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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1928
Page
1
A chaotic ticker shows rapid shifts while traders face fatigue and rising tensions. European trip prospects lure customers though travel plans waver. Giants like Chase and National City deny coastal tank purchases while Gianini’s bank strategy stirs debate about cost, competition, and expansion.
The Fasvial reports a friendly arrangement with the Vatican returning property seized under Anvibaldi, while the Vatican rejects Tripist cooperation with an established government. Mussolini criticizes Mageist education and Catholic training, and Lord Tottermere lauds Mussolini as the earth’s greatest figure. Unemployment figures rise across major parties, with millions idle and treasury strains noted. political rhetoric risks linking Democrats to demagogic talk.
Dispatches from Jiapuito report 92 killed including two officers and four gendarmes in the San Isidro fight near San Francisco del Rincon. About 300 rebels wounded or captured as federal troops, led by Gen. Julian Carrillo, storm a fortified ranch stronghold. A fierce battle lasts from Tuesday to Wednesday, ending with insurgents confined to a church.
Three Kelly field planes led by Captain A J McDaniel and Lieuts B G Thompson and D Fl Tuntos departed for Poink Isabel Thursday to meet Assistant Secretary of War Trubee Davison and Major Bet Toms El Pechet chief of the Air Corps who were due to reach there at 22 a.m. on their return flight to Washington from Panam.
A terse forecast notes windy conditions and cool to cold temperatures from Friday into Sunday. North and northwest areas experience frost with slow temperature rises in the northwest. Intermittent northerly winds persist, with a slight warm up expected midweek for travelers and visitors.
A March 29 report states federal officials were urged to authorize up to 100 deputy marshals for Chicago on April 10 as voters battle tensions in a bomb scarred primary. The request tied to power struggles within Republican factions led by Senator Denween and Judge Swanson, with rival claims over responsibility and bomb incidents.
Two men narrowly escaped death when a steam pipe burst in the boiler room of the Sunte infirmary at about 2:20 am Thursday, throwing Bartholomew and engineer Martin Barnet to the floor. The blast woke the hospital. firefighters stopped further danger and no one was seriously injured.
BALVONNELL AIRUROME Dublin March 9 A Junkers transport carrying Baron Ehrenfried von Lufental and two pilots faced a strong Irish gale forcing them to stay grounded at an Irish airport rather than attempt a transatlantic departure. Weather matched mid Atlantic conditions and Free State authorities warned that taking off would risk death in the stormy wind and rain.
London dispatch reports Mine Sutton daughter of a Norfolk county government official has been named a crew member aboard the BSR-1 airship bound for the United States. The historic voyage marks a notable achievement for women in air travel as she joins the dirigible crew’s mission scheduled for September.
LONDON March 29 Lord Cave 72 who recently underwent an operation and was resigned as lord chancellor was unconscious and slowly waning today. He became lord chancellor in November.
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In Surrey a steeplechase upset unfolds as mounted riders challenge rivals on a muddy track. The crowd watches a dramatic finish with unexpected twists and a favored contender faltering near the final jump. The result reshapes the race's narrative and leaves spectators buzzing.
At Stuckinglot Judas, the Prince of Wales competing as colonel in chief of the Seaforth Highlanders remounted after a throw by favorite Mise Maffetti and won the Highland steeplechase despite brutal wind and heavy rain.
Mrs. Liming Gountlutt mother of Mes. Calvin Coalides endured a restless night and postponed her planned visit with President. Doctors said Mes. Gondhun’s condition did not improve as expected while Mrs. Goodhie rested. Miriam Curtis, superintendent at Dickinson Hospital, reported on the morning status.
Weather update from Del Rio notes the temperature reaching 103 degrees on March 2 to 4 with a warm spell causing record heat. Forecasters expect continued heat as city records anticipate a hotter March day. residents advised to stay indoors during peak sun hours.
A $2,000 reward is offered for the capture of the slayer of Harry Karotkin, owner of the Tasted Tean and Jewelry Co., shot in the back Wednesday near his Houston Street shop. San Antonio police and Bexar County officers extend the manhunt within a ten block radius, identifying a suspect previously arrested five years ago. A witness described a man in a gray blood-stained suit fleeing from the Jo on company after hiding Karotkin’s body earlier that night. Chief William F. Green stated the reward and extended search as detectives pressure the case. The suspect, tied to two recent holdups, remains silent.
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