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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1928

Page

15

Suspect Maintains Silence In Bomb Slaying Case

In Rockford Illinois the suspect Paul Reed refuses questions while authorities probe the dynamite bombing that killed Vernon Pinger, husband of a former sweetheart. Prosecution hints of charges against Reed as a coroner’s inquest links the blast to a network of circumstantial evidence.

Rockford Paul Heed Sweethenet Binat Vernon Pinger Reed Nixon Hat Ras Peto William Throtgh Winistaga Uiusder Needoday Mie Ivy Plager Manard Herd Clopeti Ait- Hino Ody Hunger

Death claims Mrs Vasper Wright of Fort Worth

Word reached that Mrs Vasper Wright, wife of Lr. OG. F Welbt, former elder in the San Antonio district, died Monday morning in Fort Worth. She moved from San Antonio about four years ago and is survived by a son, Dey Walker J. Wright of Fort Worth. Funeral services will be held in Fort Worth on Friday afternoon.

Vasper Wright Monday Moening Bork Worth Wright Max OG. F Welbt San Antonio Methalist Church Central Methodist Hylocoputchurchs Fort Worsh Weight Fort Worth Dey Walker J. Wright Tart Worth Lely Pnes

Property owners paid from street project fund

Appropriations from the 027 street opening and widening fund compensate owners for parcels in the Main avenue widening plan between midh Wine and West Mare tin Street and for related property impacts. A commission meeting listed officers and figures including 822,000 and several named individuals.

Midh Wine Maretin Rodriguez North Ports Injettad Wirents Menwing Mmnvinie BG Tinvie Amondhof Webbs

Whitmire Speeches Promote A. Trade Season

Whitmire, president of the United Merchants of Vex, plans a speaking tour to boost the A. trade season. He is scheduled to speak Tuesday at Thunat and York, Wednesday at Rawson Cite, Kaendas at New Reanels and Acouln, and Friday at Kenedy and Meeville, as part of a regional convention.

Whitmirés Gaunda Trérident United Merchants of Vexas Grompy Toray Uifermmiql Thunat Yorkann Tureday Rawson Cite New Reanels Acouln Fritas Kenedy and Meeville

Magazine Has 8 A Tale of National Convention Notes

The piece surveys the assemblage of leaders at the national convention. It mentions the Linited Alles Jantor of Counitrer and Bin Antanin as members. It outlines the national president and the new and existing officials within the organization.

Counitrer Antanin Thealdey Slevetei Bis New

Land Agreement on Pecan Street Rights Accepted

Deeds for expansion were accepted by Manitry. from Commercial Ethalts and Uneestment Company and Neidla Wright. The parcels involved Tan MeL mReen Soledad airtel and Minin pfentt.

Futperis Weel Meena Sizret Manitry Teealts Anil RO Neidla' Wright Tan Mel mReen Soledad Airtel Minin Pfentt

Cant and brace party at WL O WW Ant Tier July 24

Cant and brace party given by Myrile Uroyo No 1 at the WL O WW Ant Tier on July 24 at 8 pm featuring dancing to Kal halison wavety dante and a different hit. Leber Temple, Wedy, July 25 event notes Ady.

Myrile Uroyo No WL. O. WW Ant Tier Ade Kal Halison Wavety Dante Leber Temple Wedy Ady

Texas Guinan Denies Nightclub Vice Rumors

The famed hostess Texas Guinan is shown with her mother Bessie Guinan while addressing claims that vice was rampant at a New York night spot run by the so called Committee of 14. The image emphasizes Guinan denying the accusations and clarifying her stance.

Texas Guinan Bessie Guinan Committee of 14

Wheat Prices Quiz Physicians Drop at opening

From a chaotic market, wheat prices show a drop while oats and corn move irregularly. The article notes new crop prospects in Canada and shifting values across grains, with weather affecting harvest expectations and possible carryover impacts on supply. A separate satirical item recounts a crime puzzle involving a physician and a murder, with subsequent police action and investigations underway.

Carly Weakassa Liverpool Canada Uae Canis

Parachute Jump Flier Demonstration Planned by School

A local primary school plans a morning parachute demonstration involving seven flyers from a group labeled Seven Trogks Hell eatistet nro. The event will feature new jumpers and pilots, with demonstrations at the park and nearby airfield.

Wildain Daiiy Ron Tuerlay Aivecthe Studiuma Dronperl Aroun

Wardlaw Victory Seen in Local Primaries

Fragmentary report indicates Wardlaw leading in state primary races with Ferguson securing an easy win. Mentions Parker Governor James Mergen and Moody at the Fointpe hotel, with political tensions noted across factions and a San Antonio stop by officials.

Wardlaw Tan Moody Parker James Mergen Fiintep Antonin Wardha Wardins Ntombo Haa Antideneg Af Ua

Class of 1878 Reunion Attended by Old Foes and Friends

A fragmented notice recalls a Class of 1878 reunion with lingering memories of past crimes and old ties. Mentions names like Mr. Hill, Mrs. Gil, and Smit, and notes scattered details of attendance and family ties amid faded OCR text from a historical page.

