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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1928
Page
1
A garbled history of a speed attempt spans 23 days and 25 000 miles with mentions of Mears Collyer and Jules Verne style claims. The piece notes crowding of women, finger prints, market forces, and government liquor laws, with references to cars and American manufacturers.
Weather note with garbled text mentions temperatures around 97 degrees tonight and tomorrow. References to tuning, variants, and possible changes in conditions. Indicates partly cloudy, warmer in interior regions with some storms or variations. Ends with a stray line about home weather for today and students.
Mayor Chambers announced Monday that Owen Kilday will become acting chief to replace Chief Miller, promising an immediate reorganization and unlimited administration backing. The move follows the payroll messenger holdup at the American Building Company and signals that Miller’s sick leave may be permanent.
Disputed report from Fortes claims the Vreweh sexphate flight set from Azores this morning on a Wrans-Atkutlieght route, aiming to refuel in Bermuda before heading to New York. The crew, led by Captain Frank Courtney, faced bad weather and fuel concerns, with the mission described as a long, difficult approach to cross the Atlantic. The expedition plane Pugniedird, a seaplane named for its origin, reported progress and maintained a steady schedule as it approached the Azores and then moved toward Bermuda. The crew indicated a northward flight path and expected returns, while observers noted the attempt to sustain communications and power through long-range radio systems. The article continues on later pages.
Storms are forecast to develop by evening across A. with winds shifting from calm to brisk. Forecasters warn of possible heavy rain and thunder as the system moves southward, bringing unsettled conditions through tonight and into tomorrow.
Plan for district meeting of Christian Baulesvor Ware in Oeinter aims to gather members of the Van Mitimin district council at Southside Christian Church on Danning Muh South Presa streets. Residents of dural societies invited per president dotin Welch of the ce vil.
A disrupted weather notice from Portland reports a cool wave sweeping the Pacific Northwest. Temperatures near and above one hundred degrees are mentioned, with references to warm conditions spreading across Washington and Oregon and affecting nearby areas.
A commercial airplane clipped an automobile injuring two boys riding in the car. Eyewitnesses describe the chaotic scene as responders arrived, and authorities began an investigation into the incident and the flight path involved.
Federal Judge Duval Week presides over a petition challenging the Democratic primary rule excluding Negro voters in Hight County. Attys Wingberley and Campbell seek a temporary injunction to allow Wimberley to vote, arguing the state law barring African Americans violates the constitution. A hearing Tuesday will determine if the restraining order will be granted, with further action possible after three-judge consideration.
County Constable Duke Carver, Tefe, and Chief Owen Kilday arrested Walter Lewis, held as suspect in a brazen daylight holdup of American Building Co. employees. The bandit seized payroll totaling 4255 dollars from the workers.
City officials consider river flood prevention schemes with Colonel Cre coliux proposing a river floor plan to narrow channels. Major GoM and the mayor’s office indicate a council decision likely next week after Monday discussions delay the item.
In Los Angeles on July, Aimee Semple McPherson remains tied to a row with her mother over church finances. She plans a project on European topics beginning in September while denying involvement in the ongoing conflict about church funds.
Aged 70, Arno Mfonsauta, consul general to the United States from Persia from 1904 to 1909, died at his son Merrig A. Rulin's home in Wichita Falls. He was a member of the order of She Dien ami Sin. Funeral services will be held here Tuesday.
The habeas corpus request for Walter Lewis, charged with robbery by night with a firearm in an Amerigo Building Company hold up, was set for 2 o'clock. Justice Holtz presided as the special grand jury considers speeding the trial amid unconfirmed jury plans. The defense, led by Simumona, noted absence of District Attorney Seoligens but argued evidence supports a grand jury presentation.
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