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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1928

Page

2

Italian Airship Italia Sails Toward Franz Josef Land

Gen Umberto Nobile reports on the Italia voyage toward Franz Josef Land retracing route from King's Bay Spitzbergen. The crew fights fog winds and cold Arctic conditions with visibility variable and a strong headwind delaying progress. A crowd gathers at King's Bay as prayers, farewells, and refueling preparations mark a tense start to the polar expedition.

International News Service London Umberto Noble Franz Donph Arctic King's Bay Spitzberger Gen. Nobile Dligible NEB United Great Britain Gargang America Cuba New York American, Inc Italia North Fole Franz Josaph ‘Archipelago Iast Spitabergen Ring Quy King’s Bay Ward Citts de Alleno Gianfranchi Batoogna Citta di Milano Amedo Citta de Milano

Beauty aids S. A. safety drive launch

Auto dealers garage owners and service stations join the Save-a-Life campaign to inspect autos and promote traffic safety. The program seeks public backing and features routine checks of vehicle ducting and safety systems across participating shops.

S. A

Bispham Gets Militia Post

Col W N Bispham Second Division surgeon relieved from local assignment effective Sept 1 and reassigned to the militia bureau in Washington by War Department orders received at the army post Wednesday. Lieut Col G H Scott Medical Corps to relieve Bispham and is now on duty in Philadelphia.

W. N. Bispham Militia Bureau Washington War Department Army Post G. H. Scott Bispham Philoselphia

Sleuth Ordered Freed by Court in Jewel Return Case

New York report states Narl G. Scaffa charged with compounding a felony related to the return of $697,000 in stolen jewels to Mrs. Jeebie Woolworth Donahue and Leiress five and ten store. Court ordered a second trial after a hung jury at the first trial.

New York Narl G. Scaffa Jeebie

Rebels attack town of Huajimeno in long siege

Four hundred rebels attacked Huajimeno in Nayarit yesterday, clashing with federal troops for fifteen hours before being driven off. El Continental reports the confrontation ended with federal forces repelling the assault and restoring order.

EL Paso Ter Huajimeno Nayarit el Continental

Auto Knocks Boy From His Bicycle on Peach Street

A motor vehicle struck a boy rider at Peach Street near West Street yesterday. The incident left the boy shaken and several witnesses called to assist while the driver remained at the scene and the police began an inquiry.

Ee Weitensiay We Hsan Uy Peach Street

All Cars to Be Inspected in May for Safety

Citywide effort requires every vehicle to display a Savern Life sticker from May 10 to June Day verifying brakes lights horns steering and overall condition. Unstickered cars will be stopped. Statewide Save-a-Tire drive tied to safety push includes auto dealers and service leaders in San Antonio luncheon, with officials noting Governor Moody signed the proclamation.

Gertire Gunter Hotel Ellis Obanés W. A. “Cap” Williamson Williamson Austin Dan Moody

Haenig Duster Accused of City Harassment by Plumbers

In a continued report, plumbers from Open Shop accuse Haenig Duster of harassing or interfering with their work. Association signers include Kirasood, Wharton, A J Monier and companies, BH Jordan, Fred W. Gerer, Rosenberg and Jack, A A Shafer, Charles Gutzeit, Braden Hudson Wangler, RK G Thomas, Charles J Ormond, and E S Chaliley.

Association Kirasood and Wharton A. J. Monier and Companys BH. Jordan Fred W. Gerer Rosenberg Jack A. A. Shafer Charles Gutzeit Braden-Hudson- ‘Wangler

Real Estate Expenses Revealed In Senate Hearing

Testimony shows payments totaling ten thousand dollars, with minor cash disbursements and one thousand dollars from Harry M Blair. Witnesses describe payments in currency, other funds wired, and delegate selections tied to political maneuvers. The exchange references Huston Street and a New York broker as part of the financial web.

Jond South Heath McMaster Bratton New Mexico Huston Holland Harry M. Blair New York Street Tim Mr. Blair Brosfon

Texas realty leaders tout heritage and reform drive

President Thomas praised Texas real estate boards and the San Antonio board as strong forces in public service. Hubert Lee Bobbitt urged Realtors to assume greater government responsibility, criticizing outdated state processes and calling for modernization in governance.

Thomas Alties Texas San Antonio America Hubert Lee Bobbitt Laredo Texas House of Representatives Bosaitt

Moving pictures glow with sound and new aviation era begins

Reporters describe a future of sound in films and rapid travel by air across the United States. Patrons will see actors with voices, studios shift to Hollywood, and trains and planes link cities from New York to Los Angeles. New York state issues a record tax draw for public use. City planning gains focus as Kansas City experts discuss legislative progress.

Wiliam Fox Hig “Morletong Walter 8. Gifford The Hell’ Telephone Company Bloom Wesléeen Electric Moving Picture Hollywood New York State Herbert Hare Kansas City

Lawmakers push Utah Canyon dam bill to end filibuster

In Washington May 10, backers of the Boulder Canyon dam bill press to gather enough votes to pass the measure before adjournment. Supporters hope tax and deflation bills undermine filibusters, while the power interests resist. The proposal would protect the Imperial Valley of California from a flood potentially more deadly than the Mississippi disaster of 1927.

Dy International News Service Washington Toulder Canyon Dam House Senate Power Trust Congresa Imperial Valley California

Lieutenants Ordered to Ferry Planes to Galveston

Three Curtiss attack planes will be transported from the Curtla factory to Galveston by rail under orders to three Kelly field pilots Tieutangats RB F Atearley A L Tewett and H A Moore to supply the Third Attack group.

Tieutangats RB F. Atearley A. L. Tewett H. A. Moore Kelly Buffalo Curtla Galveston

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