Eehous Childern Dewine Bun Avtinig Sanbel Wong Smit Mr. Gil Mr. Hill

Legion Officials Return to 8. A. After Vacations

Legion officials resume duties at the 8. A. convention as tourism resumes. Stapy returns from Catalhna and Crh joins from a national guard ravaniiyinat tour. Charles Wo Bvtubes and mil Wallan Th Coed are noted among attendees.

Legion 8. A Legion Willanil Charles Dexdstionk Tirertor Wallan Texas Legion Department Stapy Catalhna Tadand Crh Seragan Tired Hase Nacional Guard Ravaniiyinat A7 Mhivin

Amend Ordinances on Assessments For Main Avenue

City officials moved to amend assessments for Main AvenueWork aims to change funding terms and adjust drawing plans and specifications for the project Engineer to submit revised proposals at the upcoming commission meeting Planned changes cover widening and related improvements with a focus on financing and timing

Main Avenue

Phonograph Taken From Lamar School

Police report a theft at Lamar School with unclear details from damaged text. The fragmentary notes mention an incident involving a suspect and misinterpreted phrases, with references to Monday and actions at an unspecified location. No clear names or outcomes are readable.

Lamar Roma

Widow seeks injunction in King Benjamin Burnett case

Bunton Warbon Mich July 25. A legal battle over the estate of King Benjamin Burnett of the Mimse of World opens in circuit court with Judge Ch. BH. White presiding. A restraining order is sought to prevent changes by Aglug the Davidile colonists and others named in the filing.

Ben Bunton Warbon Benjamin Burneto Mimse Cnean Nate

County voting officials named amid election scramble

A list of county election officials and precinct judges was released naming chairperson Ke Weber and numerous presiding officers across districts. The document includes many surnames and positions, noting assignments for polling places and oversight roles amid the AML election.

AML Connie Demvently Aeiniey Dily Ke Weber WIM Medling Mra Mune Siig Louis Cardone Ute Greeven Isbett Deana Griege W. W. Boone Emil Leeseh Chowne Dock OK Auk Wandlyak Jeli Rather Hlort Haluta Sneekuier Uh Will Charles Eng OW. Jene Veney Bruno Rosey Withart Mater Giornm E.W. Casein Ae AL W. Metng St. Anon Maeters Lithey Hick Tong Hah ‘Cole Rune Mtom Cakors Qule Alfred Trausfer Jee Wesel R. Pope Olin Rhadians Thus Leick Muze Wieseb Stanley Merzyligerweki It Salter Bat Carapbell Cart Sein Aan Tetlek Charh May Slikery Ivy

West Ships SA Lettude Market Summary

Fragmented OCR listing fruits vegetables livestock and prices with scattered place names and figures. Notes dairy and canning items, crates and bushels, plus London market figures and futures quotes. overall market flavor but many garbled phrases.

Officer Stabbed Aftermath of New York Riot

Fragmentary text reports an officer stabbed amid violent unrest in New York. The garbled lines reference police action, injuries, and various places but lack clear names, dates, or outcomes. The piece appears to describe a chaotic scene with officers responding and a wounded travel through hospitals, yet specifics are unclear.

Novelists and a Tangled New York Visit with a Physician

A garbled report describes Dr Marvin in New York pursuing Maxwell Bulent Wein, a novelist, and interactions with Virginia Wade and Gladys. The tale centers on a tense meeting, a taxi ride, a rumored plan to leave New York, and a physician present during the proceedings.

Tivannis Mass Marvin New York Calbee Maxwell Bulent Wein Uy Weyenroll Diupheer Titeruy Ben Uehemiat Tixeonwich Shaeboney UK Diolenhein Ghulys Ing Virginke Wrow Tadenheim Chick Ot Volicy John Willams Hind Gladys Anunuwing Nile Jess Mas Caine Peel

Property dispute near South Pr town raises tension

The passage describes a contested property matter involving Miss Maxne as owner, Mr Miaur and Mr Ryan, with city officials and a 240,000 unit offer discussed at a meeting. The tone indicates a formal city commission hearing or public showcase with potential approval opportunities and tensions rising ahead of the next session.

Cannermon Miaur Traire Benelo Streek Pal V. Steel- Wwe Mr. Ryn Shean Daver Vits

River Dragged For Sportman's Body

Fragmentary report from an inland river area notes the body of a sportsperson was found after being dragged by current. Readable fragments reference a location near Men ng dmegeed and a missing person case with patrols and rescue attempts ongoing.

Stocks Rally on Uneven Market Signals and Gains

Despite volatility, shares advanced in thin trading as investors priced in inflation risks and mixed corporate results. Industrials and utilities led gains while tech sagged, with notable activity in rail and consumer sectors.

