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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1928

Page

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World News Tidbits From The London Streets To New York

A Russian shipment of gold valued at over 2.5 million dollars moved openly through London by truck without armed guards. In New York an armored car delivered 100000 dollars to police on patrol. Sir Arthur Keith and Oliver Lodge discuss mind and soul, calling the brain a device of the mind. Raphael’s Madonna and Child fetches 875000 pounds, with a potential 1,000,000 price in America. Astronomers eye giant telescopes at Mount Wilson, Europe, and Mars studies rise. English language education in Italy is urged to foster ties with moneyed English speakers.

London Arthur Keith British Association For the Advancement of Science Oliver Lodge Lodge Beethoven

Unreadable OCR Weather Summary for San Antonio Area

Fragmented forecast notes mention partly cloudy conditions in San Antonio and nearby regions with temperatures around 70 degrees. Mentions light to moderate winds and possible showers in the southern ports and valleys.

San Antonio Yelinite Earp Frougy Toulwt Gonday Slawera Mn Cimada Valley Aight

Cloak and Dress Strike Called

Boston on May 1 reports a general strike vote by the International Garment Workers Union delegates in New York. The vote aimed to unify protest actions across cloak and dress makers, signaling organized labor leverage amid shifting industry conditions.

Boston Elnak Rena Indanero New York International Vasthea Garment

Exiled Mexican Archbishop Mota del Pio dies in Los Angeles

Exiled Mexican Archbishop Ignacio Valdez ino dies at Santa Rosa infirmary in Los Angeles after three weeks of illness. He aged 87 lingered between life and death, with a brother Juriaal Falderping at his bedside. Valdeznina, formerly bishop of Chihushun and later of Aguascalientes, had been living in exile since leaving Mexico for Cuba and then the United States. Funeral plans include a high mass at San Fernando Cathedral and a public bier viewing at Guerra Chapel before services at 7:30 or 8:00 Monday morning.

Iader Mota del Itio Mexico City Ignacio Valdezino Aguascalientes Mexico Santa Rosa Eatiniay Norning Juriaal Falderping Jay San Antonio Oval Cuba Mora del Tio Plan High Valdeznina Chihushun Prieate Aguas Calientes Te Wae Bette San Fernando Cathedal Newry Guerra Sune Ha Guerra Lutcas

Museum to Send Savant to Africa Expedition Headed by Milwaukee Director

A Milwaukee museum plans a scientific expedition to Africa led by Director B A Bore velt and a renowned lecturer. The party departs June 0 and returns June 1, 1929, detailing an international scholarly mission.

Savant Africa Milwaukee Min Tong Wivecun B.A. Borevelt Hell Dune 0

Bishop Ignacio Valdezpino Dies in Aguascalientes

Rt. Rev. Ignacio Valdezpino, bishop of Aguascalientes, Mexico, died today at Santa Rosa. His death follows the recent passing of Archbishop Mora del Rio three weeks earlier. death occurred peacefully.

Ignacio Valdezpino Aguascalientes Mexico Santa Rosa Mora del Rio

Heights Work Contract Upheld by Civil Court

Associate Justice Ty Cobbs of the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Saturday upheld the city of Alamo Heights right to proceed with its $270,000 improvement work and denied a temporary injunction sought by Montgomery and others. The court found the city had a right to contract and that the project appeared on a competitive bidding basis, but the contract failed to meet adopted standards for public works bidding.

Milly Alamo Heights Yraaram Cobbs Forth Court of Civil Appeals Wa. US Montenmery

Raids Sweep through City Amid Vice Crackdown

In a broad overnight operation, police netted dozens of men and women connected to vice activities. The raid stretched across North Laredo and other districts as authorities signaled ongoing efforts to curb illicit conduct.

Coolidge Xerson Delreuven Wagler Net BP Ditopage Livre Snowfless Manor North Laredo

American writer Tob Emerson under knife in Vienna

London reports that American writer Tob Emerson underwent throat surgery in Vienna for a recurring trouble. His wife Anita Lons remained in England unaware of the operation until it was performed. The incident follows a prior operation in October that allowed him to speak briefly for the first time in tears.

London Daily Eypress Tony Tob Emerson Vienna Anta Sons England Emerson Joby Fierson

Wall Street Busy Catch Up On Fourth Saturday Trading

New York markets showed slow activity as brokers sought to regain momentum after a prolonged downturn. Exchange floors and yard markets opened late for a revised session, with traders reassessing the large backlog of securities and retooling services to handle recently sold stock.

Wall Street New York

Explosion at Pridlin Laundry Kills and Injures Women

An explosion at Pridlin Laundry in Kokomo Indiana shortly after 9 36 morning kills several and injures many, with three women pulled from debris. Doctors and ambulances rush to the scene as the blast tears through the Rowatown district.

