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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1928
Page
1
A garbled medieval style note cites Arthur Brisbane and a Rev Dr Straton arguing about authority and punishment. It mentions annoyance, imprisonment, three years in jail, and references to atheists, God, and a misquoted trial, all in incoherent form with unclear names and events.
W A Thaiing of the Texas Association of Real Estate Boards urged easier paths to home ownership at a three day convention in San Antonio. He said the future of American homes hinges on enabling young couples to establish homes, stressing realtor roles in citizenship and housing access. The opening address drew about 450 attendees at the Gunter hotel.
Tuilus Rosenwald formed a voluntary fund for public benefit with a gift of 2001 dollars now exceeding 20 dollars. Trustees will use all money and interest for the public good within twenty five years of his death. General Atterbury and President Storey plan aviation aided continental travel using day air routes and night Pullman cars as part of a regular service.
The readable text references numerous names and places hinting at a rough, climate influenced scene with discussions of orders, travelers, and gatherings. It evokes a northern region setting with mentions of wells and temperate weather, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Daisy Steinmetz was found dead with head blows and N J Priest badly hurt as a Black assailant entered via a rear window of the Tennessee woman’s home. A sum of money was missing from Steinmetz’s jacket and cash from Priest’s trousers. Mrs Clara Robertson slept nearby. two brothers J Bannister and Warry Bannister are named in Knoxville.
Porter A. Whaley, parent manager of the chamber cowmeters, led Wed nontay for Corning ChriMi to attend the convention of the Tetad Commercial Secretaries association in Corpus.
A garbled incident report notes a disturbance involving a woman and officers early Wednesday in Trylve. The details are unclear, but police responded to a call describing screams and a reported creamer or rouse nearby.
San Antonio men plan to resume digging at a rear yard shack on 17 North Santa Rosa after an excavation permit. Mrs. Felicitas Alvarez, 86, owns the property and says a buried silver chest and two skeletons were found decades ago. A group led by Rosner was halted by police. excavation to resume soon after Mrs. Alvarez’s consent and permit approval.
Milwaubre reports a local scheme where Gertrude Tinnerenfeld and an 18 year old were arrested after a plan to defraud merchants with numerous fraudulent checks. The ring allegedly produced hundreds of counterfeit financial instruments before police intervened.
Prince Carol of Romania arrives in Dover from Gallstone at 2 o clock and sails to Ostend Belgium. He has been asked to leave England and is expected in Belgium tonight to stay briefly at a hotel before settling indefinitely at Chateau-Ardenne, a fashionable summer resort near Tinaut.
Col Charles Tiundhersh, upset by rowdiness, finds rare calm in Princeton on May 1 as Lindy Incognito roams in disguise. Locals report the noted figure moving through campus streets unnoticed, prompting questions about security and student life in the college town.
Paria residents report a sensational permanent wave procedure using delicate miniaturized fangs, transforming ultra Parisienne lashes. The method promises striking results, with long silky lashes enhancing extreme enchantment and captivating eyes.
The weekly Texas crop summary reports generally favorable rainfall and temperatures improving the cotton stand to fair to good. Some early fields in the eastern half are being chopped, while overall west and north sections show varying gains. Forecasts call for more rainfall and possible thunder storms in South and East Texas. Northeast Texas received a much needed drench with 1.22 inches reported in some areas.
Chorley T. Laster, a prominent Kansas City oil operator, was shot to death in Chanute Kansas on March 16. Police said the victim was a well known figure in the oil industry and the case is under investigation.
Washington hearing reveals YP Rush Holland a former Auslaiank attorney cavern testified he worked for Turbork Hoover in the South including Arkansas Louisiana Mississippi Georgia Alabama and Florida. He said he wrote letters to Republicans in North Carolina and Colorado and that funds came from Austen via Claudius Avalon and Petty Meath. He indicated Hovers workers in Washington knew only a general view of others actions.
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