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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1928

Page

2

Bank bandits in Kansas murder two police officers and a doctor

Western Kansas and Wichita police hunt three suspects after a bank robbery in Lamar with $20,000 taken. A Denver patrolman exchanges fire with a fleeing car near Denver while a doctor is found shot dead south of Osage City. Authorities trace the bandits toward Enterprise in Ford County and Lamar's cashier is missing.

Wichita Kan May Wiebtte Sedgwick Zamar Qhlo Dighton Kew Lamer Bank Inez Denver Hawthorne G. Moffat Police Ther Moffet Lelendoning Chyce Speedine Sweet Revenge Ofricers Fitckinson County Kansas Reaees Reasinger First Rational Bank of Lamar Cael Liberty Ponds Exarch Federahy Teessinger Scott City Kaw Possemen

Fire in Wolff and Mara tea garden kitchen

A building fire erupted early Saturday on the seventh floor of Wolff and Mara company. The blaze started near an oven in the tearoom and spread smoke through the area, prompting Deontorn fire apparatus to respond. No injuries are reported, with damage described as significant to the kitchen and oven setup.

Wien Wolff and Mara Company Welgner

Deserters and Car Key Flight by Brooks Cadets

Two Brooks field cadets witnessed a Saturday morning escape as two girl companions deserted the unit grabbed a car key and fled in a vehicle. Police found the intoxicated pair later, taken to headquarters where they faced potential penalties.

Brooks Field Corle Charles Petrars Mrn Tein Nurfork Peniona

Fire Injures Two Firemen In Texas Town Blaze

In Wichita Falls on May 24 a major fire at the Lamison Bill and Shergwin Vile paint firms caused $65,000 to $120,000 in damage. Firemen Joe Moore and Smiley Turner were hurt. Moore sprained his back and head injuries when falling from a window ledge while fighting flames and Turner suffered contusions and a bad burn when a ladder fell. A stockpile of linseed oil lacquer and alcohol exploded, blowing off part of the roof about 4 15 p.m.

Wichita Falls Demage Lamison- Bill Company Shergwin-Vile Home Paint Company Joe. Moore Landon-Hill Camapans Moore Focal Hospital Smiley Turner

Baccalaureate Sermon For Carroll College Set Sunday

The baccalaureate sermon for Carroll college graduates will be preached Sunday morning by Rev. John F. Peachey, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. Graduates will join the young people department of Bere t Baptist Church at 9:30 a.m. Commencement exercises are scheduled for 6:15 p.m. Sunday.

Elnen Carroll College John FP. Peachey Calvary Baptist Church Biret Baptist Church Slonday Volloper

Alpine revival meetings begin at Fruitvale Baptist Church

The revival series opens Sunday at 10 a.m. at Fruitvale Baptist Church in Alpine with Dr. Aaron Sparks of the First Baptist Church of Alpine preaching. He will speak at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day, continuing for two weeks with daily services.

Aaren Sparks Pytor Alpine Speke Ion. m Bap First Church of Christ, Scientist North Alawo Fish Street Army Alamo _Aeights cor Church of Christ Bingnolla Avenir Belkneg Place Bonday Pedro Car Bethnap

Father Defends Taylor Freshman Incident at Taylor High

A Taylor High School freshman faced an assault near Main Street as a parent intervened after a struggle between students. The incident left injuries including burns, with bystanders reporting the fight escalated quickly and the assailant fled the scene. Police inquiries followed, with no further details released.

New York to Have Home For Poets

New York announces a planned poetry home to be opened in the Greenwich Village section. The project aims to provide a devoted space for poets with a focus on literary community and access.

New York Port Fe Twa Wanen Lortis Vonwt Greenwich

Debates on Modern Women and Rights Across Cities

A Chicago report cites Esther Dana Lee arguing women are slaves not slaves, while Professor T F Tout of Maker University counters. New York details a D A R blacklist group forming the Sons and Daughters of the Blacklist. Montreal notes Canadian heirs seek Sir Frances Drake estates and two English castles. Moweauga reports cash basis business after bank closure. Kovno announces Lithuania's new constitution. Washington notes Maine delegation wins front row Moor seats at Kansas City convention.

Woman's Right Chicago Esther Dana- Lee Women's Bar Escociation T. F. Tout University of Matcheeler Macnevwins Washington Maine Irken Kanes City Sention

School Conference Called in Attempt to Settle Walkout

COLOMAVE Ohio May 21 A conference at school officials and director of Education John J Clifton was called to resolve the strike at Glenwood High School near Portsmouth. Two student leaders urged aid yesterday but the superintendent declined to interfere.

