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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1928

Page

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Turbulent Briefing Touches Oil Giants and Cinema Dreams

Fragmented OCR reflects a mix of financial gossip and cultural notes. It cites Standard Oil California, a rumored billion-dollar value, profits near forty billion in some misread figures, and mentions Mr. Kingebury. It also references a Viennese actress, Tollywood, and a stock surge in General Motors alongside geological musings from Professor Torsdorf about earthquakes.

Unw Picea Mr. Kingebury Standard Oil of California Anys Unik Small

Annyarml rernen: Non-stop flight attempt from New York

Abram A. Tevlie, from Atlante, Mabel Bell Queen of Dlamanda, and William Hine planned a non-stop flight from New York on Friday morning. The group at PRIGRSBURG, WM, March 18, reports their aim to reach a distant destination with a hop along the route.

AT. Prigrsburg Abnelrd A. Tevlie Frinoue Atlante Filer Mise Mabel Bell Dlamanda Willian Hine Hurden New York

Mexican Supreme Court Upholds Alien Property Ban Across Border

A Mexican Supreme Court ruling upholds a constitutional alien land ownership ban within 1000 kilometers of the border and 50 kilometers inland, forcing foreigners to renounce appeals and risking seizure of property. Officials fear a crisis as the decision could trigger widespread confiscation and possible international negotiations.

Mexico Vonrk Kn Wewer Oreign Ard Republic CNSIS Aleas Alexican Thors Positilly

30 Miners Die in Mexico Mine Fire

Thirty miners perished in a mine fire near Toxilutan Vuehla, Mexico, as flames swept through timbered passages and trapped workers beneath tons of dirt and rock. Rescue teams worked amid thick smoke while authorities reported multiple fatalities and ongoing efforts to confirm the toll.

Berrice Oline Toxlultan Vuehla

Viva Jusgado For Shieks Erectul Cable

In Mexico City police enforce curfew rules on a notable figure described as a sheik. An arrest followed for heckling a young woman, with officials promising new measures to aid women and reduce street harassment.

Menico City

Owners of Toad Sued For 6296 in Theater Row

The case involves Blinky from Morpheus county accused of a thirty-one year foodless slumber in a courthouse cornerstone. Dick Denver as booking agent brings action in Kuadga Town court for breach of contract. Will M. Wood of Eastland and K E Wool, owners of a theater toad, are asked to pay 206.25 for theater contract breach.

Datuas Blinky Lrath Morpheus Olf County Courts of Justice Dick Denver Kuadga Toung Will M. Wood Eastland K. E. Wool Broweb Theatrical P

Man shot by three marauders dies in Chicago

Stephen Sheen, a contractor, was fatally wounded when three men forced their way into his rooming house. The suspects fled with $160 hidden in a dressing. Police believe the motive was robbery and are seeking the assailants.

International News Service Chicago Stephen

Escaped Convict Wounded Likely to Die at Capture

A fugitive escapes from Clio state penitenary and is shot during recapture by guard Oren Hill. The condemned man, J Le Whitfield, was wounded and may die. Authorities confirm the incident followed a confrontation near the prison wall, with the guard reporting the capture after a struggle.

Lernunymin Cotmbus J. le Whitfield Clio

Explosion at Oil Fire Injures Trio in Midgand Texas

Explosion at an oil fire injures three people in Midgand Texas sparking recovery efforts. The incident follows cannon-fire remnants from a previous clash, with Magnolia Petroleum Company nearby bearing the scene. Local authorities and company personnel assist as investigators probe the blast and its causes.

City Studies Ned to Fund Tuberculosis Hospital

A San Antonio advisory committee of physicians led by Dudley Jackson urged a $100,000 grant to build a tubercular hospital on the Robert Green hospital grounds. They warned 16,000 existing cases require isolation and floated a county bond option for $500,000 as an alternative, citing city limits and hospital capacity concerns.

