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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1928

Page

2

Bandit Escape Following $138000 Train Robbery

In Wheaton Illinois a jail break freed four men after overmanned guards during a $138,000 Evergreen Park train heist. Cleaver and Farina wounded, others at large. police report 400 shots fired, dramatic field battle with 600 spectators watching from autos.

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Corpus Christi Man Passes Exams To Enter MTC

Alex Weil Sr. of Corpus Christi is described as having made the grade after passing physical exams and receiving clothing for entry into the M. T. C. The note reflects acceptance into the program and the required preparations.

Alex Weil Sr Corpus Christi

CMT CTC Students Rally For First Reveille Call

Fort Sam Houston prepares a first reveille for C M T G students as 927 seniors complete requirements and are assigned to companies. The goal remains 1000. those not yet arrived will join to meet quota. Colonel James V Heidt outlines a daily schedule balancing academics and athletics with limited recreation time.

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New Passenger Line Proposed Between New York and Chicago

Newark officials announced plans for a national air transport line. The carrier would operate a passenger air route linking the port of New York and Chicago, signaling a step toward expanded air service.

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Mexican Chamber Banquet Brings San Antonio Merchants Together

More than sixty Mexican business men attended a banquet at El Pobleno hosted by the newly formed Mexican Chamber of Commerce. Toastmaster G Gonzales and speakers Enrique Saytibanez Mexican consul general and Antonio Barrera honorary president urged U S Mexico business unity to boost cross border ties. Guadalupe Rodriguez vice president and William Furlong of the San Antonio Chamber pledged support.

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Insurance Firm Faces Trust Suit

Austin report states the attorney general's department filed a suit alleging violations of state anti trust laws against Potomac Fire Insurance Company. The action seeks remedies under state law and highlights concerns over competitive practices.

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El Paso Suspect Nabbed For Bad Check Scheme

El Paso officers arrest a suspect linked to passing numerous worthless checks. The man claimed name variations including Asury A Sharpe and Thorpe, admitting he obtained hundreds of dollars. He reportedly used aliases such as Dr William and a navy physician in Pacific coast ads and bulletins.

EL Paso Sharpe Thorpe Pacific Coast Jmsing William Mms William Marsh Navy Tharye Nacs Contre

Gasoline Station Owners Protest Capone Move

Chicago readers report a meeting of independent gas station owners protesting alleged Capone pressure to torronise them. Leonard Micon urged joining the Fuel Station Owner Association, citing Capone’s promised protection fee of five shillings monthly.

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Utility probe uncovers textbooks linked to utility lobbying

June 15, Wastington Oklahoma City witnesses describe a Federal Crude commission utility inquiry into textbook manuscripts. Ginn and Company publishers reportedly welcomed utilities reviewing manuscripts as an advertising factor for textbook distribution while Public Service Magazine evidence shows distribution funded by state utility boards and utility companies.

Federal Crude Commission Sue Oklahowma Lad Wowarg EB. Meliny Oklahoma City Edgar A. McCul- Tech Ginn and Company If J. Gonden Chicuz Public Services Magazine Irristatures Hareaus

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