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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1928

Page

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Bank Robbery Rewards and Stock Market Feats Highlight Era News

Bank bosses announced a dead or alive bounty for robbers, with rewards up to 20 000 tied to informers and deciders. A separate report notes Wall Street records, a 9900 mile flight plan by Captain Gordon Smith promoting New York American ads, and Cardinal Mundelein receiving 1 500 000 from American Catholics for propagation efforts.

Cajplain Gordon Smill Richard Wall Captain Smith

Weather forecast notes warmer trend with south winds

Thursday shows warmer port likely with a southerly wind. Temperatures rise briefly in the morning then drop. northern portions may see colder and fresher air later with wintry north winds. Light rain possible in the west with partly cloudy skies in other areas.

Baby Grizzly Opposes Capture Near San Antonio Woods

Three young boys exploring near San Antonio stumble upon a playful black bear in the woods. A mistaken decision to capture the cub leads to a dangerous encounter as the animal scratches one boy, prompting Mrs. Kulenza to alert authorities. Deputies pursue the bear into the woods with the boys’ lanterns, seeking to capture it safely.

Woody San ‘Antonin St. Tempted Lo Cantina Hoya Tueow John Kulenza Alphonse Newton Nnon John Garoni Oe Dominguex Wille

Davison Fechot Held in Galveston by Fog

In Galveston heavy fog delayed a planned takeoff for Triitee Thvivon, an aviation official, and Maj. Gen. Janes E. Heebel, Army Air Corps, who were stopped here overnight due to a broken cylinder head. They aimed to fly from Cenoral Feeder to Frownsville for refueling en route to Tamplea.

Galveston UPI Triitee Thvivon Anaixtant Janes E. Heebel Army Air Corps Tunania m Pho Frownsville Tamplea

Ranger Wounded In Raid on Still Owner Is Killed

Houston report says Ranger Fess Mareh JH P-Carl Green was wounded during a raid on a still early this morning about 10 miles from Houston. Owner Claude Beverly was killed. Details are incomplete as investigators, led by Horace Soutle, sort facts at the scene.

Still Houston Fess Mareh Carl Green Texas Horace Soutle

Prince Hosts King for $25,000 Staging

KARLIN March 14 reports a peculiar unreliably translated note about royal presence at a hotel event. The article mentions payments around $25,000 and references unclear names and places. The readability is poor with many garbled terms and nonstandard spellings.

Prince Karlin Hon Shutiliey Albrecht Paleo Amaiuliih Afulanlatan Stomil Mia Hotel Ibn Kliog

States Won't Pay For Dirt

The Asherleng Express Company faces a hard-to-collect bill after Georgia rejected a shipment of dirt used in a treaty ceremony a year ago. C B Ballard, state superintendent of public property, said Georgia refused the shipment and the company must seek payment elsewhere.

Madison Wis Marph Asherleng Express Company State of Georgia C. B. Ballard Georgie Ballard Wieronslet Espredy

House Cleaning Demanded in Ranks of Republicans

Washington reports President Coolidge faced a demand for party reform as Democratic leaders accused Republicans of indulgence in corruption. The charge centers on disclosures before the Senate Teapot Dome committee, suggesting certain cabinet members knew of illicit funding linked to the Teapot Dome affair.

Washington Coolidge Offfield Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Republican Party Senate Chifield

Trainmen Killed In Passenger Train Wreck Near Yumpai

The engineer and fireman of a Shitefe passenger train No. 10 perished when their cars plunged down an embankment near Yumpai 23 miles west of Religion, Los Angeles area, just before midnight.

Los Angeles Yumpai Aris

Surgeon Asserts All Eat Too Much

London report quotes a famous surgeon who claims the public eats excessively. He argues Britain should reduce consumption by nudging people on how to eat and foresees a future where overindulgence creates a new elite race.

London Wiliam Arbuthnot Great Britain

Aviators Missing In Flood Area

Two aviators, Wy Murlish and B.D. Taugh of Clover Cold, reported missing today by the Authority Vallacy Company. The firm left yesterday to survey the power line alignment in Haw Fenvelaquiia canyon and was not heard from.

Auternational News Service Saugus Colt Motvh 1 Wy Murlish B.D. Taugh Clover Cold Bonu Cathority Vallacy Company Yanteriigy

Airplane Linered Flight Updates From North Atlantic Chase

Reports from New York and Newfoundland describe the status of Captain Walter Hinchliffe and Hoy Mackay aboard the Endeavour and related craft as they pursue a route from Cranwell to America. Weather, fuel endurance, and elusive sightings dominate the day as ships and wireless stations monitor progress toward New York with uncertain visibility and varying wind conditions.

