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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1928

Page

5

Theater Killer Sentenced to Die in Robbery Case

Bob Silver, a US resident, was sentenced to death by Judge George L. Losey in criminal district court for the robbery of Mosene Wilson, theater caretaker. Sentencing followed a tense trial as spectators watched, including the defendant’s mother and wife. Silver showed restrained composure as the judge imposed the punishment after more than a year in custody.

J. Ry Bob) Silver Mosene Wilson Majestie Theater George L. Losey Criminal District Court Silver Lureliml

Officials Head to Cotton Section for Freight Tour

Freight agent of the Southern Pacific Lines and traveling freight agent W. J. Friesier travel from San Antonio by morning train for a tour through the rolling glittering Kenaly area, then toward Fawk Ura ford, with the clerk joining.

Loiiler Sgsietunk W. J Friesier Wil San Antonia Rollon Glivtriel Kenaly Fawk Uraford

Direct relief claims from a skin healing liquid

A fragmented ad touts a topical solution named Zema to stop itching and relieve skin irritation. It promises rapid healing and low price, claiming effective relief for blemishes and rash symptoms with a small $1.00 cost.

Zema

Fear Killed Wvs1 000,000 Traineire At Rail Fire

A 200 yard stretch of amphlering incidents marked one of the Hacky Mountain region's most spectacular railroad fires. Fire destroyed cars and caused extensive explosions, with thousands of gallons of flaming crude oil lighting the countryside. Investigators report possible causes including a broken roadie and rainstorms, while several workers recount an automobile collision near Chie Warrington. The blaze raged for hours, destroying multiple cars and leaving many vehicles in flames along the line.

Gubanshy Wyodur Yestinany Hacky Mountain Eisht Myer Iernser Yard Iles Chie Warrington Mumbet TE Alliance Nebraska-bi Platte River Rimani

Shoes to perfume and beads from old footwear

A court case cites a Los Angeles foundry tied to a contract in which old shoes, gin cans, and bottles were to be supplied to make perfume and green glass beads for babies. Gregg, VP of the rampans, claims the company seeks $20,000 in damages.

Los Angeles Gregg Rampans Motil Rains Mt. Ve

Wreck injures many on coast line train collision near Corie

In California's Colaya county a collision between the Bu Gom y special and the Unse Limited near Corie injured thirty seven women en route to an American Lark association convention in Seattle. Wreck occurred as both trains left Portland separately, the rear car struck, flagman sent for signals, and several cars were splintered. Authorities report injured include prominent lawyers and wives from Vatlvuy Eastern yolits.

Francisco Corie Colaya County California American Lark Association Seattle Unse Chuck Southern Laemjy San Luan Heuurts Specter Hall Cascalle Limited Stan Arta

Fifty Injured As Elevated Train Crash Shocks New York

In New York fifty people were injured, three likely fatally, when a heavily loaded seven-car elevated train crashed into a standing train at night. Distressed passengers were thrown about as cars telescoped. fires followed, and rescue operations began with many travelers escaping amidst chaos.

New York Tay Ellision Yunk

Nine Airplanes to Open New Colorado Springs Airport

Kelly Field will ship nine planes to dedicate a new municipal airport at Colorado Springs from August 10 to 18 under Major C. Ti as assistant commander of the Advanced Flying School. Observers from the area will travel by air and rail to Fort Worth and other points to participate.

Kellyfield Colorada Springs Mag. C Amarin Fort Worth Fort Sil Tiber, Kan Moore Tiewtenants E. W Rwagely Ta Clay Johnzen Th Werland He Moran T. W. Marks Taylor

Air Travelers Tiepartures Col STM Tompkins Flight Log

Air travelers list departures from multiple fields including Mineral Wells and Brownsville. Key figures include Col STM Tompkins passenger and pilots Brame Glennan and Mant Watken, with varied origins such as Denver and San Diego, noted in partial names and fragmented notes.