Colomave Ohio John J. Clifton Glenwood Ingh Dew Boston Partemouth Ciilon Yey Lerday Uatif I Hass Bernard Wigler Principel

Robbers Steal 25 Casings at Local Service Station

Police investigated a Saturday break in at Nickolan Service Station on Blanco Road and Westwood Avenue. Detectives Britl and Gray pursued the case after thieves took twenty five casings and fled the scene.

San Antonio Nickolan Super- Servics Rtation Blanco Road Hestwood Avenue Il Way

May a. Ken Hammond street names and addresses

Fragmented OCR lists numerous names and street addresses including Ken Hammond 191 Work Com Neher, May S807 Montarey ree, Kay Kerk ig W Malliday atreet, Pravin 120 Riacer alrent, O'Brien 201 Pant Milberry alrent, O'Dirlen OA Weal Mage olla pleeed.

Ken Hammond

Texas Sons to Install at Eagles Hall Event

Texas Sons to install new officers and members of the Texas Sons of Texas in the Eagles hall at 124 Main Street at 8 p m Monday. Dolly Lozano will direct the orchestra, with Gamboa as secretary. Enrique Alvarez, Juan Guerra, Andrew Young and others will address the gathering amid musical entertainment.

Order of the Sons of Texas Dante Order Eagles’ Hall Main Wyehue Dolly Lozano Evarino Gamboa G. Floren Enrique Alvarez Juan R. Guerra Andrew Young Seasor CG. Ml. Chambers Rtd Tyke XK Fiores Ile Order

Seek Railway Men Meet Opens in Cleveland

The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen convention convenes in Cleveland with invitations to Finday and a free trip offer to 616 Mexics by Masor C. M. Charme hers. A telegram from Governor Dag Moody urges rejecting Bom Antonio as next city for the convention. The meeting occurs every three years across May. About 1,000 trainsmiths expected to attend.

Brotherhood of Railway Ridney Kring Chamber of Commerce Brotherhood Cleveland Municipal Auditorium Masor C. M. Charme Dag Moody Bom Antonio Alay Lodo

Police Jail Son of Army Official and Girl Friend

The 24 year old son of a prominent army official and his girl friend from Engst Cincinnati Avenue spent the night in jail for drunkenness, police reported. The girl was taken home by motorcycle officers. The man did not secure his release until some time later. Officers A C Stewart and G A Hoernmandl reported the couple were pricked in an auto on Itsmana Street and Mein Avenue.

of & Promi Cincinnati Avenue Hatur Fay Dickman A. C. Stewart G.A. Hoernmandl Mein Avenue

8 Killed as German Plane Crashes in Dortmund

A Luftfahrt crash near Andergormwald on the Dortmund-Markt route killed the pilot and two passengers, with another passenger seriously injured as the plane burst into flames.

Dortmund Peraong Ween Andegormwald Toppasengere

Stock and Curb Marts Close to Catch Up

New York news reports stock and curb markets closing to catch up on lost time after recent market disruptions. The sixth Saturday holiday this year limited trading and left investors awaiting next week’s resumed activity.

Curb Marts New York New York Work Exchange Aerson Pie Marketa Mba

Italia Airship Italia Flight Toward Safety From Arctic Wastes

Italy remains confident the Italia dirigible can weather fog and heavy winds to safety. Officials report fuel dwindling from 8% to 0% as crew of 16 led by General Nobile faces Arctic conditions. radio silence causes anxiety but King Bay reports ease in alarm.

North Pole Wing's Bay Arctic Nobile Aki Alndgex Elitu Italy Rome Italia Europe Agronautic Ministry Umberto Nobile King’s Bay IV Kings

Amundsen Considered Relief Mission for Missing Airship

Oslo reports Roald Amundsen has been called into a government conference to discuss a possible relief expedition to search for and aid the missing dirigible. The Italian envoy has urged Norway to lend all possible aid to locate the airship and rescue its crew.

Oslo Norway Roald Amundsen Julia Amundsen Nobile Maade Pole Ttalian

Italla Safe Again Says GEN Umberto Nobile Chief

Aboard the Italia on May 2 the crew reports a hazardous voyage from the North Pole back toward Spitzbergen. Strong winds and dense fog hindered progress, engines strained to limit, and ice and hail caused damage but were repaired.