Fragmented OCR list of figures and items across states

An incoherent montage of numbers, place names, and terms resembling a catalog of amounts, locations, and objects. It mentions Colorado lambs, registered goods, and various monetary figures, all jumbled with improper capitalization and punctuation, lacking a coherent story or event.

Four Students Lost During Icebound Canadian Expedition

A team of four students from a Midwestern college vanished on a planned 42 mile trip from Winnipex to Hutson, Waidson Bay, after departing Crem Towa Clir on May 20. Leader Jeb Fuller, 29, and crew Mord Kane, 22, Gorilaw 4, 20, and Dailer G Nad lam, 24, were last reported entering the Canadian wilderness with geologists and relatives awaiting word.

Khor Dole Peeke Waidson Bay Canada Teglits Crem Towa Clir Taco Winnipex Hutson Thas Jeb Fuller Ant Renkuk Methcing Mord- Kane Towa Ain Low Redege Cophamere Gorilaw Apmatring Belt Sogintere Ing College Mellor Dailer

Blind Man Runs Store Unaided by Vision

A blind merchant continues to operate a flower and hardware shop in the Widsta Flowery store district, greeting customers and handling routine tasks without sight. He recalls starting after becoming blind years earlier and notes his independence in managing the business and assisting patrons.

Universy Deester GEC Dilly Thom de Tyres Tia Hniltig Aeitolés Widsta Buesupne

GOAT RAISERS PLAN HUGE POWWOW AT DESERT DESERT

Goats and sheep auction planned by Goat Raisers Association at Desen with concerts and a dance. Delegates attend opening Monday morning at Shoe and Goat Raisers gathering. Auctioneers Tincoln and Wells Johnson to offer 1400 goats and sheep. two days of events include dedication ceremony and Mardi Gras program.

St. Angebis Belhg Anne Mra G. Tandaa Thitanny Cits Milx Theater J. A. Kincaid Rhirae Rainbow Casino Davight Glacoh Berg Iassem Tincoln Fmm Iwin Wels Johnson West Toxas Davis Cal Ania Rerentiz J. T. Lary Thesarmer West Texas

Laymen Plan for Barbecue Event Details

An informal barbecue meeting is planned with representatives from San Marens and nearby towns including Lallog Lockhart Martindale and Magerelli. Crain of San Marens will lead the meeting with W A Wratt in charge of the barbecue and discussing speakers from Aus tein and others.

Vomv Lasmon Waal Nia San Mares Lallog Lockhart Martindale Magerelli Aplea Tn Sfilaatde San Marens Crain W. A. Wratt Dudee Taltimore Ofina Aggeals Austein

Baron Is Flop Playback at Dresden Stage

A dramatic production in Dresden drew mixed reactions as Baron and a cast including Van Muendtelid, Capt. Herman Koch, and Mal Annes Fitamanrice faced sharp audience reactions. The play’s reception contrasted with strong applause from some segments, while others termed it a flop.

Baron Trainn van Muendtelid Denma Dresden Mmaléufish Hawever Bnew van Huendelit Herman Koch Mal Annes

Air Travelers SN. Ott from %, Weturn Departyerws Chair

In a brief aviation notice, FE Hronta held a fee conference this week. AL Meares from Winburn announced retirement plans and a change in travel arrangements at a regional airport, with the event impacting flights and schedules.

Weturn Departyerws FE Hronta Thesdar AL Meares Winburn Winhues New Teavelale

Wright Hikes ana Count Wright Hikes ana

Fines were imposed by the Corporations court as Thi Wright presided on the second week of a big function. Names listed include Vee Hoypee Ti Martinez and Willie Garvin with fines ranging from 5 to 25 dollars for drunkenness, disturbing the peace, vaccination noncompliance, and traffic violations. Dismissals noted for Downing and others.

Bolics Thi] Wright Junc Interm Abeenge John F Union Steller Martinez Willie Garvin Nora Sut Hivin Tiluanto Coun Tency Hiernnnilex Brink J. Sowers BY Qurn Yhenry Moreno Serafl Marlig Contsriss Angel ‘Tamerina Manuel Garcia E. A. Ehlers Be Rincall Argus Dishop Toi Trafa ES S DD

Spectators Pack Town as Commission Holds First Meeting

Rubiola and Fenn A. Tushick lead the series of remarks with Amenh Rubiola and Malas, addressing spectators. Heillier and local business community await action as commissioners set the agenda for the first time in months.

Rubiola Sitas Amenh Rubiola Fenn A. Tushick Malas

Political announcements for various local offices

A chaotic collection of political advertisements announces candidacies for numerous local and state offices including district attorney, county judge, state senator, justice of the peace, commissioner, county attorney, tax collector, county treasurer, and county clerk. Names such as Augustus McKotskey, Penry Robertson, Ya. Guar Williams on, Anton Adam, Robt F Ubr, Chas J Matthews, Fred Th Lancaster, Arlend Towle, and Jack F. Drake appear among the bid notices. Dates reference Democratic primaries and July 1028/1928 in multiple items.

Theredy Sanonica Treaw

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