Stm Tommy) Tompkins Lirut Vorter Trom Welly Ty Chennault Brooks Brownsville Brame Glennan iMr Ami Mra William T Heinbardt Mrs Wrane Park Pissengers Husn Field San Diego Ityan Brigham Mant Watken Tren Porkonra AL Winkgrnfel Denver Ryan Brow Yim

Dance Hall Hearing Set In District Court

A hearing was set for Thursday before the district court to determine whether to grant a temporary restraining injunction against the owners of a dance hall at the corner of Slopophing Street and Avenue 18. The motion, filed by Sleury ML Wraeheart, seeks to stop the music and lights that disturb nearby residents and the presence of unchaperoned females and minors in the hall.

Bads Fitth Jin Mayers Sloxophing Street Avenue 18 Junc Grover C. Cal Jarl Mllph New Alderson Mernday Sleury ML Wraeheart Boaldoxerhine Street Wraeheart

Suspect Charged in Gaming Probe Arrest on City Street

Detective A Mortman charged Mefosta Villaread with exhibiting a gaming device on Soh Sota Kosa street establishment. The accused was allegedly caught in a centru on a dite table, Monday morning, during a fastion of the Peace.

Mefosta Villaread A. Mortman

Watch Stolen at Bath House Report Fails Clarity

A garbled report notes a missing gold watch at a bath house on Monday. The fragment mentions names such as O’feary and Bath Street, with unclear details about suspects or location, making precise facts difficult to extract.

Bath House Tames O'feary East Guentherr Street Jeavas Frevalu Ferrell Wollr Ali

Soldiers Sleuths Now Wear Rubber Soled Shoes

Sobers of the Second Division announce new boots issued by the government at Fort Mon Lats. Enlisted men receive rubber heeled shoes to reduce fatigue and enable longer marches. D. G. Westenhaver signs today as judge.

Guishoe Netiste Vontedi Ares Fort Mon Lats Fon Tibher

Confessed Slayer of Doctor Dies in Electric Chair

A confessed slayer identified as Belgt Tosah Komenisky was executed today in the electric chair after his conviction for killing Dr. Gerald Kelly of Jissuintl. The defendant, once a student three years ago, faced the Reckview gonitoutione and the court upheld the sentence.

Belg Tosah Komenisky Gerald Kelly Jissuintl Cieele Reckview Ifuh Reneel Deptor Tse Be Bmg Kamenisky

Former Detroit pickle king dies in latest bid for fame

Former Detroit figure Wil Tinia Williams, once a head of a large pickle and preserve campaign, died here after arriving years ago to support national preservation efforts. The obituary notes his influence in the local pickle industry and his leadership role in the Wallin campaign.

Abadiena UPI Wil Tinia Williams Detroit Willinnes Tend Wallin Campaig

City Officials Take Vacation Amid Unclear Plans

City leaders plan time off and attend various events as two commissioners prep for extended breaks. Details are garbled but indicate vacations, potential travel, and routine duties paused during absence.

Artist Thinks Self Sure Ends Life

New York July 20. A young artist Mixy Marvy gland 40 79 Glenville Minn hanged herself in her friends apartment after a sleepless night. She had just returned from Ells camp in Maine where she worked as an art trucker. She had completed a year at Barnard College last June. A friend Catherine Lewis had left a note prompting the night visit to Terh Haute Indiana where Miss Mandy and three others shared an apartment. A physician said death occurred about an hour earlier.

New York Mixy Marvy Gland Glenville Min Ellis Deneavark Barnard Maine Catherine ‘Lewis Alive Mandy Terro Haute Jad Columbis Mixa Mandy Whee Mir Vxghind

Guards Recapture 4 in Jail Break

Four inmates escaped a Columbus prison during a break and were recaptured by guards. The four were returned to confinement and face further disciplinary action.

Columbus

Dogs Bite Men in San Antonio as Dogs Attack

Report from San Antonio describes multiple dog bites on men Monday. One man sustained leg and hand injuries while another received injuries on the right arm. Police and local animal control are reviewing the incidents and advise caution around unknown dogs.

San Antonio Concho “Ateoel Iter Irs

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