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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

7

Byrd selects radio expert for Antarctic expedition

Washington May 11 Leo V Berkner a Minneapolis radio expert attached to the commerce departments airways division has been loaned to Commander Richard Byrd as one of the radio men for his South Pole summer expedition. Berkner will join Byrd to test radio gear under Arctic conditions at the standards bureau to further Byrds radio operations.

Washington Leo V. Berkner Minneapolis Airways Division Commerce Department Richard Byrd South Tules Berkner Lakenly Byrd

King George Attends Knights of Bath Installation in London

King George and the Duke of Connaught attended a solemn installation in Westminster Abbey of ten Knights of the Bath. The ceremony, staged like a coronation, featured a solemn procession into Henry V Hall. Queen Mary stood as the lone non-member witness amid the pageantry marking a rare formal event.

London Westminster Abbey George Order of the Bath Duke of Connaught Henry Vle Mary

Morrow to Return and Make Report

United States ambassador Dwigte W. Morrow will return to the United States in the latter part of May for a visit. He plans to report to President Unolidge and Secretary of State Kelwt and testify before the senate committee examining provisions related to prisoner appeals and compensation.

Morrow Mexico Dwigte W. Morrow United States Ambador Lesiden Kelwt Reluliong

Man Wounded In Accidental Shotgun Incident

B Gentry, 25, a steel worker from 319 Nawthoriye Street, was wounded in the right leg when a shotgun leaned against a crate and discharged near Hindety in Alistosp County. He received first aid, then was taken to the hospital in San Antonio for further treatment.

B. Gentry Nawthoriye Street Hindety Alistosp Tete Jones Rash el Genley San Antonia Muds Ira West Maylon Whitsett Tfinides Tehen Thyston Waylan @ag Nui Ani al Aniti

Spotlighted visiting notables at Schreiner home event

Local notes list guests and attendees from Kerrville, Bandera, Beeville, and San Antonio for the Schreiner home longhorn photo event. Names include Frank Vobiv, W D L Snuthers, Cosey, Mrs. Tt Knhons, and many other residents visiting for conventions, socials, and church activities.

T_Frank Vobiv Austin Kerrville W. DL Snuthers Longhorn Schreiner Cosey George J. Rolvischer Chern WT Thien San Angela Sauv Antou Tt Knhons Prysal Charles Batto Bandera Davies Poly St Mirk’s Wriday Sam Lael Sh City Percy Tyrrell Laredo Kewin Dallinger Bankers

Riots Leave Many Dead in Romanian Frontier Turmoil

Dispatches report heavy casualties as clashes erupt between Romanian peasants and troops along the frontier near Alba Iulia. Authorities claim arrests as forces restore order amid a wave of unrest and retaliatory actions by both sides.

A. Moy Tle Alnghes Tramedyila Ennants Alba Jytin Jackel

Lost Aviator Lands Safely After Long Flight

Mirodore Mth president of the American Aircraft Corporation of Los Angeles landed near Brownsville after a long overdue flight. He had been missing for hours and authorities feared for his safety. The journey from Los Angeles toward Mexico covered about 600 miles, lasting roughly 27 hours with stops planned along the route. He aims to participate in air races set to begin in Los Angeles.

Mirodore American Aircraft Corporation of Los Angles Valburna Iale Los Angeles Mexico Brownsville San Antonio Tex Tampico Angeles Seton Yale

Mayors Safety Drive Endorsed in San Antonio Campaign

A proclamation by Mayor C M Whoutier announces observance of the Yea Life campaign in San Antonio. The drive, set for May 12 to June, urges safer automotive conditions and urges all residents to participate and walk safely during the observance.

Covernor Tin Mandy Gu Vue Ferret

First Bottle Helped Her in Philadelphia Story

Mrs Anna LovvaBack of 1607 S Front Street Philadelphia reports using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before and after childbirth. She says after the first bottle she felt less nervous and weak, gained strength, and now consistently recommends the remedy to friends as a good tonic.

Philadelphia Lydia E. Pinkham LovvEaBack S. Front Street Phila

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