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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1928
Page
1
Mae Murray, film actress, claims she was hoaxed in buying a house for 60 000 dollars. She asks for the return of the price, stating the property is not as advertised and that even the silver is turning brassy.
Arthur Brisbane Conyright reports on Mr. Rosenwald's example and related impacts as of the Star Company story, detailing a rise in totals and social implications with emphasis on a notable case of punishment and mercy.
The report flags a booming market with large volume as GM hits a high and talks of multi billion dollar conversions. It notes gains, record purchases, and discussion of reforms while warning brokers about risk and reflecting on hanging references and broader economic themes. It captures a volatile mood and calls for caution amid aggressive investing.
TOK ANGELGE March 24 Spectators crowded a court room for May Murray’s appearance as she testified she was deceived in buying a house for 850 000 from Jack Donovan the builder and architect The furniture touted as Danovan family heirlooms was faded and damaged and had been manufactured in Los Angeles The witness recounted moving in on the fourth of June and discovering the issues with fixtures and silverware
A capsized vessel was located twelve miles off Vera Chi near Tov Unnew. The captain and crew of eleven perished. searchers recovered one body identified as Jhon drag id. The event details remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Fragmentary report details Temper Acres, a man named Avtontie, and a cloudy account of activities at Wid Bueiliey with references to temperatures, a possible event at a venue called HIRT, a Sunday schedule and mentions of Bertvnes and Gequa with unclear connections. The text is highly garbled.
A report of the 1920s Teapot Dome inquiry and a planned national American Legion convention in San Antonio note shifting attendance expectations as Barton's party and officials prepare for the gathering. The piece references deposition actions involving Sinclair and Pall, with court motions on witness testimony and dates in Washington and Texas.
Miss Vivian Dowdy explains country living need not dull artistry as she displays a fancy pillow at the Bexar county schools meet at Alamo Heights school. Hundreds of students from fifty schools exhibit handiwork and arts, highlighting local talent.
Fragmentary report from COLEMELS Ohio references trial orders and officials including Mederat Henson amid confusion in a coal field area. Names and places are garbled, with references to Martel and Alan among unnamed entities. Further readable details are sparse and uncertain.
Mineral Wells prepares to open a new clinic on April 25, with plans tied to local health initiatives and community access improvements. The event marks a step in boosting medical services for residents.
A blaze Saturday mournings freed residents from the Roberson Home. Neighbors summoned fire crews as the fire spread to the home of A. TL. Duden and caused damage to Cha Patiner’s residence. Fire officials investigated the origin of the fire and reported it started in the Roberson house before spreading.
Wales finishes second in a regional hunt meet with standout performances from notable riders. The event featured teams from AViToa and Meret, with local participants achieving high placements and steady competition throughout the day.
The county test results list Alamo Heights High School as winner with over 300 enrollment and top marks in several divisions. Other noted schools include Mission, Stoney, Ol Ve, Los Angeles Holy, and Huntington, with Honorable mentions for Saludo Valley and Selma. Sixty county schools represented, with literary agents noted.
Brazil diplomat and former national idol aide to international peace efforts died at his home in the capital. The obituary notes his influential role in diplomatic circles and the loss felt by colleagues and the wider community.
A violent assault near Mason unfolds in a misspelled report. A young woman, found injured, was aided by bystanders and officials. The case involves missing person details, a route to San Angelo, and subsequent actions by law enforcement.
The San Antonio public school system approved a new year salary hike for all 750 teachers and most principals in a special session. Superintendent Marshal Tohneton gains a large raise to $7500 annually, and business manager Paul Scholz sees an increase from 3000 to 3300. The plan, backed by Mrs. Abslee B. Ayres, includes caretakers and other staff, as officials aimed to prevent further delays at upcoming board meetings.
The bullish carnival continued on the New York Stock Exchange with rising prices and speculative activity. General investors moved into leading issues as prices climbed and early advances spread across several issues, signaling optimism in the market.
A UPI report from Mempits Tennessee describes three people found dead in a gas filled room. A gas heater was in the center of the space and a young woman was among the deceased.
A carbide blast near the dockyard killed six crew members and injured several others. Emergency services arrived as authorities began a full investigation into the accident and its cause, with local officials promising updates as details emerge.
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