMet.
A fragmented report from UPI describes a rumor from Trag-Tyigor village about Captain Alfred Lowenstein and a claimed skyward message. It cites alleged parachute sighting, a guided call from the skies, and questions whether the plane was compromised before landing.
The federal aviation authorities hear testimony from station owners and representatives in Wartington about proposed license renewals and potential terminations. Witnesses claim public interest concerns and question the continued operation of the stations.
A chaotic on set incident during a bull fight sequence in a hyotron teaser injures actor Ty. The gore was severe but the scene continued with safety measures, and the cast and crew paused for evaluation before resuming production. Local reports name Jose Esca rial as a notable figure and reference veteran actor Bren tint in filming notes.
In Russell Kansas a mother and infant died in a drowning incident. The report notes a man named Warne Wilkerson and other household members were present and implied distress followed a clouded event. Details remain unclear in the fragmentary OCR text.
A fragmentary report notes a ball player injured in an automobile crash arriving at a city hospital for recovery. Unclear names and details hinder a full attribution of team or outcome. The brief mentions general illness fears and gradual improvement while other names read as garbled OCR text.
A fragmentary report notes John D Lord birthday observance at a New York estate, with references to a private ceremony, a wedding party, and a greeting by Trou Weney Tord. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Italian report outlines Count Zeppelin planning a first passenger flight aboard a new airship named Codey. Wilhelm II is described preparing the craft with aides and a Bristish aristocrat passenger list, aiming to cross the Atlantic westward as the first long voyage of the airship era.
A foggy voyage ends in confusion as a crewman named Courtney Hop is halted during a long Trans Atlantic crossing. He later returns after ten hours, with little progress reported and no message relayed from his sling line.
The figure Elliot Seater and Dennis of Mass and New York figures are linked to a railway inquiry. Mentioned are Northern Travis and Burlington lines with a focus on restoring capacity and business under Mrs. Frederick Wile Pots. The text notes a heart attack risk but credits leadership in rebuilding rail operations.
Government sets next Monday as the date the silver coinage will be demonetized affecting peasants in France. The decree, issued under existing policy, targets silver coins used in daily transactions and could impact rural trade and household budgets nationwide.
An American girl named Aly Washttagton and others are noted in a fragmented report about an assassination. The article references a feud, investigation into a possible motive, and mentions involvement of officials at a State Department resort. It notes a transfer and service in Belnix and other unclear details from 1920 to 1924.
Mrs. Robert Mellntrauph reports a misfortune tied to a second Aztec purse. She describes an outfit charm believed to bring bad luck and notes she tried to recover the item without success. The narrative references South America and a specific necklace or charm tied to alleged misfortune.
A woman and a man believed to be English passengers died when a plane crashed near Spring Tanke Nod. The pilot was severely injured and identified as Frean on Jevter. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
In New Bedford Massachusetts workers who have been on a three month strike rejected a plan from mill owners to end the walkout with a ten percent wage cut. Picketers remained at the mills while police maintained the streets amid tense demonstrations.
In Chicago on July 1 a remarkable but halted attempt by a walking champion ended under a blazing sun after he traversed a tiring distance in record time. The plan to cover 30 miles without pause was interrupted, leaving onlookers and officials reflective on what might have been.
Port Arthur man Waltec Metin died on his arrival at a hospital in Port Arthur after a lengthy illness. He had been scheduled for a missing treatment and was reported to have traveled from East Port Arthur to receive care. Police noted the incident occurred yesterday with details still developing.
Tearrin Oliver sued Messrs Clayton and Waller of the Mosx Empire theatres for breach of contract over the production "Mic tie Deck" in England. The court awarded £1165 in damages against the defendants, with the ruling arising from a contractual dispute tied to performance at the Mosx Empire venue.
Mary Stuart Edwards will perform at the Des Moines Lions International convention on July 10. The singer, noted for classical pieces, has previously entertained at Omaha Colact Point San Venera Miami and other cities, with a trio of numbers planned.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Nolin statements about campaign contributions to the revision fund and Republican chairman Dr Hobaré Work addressing questions on Bona Menkar Cappers and limits to contributions.
The Prohibition Party may back Herbert Hoover for president in the upcoming ticket with nine candidates named for the presidency and vice presidency, as party rules and internal divisions shape potential nominees.
New Orleans price picture shows mixed demand with rains in the belt delaying deliveries. December at 21.93 cents, January around 20.82 cents. end of period quiet after government report uncertainty. Prices for cotton and related items fluctuated as traders awaited the Seaceed late report and July figures.
District Attorney Dave Watson announces his early candidacy for County District Attorney of Bexar County following the Democratic party primary actions. Aimed at Texans in Fourteenth District seeking election to Congress, Augustus Suculsikey seeks support. County Judge Thorby announces candidacy for County Judge of Bexar County pending Democratic primary decisions scheduled May 28.
A historic roundup shows multiple Texas officials announcing candidacies for 1920s offices subject to Democratic Primary action. Names include Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Place 2 and County offices with mentions of Democratic primary dates and county roles.
The Treasury offers a new per cent bond in exchange for Third Liberty Loan Bonds. The new issue pays interest from July 15, 1926, while surrendered bonds receive full interest to September 15, 1978. Third Liberty bonds mature September 15, 1928 and stop paying interest then. Holders should contact banks for details. A. W. Mellon, secretary of the Treasury, Washington, July 5, 1928.
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