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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1928

Page

2

Mexican mourns Carranza eight days of national tribute

Mexico City observes eight days of mourning for Captain Emilio Carranza the famed Mexican aviator who died in the United States. War Secretary calls on all commands to observe the period while plans for a national funeral are set.

Mexico City Mexico Emilio Carranza Godsrill Gilet New Jersey Artaro Core Tanz Ahe Ainwan Emilio Carranzi S Moother Owils Velbuena Carranza Washington Mooresville New York

Gnoring Pole Court Daily Docket Report

The court listed penalties for various offenses including disturbing the peace and drunkenness. Defendants named include Tack Curtle and E It for Jon Merten among others with fines ranging from 2 to 10 dollars and multiple traffic violation penalties.

Forts Tack Curtle Heckase Jon Merten Tom ‘Vhurtee Pedeo Manghez Tony Lepinoza Amanuy Cant Alex Suti Hines Gyel Caton Bebultz Welman M. Urbini Frank Mellarilo

Blaze destroys garage and car at Saldenia residence

Fire destroyed two garages at 620 South Bt Marys street, residence of M. M. Saldenia. Blaze caused damage to a car and structure. unclear additional details due to garbled OCR text.

M. M. Saldenia Bt. Mary's Street Fridey N Hieemen Yatelags J Jy Fame Glderse

San Antonio Street Safety Club Pledge Form

A vintage pledge form urges youths to observe traffic rules and look both ways before crossing. It notes membership limits to children 14 and under and requires a parent or guardian signature. Applicants mail in with stamped self addressed envelopes to receive a safety button.

Ieee San Antonio Just Kids Safety Club

Offer U 5 Cruiser To Take Body Of Carranza Home

A Mesion erns I met his death when his plane crashed after leaving New York for Mexico City. Weather and wind squalls are cited as causes, with flashes of lightning and a search noting a flashlight in his left hand. The wreckage lay overnight near a Sands line crossing, and a telegram reading Mitchell was found in Carranza’s pocket along with $100 Mexican and $75 U.S. currency. The body was later moved to a morgue in Mount Tinity as guards observed over the remains.

Mexico Carranza W. Morrow Foreign Office Jie Estrada United States New York Anotler Carrane John Henry Carr Mary Carr Jay Anderton Sands Litne New Térer Carranea Mitchell United State Weather Bureau Washington Iba Te du Baé France Boyanne Metroiditian Sabatias

Carranza Veteran of Four Wars

New York dispatch reports Captain Camilo Carranza, veteran of four wars and Mexico’s famed aviator, killed when his plane crashed near Mount Ifolly New Jersey Thursday night at age 22. Born in Rainay Avuve, he lived in San Antonio and El Paso, studied at Mexico City Military Academy, and earned the rank of lieutenant before his Washington flight. He made a landmark 1200 mile non stop Mexico City to Juarez flight and believed his 2574 mile flight from Camp Mesiea Chil was his record. Son of Sebastian Carranza, he recently married Maria Tuiez Corbals. Nephew of President Venustiano Carranza.

New York Tmilia Carranza Mount Ifolly Rainay Avupe Nanhern Mexico San Antonin el Paso Texas Mexico City United States Mexlco City Washington Juarez el Vaso Yast Bentender Camp Mesiea Clir Varhleh Tle Sebastian Careyanea York City Maria Tuiez Corbals Sonora Wie Venusliano Carranzz

Here and There Telegraphed Feeds From July Reports

A fragmented wire service digest notes escaped via hole in a Chicago building, a suspect in a bank robbery momentarily assumed dead, and a murder charge looming for an official. Candor from political figures and a Mississippi flood relief update appear among scattered items, including a museum official's sudden death in Chicago.

Playwright Herbert Bashford Dies at 87 in California Home

Obituary lists Herbert Bashford a noted playwright. He died at his home in Milmont California after a breathing apparatus incident. Firemen assisted, and the cause is given as heart disease with pneumonia, Tuesday.

