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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1928

Page

4

Alamo Heights Seeks Sewer Project Despite Suit

The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals upheld the city of Alamo rights to proceed with a 550000 improvement program linked to a contract with Col Quazier & Hoff. Montgomery challenged bid formality and disposal plans, but the court ruled public funds may be spent under law and work proceeded.

Fourth Court of Civil Appeals City of Alamo Col Qlazier & Hoff W. T. Montgomery T. L. Dobbs W. Anderson Montgomery Montomery Utter Peti- Powers Reco Supertawsady Alatso Heights San Antoni

Four Day Carnival Opens at St Marys Academy Grounds

A four day carnival to aid St Marys University and its extension campaign opens at 6 o clock Wednesday on College street grounds. The event is directed by Brother Francis Meyer, S.M. and proceeds fund the university outreach.

St. Mary St. Mary's University St. Mary's Academy College Street Francis Meyer

Beer Boosts Busy Barber’s Business

Detectives arrested barber Miller after finding twenty one bottles of beer in his shop. The seizure followed suspicions raised by police about his sudden business surge and activity.

Bravoels Tvenur Yale Miller

Rumors of Big Air Service Merger Move in Wall Street

Wall Street circles speculate a major aviation merger involving Wright Aeronautica and Curtiss Airplane with Ford Airplane, Mahoney Aircraft, and possibly Lindbergh linked to a vast U S air service expansion. Traders push Wright and Curtiss shares amid rumors of a sweeping consolidation.

International Nova Seerice New Lone Charles A. Tindbergh United States Wall Street Surlise Wright Curtiss Ford Airplane Company Wrights Mahoney Aircraft Construction Company Lindberch Lindbergh Hie

Man Dies in Gun Accident on Ballinger Ranch

Herbert Baker age 29 cattle ranch hand was killed instantly by an accidental discharge of a shotgun while herding hogs at Ballinger Texas. Witnesses say Baker was using the butt of the weapon when it discharged. He leaves a wife and two children.

International Ballinger Ver Herbert Baker Baker

Funeral Sunday for Mrs. Solomon

Funeral services for Mrs. Solomon will be held Sunday at the Parker Chapel with Dr. W. Darby of Central Christian Church officiating. Interment will be in Miesian Burial Park. Surviving are sisters and a brother.

Fonera Ampruse Butivk Solyeim Haron Avebie Parcer Voring Dubn W. Darby Central Christian Church Au Miesian Burial Ark

Junior College Dominate At Conference Meet With One Event Lost

San Antonio Junior College swept most literary events at the intercollegiate meet on South Alamo Street, with Victoria Junior College placing in several contests. Frances Schein and Elizabeth Allen tied in the Fields oratorios contest. Edwin W. Momett won by default in the horse oratorio as his opponent fell ill. Debates saw San Antonio teams win the girls and boss divisions, while tennis and field events continued Saturday.

S. A Elizabeth Allen Victoria Frances Schein S. A.victoria Edwin Moffett San Antonio Junior College South Alamo Street Ue Victoria Junior College Judes Edwin UW. Momett San Antonia San Antonio Willie Zelle McNei Norma Detmers San Anton Mary Katherine Charlotte West Wilbur Manuel Reich Mark Khardy Joseph Tyag Roy Taner Janes Fudge T. D. Cobbs Robert Coley Douglas N. Lawley P. A. Bennett W. W. McAlister Alamo Seishts School

Mexican government orders banishment of priests in San Cristobal

Mexico City May 112 The Mexican authorities ordered banishment of nine women and two priests arrested at San Cristobal Coxang for violating state religious regulations. They are expected to be sent to Guatemala as part of the crackdown following an encyclical denouncing anti church laws in some countries.

Mexico City Inferior Cing Wunn San Cristobal Coxang Guatemala

Parole Granted for Crawford in Forgery Case

A parole was granted for Crawford who is serving a forgery sentence. The governor and district officials supported early release after the judge and county attorney recommended leniency. Details describe the prior sentence, supervised release plan, and the involvement of accomplices and terms served.

Crawford Austin Din Monty Kutnre Fay BI Crawford Dilton County Fees HS Penitentiary Llvineney Unr County Vin Panions

Man Hurt in Night Club Pistol Wound Incident

A man identified as Kelly Brod suffered a gunshot wound to the right hand Saturday night at Robert B. Green Hospital after a pistol accident at a local venue. Police reported the incident as an accidental discharge with no further injuries noted.