Kokomo Ind Pridlin Bure Cate Rowatown District

Police Commissioner clears row over habeas case and cites intent

Commissioner Phil Wright publicized that no quarrel exists with Judge Minor or his ruling in the matter arising from a health department arrest turned habeas corpus. He argued the two city detectives acted without intent to violate the judge’s jurisdiction and said the case will be sent to Austin on its merits.

Tytayen Dire and Felice Phil Wright WB. Minor Willy-seventh Diverick Court Wright Criminal Appellate Court of Austin Judge Minor Health Department Felew To City Taige Minar Avatan Minor Jecret Comaissionse Ubia Apeedal Wreight Tin Minors Offici

Fail to Locate Ship in Distress Calling for Aid

New York May 1 government operators failed to trace an SOS from a ship in distress after a call around 10 30 PM. The vessel and location were not given though operators believed it near New York harbor. Coast guard and naval operators plus other ships searched without success.

New York Anne New York Harbor Naval Communivaliong Bureau Coast Guard Atlantic

Junkers Seeks Chance to Make His Planes in U S

Chicago May 12 reports say Junkers the German aircraft maker may seek an American factory under American capital to produce Junkers planes. He arrives for Bremen crew celebrations and discusses potential U S manufacturing if conditions permit.

Junkers U.S Chicago Higa Junkers Bremen Onporinuley Atérican Ik Wis Eid

Princess Ingrid Visits in London

Princess Ingrid of Sweden arrives in London with her father the Crown Prince for several weeks of state duties. They will be hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught and will attend official engagements during the visit.

Ingrid London Princea Ingrid Sweden Ha Crown Pelneo Fort Eojouien Hera Dhey Connagghl

Truck Kills Tot Crawling Beneath Rock

The story reports a fatal truck accident near Jreckenridge on May 12 involving Mr and Mrs Thi Mark. A child crawled beneath a rock and died, while others were faintly injured. Authorities investigated the scene and issued initial notices.

Jreckenridge Mra

Rich Man Lets Wrens Have Phone

Santa Barbara May 13 Dodd Grays wealth was measured in miss Mona but friends in Santa Barbara win today Tail biel Ta at eibute te bint gouged his i d ness by fle it of home to a farolly of tiny birds it was gilt te cast of daily inconsistencies tohe Wealthy Man for two years the house telephone system of Fla mansion Grayholm here has been out of order because two wrens built their nest the gritled door of the front entrance tele Minn hon To have opened the door to mike repairs would have destroyed the neat and Mr Gary Rave orders that it was not to be touched

Santa Barbara Calif Dodd Gray Mona Santa Bar Bara Daly Fla Grayholm Mike Gary Rave

Woman Wounded by Gun Under Pillow in Accident

Mrs Maria Jesus Martinez of 114 Santa Toona street was wounded three times when a gun accidentally discharged beneath her pillow Friday night. She was rushed to Robert B Green Hospital Saturday morning with injuries to her right hand and arm as a private physician attended.

Maria Jesus Martinex Santa Toona Street Robert B. Green Hospital Thy Hospital Machines Chery

Locusts Ground British Planes in Basra Skirmish

In Basra on May 12 British military planes engaged swarms of locusts. The insects clung to all parts of the aircrafts, forcing the squadron to land after attempts to scatter the pests failed.

Basra

Americans Bid For German Art in Berlin Auction

A mixed group of American bidders competed in Berlin for a slice of Rene Hulyschinsky’s art collection. An Alsatian iron masterwork drew strong interest, with an aggregate price of about 1,106,000 marks. The sale highlighted American participation among European collectors amid postwar markets.

Berlin Rene Hulyschinsky Appar Silesian Iron Magraty Bes Morte Germany Alnee Lys Suveereful Nidders

Halliburton Plans Mexican Travel Soon

Reporter says Halliburton, noted traveler and writer, plans to depart within ten days for destinations in Mexico or Central or South America. He intends to gather material for a new work and will stop briefly at unspecified locales before returning.

Halliburton

Locust Swarms Force Flight Down over MASRA

Troops faced swarms of locusts that forced a flier down near MASRA. The British military press reported the insect clouds threatened the airline and forced several aircraft to alter course or land due to the invasive swarm.

Masra Trak Uy Dineran Seomany

Frigit Death Delution Near in Murder Case Update

Detectives report progress in the A K Buber murder case at 119 Baskc Dewar Place amid arrests tied to the Diggly Wiggly daylight robbery. Investigators seek three soldiers linked to the crime while a suspect nabbed on Houston and Cimaron streets faces continued questioning.

Mre K. Buber Baskc Dewer Place Harry W. Barobio Leung Flores Stevet Maria Hut Ifrat Mystries Houston Cimaron

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