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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1928

Page

2

Three Bandits Linked to Dallas and San Antonio Robberies

Three suspects were identified by San Antonio officers as the bandits who robbed a payroll in Dallas and linked to earlier February raids. A Dallas cashier, a light-ice cream shop employee, and two women were held in Shreveport after a police exchange. A girl witness reported the ice cream stand holdup, tying the trio to multiple recent robberies. Authorities pursued the case with Capt. Kilday and Det. Hareini’s team coordinating across cities.

Dallas B. PL Farmer Lisut Pablishing Company Shen An Eulo San Antonio Associated Press Ron Dalal Owen W. Bildey A. Hareini Cor Shreveport Jazl Twa Dallas Bs Bend Kilday

Historic Cais son bears Carranza last tribute for Obregon

A long funeral train carries the body of Obregon from Mexico City to Nogales as crowds gather in Navajoa Sonora awaiting the procession. Gen. Alvaro Obregon is mourned amid security and political maneuvering as Catholic arrests and investigations unfold around the case.

Nogales Arey Navajoa Sonora Todsy Mexico Nalion Mayo River Grn Alvora Obregon Notnjontown Elain Mexico City Sonor

Plan Ansui­er Towegho Suit Continues From Page One

Houston July 2 federal court action seeks to block Harris County election officials from excluding African Americans from the Democratic primary on July 28. The suit argues a state Democratic executive committee resolution to bar voters violates the Fourteenth Amendment and seeks an injunction to prevent enforcement.

Houston Harris County Negrora Democratic Executive Committee Waco H.ud Evans

City to honor slain flier at border bridge ceremony

The plan calls for a caisson procession from Laredo depot to the international bridge to honor the slain pilot Captain Carranza. Twenty two planes from Third Attack Group at Galveston join twenty five from Kelly Field fifteen from Brooks and a Dodd Field flight for an aerial demonstration and flower drop over the flag bridge.

Nora Laredo Carranza Galveston Kelly Field Kelly’ Field Brooks Field Dodd Field

Texarkana Sends Fliers Honor to Captain Carranza

The funeral procession for Capt Emilio Carranza, Mexico's goodwill flier, passed through Texarkana at 3 20 this morning on the final leg to Mexico City. A Texarkana citizen fainted, as Boy Scouts saluted the gallant ace who sacrificed his life in strengthening United States Mexico ties.

Whrakkana Tex Emilio Carranza Mexico Good Will New Jerey Mexico City Texarkana Regionneizen United Gistes

War Mothers to Place Wreath for Carranza Mother

Violet A. Haynes president of the San Antonio American War Mothers will place a wreath honoring Bre. Carranza mother of a Mexican ace. The act, in the name of the national organization, occurs before a special train departure for Mesira Friday night.

Agarey Moss Carranza Ambattador America Violet A. Haynes San Antonio American War Mothers Mations Board Mesira Mra Haynes

Boston Wool Men Help Texas Trade

A petition for modification of interstate railroad rates affecting wool and mutton traffic in Texas has been filed by the Boston Wool Association with support from Texas producers in San Angelo and other points. The group asks the commission to restore former rates, arguing they are being eroded in a pending general proceeding.

Wasilvuaus U—Aa Interstate Commerce Southwestern Railroad of Texas Boston Wool ‘Crane Association San Angelo Petitinn

Airplanes Leave In Tour From Spokane

Twenty two airplanes in the national air tour took off from Spokane headed for Missoula. The group was led by Mrs. Phoebe Fairgreave Omniie, the tour’s only woman pilot. Robertson, piloting the Custics Htabin, reported an initial rough start but flew on after engine trouble was resolved.

Spokane Wash UPI Sir Inar Missoula Mont Phoebe Fairgreave Omniie Tran AK. Robertson Htabin

120000 in Singing Service at Schubert Birthday

Vienna marks Franz Peter Schubert's centenary with a massed singing service featuring unaccompanied choruses and a tribute to the composer. The event gathers thousands, recalling Schubert's life and music as Vienna observes the hundredth anniversary of his death.

Schubert Vienna Franz Peter Behutwer Kehubert

Fragmented World War Era Chronicle with Absurd Claims

A scrambled excerpt recounts a violent massacre of Herbians by a Macedonian faction and a derailed horse race anecdote. It mentions rewards offered by a Herbian government and an American bidder offering $500,000. The text blends conflict misreadings with a race result, creating a jumbled, dated reportage feel.

Hores Seletens

Officer Cutruns Captures Thief Near College Street

A 22 year old thief stole a package from Mike Panos on 2000 Mondrowar Street in Jefferson and Hastilousten streets. Patrolman Aguerta Pang spotted the suspect fleeing, chased for one block, and captured them on College Street.

Neese Mac Wie

Boy Hero Saves Five From Drowning At River

Leon Callonan, a Tulsa schoolboy, acted as hero last night in the Mississippi River saving five persons from drowning during a rough stretch. two children died.

St, Louis Leon Callonan Mississippi River

Admits Guilt and Wing Release From Jail

A defendant pleaded guilty to possessing 10 pints of fermented liquor before a Federal Judge. The case against the companion, Fernandes, was dismissed at the United States District Attorney's motion. The defendant had been jailed for time awaiting trial and was discharged following the plea.

Albert Florey Tuan Fernandes United States

Aged Couple Die in Veabour Fire Disaster

WTOL reports 84 year old Thenjamin Brown and 78 year old Mrs Crown, longtime Veabour residents, died in hospital from burns after a blaze yesterday destroyed their stake at Pesboily. Authorities continue to investigate the fire origin and circumstances.

Wtol

Hoover Train Nearing Home

Herbert Leaver, the first Californian nominated for the presidency, returns to Wisconsin for funeral services of his father J. Henry Leaver. The funeral is at 2 PM at Leland Stanford Chapel as the family visits Palo Alto after the train’s swift journey from California.

Vy Universal Service Hoov Prain SAC Amenyo Cali Herbert Leaver Wis Line Fediy Oa Uy Misesioy Gorrow Leland Stanford University Floover Palo Alto Tome Lini Ie

Baptist Pastor Plans Lecture on Wide Open Gambling

A nonpartisan forum at the San Antonio Baptist church lawn features Rev. Everett discussing gambling and evaluating the qualifications of national, state, county, and precinct candidates. He will identify those he holds responsible for gambling in San Antonio.

YMCA Boys Visit Packing Company Trip Described

A group of fifty YMCA boys toured the Mission Ducking packing facility as part of a weekly industrial trip. The outing, led by J. Fredrick, director of the boys department, transported the youths to the town by a hidden wagon.

Kw. Lk Mission Ducking Company J. Fredrick

Kerrville YM Boys Camp Receives Rotary Aid

Kerrville July 20 The YM GA Boys Camp 16 miles from Kerrville received a 5500 check from the Rotary Club. The money followed a directors meeting and community service committee vote, with Dramy Crooks secretary of the loyal Rotarians noting the grant aided camp maintenance sought by San Antonio figures led by M D A hotfights.

Kerrville Rotare Club Dramy Crooks Rotarians San Antonio X M. D Merrville Brn Antonis Wabert

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