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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1928

Page

3

Missouri Town Fights Flood as River Levee Breaks

In Newfoundland a weather alert near St John s reports two American air expeditions facing unfavorable mid Atlantic conditions. Miss Amelia Earhart and Miss Mabel Hott lead the flights awaiting favorable weather to depart for Ireland while plans shift toward the Azores. Storms and fuel constraints delay takeoff as pilots reassess routes and timing.

Missouri ST. Johns N. F Newfoundland James I. Kimball United States New York Among Markov Mabel Hott Azores Stultz Misa Mobel Harbor Olivne 1A Voutilier Arthur Aden

Dolly in Atlantic City beauty contest scene unfolds

A chaotic sequence follows Dolly as she mingles with fans and officials at a grand Atlantic City beauty contest. The crowd surges in the ballroom, photographers shout, and Dolly endures attention from admirers and the media while her chaperone and Minafeé monitor the spectacle.

Alan Someroy Lietle Haweser Smmnny Daves Devry Dolly Telly Alia Mim Derry Gyhan Holly Minufer Hunt Bracer Shin Lisiness Stoke Bay Boul Teaple Kedake Atlantic City Wally Nick Minatec Minnie Willy Ats Cavane Mubattat Miles Maak Iilus Ora Petits Wien Walloon Lierself

Miss Manhattan Wins Popular Acclaim

A chaotic scene unfolds as Miss Manhattan is photographed amid a crowd of contestants with Miss Chicago and Miss Tirminzhaw nearby. Frazer and Minty hurry the winner away as the crowd reacts with cheering and chatter about future appearances.

Miss Manhattan

Political announcements for Bexar County offices

District Attorney Dave Watnou announces candidacy for District Attorney of Bexar County subject to Democratic primary. Augustus Moliskey for Congress in the Forty Percent District seeks election, promising Democratic support. Also announces candidacy for County Judge of Bexar County and State Senator for the 26th District, under Democratic Party.

Bexar Dave Watnou Pourtcentl Texas Augustus Moliskey Bexar County Bexar Cownls Tomartson Democrata Wildiamson

Desperate Fight as Dike Breach Causes Waste and Destruction

A river flood near London last night widened the breach at the levee causing extensive damage and evacuation. Workmen fought flames and secured jetties while guardsmen and river forces manned the embankment to avert further disaster as the river neared the highest levels seen this year. Five companies of station guards were on duty for several days to protect the town.

Diene Elie

Vast Arkansas flood devastates towns and farmlands

Distraught residents report widespread flooding across Arkansas areas marked by rising waters, damaged roads, and displaced families. Officials describe numerous communities inundated with several feet of water, hindering travel and rescue efforts as relief crews coordinate shelter and aid.

And I Remember When By W W Trumboq

Fragmented obituary style reminiscence with garbled names and dates. Mentions a superintendent and several individuals such as Stevens, Mis, and John Waste in a faded record of a past event. The readable text hints at a community memory or dedication piece from an older issue.

Here and There By Telegraph Chronicle of notable arrests and social events

A ragged telegraphy style recounts notable individuals and incidents including charges of complicity in a plot involving Antonio Murin de, Cormier, Gui Hu, and Gectinho Galrat. Mentions include Wilkin Ma at Parone H and a Mapkiy wedding at Lamon. Also notes a Sunday event, a hospital or poison mention, and a Baptist meeting led by the president of the Southern Baptist connection, with implied legal or social consequences.

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