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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1928

Page

2

Suspect Sought After Trio of North Side Robberies

Police chase ongoing in San Antonio after a man drives a gray Ford roadster between three homes in the North Side over the weekend. Robberies targeted H. Uemp Lon, 49 East Woodlawn Avenue. F. R. Howard, 100 West Hillside Street. and PD.H. Dance, 622 West Woodlawn Avenue. Witnesses saw a map and license plate numbers. Dance family is away. Loot amount not yet determined.

North Side San Antonio H. Uemplon Woodlawn Avenue F. R. Howard Hillside Street H. Dance Dance Wrnz Poker Campton Howard Verideries

Paving bids accepted for Fredericksburg road and Grand Avenue

The Thalde stock Asphalt company offered the low bid of 33422 for Fredericksburg road paving between North Flores Street and Cincinnati Avenue, and Alamo Paving company bid 6454.59 for Grand Avenue from Broadway to Austin street. City will pay abutments for underpass walls, railway covers remaining costs, and a gentle crossing is to be built on West Craig place.

Thalde Tock Asphalt Company Fredericksburg Road North Flores Street Cincinnati Avenue City Commission Paul E. Steffler Alamo Paying Grand Avenue Broadway Austin Steoe G. X Ohmos Dam Steffler T Connccl Cifte West Craig Place

Three Men Held For Attack on Two Dallas Girls

Three men were held for investigation in Dallas after two girls were attacked at a house several miles from the city. One girl was found unconscious on a porch and taken to hospital. the other provided information leading to arrests.

Dallas Tex Stent Farey Toney

Frenchmen Brave Atlantic Fregate Seaplane Flight

Radio Operator Cadou Relief Pilot Marrot and Lieut Paulin Paris commanded the French seaplane La Fregate on the first leg from Brest to the Azores as part of an attempted flight to America via Bermuda Returning from New York the route may head via Newfoundland in the return leg.

Cadou Marrot Lieut Paulin Paris la Fregate Hrest Azores America Bermuda New York Newfoundland

Hold Up Case Hearing Set

A hold up case hearing was postponed to Monday to allow the district attorney's office to summon witnesses. A former deputy constable was taken into custody at his Arbor Place residence after police identified him as the robber by the victims Hubbard and Lawrence and two De Keeney's sanitarium employees. The suspects abducted Hubbard and Lawrence from Maluaveque and West Travis, forced them into an alley near Camden Street, then drove off in Lawrence's car to Orden and Poplar, discarding it for a Dodge touring car.

Clark Athmeney Bly Residente Arbor Place Hubbard Lawrence Iis de. Keeney Apilen Poplar Cootinard Olup Lewis Maluaveque West Travis Salo Jaeny Camden Alrert Orden and Poplar Streets

Today Continued from Page Gane Revolt and mourning in agrarian struggle

The piece recalls widow rituals and mourning customs then shifts to a rural revolt theme. It mentions widows wearing black veils and self-mutilation to express grief, then contrasts peasant revolts with urban labor tensions. It draws parallels to historic upheavals in France and Mexico, noting a Mexican intelligentsia influence and cautious expectations of any agrarian revolt.

Merion Worknes Mexico France Antalles

Alacorn in Jail in Default of Bond Seizures

Monday Alatern remained jailed in default of a 3400 bond on charges from Commissioner G C Crown for possession and manufacture of liquor and related equipment. Three others, Joe Mante Walter Ridlr and Juan Generaled, are held on charges tied to an alleged morphine sale conspiracy with bonds set at 1 million and 22 thousand respectively.

Andes Alatern G. C. Crown Joe Mante Walter Ridlr Juan Generaled

Colonel Bispham To Leave August Sixteenth

Colonel Willem N phan second in command of the regiment will report to Washington for duty in the militia. He will be relieved by Detachment and return to his town by the year end. The officer from Neiphia has been on duty with patronal guard troops and will report back from his assignment.

Bispham Willem N. Phan Osirgenn Ap Tmmander Nd Methen Antonig Ange Art Washington Ife Tieut Cworze Scott W Neiphia

Resident Robbed on Walzam Road

Filwin Nene reported to sheriff Maniag that he was held up Saturday night near a Walzam Road railroad crossing. An armed man demanded cash and forced Nene to surrender seven Neves baie.

Filwin Nene Anether Offien Anil Hema Walger Teal Husher Lim Neves Baie

Arrest Pair in Kidnaping Case Reported

Police held two suspects linked to a kidnapping in a wealth case. Authorities say the men were taken into custody on Monday in connection with the high profile abduction. No further trace of the supposed victim was found during the search.

Rin Varoennai Iar Kid Haying Cae Gndian Gly Fy Valseemint Mahon Phe Pang Dope Kay Wn Jaen Fond

New Police Chief Kilday Vows Strict Enforcement

Chicago reports Chief Chick Kilday outlines plans to enforce all laws, clean up gambling and bootlegging, and raise department standards. He emphasizes discipline across all divisions and personal oversight of the detective bureau, aiming to improve traffic enforcement and overall efficiency while studying specifics before implementing changes.

Chick Kilday Kilday Chiel Jay Manilag

Volunteers Chief Held on Bond in Transporting Case

U. Small, leader of a San Antonio clarity group, is held on $200 bond on a charge of possessing and transporting intoxicating liquor. A preliminary hearing before U.S. Commissioner G.O. Brown and Walters followed the filing by Prohibition Agent Charles Stevens. Small was arrested Thursday night after an automobile collision near Santh J lovex street. police furnished information leading to the complaint.

