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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1928

Page

2

May Abandon Mitchell Lake for New Sewer Plant

San Antonio plans may shift as Mayor Chambera announces expert sewer engineers will survey Mitchell Lake and river pollution concerns. A bond committee studies costs around 1.5 million dollars with potential new disposal system if Mitchell Lake proves infeasible.

S. A Mitchell Lake Sky Antonio Michiel Lake Secre M. Chamber George T. Fuller Fuller and McClintock New York Fuller San Antonio Mitchel Lake Col B. I. Crecelius Committee of Feenty Tim Cheristians Mitchell Inkr Mae Lake Chambera Mitchell Jake

Contagion of War and Personal Tales in One Page

A fragmented narrator cites a violent tale of a bandit and a public epitaph then shifts to boxing icon Jack Dempsey declaring retirement after a big race in Zia Juana. It features reflections from professors and clergy about guilt, a baby revived after pleuro pneumoni a, a mother giving blood to her newborn, and a U S court ruling on treaty murder. Canadian border booze and a young woman’s death from alcoholism at a drinking party are also noted amid prohibition era concerns.

Jack Dempsey Aitough Zia Juana Dempsey

Beaumont Amnesia Victim Hints at Identity

An amnesiac man found in Beaumont gave the name Togente Sharon, 627 South Street, and appeared to be fleeing amnesia. Beaumont officers faced an effort to determine his true identity as San Antonio authorities were asked to assist.

Béaumont Togente Sharon South Street Arcnesia San Ancunin Beaumont

S. A. Auto Man Is Chosen to Direct Old Trail Drivers Meet

Ines vider notes San Antonio based auto man WT Miller selected by George W. Saunders to host the Trail Drivers’ meet at the International Exposition and Livestock Show. Miller, linked to Bun Autodie firm, once rode with the Proinie Tite Wild West show and later with You Mulhall shoe, bringing years of showmanship to the event.

W. T. Miller S. A Ines Vider San Antmnio WT Miller East Myrdy Tree Miller George W. Saunders Yoni Drivers’ Association Trail Drivers Wid Mr. Miller Sine Bun Autodie Company Tor Mia Will Boge

Climax Show Set With High Jump Tonight

The event features riding contests with riders including Clara Jackson Mesilames J H Lapham and G J Authe nteiner among others. High jumping is planned at 9 p m with a horse show and rodeo Thursday afternoon and night. Melbourne Missie the Second an Allen Cottle entry won in section B. Prize winners listed for cattle and heifer classes with several named entrants. Writers from national livestock press attend the exposition and Thursday marks the sixth day of the program with separate admission charges for rodeo and horse show.

Ing Mixs Clara Jackson Mesilames J. H. Lapham H. Bornhart G. J. Authenteiner J. Blevins A. L.little J. M. Yates Brows E. G. Barnhart H.C. Vanderveer Welch D. Leddinger Will Jonge Melbourne Missie Allen Cottle Company Hickman Mills Tes Pride of Hedgewoot Seertino Heifers Ealyad Mathers Mrothers Leveldaly Mathers Hrothere Leveldale Fronie OG Weaver Allen Th Adler Cinch Grain Valley John Frank C. Baker Princess Snja-Bac Cintrina Baker Marris Roan Missie Furuny Aven Cattle Company Mathers Trothers Wildreth and Son Frank Scofield Wedesday Ralph Duiveso Stall of Drover

Curfew and Police Increase After Weekend Robberies

A city crackdown followed a spate of robberies over the weekend. Officials, led by Commissioner Wright and Mayor C. My. Chambers, announced heightened police presence and an increase in force to pursue the culprits. A chief thief was apprehended. a horse was stolen from a residence on Kipit Street.

Vominnad Vielen Gelial Sun Rasebhs Tawlexy Becwern Commissinur Wright C. My. Chambiers

City on Vacation Sees Stock Show

A garbled report notes a city on vacation observing a stock show activity midweek. The piece mentions a department of government and a mayoral reference, with unclear names and places due to OCR damage.

Velma West on trial in Pinehurst case reveal ties to Mabel Young

Mrs Velma West, under questioning in Painesville Ohio, discusses letters from Mabel Young, denies cult links, and describes fear after killing husband. She admits a brief closeness to Mabel, says she felt neglected, and claims her husband was the harsher partner. She reads a prepared statement, but questions linger about the alleged relationship.

Mabel Velma Eister Mabel's Weluin Webud Mabel Young Cleveland Randy Wes Tiny Painesville Ghio Vela West Cnutady West We Lake County Army Caxe

Moody surprised by endorsement for vice presidency

Governor Moody reacted with surprise when he learned a section of South Unicorn Democrats endorsed him for the vice presidency. He said the move came too suddenly for comment and offered no further remarks.

Austos Tpi Moody South Unicorn Democrate

War Plans Chief Visits San Antonio for Conference

War Plans Chief George arrived at Fort Sam Houston for a conference with Eighth Corps Area staff. He will stay with Col. GY and then depart Thursday for Fort Riley, San Francisco, Hawaii, and the Philippines on official missions.

Uriginer George 8. Sields War Department Fort Sain Wouston Eighth Corps Col. GY Fort Seni Houston San Antonio Fort Riss San Francisco Hawaii Philippines

Catholic Schools to House Orphans in Mexico

Catholic institutions in Mexico City and Morelia were removed from operation on charges of law violations and will be transformed into government orphanages. A long flight plan was announced from Washington to Buenos Aires in early April with Jose Gatti piloting and Howard Lloyd Cox as navigator.

Loseil Mexico City Morelia New York Phodgill Washington Buenos Aires Jose Gatti Howard Lloyd Cox

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