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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1928

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Endurance record chase and Mussolini pope clash in Brisbanes column

Arthur Brisbane reports Americans breaking the world endurance record in air travel while debating French rewards and Italian fascist moves. Mussolini targets the Catholic church, institutes youth organization control, and threats to disband non fascist groups. Britain weighs extending suffrage to women, Lady Astor critiques Parliament, and Harvard funds push for university expansion. The piece blends aviation hype, political tension, and educational ambitions with a note about a continuing column.

Mus'solini

Weather Summary From Local Forecast Anomalies

Tenpatures and breezes dominate the report with eastern winds and rising highs. The forecast expects slightly cooler Sunday with a maximum near 64 degrees. West Texas trends toward warmer nights and mild south to east winds overall.

Madore Sanday Fort West Texas

Prince of Wales Rides In Steeplechases Falls Twice

In Bronsgrove Worcestershire on March 21 the Prince of Wales rode two steeplechases. He was thrown three times, fell at the fourth fence in both races, remounted after the first fall, and finished the second race despite another tumble as spectators cheered.

Bronsgrove Worerstershire Sng Prince of Wales Wallace Prince Agan

Pastor Bars Church Dress Revue

A pastor at Wender son Chetstlin church opposes a dress revue proposed by Rev. GD Nolant. He argues whites should not attend a dress parade and expresses concern that working people feel unable to meet the occasion. The minister plans to wear overalls.

Arnderson Towa

Auto crash sparks chase and 10 arrests in New York

A driver identified as M Gor Ir, 24, claiming Ohio governor kin, is held on $10,000 bail on charges of leaving the scene after a high speed crash on Fifth Avenue. Peter Loretto, a laborer, was struck near the Hotel Biltmore as officers pursued the suspect. Coxway admitted to being a senior at Yale University and was charged with drunken driving.

Morehaf Shore Tames M. Gor Ir Ohio Aseaulbong Peter Loretto Fifth Avenue Hotel Biltmore Om Forty-fourth Street Cox bin Uasle Cass Yulenniversity

Big Waves Sweep Over Bank At Moalilo Port

In ANTOVAGASTA Chile on March 31 a large wave struck the Moalilo embankment and swept away a group of youths fishing. One body was recovered and workers searched the area for several others believed drowned.

Antovagasta Chile Moalilo

Austrian Prince Georgs Christian Lobkowicz Takes Own Life

In Cannes France mystery surrounds the death by his own hand of Prince Georgs Christian Lobkowicz aged 21. The Krion of a semi royal family of old Anatria, he reportedly shot himself in front of rain with motive unknown.

Cannes France Georgs Christian Lobkowicz Krion Anatria

Night police arrest 101 held for drunkenness

A night arrest sweep resulted in 101 persons jailed by police, with fourteen detained for drunkenness. Anbert Colina, a light clerk at Clomarnhian court, reported Saturnity.

Anbert Colina Clomarnhian Court

Telephone Call Puzzles Police Tales Unclear Saturnaey

A garbled report describes a police inquiry after a man vanished and a robbery. Names and details are obscured, but it notes a failed search for Crockett and the theft of money and an automobile.

Ant Crockett

National President Welcomed for General Federation Biennial

Mrs. John D. Sherman arrives in Los Angeles to oversee features of the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial. Helen Drought, state biennial chairman, greets the federation official during the reception in L. A. with Mrs. Sherman shown at the doorway.

General Federation of Women's Clubs L. A John D. Sher Man Federation Helen Henry Drought

Passing of WLS figure halts campaign in Ohio

Delaware City Ohio March 21 United States Senator Penk Te Wil iis a favorite for the Republican presidential nomination collapsed from the crowd at a Wesleyan University event. As the crowd sang A Soldier's Farewell he fell ill and died within minutes. The secretary said he was feeling very tired. Mrs Wil lis, seated with her husband, summoned a doctor as the senator collapsed. The crowd was stunned and the event paused.

Delawarl United States Peank Te Wiliis Ohio Olie Wesleyan University Columbag Republicat Glee Chartod A. Toes Wills Draga Ake

Vienna Biennial Convention Draws High Hopes

Mrs Sherman predicts the Vienna Biennial of the Federation of Women’s Clubs will be the largest and most important event yet. She asserts women’s growing influence and cites the American home as a prime focus, noting expected delegates and a major luncheon at the Plaza.

