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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1928
Page
1
A jumble of 1930s concerns spans bank clearings, a Wall Street boomlet, and European anxieties as nations resist uniform finical rules. Nobile's fate and bold bets on speculation warn of public gullibility, while ancient prophecies and end-time fears echo in the press.
A fragmentary report describes a dynamite mishap at a quarry injuring multiple workmen including Miguel Rehono and Toa Cervanton. Deputies Treaa and Maver investigated as victims were treated at a medical facility. the scene involved a cave and a 6 foot deep hole before urgent evacuation.
Six firemen injured as a chief and hose wagon from Station No 14 collide on West Houston and Chestnut while responding to a fire. Chief Renken most seriously hurt. others listed with back chest facial injuries and fractures. Investigation deems crash unavoidable. fire extinguished with light damage.
Henry P Totton an East Texas cattleman and farmer died today at 88. He is survived by his widow and six children. The death notice, filed by NYINs, cites CONSICANA dateline and notes Barton’s long career in cattle raising and farming.
In Kansas City on May 26 two boys aged 7 and 10 identified as William Marek and Blaney Forse drowned while wading in the Tele River this afternoon. Local authorities investigated the incident and cautioned about river water dangers.
Construction work underway at Hale Center involving WALW GUNTER with a near term notification. Details describe equipment and safety measures as crews begin near a new boundary, outlining expected progress and possible disruptions to access.
Reprinted from the Los Angeles Examiner the piece urges universal public education as the path to a strong republic. It argues that climate and resources matter less than intelligent, progressive citizens formed through wide education and civic responsibility.
Mrs Marvel Gordon known as "The San Antonio mocking bird" helped arrest her husband in Los Angeles on a kidnapping charge. She accused him of abducting their daughter Emily, aged five, from a San Antonio boarding house.
London report says Northern armies under Marshal Chang Tso ting have driven back Nationalist forces in South China. Advices received this afternoon indicate the menace to the Northern capital is virtually ended.
May 20 report states the Toland waterways corporation expansion bill cleared the senate without amendment. The action precedes potential executive approval as part of broader infrastructure push. The article notes the measure targets modernization and increased waterway capacity.
United States Ambassador Dwight Morrow and family traveled from Mexico City toward Washington after a Mexican US relations report. A safety train with machine guns preceded the main train through the San Luis Potosi area. The Morrows, including his wife a daughter and a secretary, plan to reach Bag Antonio on their way to New York in the Missouri Pacific car Marco Polo by Monday morning.
Henry Schumann Heink, son of Ernestine Schumann Heink, an investment broker in San Diego, faced a grand theft complaint. He is accused of misappropriating sticks and securities belonging to client Ara Matefaret Dabsan, authorities said.
W B Conness, a San Antonio real estate man, faced four case filings Saturday night. The actions include a $1500 theft complaint in Judge Anton Adams's court, a $1750 loan dispute with interest and unrecorded note in Brown's fourth district court, a $1500 note foreclosure and receivership change in J Ira Kercheville’s fifth district court, and a $500 theft charge in Judge Louis F. Tioitz’s justice court.
Mrs Josephine Bushman, first wife of actor Francis X Bushman, was told by Justice Callahan that a summary judgment against him for back alimony totaling 52 208 dollars was awarded for the support of herself and five children.
Representative Thomas 8 Butler of Pennsylvania, longtime chairman of the House Naval Affairs Committee and a patriarch of the House, died tonight at his hotel in Washington. He was 78 years old.
Manchester Conn May 26 Three men were killed when their automobile collided with a Neston New York New Maven Hartford line train at a grade crossing. The accident occurred as the car approached the crossing and was struck by the advancing train. Authorities are investigating the sequence of events and identifying the victims.
The description portrays Mary Hickman arrested for obtaining merchandise fraudulently. Center figure is Hickman titled “The Fox,” flanked by his mother and an aged grandmother. The narrative suggests a doomed family arc marked by crime.
Denver May 2 The West's greatest man hunt faced failure after seventy two hours of pursuit in Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas. Four desperadoes who last Wednesday held up the Lamar National bank killed officials kidnapped a third and ordered a doctor near Dighton Kansas were believed to have escaped the cordon of armed men and planes. Citizens and officers searched Western Kansas while many returned discouraged at the failure to capture the bandits.
Washington May 2 reports James FR Moore of Somerset wins the national oratorical contest as a school student. Details describe a youth victory in a prominent public speaking competition.
Mary Hickman an 18 year old sister of William Edward Hickman condemned slayer of Malloy Parker is jailed in Kansas City on charges of obtaining merchandise under false pretenses. She admits taking about 50 dollars worth of goods from two local department stores by charging to other accounts while seeking work after her brother’s murder case in California.
Six armed bandits drove to the Farmers and Merchants bank at Wymorh Nebraska and, after threatening staff, took about $5000 from bank counters before fleeing in a car. Officials report the raid occurred May 26 and involve six attackers.
A garbled radio message, possibly from Gen Umberto Nobile aboard the Italia, urged for help as a search began for the missing airship after it left Spitzbergen for a North Pole flight. The message noted being forced to land and called for aid while authorities dispatched the City of Milan and Hobby to the area.
Anxiety rises in Italy as radio silence from the airship Italia stretches into a full day. Reports from the supply ship City of Milan at King's Bay indicate repeated efforts to contact General Umberto Nobile and his North Pole crew have failed. Officials hope he may have chosen not to pursue worsening conditions and danger.
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