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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
9
An alert officer stopped a small fire in an alley near Losora and Alamo Plaza on Grackett Street early Saturday. Debris and a pile of papers were found in the alley mouth, with a light flare seen from the alley as fire crews battled the flames and prevented a serious blaze.
A plane from Stockton, Illinois, crashed into a car near Clarion flying field last night. Lt Creamer and passenger Third Hassett of Huokford were uninjured. Meanwhile, Saturday market reports show varied receipts for calves and meat products, with prices listed for multiple items and weights.
Opening Sunday night features Tou S Elures Honen and others at Creses Kowtevard with Sears Harry Seven and Sarl, plus Tis So lets orchestra at Midsay Hunt flag night. Dancing Saturday at Pest bal and Macdans, Monty Collezinus at Midway, Labor Day weekend events. Moonlight Trance at Castroville on June 19 and dance show by Jimmie Sun Doers at Hetates hall.
Dolly Quinn protests when she thinks Jerry Avis spends too much entertaining her. She asks where he gets his money and he replies in a laughing tone that it is not by rum running, suggesting she would not understand.
A diary kept by Dolly Quinn charts her early New York years and romance with Jerry Wendell. It details shop work, social circles, weekly dates, and the couple’s stylistic ascent, including evenings in theaters, swimming, and a lavish car, revealing a vivid, youthful glimpse into their world and its temptations.
Army units from Shansi and Feng Yuxiang forces have withdrawn toward Pekin while a Northern defense plan centers on fortifications. About 600 Shansi troops reportedly left Pekin as calm persisted in the capital. Communications with Tel and global lines are disrupted and no mail has arrived since last Monday.
Unconfirmed reports claim an American plane was shot down over Nentsin province on the ninth. No official confirmation issued as clashes between Nationalists and Communists reportedly occur near the area while radian winds shift toward Marohebria.
Ottawa reports Canada will not permit Japanese nationals in western Canada after September to send for “picture brides.” The policy change follows immigration discussions with Japanese officials and aims to limit arranged marriages. The scene shifts to a city street where characters Dolly, Terry, and Nick Standish discuss a planned marriage amid a busy Broadway setting.
A burglar-proof shop at a filling station in Laredo was broken into and secured by owner Chapa after spotting thieves 20 days ago. The men targeted the cash register, damaged doors, and fled with about 00 in cash. police later recovered some items as the suspects were tracked.
Augmented untold details describe the Sin Antonic wholesale vegetable market Saturday. Demand was good for locally grown produce with mixed prices for items like lemons, apples, lettuce, and peppers. Prices listed include Beil of cents per Pound for peaches and 4.59 per box for lemons with various other fruits and vegetables quoted. Local poultry market described as unsatisfactory.
A dense list of local market prices for vegetables and fruits. Spinach at 1.25 per bunch, carrots 78 cents per dozen, sweet potatoes 60 cents per dozen, Bananas 6 and a half cents per pound, and many other items with varying per unit or per crate costs.
A fragmentary account describes a June 1 ceremony on a Nevada mountain atop KENO. The 28 year old bride and 50 year old archaeologist groom, linked to a military and scientific background, led a five person wedding party including a presenter who performed a stylized phrase during the service, with a hopeful line about the world awaiting a surprise.
Autoist aged about 70 died when his car wrecked while changing the tire near Tamar in Ma. The deceased, identified as Cubbby of Nevada, Mo, was struck by a passing vehicle. Miss Helen Fy reported the incident and aid was summoned.
A Daily Market dispatch reports Carol unable to contest a divorce attempt by Trincely Helen. The article notes coercive pressure and potential government involvement to compel signatory divorce terms under peacetime majesty concerns.
A tragic Sunshine Special wreck near Pine Bluff today results in one death and injuries to the engineer. The accident, described by witnesses as sudden and severe, halted service as investigators begin work and authorities assess the scene and causes.
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