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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1928

Page

2

Planes Send Flowers as Hearse Arrives for Captain Carranza

A funeral cortege near San Antonio honors Captain Correnzs of Battery A Fifteenth Field Artillery. Planes from local fields fly over and drop flowers while a solemn vigil unfolds at the depot. Drilled guards and pallbearers attend as bronze casket draped in the American flag passes the crowd. Captain Carranza’s brother Sebastian Cerranga and officials from the New York Mexican Consulate are present.

San Antonio Imp Mexico Beenn Ted’ Ik Cirs Fers Correnzs Fifteenth Field Artillery Albert J. Bowles Highth Corps Carranza Ork Bods ‘Bbo Chroush Bez

Local radio schedule and church notices from KTAP era

A fragmented radio timetable lists KTAP and KTSA programs, church services, and community events with partial program names. Items mention First Presbyterian, Dihte Students, and various music and religious segments, plus scattered times and brief event hints.

Deeply Imprinted Funeral Procession at San Antonio Depot

A heavily attended funeral in San Antonio featured a cortage with the Toronto third infantry and the Fifteenth Field artillery, marching from the depot to the cathedral. General Towley led federal coordination, thanking San Antonio officials, local chambers, and Mexican officials for their support.

Hota Muzquiz San Antonio Aynems Cay May Alfred Bales Che Gun Fredericy Funstan Han Antonin Inf Toronto Third Infantry Fifteenth Field Artillere Draven Horston Street Batters A Mudiforium Serger Jurger Rovie Fort Sam Houston Henne

Dallas man robbed in San Antonio boating trip fiasco

Dallas resident W. O. Clark reports his trip chartered yachts to Corpus Christi ended in theft. He says his money watch and hat were stolen after a rightseeing voyage near San Antonio Friday night. Police say a crew member vanished after the incident.

W. OT Clark Dallas Corpus Christi San Antonia

Anti Smithites to Accept GOP Cash in Texas

In Tinglak Texas July 21 report notes antiesmith faction of the Amarilik of Texas argues for accepting Republican campaign funds. A former state senator announces subscriptions but the group divides support, seeking a share of the GOP fundraising pool to back their efforts.

Tinglak Tes antieSmith Inmarraik Texas Walte Daltare Sill Biate A. Collins Annecuncen Maneloz

Panik at San Antonio Factory Injures Eight Workers

Eight people were injured Friday afternoon in a panic at a San Antonio factory when a high voltage wire fell near the Darden Tron works causing a rush for free candy. Workers were trampled and several were hospitalized at Mission General, with eight reported seriously or lightly hurt but expected to recover.

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Alamo City to Get Huge Radio Beacon

Announcement by Assistant Secretary Davison outlines six new radio beacons for airways to improve navigation. Beacons will be placed at San Antonio Fort Worth Texaco?, Lima? Castor? and other fields including Oakland? plus Washington area.

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Hearing Sought in Lynching Case in Totston

The hearing seeks to determine if six men charged with lynching Ratere Morell, a Black man, in June, will be allowed bail. The defense argues bail should be granted for their clients, while prosecutors pursue the case.

Witrievoner Alee Teraine Maeder Ratere Morell

Remembering the Border Trails and Freight Days

The piece recalls freight routes from Pasadena to the Pacific and Toff regions, with detours via San Antonio and EI Pago. It notes rail lines, wagon trains, and mule teams moving loads to Chihuahua, Laredo, Brownsville, and Matamoras, ending with dry tides and wool bound for distant markets.

Frank George Pasadena Street Wiley Reeset Pacific San Antonio Ad Chihuahua Laredo Brownsville Matamoras

Love Notes On Windows Win Bride

Minneapolis tale describes Marvin Kay sending love notes through windows to Dorothy Proctor across the street. He washed town offices and wrote on windows from various floors. she agreed to meet but later abandoned the plan. He now offers support with travel to the University of Minnesota.

Windows Minneapolis Marvin Kay Jeseps Fhn Dorothy Proctor Rurspes Aes Throwell University of Minnesota

DeficitNear Official Quits City Comptroller

Chicago July 21. City Comptroller Charles C. Firemarris resigned but not yet accepted by Mayor Thompson. Firemarris, who had served days in office, warned that if the deficit of 5,001,000,000 continued, it would reflect on his record, and he sought to prevent further financial exposure.