U. Small Lovex Atrep

Refusing Work Sent to Jail in Nazar County Case

A fragmentary report indicates individuals refusing work were jailed in Nazar County. The text mentions Market Plaza and Monday events, with references to Mexican nationals and charges related to labor or vagrancy. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

New Law Cost Service Gains Popularity Across Sectors

A new cost service law appears to be growing in use, as the Onker family and Taundey wery Ii show reduced figures. The Cir SUT phone line addresses inquiries, while Yeonemy Ret Puritan Paul Laundry is noted in related circles for its involvement.

Onker Taundey Wery

French Plane Stirs North Atlantic Crossing Effort

The French seaplane La Fregate, first French attempt to cross the North Atlantic by air, is designed for rough sea conditions. Equipped with a 480 horsepower engine, it aims to endure ocean surface, with pilots resuming from New York after a brief stop. Lieutenant Garis plans a short NYC stay before the eastward leg.

North Atlantic Weaplane Re Ocean Stenerio Waller France New York de Grasse Etsa Poe

Ryan Returns from Fort Worth

City Attorney returns to his pavilion in the city hall after a visit to Fort Worth Texas. He attended the organization meeting of the city harness in Texas where he was elected to a place on the executive council. Min San Mitinde attorney was elected to a fire on the executive council.

Inet Worth Afr Texas Varetler Pact Worth Min San Mitinde

City Orders Large Hickory Supply From San Antonio Officials

Officials in San Antonio ordered a large supply of hickory wood amid a dispute over timber sources. The decision appears to center on procurement constraints and the need for sturdy materials for local infrastructure and equipment.

San Antonio Selina Mandar

Scientists Meet At Institute Opening In France

Scientists from the United States and Luraye attended the opening of the Institute of Chemistry at the American Chemical Society in Nocllivextern University. The event began a four week session. Meanwhile reports from abroad note France winning gold in a separate competition and a railway wreck involving a passenger train wrecked by strikes near Modaikanat. In other brief notes, Dr. Russell W. Bricks on, a Minneapolis native, arrived aboard the Maerite Hig Olay for a ceremony. A separate traffic incident near Wellington involved a car crashing into a bridge, while in Sikeston, Missouri, a Bible class member read 303 verses in a competition.

Clugagd Finn United States Luraye Institute of Chentry American Chemical Social Nocllivextern Universit

Train car abuse under Interstate act scrutiny

Commissioner I McManamy urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to curb private car use seen as abuse. He cited widespread private car travel to zonal resorts, calling for reform with no added costs while opposing published rates and urging movement away from private cars under the act.

Ty Triternational News Service Washington Railraail I . McManamy Interstate Commerce Courmission McManamy Privale Cars

Wardlaw Briefs Mayor in City Hall Visit

Louis J. Wardlaw, a gubernatorial candidate, met Mayor GoM Chambers at city hall Monday morning for a conference with most city officials present. Wardlaw stated everything is all right and discussed the forthcoming election during his brief visit.

Louis Wardlaw Tle Gom Chambers Whih Jenk Tan

Elro Lodge Tutte Elro Lodge Tutte New Members Mated at Meeting

The Elro Lodge Tute branch announces new members to be affiliated by Han Antonia Tks Indge No. 70 at a Monday night gathering. Officers include Burke and assistants. Organist parak will provide music. Dan Unoe oversees the event and GB Battle, the retiring ruler, attends.

Han Antonia Tks Indge Vonweting Ord Janek R. Burke Psale Parak Dan Unoe Phat Teeny Lie Mlaini Fichit

Expedition Seeks Traces of Ancient Great Lakes Life

An expedition sails from Milwaukee harbor to Lake Superior for a paleontological survey led by Commander Vincenzo F. McDonald of Chicago and Zenith Radiin, aiming to locate prehistoric copper mine relics and related artifacts along the southern Great Lakes region.

Great Lakes Murvatheer Milwaukee Horbor Sorthern Witerk Milwaukee Dibile Muaenings Willtip Prehlatoric Vingeno F. McDonald Chicago Zenith Radin Company

Shooting Ends In Fatal Poolside Tragedy In Dallar

In Dallar Texas on a hot night, three friends gathered at a bathing pool. Carl Brith, 26, was killed instantly in a confrontation. Jack Marner, a car inspector, fled the scene but surrendered without bond. Tam Lewin, another friend, was arrested. Witnesses say two men followed Brith into the station before the shooting, as Smith drove away in a car. Police dispersed the ensuing disturbance at the building near the pool.

Motent Lex Emith Unellor Palles

Man Dives From Plane Wing to Likely Fatal Fall

In Wheeling West Virginia on July 23, William L. Smith an aspiring airplane stunt performer leaped from the wing of a plane into the Ohio River near Monongaville West Virginia. He did not surface and could have drowned.

Dellare Obin Mie Chia Elger William Smith Wheeling W.va Ohio Monwalsvilley W. Va

Porto Ricans Hit Record on Range in U S Army Test

Porto Rican regiment riflemen at Rio Tuas posted a shooting record in this year s competition. The unit s infantrymen fired the minimum qualifying score for enrollment in the national test.

Washington Doughhars Porto Ricam Stiny Filth United States Infantry Rio Tuas

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