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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1928

Page

4

World fliers speed over Siberia toward globe record

John A. Mrates and Charles G. D. Collier attempt to circle the world by air, landing in Novosibirsk and resuming toward Nesnoyarsk and Chita. They report fuel and weather challenges, with Collyer ill and storms looming as they race to Yokohama to meet the Empress of Russia.

Moscow John A Mrors Charles G. D. Collier Wert Siberia Novosibirsk Nesnoyarsk John Henry Mears Willten United State Canada South Arn York American, Inc Kazan Mussin Bs Cables New York Russia Yokohama Ucilic Sam Charley Collyer Collyer

Boston Sights Return of Lady in Turbulent Parade

Boston welcomed Tess Dinnington known as Lady Bini amid a crowded homecoming. Old Dame Boston, famed for a stern demeanor, greeted the famed visitor with warmth as Miss Aurelia Tar Barl hosted a premiere of new theatrical dazzle. A monoplane arrival from Curtiesfield carried Lindy and companions, Mas Stultz and Gordon, prompting a large parade and receptions for the Boston crowd.

Boston Tess D Bini Aurelia Tar Barl

Freight Planes To Fly Munich Milan Air Route

Munich authorities announce new air service linking Munich and Milan via the Alpine route. Freight and mail planes will operate first, with passenger service to follow soon. Initial service targets night flights over a rough five hour schedule, while rail travel remains about fourteen hours.

Alps Munich Germany oPi Tullienen Gecvite AE Milan

Rainfall boosts Pecos range as wild tale unfolds in town

Judge Wardine notes twelve inches fallen on the Pecos area, restoring range condition while riders and locals recount cattle lore. The piece blends weather, local personalities, and frontier anecdotes, mentioning Richard King IV's illness, visits by Charlie Burwell and Graves Leoler, and tales of fortunes, cowboys, and early railroad days.

Lewis J. Wardine Jas! Winety Charlie Burwell KingcyMle Vauleaisers Wesucia- Hun Oibe Grates Leoler Charlie Bey Graves Christine

Flier Calms Crowd on Trans Atlantic Flight Test

In a tense scene at Rogshvelt Field, pilots and bystanders watched as Joan Cioment trained to fly the Glellanca monoptine Roo in a bid to avert a midair crash. Lieut. Cernre Babelli, tireless in repairs, assisted with the craft as Miss Cioment reassured onlookers, insisting the incident was minor despite a wing scrape from a flare and rockpit mishap.

Ariniors Joan Ycirest Hess Cernre Babelli

Educator and Son Shot in Tent Near Estes Park

ESTES PARK Colo July 9 14 Both Dr George N Sleigh and his son Vieril were mysteriously shot in an isolated tent near Turdzn park, now improving rapidly in Reid hospital where ten other wounded men receive treatment. Attaches say recovery seems possible though no clearer clues emerge.

Estes Park Colo George N. Sleigh Tabe Ti Sox Vieril Reid Hospital

Heaviest Man Titman Dies at 49 in Atlantic City

Titman, once weighing about 8230 pounds and famed as the heaviest man, died at 49 from a leave disease after years of poverty and shifting work. He had previously earned $250,000 from his father Philadelphia manufacturer, then squandered wealth as health declined.

Atlantic Cay Soory Tilman Ing Tihamie Adelphia Shy Titman

Macedonia Rebel Chieftain Killed By 3 Assassins

In Sofia Bulgaria July 9 General Protazeleroy, a leader in the Macedonian revolutionary movement, was assassinated on a busy street. Three men shot him Friday night and fled in a foreign car. Authorities believe foreign agents or communists may be involved.

Macedonia Sofia Bulgeria Protazeleroy Pane Drermo Salvrday Nigur Wigensving Charlis

18 Die in India Railroad Wreck Amid Civil Disarray

CALCETTA India July 1041 reports a railroad disaster killing 18 and injuring twenty-four. Union rail workers and local crews struggled to clear wreckage as authorities investigated the cause and secured the scene.

India Calcetta Ain

Fire injures star and actor during coastal stage incident

In Oyster Bay New York Adele Astaire and colleague Tin Mate King are reported burned when a lifeboat mishap on the water edge led to a staged blaze. The actor Terie aided Mira Astaire after she collapsed and was taken to safety as rescue operations continued and an explosion device was noted nearby.

Oyster Bay N.Y William Ft. Leeds Adele Astaire Doe Larne Terie Mira Astaire Whi Walter

50 Mexico Rebels Kill Rail Agent

From El Continental report that rebels attacked a railroad station at Leon Guana Junto killing Agent Joaquin La Porre who resisted them. The rebels demanded 4000 pesos, signaling a violent raid and ransom attempt.

México Flo Paso Tes el Continental Leon Guana- Junto Joaqui Fe la Porre

Port Arthur Man Killed in Crash

In Beaumont area a Port Arthur man died when the motorcycle he rode was side swiped on Port Arthur road near Neerland Sunday. The victim, identified as Ramirez, suffered a broken neck in the fatal accident.

Port Arthur

Man Beaten, Thrown From Car in City Street

Edward Schulte, 32, of 308 Dela score Street, WAR, was beaten and thrown from a car Sunday night on Ens Hotalan and Matanan streets. He suffered injuries but recovered at Robert T. W. Green Hospital after treatment. Police limited details. investigation ongoing.

Charlie Mui San Diego City Edward Schulte Delascore Street Manilay Ens Hotalan Matanan Hilnike Robert TW. Greem Hospital

Tyler Building Fire Loss Estimated at Eighty Thousand

A Tyler building fire caused about 80 000 dollars in damage. Fire crews battled the blaze at the Swann building destroying the interior and contents. No injuries were reported and investigators began assessing the cause.

Tyler Ter Gee

Woman Awaits Breeping Death In Syracuse Hospital

Mrs. Mohorter, 48, in Byracaxe hospital near death from widespread paralysis. Doctors say the condition began after a Christian funeral visit in Albany and has paralyzed her from the neck down, threatening breathing function without artificial respiration.

Try Threenational Syragubh N. Yo Teetha Mohorter Byracaxe Christian Findeuynr Myal Mohorler Albany Syracuer Syhen

Boy 15 Held After Fatal Shot at Home

Juvenile authorities in Tepaly County sue the shooting of 13 year old Delcamos Pastores in Mabert Green Hospital death, a 15 year old suspect held after a gun fired at close range. police report says earlier quarrels between the youths.

Tepaly Taher King Isgoarold Pastores Arenas Bos Mon Delcamos Pastores Avenue Mabert B. Green Hospital Te Ramos

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