New York Tom England Almoss Walter Hinchliffe Elsie Mackay Walter Mineliffe Cranwell Hoy Wisis Mackay Nova Scuria Akgen Navaedt Deutechland Agunelatrd Jay

Chauffeur allegedly confesses to Texas triple murder

Curious crowds visit the San Angelo home where the mutilated bodies of Mrs. W. J. Juegens, her 12 year old daughter Myrna, and Mrs. Rose Schirra were found. Newton Byrnes, the family chauffeur, is reported to have confessed to the killings.

San Angelo W. J. Juecgens Myrna Rose Schirra Newton Byrnes

Vote recount unlikely in local election race

A disputed Citizens' ticket led in early voting but face a recount unlikely after final unofficial tallies. Frank Haines, president of the opposition ticket, issued a statement while Mrs. Quirk led women candidates with 152 votes and several names posted lower in the final counts.

Cumuatt Schwul Citizens Tuesilax Agending Frank Haines Tcket We Tf Quirk Th. Hornberger C. W Sehoulk Teket Canning Shay Fontinmin Tingle Resilix Flambroger Fentinum C. W. ‘Taylor ATOR Quirk A. VW. Hoffman Monde Wan C. Ws Satterfield

Grand Juror Charged In Local Court Case

A county grand jury convened in the morning to investigate the brutal killing of Mes. W. 7 and the subsequent death of Mes Tuereens. Foreman ALN Glover led the group as they returned to the courtroom after sessions. The charges involve harsh acts tied to the killings and related incidents, with District Judge TP Button presiding.

Ban Angell Tom Greey County Tuer Myrne Tose Hehirea Jority Aln Glover Anil

Texan Dead Ranger Wounded in Rum Raid Near Town

A Ranger was dying and a Texan man was dead after a raid on a rum operation twelve miles from town. Authorities pursued suspects as officers clashed during the night raid, with the ranger gravely wounded and others reported fleeing.

Coolidge Offers Aid to Sufferers Warivangton Dispatch

President Coolidge pledged federal aid to victims of the St Prat earthquake in California. General relief was authorized, with the army and navy to provide all possible assistance to the disaster response and recovery efforts.

Coolidge Warivangton Cholllter Rence Young Offornia Riley St. Prat Ele Ilisastor

Joseph M Thralls Dies in Kansas Former Wellington Mayor

Joseph M. Thralls, 70, longtime public figure in Wellington Kansas, former mayor and deputy United States marshal, passed away today after a lengthy illness. Thralls served as sheriff and held various local leadership roles, leaving a lasting impact on the community. Local officials and friends recall his public service and dedication to Wellington.

Joseph M. Thralls Kansas

French Condolences Follow U.S. Flood Disaster

Paris broadcasts condolences to the United States as aid measures and solidarity are offered after the San Bernardino flood disaster. The message names prominent officials and calls for coordinated relief efforts across nations.

U.S Paris March Beet Dowincegon Morelyn Minter Condalegeny Ty Lyexiont Konlline Willy San Berane Slinustov

Ten Entombed Miners Believed Alive Amid Rescue Efforts

Rescue teams work at an American copper mine after a mine fire trapped fourteen workers. Officials report some are alive as rescuers prepare to enter the tunnel while a partial collapse and crowded passages slow progress.

Alextco Marel Phere Nslighs Tron Amarn Imma Tony Dieputeh pAuyss Uint Mibe

Train wreck kills and injures several near Yampai

Three people died and numerous passengers were injured when a Santa Fe Scout derailed near Yampai Aria at dusk last night. Engineer Tomir and fireman Vira man Bailer, both from Nevdiex California, were named as officials on board along with a Dougherty mail clerk who swore the event.

Los Angeles Mayeh Din

Debris Rescue Figures revised after Santa Paula disaster

Early morning recount shows 46 dead at Newhall 47 at Willmore 14 at Monwick and 30 more across Ventura and surrounding towns. Officials admit prior tallies duplicated and aim for hundreds more recovered as debris piles along the Santa Clara River bend. Refugees seek shelter as dam breach tears through homes and power lines.

Santa Paea Gul Santa Paula Insier Todlay Sants Clara San Franciscui Sient Ehran Newhall Willmore Monwick Ventura Pim Saliney Los Angeles Quik Saugus AL Me Rumsvym Witham Matalinad Ehlet Watinerr Poe

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