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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1928

Page

4

Monumental S-4 Float Emerges From Three Month Grave

Judge Robertson announced a Monolith company deal with California to build a giant Harbor Island plant near Port Aransas for plastic waterproof cement. The project covers Humble holdings and state contracts, with Car Burnett and Midwest plant ties noted. Construction progresses toward a near completion milestone.

Amense Mosahyh Portland Xment Company California Antonio Great Tran Harbor Island Port Aransas Humble Tipe Line Company Humble Ship Toading Company Frederick C. Robertson State of Tusos Judge Robertson Montis Car Burnett Monolith Company Eter Midwest Yuaramie Wye

Local race heats up as two rivals clash for chair

In a heated state contest, Hin wtturness, Chingul, and Dodeov are dubbed top contenders and brace for a tough bid to prevent Beracs from securing the position. District Attorney T. J. Durham will call for the extreme penalty.

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Slayer Receives Telegram From Birmingham Man in San Angelo

In San Angelo Texas on March 17 Newton Herner a confessed slave as three San Angelo women was shown a telegram from a Birmingham Alabama address. The wire spoke of writing and sending goods and family love. Byrnes was slated for death after a murder trial with fourteen jurors present and delays in court. The telegram reflected a prisoner’s emotional appeal as the message filtered into his cell.

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Murder Case Involving Aisvnn Sieegene Mother

A fragmentary report outlines a murder case connected to a woman named Aisvnn Sieegene and her mother, with references to family and suspects. The text is garbled but suggests a trial date and investigation details amid unclear names and places.

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Senator Ferris Falls Ill in West Virginia Incident

A state senator Ferris suffered a critical health event in WV. Reports indicate rapid medical assessment and hospital care, with officials awaiting further updates on his condition and possible impact on legislative sessions.

Princeton Student Opponent Debate Spurs Football Discipline

Christian Gauss of Princeton University is described as a notable football opponent and campus figure amid debates on whether undergraduates should be allowed to attend or influence college football. The piece notes Gauss’s influence, his role with alumni, and related campus tensions as Princeton faces frontier issues of athletics discipline and student conduct in the fall schedule.

Christian Gauss Inge Princeton University Enershin Alyuobiles Bill Lean Gaues Arnand Trinceton Aly Ratinns Princton College Vrnneston Bony Vriday

Fox in Shadow of Gallows Lingers on Death Row

Amid chaos and fog at a California state prison, Quentin Hickman, tied to the Marion Parker case, awaits execution after an appeal delays any action before June. He is housed on death row near Wesley Hivkinan and faces the grim transport and crowds outside the penitentiary.

Serresvonenty Quentin Phison Cala Mireh William Exlward Hackman Ste. Virtowly Due Marion Parker Tos Angeles Hickman Los Angeles Prem Durekly Weller Kansas Andam Toder Penton Mitchmond Willie Yrir California Hitknau Wesley Muit Los Anegles Cee Mackinan Marion Parker Quentin Prisen Ithe Poy Prisiawl Ilidling Rees Lnuda Frances Ambgk Petty Waltroey Sounuetory Priddy Gantt Denna Fomal

Hickman's Bravado Looms Before Prison Time

An obscure plea or bravado centers on Hickman amid looming prison. The garbled text lists names and places in fractured form, referencing a parade of individuals and unclear events, with hints of legal or disciplinary stakes. The fragmentary report hints at a tense confrontation as authorities close in.

Law's Delay May Extend Hickman's Life Until June

By tolerational News Service Los Angeles March 17 William Edward Wickman, singer of Macau Torker, may dodge the hang until June 27 as delays push the execution date. Deputy District Attorney James J. Gogtelig and defense counsel Richard Cunnlon expect the appeal of the death sentence for the slaying of a pebou girl to reach the supreme court, which is not likely to rule before its June meeting.

Law Hickman Los Angeles Mare Wiliam Edward Wickman Macau Torker Weil Jung James J. Gogtelig Ein South Richard Cunnlon Hig

Offer Million for Flood Relief in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles harbor board offered Mayor and council 1 million dollars from its cash reserve for immediate rehab of the St Francis flood area. Officials debated legality and whether to accept, while a relief plan aims to restore land, rebuild infrastructure, and aid residents. The death toll rises with 247 confirmed dead and 280 missing. multiple investigations into the disaster are under way.

Universal Service Los Angeles Board of Harbor Wal- Wwe B. Alien Hastman Atnell Chamber of Commuree Jos Angeles Ventura County Asa Kilmore Santa Panta Floc Sans Angeles Wilnoxees Artlime Districk Attoner Keynes Los Angeles County

Third Engineer Employed by City in Sewer Survey

The city hires John J. Baales, a renowned sewerage engineer, to assist George W. Fuller and Cal. ST Craceline in an investigation into the feasibility of further sewerage usage. The effort aims to identify improvements and avoid additional mistakes, with the mayor aware of the process.