Sheravin Nambos Sherman

Smyrna Quake Toll Rises As City Reels From Tremor

A strong earthquake struck Smyrna at 2:40 AM causing widespread devastation. Thirty eight dead and fifty five injured are reported across Smyrna and nearby Tourball and Seidikeni. Homes burned, communications down, and Turkish Red Crescent mobilizes aid.

Constantinople Mareh &1 Smyrna Acre Turkish Red Crescent Society Tataling Tasrlut

Germany Records Violent Quakes in Hamburg

Reported violent quakes near Hamburg with unusual seismic observations. An 81 year old named Marcel noted observatory rewards and a distant cen dar measuring 1864 miles away, indicating dramatic, uncertain measurements from the era.

Germany Hamburg Marcel Millon

France to Submit Correspondence in Peace Negotiation

Washington March 31 Pronce warns of readiness to remit to German British Italian and Japanese governments the Franco-American correspondent and the draft of a general treaty pledging to refrain from war.

France Washington Pronce Tring

Burglary Suspect Sought After Chloroform Find

Deputies hunted Saturday for a man named Newton chief deputy as The suspect fled when a coast guard or deputy encountered him in Durango. A suitcase left behind contained a mirror brush and comb set and a vial of chloroform. The deputies believe the man planned to use chloroform on burglary victims.

Newton Donny Gnez Durango Vielima

Ask Lindbergh to Visit Manila Resolution Adopted

Manila March 31 The American Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging Col Charles A Lindbergh to make a stop in Manila during his round the world flight. The action followed a call from the American Chamber to host him at the city’s hopes.

Lindbergh Manila I. Ty American Chamber of Commerce Chaclw A. Lindbergh Gnike Manin Shea Rity Boontao

Mrs Coolidge Ends First Week With Mother

Mrs Calvin Coolidge finishes her first week resting with her mother Marek S I F I As in Northampton Mag5 reports improvements in the president’s condition. Doctors say she is more comfortable with no change in general status and a single daily bulletin will be issued unless conditions worsen.

Northampton Marek S—Ifi Calvin Coolidge Temira Gondline Han Lange

Planes Carry Spare Parts to Federal Tampico

Lieutenants Thompyat and Selly flew from Yoont Tettiel with spare air parts for planes of Avats int Secretary of War and Maj. Gen. James Feohal. The convoy, delayed by motor trouble, departed from Kelly Field to Point Yeabo Friday after a run by Lieutenants Galkney and Prodhonmn.

B.S. Thompyat D. FE Selly Yoont Res Air Avatsint Srubee Dayivon James « Feohal Air Corps Tampico Kelly Field Point Yeabo Lieu

Weather Delays German Fliers In New York Mission

German plane Uremen was in its hangar at Baldonnes abdrine bulay due to adverse weather. Three fliers planned a flight to New York before Monday but conditions likely caused delays as troops guarded the aircraft preparing for a long voyage.

Dudein Uremen Baldonnes Abdryine Bulay Howalf York Fong Eige Awarther

Vandenberg Named to U.S. Senate Seat

Arthur J. Vanderleeg appointed as mediator from Michign to fill March 23 vacancy in U.S. Senate seat. LANSING reports designate Vanderberg to succeed Windtdgg in state post with official action by March 23.

Vandenberg U.S Senate Lansing Michy Mure Arthur J. Vanderleeg Reputtl Moe Ald Waa Todig Wiltedt Staten Michigni Windtdgg Feetin

Witness in Cade Dure DFA Identified in Slaying Case

A 37-year-old man, identified as a suspect in the Harry W. Karotkin jewelry store slaying, was detained in Boxar county without formal charges after a Friday arrest. Deputy sheriffs and jail staff lined up the suspect with six other prisoners Saturday. Caldwell and Newton described the dramatic identification and pursuit. McKraine, out of town, is expected tofile charges upon return. a youth helper aided the arrest, pointing to the fleeing suspect.

Caldwell Dorenga Street Mil Harry W. Karotkin Gaited Loan and Jewselry Company West Toustom Street Vriday Boxar County Caliwell Noth Tred Chick Alphnse Newmaster Fiid Caldwell Lieshan Affimrs Newton Alamo Peck Foxy Company Newton Annyaneel Karl McBraine LG. N. Railway Inyo McKraine Vf MeKraing Susport Futan Newlou Bon de Tos Ringer Sowing Machine Company Mljuemnl Linn Company Weendy Tig Koen Patra

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