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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1928
Page
2
An onrush of mourners fills Chicago as the city buries gangster Diamond Joe and his political ally. Rain drenches the crowd while airplanes fly overhead and a one mile parade honors the slain figures. Police maintain order as the widow requests a solitary farewell amid the throng.
Wichita Falls Motor Company announces an agreement with Stewart Motor Corporation to distribute Stewart commercial trucks in Texas and Alabama. The first showing at Stewart trucks will be in San Antonio with Eliow rooms open until 9 p.m. under K O Gilespie at Trinity New York.
Miss Ellen Alea of New York holds a chemical pocket detector that supposedly extends life by testing liquor. The device uses a test tube, flame, and indicator to reveal poisons in the drink.
A funeral mass drew a overflowing church and thousands outside as pallbearers carried the casket to the church and back to the grave. The crowd wept openly with mourners invoking heaven as a black veil shaded the service and wreaths were laid for the late Mab.
A controversial page discusses race and inferiority claims amid postwar prosperity and industrial growth. It cites Judge Gary and President Hoover era themes while contrasting new wealth with persistent social tensions in the United States.
A Panama voyage report describes damage to an airship carrier during the crossing. Winds widened a lock section at dawn causing a heavy chain reaction with rails and a derrick, while crews worked to secure the vessel and prevent further harm.
A garbled account details a murder investigation involving Myrna and others, with mentions of Jue Juergen and Hel ant Oy, plus references to Wittye bie RUN sunUe and Wittaburgh. The text names family members, alleged suspects, and inquiries, but many phrases are unclear, hindering a precise reconstruction.
A local theater announces an installment plan for ticket purchases. The system will allow buyers to spread payments over time, easing immediate expense while preserving access to performances.
In a reported crash two people died and two were injured. The incident left responders at the scene and authorities investigating the cause and sequence of events. Further details were not clear in the text.
A Texas town mayor was found dead in his office following an apparent investigation outcome. Police report unclear circumstances but credit agency notes and local officials are coordinating discreetly. The事件 remains under inquiry with no official motive or suspects released.
The report outlines a morning event at Broadwis site with Aland Heights betting on a sequence of services led by Kifer and Tomes. It notes a 6:80 a.m. start, mentions a special basses operation, and references safety considerations and passenger transfers. The text shows complex jargon and many garbled terms but centers on a scheduled public service activity and associated transport and fare details.
The article outlines a lodge initiation set for May at a San Antonio venue. Speakers include Burke and Rogers with expected dedicatees and ritual work. Dignitaries from local orders will attend as the Moevedas lodge dedicates a new home in Texas, with ceremonies Friday night.
Captain James H. Carey, survivor of the Monitor and Merrimac clash, presents war records that challenge historians by arguing the Federal fleet defeated the Confederate ironclad, claiming the Confederate ship was not the victor.
Two county commission officials will travel to Houston to review a new Cit cell facility and its construction progress. The delegation includes Ineoh Nae Hine and Sat Steffier, aiming to assess plant readiness and regulatory compliance.
A blurred report describes Deputy Aiding Dan clearing a barrier as Chief Yrputy Alphonse Newton pressured Ruth Laeedy to permit her daughter to travel. The fragment hints at an elopement and ensuing pursuit with unclear details and names.
London readers rush to secure tickets for a play showing soon with reserved seats. The advertisement notes weekly billing and a fixed rate for purchases.
The article reports a push to bar kin of Congress from adopting or acting as Lindbergh relatives in political circles. It notes officials warn imposters may face exposure and that relatives traveling from Baltimore seek recognition, while protests ensue over eligibility and loyalty concerns.
Senator James A. Reed of Missouri said he will not urge Indiana delegates to back him for the Democratic presidential nomination. He announced the decision via telephoto today to News Bureau editors, as the favorite candidate in Democratic circles.
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