City John J. Baales George W. Fuller Cal ST Craceline AE Mitchiell Dante Waller Mayer Elimatio

Death Ray Tests Fatal to Student

A Norman lab incident at an unidentified university involves a student named Warren Warkell or similar, linked to an engineering program. The report describes a faulty device test leading to a fatal outcome with a light powdery residue and kneeling in a laboratory periphery.

Syirn Norman Hls Warren Warkell Norm Ckliburn Oniveretty

House Passes Navy Construction Bill

Navy construction authorization advances in the House as debate frames funding and staffing plans. The bill seeks to extend shipbuilding and related facilities, aiming to bolster maritime readiness and civilian contractor work in coastal districts.

House

Daring hold up at United Cigar Store on West Commerce

A masked bandit forced J E Jones at 171 Lewis street to open the cash register at the United Cigar store 10 West Commerce street Saturday night. He stole over 100 dollars as spectators watched while officers Dresch and Perro conducted a search for a man about 18 years old.

United Cigar Store Commerce Street Jones AL Dresch T. O. Perro

Observance of Ireland's Day with parade and ball

Fan Antonio led observance of St Patrick's Day with a downtown parade of 75 green decorated cars carrying city commissioners and others, ending at St Patrick's Church. Knights of Columbus ball followed at Columbus Hall with music by Pacelka and performances by the Hibernians and local singers.

Fan Antonio St. Patrick's Dos Knights of Columbus Order of Hiberiano Order Order of Hiterians Ir Pacelka Alama Wise Srebestea Colmbus Hall Misa Catherine Doremrang Grace Ambry Marie Brit Ila Murray Uphel Tssiher Cumm Guville Klaus Hazel Siren Mary Stuart Edwards Feanpig Sullivan Ilbert O'Shaughnessy Sr Jn Walsh Aremberg Hibernians Ansiliery Ang

Submarine S4 Reemerges After Collision Rescue at Sea

The S4 submarine rose from the Atlantic mud after a collision with a coast guard destroyer near Provincetown. Eight bodies were recovered aboard, with two more tangled in wreckage as nine crew members were accounted for dead or missing. The submarine and its crew were to be towed to Boston for naval care and verification of survivors.

Tintermstromt Neonterice Provincetown Mass TS. S Wurhbrielly Boxtop Atlantic Ocean Coast Guard Snuldingon Dew U. S Falcon Skipng Tp SL Multan Uehres Imentlig Alolkure Boaton Bovton Navy Ward

State Official to Defend Statute

State official Marc Austin will appear before the Supreme Court Monday to defend the statute sponsored by T Joheon in a long dispute over VAT and an acre lease. The case involves royalty terms and a lease for a high water line, with prior arguments in related litigations.

Austin Marc Iti T. Johe Ison Tnt Iumi

Women Must Safeguard Home at Diocesan Meeting

In a Diocesan Conference address, Most Rev Archbishop Kidwward BD Howard of Gregor urged Catholic women to advance the cause of Christ and safeguard the home against threats. He said the church defends the right of women to develop fully and to use their influence to strengthen family life.

Shaptul Mare Chi Balinellon Archusiup Kidwward Howard Gregor Devraend Mayard

Suspect Held in Slaying and Jail Escape

A suspect held in a murder case escaped from Eby Miller county jail with help from accomplices including an escaped federal prisoner and a robot, after a prior robbery sentence. The incident followed recent theft and narcotics charges involving HB. B. Critwatel and John Wiggins.

Universal Develec Ttexakrana Mark Charlea Wraiier Pylleemant Eby Miller County HB. B. Critwateled Nashville John Wiggins Hier Brasi Robot Giles Wtuite Yillh Marion County Jwil

Reach Compromise on Radio Measure In Washington

A compromise on the Watson Java bill was reached in a congressional conference, signaling progress toward a restored federal program amid party divisions. The agreement aims to bridge differences between key lawmakers and move the measure forward despite ongoing disputes and unclear details.

Internationay News Kerrices Washington Juniours Commbryta Five

County Interscholastic Meet Sets Friday Events

Sins valuebe and rural schools will compete in the annual Berger county meet at Alamo Heights school on Friday. Athletic events for boys and girls are scheduled for Saturday with winners advancing to the interscholastic meet in San Marcos next month and then to the state meet in Austin in the spring.

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New 48 Hour Test Claim Aids Health And Sleep

An advertisement touts a 48 hour test promising relief from night aches, burning sensations, back pain, and fatigue. It urges readers to visit a drug store for oyster and other products and promises improved energy, sleep, and well being if the test succeeds.

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