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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

17

Death charge to be filed in Wilhite murder case

Chanute Kansas May 17 First degree murder charges will be filed against Roy Wilhite oil worker after he allegedly shot Charles Thane and Fingo Weddell. The weapon was fired outside the Commonwealth Oil and Gas company office where Baxter and Wilhite were found by coworkers. Reported to have held the executive prisoner all night demanding 6000 and his Marmon eat for breaking up his home.

Chanute Kan Ozrinal Roy Wilbite Charles Thaneter Baxter Wilhite

Aamo Heights School Hosts Year End Meeting

The Aamo Heights Parent Teacher group will hold the year end meeting in the school auditorium at 1:00 PM Friday May 18. Miss Adelaide Van Hoogentingze will give a dramatic recital Friday evening May 18 in the Tor Mant a club auditorium. Betty Cairn Wilding and Melle Wellant will perform. J Stricklind chaired the Susanne Weeley Bible class monthly social at Mrs WB Elkins home. A social hour followed with an old-time spelling game.

Aamo Heights Leacher Oe & Marjory Will Adelaide van Hoogentingze Tormanta Club Willie Betty Cairn Wilding Melle Wellant J. Stricklind Susanne Weeley WB. Elkins

How Much Water Should Baby Get How Much Water Should Baby Get

A survey of infant care debates the proper fluid intake for babies during early months. It cites a guideline of twenty four ounces per day for an eight pound infant, and discusses how fluid needs relate to body weight. The column links water amounts to fever relief and broader child health concerns, noting products and parental guidance from a physician.

Fletcher's Costeria Eich Colle Alomach Haweli Chase

Marine Fliers Hop Off for Managua Flight Attack Hurts Builder

In Florida on May 17 a transport monoplane carrying three marine fliers departed to Nicaragua aiming for Managua. Patrols reported favorable weather but one attacker slashed A G Shammas, a former employee, near his home. The crew included Palmer commanding, radio man Hughes, and mechanic Steels, with a dangerous incident surrounding the hijacked windshield painting rumors as the mission continued.

Muamt Fla United States Marine Corm Fliers Managua Nicaragua Jiout Palmer Flink W. A. Hughes Beregeant Digi Kteel Ween Downy Marine Pine Herp Teln Honduras Nanagua Havana Yucani Yucatan Vela Honiluras

Rebels Threaten Death to Natives near Pig Dis river

Natives in the Pig Dis river area tell U S Marines and Army forces that rebels and guerrillas threaten death if natives aid the American authorities. The report from Puehto Cabezas dated May 17 notes natives say armed bands operate nearby and pressure them to resist cooperation with U S forces.

Literanion Veya Service Puehto Cabezas Nienizua Pig Dis United States Marinis Ag United States

Optimist Club Hosts Rear Aviator Gathering

A report details a noon Wednesday Optimist Club event focusing on Air Corps planning near San Antonio. First Lt. Har old T Chirk outlined plans for training facilities with a projected $8161 available to begin fieldwork and construction.

Air Corps San Antonio Liewl Harold T Chirk

Army Orders Majorit is Canttuk and miscellaneous duties

Fragmented military orders list appointments and duties across various commands. Mentions Majorit is Canttuk, second lieutenant promotions, cavalry and infantry postings, leave extensions, and assignments to Hawaii, Washington, and Fort Brage with several names obscured by OCR errors.

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Soldier Held on Check Charge At Fort Sam Houston

A Fort Sam Houston robber is in custody after a check-forgery spree in San Antonio. Police say the suspect passed checks to an army colonel and a civilian, with the case under investigation by military police under the direction of Ser- Rent 8. f. Maloukie. The man reportedly eluded officers for months before capture Thursday.

Fort Sam Houston Ser- Rent 8. F. Maloukie Paseed Sever Chen San Antonio

Floridan Succeeds to Benson's Post

Washington May 1 retirement of Admiral SV Benson, longtime Shipping Board member, was confirmed by President Coolidge who appointed Toteh Cone to the post. Benson’s term expires next year and Rosa will assume the former duties in the interim.

Floridan Benson Washington Admiral SV Iemerung Shipping Board Coolidge Toteh Cone Morida Rosa

Merchants Warned of Check Passer at Local Bank

A report warns merchants about a check passer targeting the region, with authorities noting false or worthless checks circulated through a local bank. The article urges caution and outlines steps for verification and reporting suspicious transactions.

Antonin Suerdianty Méssine Xafens Brost Nations

Archery Squad Member Faces Job Contention at UC

Alice Kern of the University of Cincinnati archery squad draws attention as a fellow member and an international newsreel cameraman capture a moment. The incident portrays her as a willing participant amid questions about her position and role within the team.

Alice Kern University of Cincinnati

House Faces Heated Fight Over Reapportionment Plan

House debate centers on reapportionment of 4 or 5 members following the 1950 census with a proposed realignment by Chairman Fesk. The constitutional provision allows Congress to adjust representation after each decennial census to ensure equity among states.

Antonosal Idlo Fesk Looredentin Committee

Hunt Girl 13 Missing Near Fort Sam

Police search for 13 year old girl near Fort Sam after she vanished from her home two nights ago. Authorities report she is described as wearing casual clothing, born in Sulodo Creek area, with possible name York Saint Shoustan. Warrant pending updates from witness statements.

Seareh Katherine Alan Lexington Nyerur South Hat Antonia Bercent W. Terry

Wireless Congress Proposal at Rome Treaty Summit

In Rome during October 1928 the International Judicial Congress considered wireless telegraphs. President Coolidge endorsed a plan shaping appropriate regulation and funding, estimating a quota of 12 quirticillion dollars for implementation through the United States and allied nations.

Washington Coolidge International Judicial Congress Rome

Resume Relations With Abyssinia Reestablished

Diplomatic relations have been reestablished by the United States with the empire of Abyssinia, as it has been known. The announcement states that formal ties are renewed between Washington and Addis Ababa after a period of severed contact.

Abyssinia Washington United States Thiopia

Biting nails tied to appendicitis claim

Authorities warn nail biting may cause appendicitis as bits swallowed enter the digestion system and lodge in the appendix causing inflammation. The piece promotes a habit cessation preparation named Thanx as a safe solution offered in stores.

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