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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

2

Sandino Threat Promises Death to Americans in Nicaragua

In Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua May 16 United States mining interests report a rebel letter threatening death to all U S citizens in Nicaragua. Harry Amphlett manager of La Lus and Los Angeles mine found the rebels reformed after a raid and destroyed mine buildings. The note warns that withdrawal of US forces will be required to guarantee safety for North Americans.

International News Service Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua Matafalpa Harry Amphlett la Lus Los Angeles United States Amphlett New York Pig Pis River Parc North America Calvin Coolidge

Lions Club presents Little Black Sambo puppets show

Nine year old Margaret McKenna holds puppets crafted by herself and fellow Lions field drama club members for the upcoming puppet show titled Little Black Sambo. The event showcases student artistry and community theater in a local town venue.

Margaret McKenna Lions Field Dramatic Club

Nicaragua Letter Attacks Coolidge Over Intervention

A translated objection from a Nicaraguan writer named Sandini condemns U S intervention under Calvin Coolidge. The letter accuses the Coolidge administration of causing Nicaragua’s dire security and mine losses and demands the withdrawal of armed forces. It frames U S Nicaraguan ties as harmful and urges a peaceful national path under Nicaragua’s own government with strong nationalist rhetoric.

Marines Pursue Rebels Near Jinotega in Hard-Ground Clash

U S Marines, chasing armed insurgents under Jose Leon Diaz near Paso Real northeast of Jinotega, fought a costly engagement that left one Marine and a Nicaraguan guard dead. Capt Robert Hunter of Kansas led the patrol, with Maj Eineroe Rockey assisting. Five rebels killed, five wounded. 60 to 75 rebels and 35 allied troops involved, medical air support provided.

Managta Nicaragua Paso Real Jinotege Cua River Jose Leon Diaz Augustino Sandino Jinotega Eunieroe Rockey Indiana Aseie Rexedei Mangus Fran Jinetega Thrigad Randinn Bay Tinotgun

Little Black Sambo Play By Nine Year Old Tots

Drama in miniature will be staged at Lionsfield on May 24 featuring a 6 year old class presenting Little Black Sambo with marionette puppets crafted under Miss Mary Wilwon. The 12 year old Arthur Seerige handles footlights. Cast includes Margaret McKenna Myrtle Seerige Hetty Adelaide Nichaleon Neva Strahan Lucia Schimpli and others with Danie Kendall Barry Sullivan and more portraying Black Sambo and tigers.

Lionsfield Mary Wilwon Arthur Seerige Black Sambo Margaret McKenna Myrtle Seerige Hetty Adelaide Nichaleon Neva Strahan Lucia Schimpli Danie Kendall Barry Sullivan Mary Bell Cathy Mary Tolliver Lois Boldt Gussie Bailey Christine Johnson Winpiaia Lehman Mumbo Elsie Fale

Eight Hurt in Auto Crash Father Flies to Daughter

Washington May 18 Eight persons were injured in a car crash near Winchester Virginia including a 16 year old Reading girl Catherine Nolan who was near death in a Winchester hospital. Her father J Tennett Nolan flew from Reading to Winchester in two stages to be at her side, then returned to Virginia City landing at 7 PM.

Washington Winchester Barge Visitation Convent Reading Virginia City Vas Catherine Nolan J. Tennett Nolan

Imaginary Thief Sought at Local Battery Shop

Police hunted an imagined thief at a small shop on Florey Street early Friday after receiving a call from a customer who believed someone had entered the premises. Officers checked the Indian batter shop at 425 Cmd.

Chief Dixon Visits Chicago Sudland Yard Chief

A. L. Dixon, head of England Wales and Scotland police, toured Chicago with a poker face amid questions on crime. He noted about twenty murders a year in England, praised organization, and declined credit for riot control. He said clearing gangland would need long study and did not answer on prohibition’s crime effect.

Chicago A. L. Dixon Ycotland Yard Stile King George of England Dixon England Wales Scotland Sally Hrntich Islands Chienga Prohibitin

Congress GCTS Deficiency Bills Reported to House

Washington May 18 The deficiency appropriation bill totals 300 052 000 with 2 363 747 for extraordinary Marine Corps expenses tied to expeditions in Nicaragua and China The committee notes a 4 018 720 reduction from budget plans and cites new laws or treaties as a factor It also re appropriates 863 388 of unexpended Marine funds totaling 3 217 084 for extraordinary expedition costs.

Washington Marine Corps Nicaragua China Congress House

Egyptians Hunt Estate in Texas County Clerk Case

Relatives in Alexandria Egypt seek help from Callax to locate an estate believed left somewhere in Teres by Apostolis Concoulas. Jack Burke, Texas county clerk, was asked to assist in the search.

Texas Jack Burke Friar Teres Apostolis Concoulas Alexandria Egypt Callax

Judge M Collum Burnett seeks re election

Metallum Burnett judge of County Court No 7 asks re election endorsed by the San Antonio Ber association. John K Weber, chairman Democratic executive committee, reported Friday.

Metallum Burnett San Antonio Ber Association John K. Weber Democratic Executive Committee

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