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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1928
Page
5
A violent gale in Chicago and northeastern Illinois left nine dead and caused extensive damage. Many homes and buildings were struck, grain destroyed, and power lines failed. A crane, lighting, and other facilities were toppled. several injuries and deaths occurred from lightning and wind effects.
Premier Mussolini announced an extension of the goodwill treaty between Italy and Yugoslavia, keeping the accord active beyond its July 27 expiry to prevent further strain in bilateral relations. The move signals ongoing diplomacy amid postwar tensions and regional reorientation.
Funeral services for Burhuelds Garver 66 who died Thursday night at 329 N Cherry will be held Saturday at 3 in St Marys Church with Rev Tiasseau officiating. Interment at Marys Cemetery. Garver a Newbury native lived in Texas 41 years and was with the Southern forty-one years. Survivors include Molly Gotsey Margeret Ttormes and brother Steve Garces of Houston.
A severe storm last night struck the counties of Assulsk Artemovak and Cressevsk, destroying crops on 25.0 acres and wiping out livestock. Several persons were killed though exact casualties were not provided.
A rambling reminiscence recalls Sev en Jundeed Springs and ranch life near Albert Ribble county. Bob Jennings brings fresh honey from his Beeman’s hive to party breakfasts while Leo Greer and wife rebuilt a large ranch with thousands of goats and cattle. Local visitors, chock full of tales of farms, dances, and community gatherings, evoke old days as Wichita Falls stirs with street dances and a grand ball at town opening.
Mrs M Cray aged 45 was buried after an incident at her home in Mefiray 15, with two sons Ane and Franke Mef'eax and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Heytang among the five brothers and three sisters listed as survivors. The report notes the victim was killed by a blow at her home, and mentions local relatives Whormby and Mig Foolmerert among the connected names.
Police rounded up eleven youths in San Antonio in connection with a theft ring tied to a so called club that funded care for a sick member. Officers recovered a rules notebook listing member names and a rotating pay scheme with monthly fees and a hit of 4 dollars to a favored member. Detectives say club rooms operated under a shared address and the scheme tied to petty theft from parked cars.
The jury completed the trial of Sim Archer, charged with attacking near Record Crossing last month. The case featured night versions and Geo days as part of the proceedings.
Bryan district reports the death of Pred Smith, 70, once a Dallas merchant and retailer for Sears. He died in Tuttimore, Mid., after a long illness. Smith spent five years in Texas during his life and was connected with the Berns & Vaoitin railroad in his later years.
A garbled army orders page lists numerous officers and units with dates and postings. It mentions Fort Lewis, Fort Mary, Fort Worth, Portland, and Washington assignments along with training, foreign service, and completions. Specific names include J. de Mendenhall and Maj. J. de Mendenhall, with references to infantry and engineer roles.
Police answered a disturbance call at a hore on alley. Officers found two hundred bottles of beer. A chaotic scene described with disorderly actions and a midnight tavern setting. No further details on suspects or outcomes were provided.
Milwauree July report tells of Mentriel Albert nicknamed auction girl who ends a marriage bid from a U S man offering £6000 to secure her parents’ comfort for life. The estranged couple may part forever as she refuses the match for family reasons.
Fragmented OCR reads a chaotic urban notice about eerie events in New York with mentions of July heat and uncertain details. The readable parts reference signs of weather and a sense of urgency, but many words are garbled, leaving the gist unclear.
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