San Antonio Chitber Dudley Jacks von Chambers Mtain Tore San Antonin Pass Robert Z. Green Alerandy Wie Hospital Sao Antonio D. Koert

Smith Girl Reported Located In Canada After Worldwide Search

Miss Frances St. John Smith, a New York society girl and Smith College student, has been located in Canada following a global search that stirred public concern. Her parents have offered a large reward for information leading to her continued safety and return.

Frances St. John Smith Canada New York Society Smith College

Aarlan dale Bans Charter Vote Outcome

Aarlan dale voters reject incorporation after a Saturday election tally shows 484 in favor and 584 against. Ten of 678 rules were discarded as mutilated, with Mrs. T. B. Paar presiding. Proponents argued it would help city growth while opponents feared expanded city limits. Additional measures and future elections were hinted at by officials.

Tar Tanilile Ipcorporation Aga T. B. Paar Paor Ani ML Ghambers Atl Jimils San Antenio San Ailanio Asue Hetlandsle Tha Inuudurius Lord Besar County

Wage Legal Fight to Save Physician Sentenced to Die

Mark Who Attorney William Seate Slewark prepared an appeal for Dr. Amati Tengoti who was sentenced to death yesterday by electric chair for the murder of Mina Loretta, a patient on whom he performed a claimed operation. The case, dubbed Die Rompetth, involves the contested guilt and legal questions surrounding the physician's conviction and planned appeal to the supreme court.

Mby Origago Mark William Seate Slewark Hie Supreme Enarl Amati Tengoti Hipodie Ie Electric Hale Mina Loretta Tmrders Unon Ti Tha Cantonre Die Rompet

Frances Smith in Canada Not in Montreal Says Train Conductor

Montreal report says Frances Smith missing from Smith College Northampton is in Canada but not in Montreal. Conductor J A Wilkinson of the Boston Montreal train says a girl matching her left on his car near Woodsville New Jersey with papers to aid entry to Canada. He identified a photograph and noted the girl wore a violin and cash fare appeared used. He would hand the information to authorities and plans to return to Boston.

Univeras Syrvtes Montreal Que Mureli Frances St. Johnmith Reed Smith College Northampton Mons Canada J. A. Wilkinson Bostov-Monken Windsor Amit T Miss Buyitk Kréich Boston Mia Smith Woudaville New Gordymor Maya Wilkinson Abe

Woman Freed After Punishment Fine Appeal Bond

Mrs Charles Woodside 34 mother of 16 year old Lorene Jones was fined 100 for punishing her daughter with a clothes hanger and was jailed for failure to pay. Her $250 appeal bond was signed by her husband and a family friend and she was released from the county workhouse tonight. Earlier a writ of habeas corpus was denied by Judge D Hutchings Wyandotte District Court. Lorene must initiate any reconciliation.

Ranban CU Dudge ¥. D. Hutchings Wyandotte Lorent Mra. Woodside

Landslide Near Mount Serrahne Santos Yields Rowing Toll

Rio de Vanito dispatch reports a massive landslide on Mount Serrahne Santos as rescuers recover more than a score bodies. The toll rises into three figures with numerous injuries as shops and buildings in Santos are destroyed.

Lint Rraa Rio DE Vanito Bodi Serrahne Santos Santos

Teapot Dome Money Sent Back in Senate Probe

A Washington report details Treasury Secretary Mellon returning bonds tied to the Teapot Dome scandal. The piece covers testimony about Will H. Bays, Sinclair bonds, and asks whether further senators will be summoned. It notes Pratt’s role, Mellon’s denial of complicity, and potential subpoenas of Nye and others as the committee presses ahead.

Wastington D. G March Allont Secretary of the Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Harry T. Sinclair Mellon Motlon Will H. Bays Republican National Crimmitter Will H. Huss Senate William M. Butke Mr. Mellon Andy Iste Tobi TF Pratt Standard Diwillionaire Sinclair Walivogl Andy Ft John 'T. Pratt Standard Qi Butlee Fore Torr Wallie Senator Walsh Monetana Nye Sni Both Anay Tayy M ReiTi Nuorsday Leonard Chlor Wrod W. Upham Leomardl Wid Bratton Chicago

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