Chicago Charles C. Firemarris Major Thompson Citzmorris Hae Jin Eesigna Mayer Tanke Geneva Oltlee

Negro Vote Contest Sparks Legal Action in Texas

Amended prayer seeks a temporary restraining order in a voting rights suit led by J G Wimbetts, a Black citizen, challengingJuly ballot access. The case, filed in Bexar County, involves county officials and attorneys vying to ensure or block a vote under a disputed process. The hearing and motions move through federal channels this weekend.

J. G. Wimbetts Bexar Wwe Jack BR. Turk Xalurdas Wimberly Ak Tara Weener Unite States Gésiatamt Odistelet John Wy Weber Aiairman Ticks Gallawar Unihorn Almok Wtlornes

Man Dodges Four Bulleta Fired by Mother-in-Law

A Sans Antonia man dodged four bullets fired by his mother-in-law at an arbor place during a Saturday night confrontation. Police and investigators J. F. Teenard and OL F. Meikent responded to the scene as the husband attempted to enter the home.

Fenr Lange J. F. Teenard OL F Meikent

Ellen Terry Dies in England Morning Listed

Famous actress Ellen Terry dies in Keut England at 6:00 a.m. on May 21. The report notes her career and status in the theatre world, with tributes from colleagues and fans.

Ellen Terry Amalia Mmete Keut England Tily Terry Itinatta Wchéca

Lone Bandit Takes $4288 in Hospital Route Robbery

A bandit rode with Hubbard and Lawrence to Main Avenue and Martin Street then toward the physicians and surgeons' building, taking $4288. Hubbard was struck, forced into the rear seat, and stripped while Lawrence drove. After a chase, the robber fled, leaving the car and loot, which the Cadillac firm president said was routine bank money transport.

Main Avenue Atartin Street Marti Solelud Street Lawrence Burgecue Aiter Lawrence Jouul Uomien Street Brudit Blubinad Cadewallader Cain

Mexico Receives Fliers Body Amid Royal Sendoff

General Lils Atnezen received the body in a hall of the Mexican government after a symbolic funeral rite. A guard of cristera from Nuevo Laredo joined artillery from Mart Metytosh and an eleven-gun salute accompanied by a U.S. bugle reprise. Forty-five planes trailed above as flower petals showered the casket during the international bridge tribute. Local offices in Larevia and Nuevo Lavette closed for the morning.

Meathh City Lils Atnezen Hehall Nuevo Lared Mart Metytosh America Mexico Army HiaAnlonic International Bridge Emery Lavette

Hoover Seeks Mother Memory In Post Convention Request

Xontihtown pupil Tava Tily Hoover asks a Jawa woman named Ser herl Toovrr to recount memories of his mother. The request followed a congratulation note sent after the Kau sau City convention, mentioning Batter a schoolmate Tulda Mintham Hoover.

Tava Jawa Serherl Toovrr Arkeil Willie Tulda Mintham Hoover Itoma Econgratinnation Kausau

Amarillo Helium Plant Bids Opened for Construction

Ads announce open bids for a San Handin gas plant to extract nonflammable helium, tied to the United States storage project. Dr. Wm. G. Horeleon, optometrist, Riseville Building, closes at Loomm Hazurdays during Judy and August.

Amarillo Nm Hellim Moneak Amaia Sanhandin Afficinia Unite Storer Wm. G. Horeleon Risetville Builling Loomm Hazurdays

Here and There by Telegraph lacks owner and repeats mystery

Galveston fire destroys a whiskey still on the second story causing 1200 in damage as authorities fail to locate anyone claiming ownership. In San Angelo Mrs. Loran Heard faces a murder inquiry regarding her husband William A. Cleard’s death. In Port Arthur a car crash claims the life of 47 year old Norkinah, chief of notice, after a refinery district rollover.

Galveston Pnyone San Angelo Tex Loran Heard Grand Y Port Arvham Tnly UPI L. MM Norkinah Thuratay Wight

Fragmented 1920s Health Notes Prompt Theory Reflections

The clumsy clipping discusses wisdom and kindness to babies, maternal limits on kisses, and a mix of health theories. It mentions Hoover, Stol, and German policy, then pivots to a controversial claim about fermentation substances fueling tumor growth and attempts to prevent cancer with vegetable diets and monk abstinence from meat.

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Milk Theft Arrests Near San Antonio Porch Bottles Stolen

Veteran pollerina and accomplices linked to recent milk bottle thefts from houses on Hai Avitonio and surrounding areas. Officers Wright and Margle spotted suspects at 1210 a.m. on Cornell Avenue collecting bottles. About $50 found at the sheriff's office. alleged conspirators, aged about 18, arrested amid police pursuit and charged in the case.

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