Herbert Bashford Dies Milpmont Cal Dlg Necbert Gnehfard Ad Jaswright Sid Hse Rei Wen Riaalfard

Just Kids Club Boys Hold Big Safety Group Contest

Readers are invited to join the Just Kids Club safety program as boys and girls enter a growing membership race. The article lists numerous members and notes increasing girl applications, with a May deadline for submitting entries to the club editor for a chance at a prize badge.

Hove Glen San Antonio Trueben Tilcher Johny Pilcher Brooks Pilcher Phil Wheless Joucas Trihy Mike Varin Ann Buchsaukly Detinel Te Louk Ant Jfanie Ntile Wy Graen Carol Adelaide Stine Terry Vrandt Miidy ‘Trombt Helen Crys Carolyn Mitchell Janis Reichert Eawon Cuenan Dalene Dames Johnny Paniuan Joe Mandse Charles Pantusa Walter Frenzel David Sinbl Alberto Rerea

Texas GOP Sees Grief Quit Fort Worth Resignation

Texas Republican Littleton resigns from the state executive committee claiming discord with RL T. Creager as a dominating national committeeman. The letter, mailed to Karene Nolte of Seguin, accuses Creager of dictating party direction in Texas, while noting uncertainty about supporting Herbert Hoover.

Fort Worth RL T. Creager Texas C. C. Lit.teton Bat Reaionei Littleton Karene Nolte Seguin Creager Nolte Martere Hoover

Anti Smith Meet Held in Fort Worth

An anti Smith Democratic meeting called by Mrs J L T of Tarryworth urged Lexar Democrats to vote against Alfred E Smith. Speakers argued the party faces a crushing defeat if the statewide nominees prevail, with George T W Arm strong stressing opposition to the main ticket.

Fort Worth Mra. Jlt Tiaddyworth Furmer Ferns Lexar Alfred Fi Smith Dalla Epreker George TW Armsteong

Besant Suffered Severe Chills For Weekends Lectures Halted

London July 14 Mrs Besant the aged Theosophist leader was confined to her home by a severe chill. The illness forced her to cancel engagements for the weekend though her condition appeared to improve this morning. Besant had been active in public affairs recently and planned lectures for the next weekend.

London Wonie Terant Balunday Friends Wimbledon Eeeken Mire. Besant

Boy, 12, Tries to Rob Safe for Food

A Dallas story describes a 12 year old boy attempting to break into a safe at a business to steal money for a meal. He was intercepted by adults and detained, with police called to the scene. The incident highlights dangers of hunger and juvenile crime in the area.

Dallas

The Wolfe Man of Paris and a Madwoman’s Pact

In a deranged tale set at a revolutionary fortress hospital, a physician’s companion, a citoyenne known as Montapdrivr, clashes with a man of authority over escape and fate. A plan unfolds to move the patient to safety after a looming guillotine judgment. The pair negotiate trust, power, and risk amid fear and manipulation.

Chaurls Éameily Mangieur Choyrnne Cacanne Citayenne Hovenne Ela Tabor

And I Remember When

A reminiscence of youth during wartime days. The speaker recalls a drill ground scene with a roller soldier and a colonel chasing an invenergator bullion, a brick toast, and a wheelbarrow. They walk to town, drink at a tavern, and haul bricks to an incinerator site, ending with a reflective mood.

Tronks Coronel

Fragmentary Page Ous Continues with Trials and Rates

The page fragment mentions a death chair scene with witnesses and questions of courage amid a murder trial. It also notes Federal Reserve discussions on discount rates and banking liquidity, describing bankers reacting to rate changes and cash money transfers.

Federal Reserve Arith Power Talimites Peter

Attack on Machine Ticket Darkens County Race Scene

In a raucous rally at a food park last night about 400 people heard Henry Diekmann, a county attorney candidate, attack opponents on gambling and poll tax issues. Tom J. Newton denounced conditions in San Antonio, while Matthews labeled the town open to crooks and focused on Tate County Clerk race tactics.

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