Italla Umberto Nobile Dirfettle Mafin Canada South America New York American, Inc Heserves Tos North Pole Greenland Pole Greenwich

San Antonio visitors and commencements noted in local items

The column lists San Antonio visitors including Valocia Nowledski Ernest, Mr and Mrs Tee Burete, and others. It mentions H Shelby to speak at San Antonio Junior College commencement on June 1, and notes residents visiting Bandera, Beeville, Medina, and other towns. Various local people are listed as travelers, visitors, and a pastor’s appointment in St Paul, Minnesota.

Tee Burete Yancel San Antonio W. M. Burn Moore Pith Wooman H. Shelby Div Yision of Extension Mindesity of Texas San Antonio Junior College Mra A, Mamaw Daughter Mes, RY Billings Bandera F. O. Rudasil Beeville Noeidles Gul Ia. R.V. Dover Amegon Mies Besnip Norton Mentell Marvin Ahin Medina J. R. Burns Tarpsey Bederal Court W. D J Mundine Uvalde

Reading by Light in Luring Fish Probe Sparks Court Debate

In Aurora, May 26, Frank Grose faced charges for using a lantern to lure fish though he admitted lighting the area to read. The judge quipped about a section permitting reading for knowledge, and Grose was dismissed despite the law’s stance on fishing with light.

Aurora Til Frank Grose Gorham Crown Ilteral

SA Firm Buys New Airplane For Texas Service

A Budu monoplane will be used by Texas Air Transport to start passenger service between San Antonio Dalby and Fort Worth within a few days. Frank Brendon, pilot for Silesian Airplane servicer, will secure the plane from the factory and fly it westward. Charles McClennen of Austin joins the party with Mat. Wal nan and HOD. Bollard and others.

Budu Texas Air Transport San Antonio Dalby Fort Worth Frank Brendon Silesian Airplane Servicer Svinburefield Celiforaln Pacific Ryan HOD. Bollard Mat. Walnan Charles McClennen Austin

10000 Set Sail For Europe on Nine Big Liners

May 26 New York reports the summer voyage to Europe began with over 10000 passengers aboard nine liners headed by the United States liner Leviathan carrying about 1200 and the Italian Conte Grande with 1363.

Europe Kew York United States Leviathin

Two-Thirds of Astor Estate Sued in Federal Court

In New York on March a suit was filed in the federal district court by descendants of John Nicholay Emerick, Astor's partner, seeking two thirds of the Astor estate amid a half billion dollar claim. The case argues for two thirds of the estate, invoking historic partnerships and the legacy of the Everick connection.

New York Mar John Pacek Astor Wedrral Dintrict Court Jobe Nicholay Emerick Astor Everick

Former Jockey 40 Victim of Knife Attack

A 40 year old former jockey was killed in a knife fight after a tense confrontation. The victim, identified as Cleveland Fuller, died from a Waite wound. Police are investigating the incident and have not released details of the assailant or motive.

Cleveland Fuller Marcel Tanne Matlock Wailer

Schultz Rites Set Saturday

Funeral services for Joseph Schultz aged 45 who died Wednesday will be held at 8 30 o clock in Becklay and from St Joseph Catholic church at 6 interment in St Mor s cemetery He is survived by his widow six daughters and several relatives including Mrs Joseph Edwards Mrs A Willemain Mrs Helen Sanches and Mrs Frown all of Bel Fort with his mother Mrs Bredoln Arhulta of Bel Fort and five sisters all of Bel Fort One brother Tileut Col Camille Subulia of the French Foreign Legion Algiers.

Joseph Schultz TL Wromlag Kore St Joseph's Catholic Church S J. Mors Schults Mes Joseph Behultz Y, J. O Edwards Cnpe Los Angelee A. Willemain Helen Sanches Des Ame Deanoin Mre Frown Bon Antonio Hig Bredoln Arhulta Belfort Fennees

Solons Ready to Adjourn Tuesday in Busy Washington Day

In Washington on May 20, lawmakers prepared to adjourn next Tuesday after a pressurized session. The House passed a $274 million naval building program without a recorded vote, setting the stage for Senate action. Two conference reports were approved to move debate on the Boulder canyon project forward and related residency matter.

Washington Congress Senate House Senate Appropriations Committee Boulder Canyon

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