Kelly Brod Robert B. Green

Burglars Loot Home Steal Jewelry In Quiet Suburban Heist

A burglary report details intruders looting a residence and taking jewelry worth about 76 dollars. Police suspect the break in was prearranged and are reviewing neighborhood footage for clues. Local detectives urge anyone with information to contact the station.

Taitemen Hama Magdie Stond Trent RIB Ginal Wronitt

New Invention Aids Navigation From Air and Sea

Indiana University astronomer Professor W A Cogshall showcases two patented navigation devices that promise exact position fixes within thirty seconds without horizon sighting. One unit is in production with Geertner Scientific of Chicago. a second device remains under experimental development.

International Nes Servne Indianapolis W. A. Cogshall Indiana University Log Geertner Scientific Company Chicago Profesor Coyshell Cogshall Cogshit Cogsball

Saw Breaks Killing Minnesota Farmer Near St Ailatto

May 12. Greg Herman Biekier, a farmer near St Ailatto, was fatally injured when a circular saw shattered and a piece struck his abdomen. The incident occurred at his farm in Pine Falls.

Minnesota Poep Tne Falls Greg Herman Biekier St Ailatto

Yellowstone Park Reports New Baby Geyser Breaks Through

Mammoth Hot Springs, Mont May 12 Yellowstone park reports a new baby geyser breaking through to Angel Terrace near here. It is venting several gallons of hot water per minute.

Yellowstone Park Mammoth Hot Springs Mont Angel ‘Terrace

Bishop McConnell Cleared of All Charges by Conference

In Kansas City on May 12, Francia J. McConnell son of a Pittsburgh area bishop was cleared of all charges by Reverend George A. Cook at the Methodist Episcopal church conference. The panel nearly unanimously voted to dismiss the charges on grounds of morality and said the issue stemmed from doctrinal differences dating to seminary days. Bishop McConnell requested the vote to clear his name and the conference largely approved with few dissenting votes.

Kansas City Francia J. McConnell Pittsburgh George A. Cook Wilmington Del General Conference Sckaion Reverend Cook McConnell

Five Women Die in Windlin Laundry Explosion

An explosion at Windlin Laundry in Kokomo Indiana on May 13 killed five women instantly and endangered seven others. Windows shattered and Union Traction tracks were torn up. workers were at their posts in the gleam pressing department when the blast occurred.

Wwnternational News Service Kokomo Ind Windlin Jaundry Union Traction Company Gleam Pressing

Far East Lecture Heard at College

An AC lecture on the Tar Eant was given to students at St. Marys College by the Tt Hey Archimandrite Sal mug, an Assyrian, at aexerbly.

Far East College AC St. Mary's College Tt. Hey Salmug Aexerbly

House Leaders Delay Daw Bill in Congress

Washington May 12 The House delayed action on the Boulder Canyon dam and reapportionment measures while minor bills passed. The House Rules Committee, led by Snell, set a blank calendar, disappointing backers of the Boulder Canyon and reapportionment bills as speakers pressed for action.

George R. Holmes Ny International News Seyler Washington Clogensian House Boulder Canyon Longworth Tiran Connecticut Noor House Rules Committee Snell New York Ashostown

Negro Voices to Perform Jubilee Chorus Recital at Local Auditorium

A Jubilee Negro chorus from Vivoicés will present a concert at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday in the auditorium of the First Bandat choruhst on Ne hennka alreets. Directed by A. B. P. Jobnasa the program features "Swing Low Sweet Chariot" "Steal Away" and "Couldn't Hear Nobods" with a special section reserved for whites.

A. B. P. Jobnasa

Fokker Arrives at Philadelphia May 12

Anthony G Fokker arrives aboard a tri motored Fokker monoplane No 2 landing in Philadelphia after a flight from Philadelphia. The power is scheduled to depart for Wheeling West Virginia at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Fokker Philadelphia Pittsalaga Anthony G Fokker Wheeling W. Va

Patrolman Zapata Injured In Auto Crash On Wart Commerce

Patrolman Andres Zapata suffered a broken left leg when a wine shop rounding the corner at Wart Commerce Street and Aingly Rone Avenue crashed into a parked car. Zapata, Emil Garecia, and Herbert Campbell were in the car. Zapata was thrown and injured. He was taken to Hamadosa Infirmary. St Marys University Luncheon Guests.</s>

Pateulnan Andres Zapata Tex Wart Commerce Street Aingly Rone Avenue Emil Garecia Zappata South Pinto Street Herbert Campbell Zapata Haring Wit Jey Hamadosa Infirmary St. Mary's

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