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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

11

Legless aviator aims for Rome flight from Passaic

Passaic NS July 20 A legless and one armed aviator Morris Ry Daugherty tax assessor of Welzer county IW and a minor aviator reached Passaic after a failed landing at Nyxark while en route from New Martinsville to Roosevelt field New York City and Long Island to begin a trans Atlantic attempt. He hopes backers will provide a craft for the ocean voyage. Daugherty lost his limbs in a railroad accident years ago.

Passaic N.S Rome Roose- Westfield NS. C Morris Ry Daugherty Welzer Counts Mainur Way Forte Nyxark Daugherty New Martinsville Newark New York City Long Island Rooserrtt New York

Girl Thrown From Auto Near Death In Goldthwaite

Ruby Osborn, 16, daughter of Rupe Osborn, Goldthwaite, was found beaten and unconscious in a lane near here early Thursday. She suffered a fractured skull, broken collarbone, and severe bodily bruises. Doctors said there was little chance of recovery. the girl was apparently thrown from a automobile.

Goldthwaite Ruby Osborn Rupe Osborn of Here Irl

Hungerist Ready To Quit League

Prime Minister Stephen Belblen of Hungary said Hungary would withdraw from the League of Nations in September if the body does not reconsider the Romanian Hungarian border dispute. Belblen spoke in Budapest stating the motion aims to force a fresh examination of the issue before the league acts further.

Hungery Budapest Hungary te—Lount Stephen Belblen Autors T League Nuliong

Snake Killing Champ Shows Fourth Rattler This Year

L. A. woman Mrs. Joe Ousset says hunting big game tops thrills like rattlesnake killings. She displays the fourth rattler she has killed this year, highlighting her rattler hunting prowess.

Joe Ousset L. A

South San Antonio Woman Kills Record Rattlesnakes

Mrs. Joe Ousset of South San Antonio has claimed a one woman championship by killing four rattlesnakes this year plus five last year. She and her husband hunted a rattlesnake in their yard Wednesday afternoon and forced it from hiding. The report notes her ongoing success in snake hunting in the area.

San Antonio Joel Ousset Martiolt Street South Fn Antonio

Warden Snook Interrogates Prisoners At Home

In Atlanta on July 20 Warden John W Snook questioned 35 inmates at Trinity into the night as convicts remained in solitary confinement. The warden had only partially recovered from a bout of intestinal illness and the prison’s security measures were tightened after a failed inmate escape attempt.

Atlanta Trinity Win Shindstill Avanta Federal Penitentiary John W. Snook Ciex Snook

Seadrift Safe Robbery Incident Report

Seadrift report notes a safe blow open at the post office with $24 missing. Police pursued suspects who fled in a vehicle captured on nearby roadways. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing as detectives review surveillance and witness statements.

Seadrift

Slater Freed in Death Case Mystery Clue Unfolds

Hedland July 20 A mystery in the long trial of Oscar Slater for the murder of Miss Maey Gilchristy an aged woman in 1908 ends with a unanimous verdict of innocence. The judge in the proceedings affirms Slater’s innocence, and he has been released after a drawn out case marked by missteps and delays.

Edinding Hedland Oscar Slater Maey Gilchristy Slater Naveucr

Father Faces Assault Charges in Three Daughters Case

Ja1. Prosidher in justice of the peace court heard charges that a father attacked and criminally assaulted his three daughters, all under four years old. The alleged offenses occurred in the family home and prompt legal action is expected.

McCoy's Tablets Claim to Restore Health and Weight

An advertisement promotes McCoy's Tablets as a health aid for women seeking weight gain, stating underweight harms vitality and appearance. It claims a doctor endorsement for weight gain and offers a money-back guarantee after six boxes if a 5 pound gain and health improvement are not achieved.

McCloy Sommere- Wagners America

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