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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
4
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A damaged newspaper notice gives partial details for a local public sale with readable fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
A 200 foot airship from the Army Air Service landed on the deck of the steamer American Trader while at sea off Ambrose Lightship. The operation, conducted with the Shipping Board, demonstrated the feasibility of landing on a surface vessel without hindering its progress during a 3 p.m. meet. Captain Hubbard Fish commanded the steamer as Lieut Ent guided the airship to a platform on the quarter deck.
Secretary William H. Furlong of the highway department announced a proposed 100 foot wide right of way from San Antonio to the town of Wheer, with public meeting in Live Oak to discuss the project. Members of the observed committee and local officials attended the briefing, outlining route details and anticipated terminus at The ew Dighey.
A quirky scene from May at the event titled “Sunlight Neate” features men showcasing dainty parasols. Attendees describe the display as unusual and stylish with sunlit colors and lace trims.
May 11 report from Mexico City says the National League al-School Teachers filed a complaint with authorities alleging American school textbooks in Mexico City fail to cultivate respect for Mexican teachers. In Abilene Texas, the West Texas Sheriffs Association closed a convention with county and district clerks. adjournment planned for today with sessions continuing until Saturday noon.
The San Antonio chamber of commerce plans an eight stop air goodwill tour across western Texas. Dowell Jones says a Ford-Atout plane will carry local business leaders with Edgar Tobin of the National Aeronautical Association checking possible landing fields. The itinerary includes Pecos and Wink area visits, with plans to finalize in about a month. Local airmen show strong enthusiasm for this historic Southwest venture.
An International News Service report from New York on May 40 outlines a national push to bring music to small towns. Initiated by the Playground and Recreation Association of America, the plan expands a Lake Placid club effort from Adirondack villages to 2500 population centers, starting with New York. Music commissioners already serve sixty four towns in the state, with half teacher salaries funded by the New York State Education Department and the rest by local boards.
An explosion from a boiler at a Frisea rally road engine in Chickasha Oklahoma killed one person, Arta Johnzon, a hustler, and injured several others though none seriously. Nearby homes were damaged with walls riddled by shrapnel.
Wastington May 1 The Senate considers five related bills by Senator Cutting Republican New Mexico. The measures propose a constitutional amendment relating to nominations and elections and a mechanism to audit candidate reports and investigate contest cases. Presidential and vice presidential spending limits are set at 10000 per state or 460000 nationwide, with total prenomination spending capped and late contributions restricted to 5500 in the final days before election.
An advertisement touts Moont Emerald Oil as a powerful antiseptic skin remedy. It claims deep penetration without greasy residue and offers money-back satisfaction. Consumers are advised to buy at Sommers-Wasner’s drugstore or any reputable pharmacist.
New York May 11 1944 The widow of Leonard W Bonney a pioneer aviator learned his death in an aviation accident Friday sparked the suicide of Mme Jean Lebrun. Death notes found in her room referenced Bonney and a worn picture of him amid clippings about his Bonney Gull test flight. Bonney's widow insisted he did not know Lebrun and dismissed the connection.
New York May busts of five famous Americans were unveiled in New York University’s hall of fame. They include Louis Agassiz, Rufus Shoate, James Bowie, John Paul Jones, Samuel Finley Breese Morse, and others amid a ceremony in the university hall of fame.
Rochester newspaper reports the death of WI M Edin Servis a veteran horse breeder and longtime racing official at major tracks in the United States and Canada. He died at his home aged 82.
May 11 in Mexico City reports Perfecto Cortes Igueroa currently held at police headquarters in Guadalajara pending investigation of charges of sedition and violation of religious laws. He was created by the military in Guadalajare.
An advertisement listing imported and domestic perfumes in exotic bottles, Mottoers verses framed at 600 to 1.50, and silk underwear including gowns and teddies in exquisite styles priced from 2.98 to 88.95.
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