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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1928

Page

2

Byrd Stresses Italy Hope Amid Missing Airship Italia

New York May 28 Commander Richard H Byrd said there is no need for grave concern for the Italia until she has been missing over 100 hours. He suggested a forced landing could still yield a safe site, while Lt Commander Charles E Rosendahl remained cautious and cited favorable weather as a factor in a possible return to base at Kings Bay Spitsbergen.

New York Richard H. Byrd North Pola Umberto Nobile Kings Bas Spitsbergen Bundey Byrd Nobile Charles E. Rosendahl Los Angeles Shenandoah

Dale Sues Houston Optometrist for 75000 in Bribery Probe

Dale, a former state representative, files suit against WW. Chamberlain, an Houston optometrist, seeking 75000 damages. He was recently acquitted in Austin on charges tied to a $1000 alleged bribe aimed at influencing abortion legislation in the state capital.

International Newe Bertie Bonbam Ter F. A. Dale Chamberlain Houston Optometrial Aseking Dale Austin Jaffee Mit Houston

Deer’s Body Found Floating on Ice in Bay

Detroit May 25 The body of a deer was found floating on a cake of ice in Little Traverse Bay near Bosling Brook by the game warden. It is thought the animal was stranded on the ice when it broke up and unable to swim ashore through the floating cakes.

Detroit Little Traverse Bay Bosling Brook Came

Maiden voyage of Hamburg dmerling San Francisco arrives

San Francisco docks welcomed by 75 Chamber delegates as the new Hamburg dmerling motorship San Francisco arrives from Germany on its maiden voyage. Mayor James Rolph Jr. gave the welcome speech at City Hall and Deutsche Vereing president C F Zimansky presented Captain William Walther with a basket.

San Francisco Chamber of Commerce James Rolph Jr

Italian airship Italia clings to Arctic drift

Reported communications from General Nobile describe the Italia’s endurance aloft over 100 hours with ample provisions for a long Arctic stay. The expeditionary team stockpiles fuel, tents, sleds, reindeer gear, and two months of food including pemmican and biscuits, plus radio gear for possible contact.

Amundsen Plans Relief Expedition For Arctic Search

Preparations were under way for a relief expedition led by Capt Roald Amundsen to search the Arctic for the missing dirigible Tralia. The Norwegian government urged Amundsen and fellow explorer Gannt Sverdrup to accept the mission citing tense relations with Gen Umberts Nobile. The plan followed Amundsen and Nobile’s prior North Pole flight in the Thalian dirigible and was discussed at a luncheon in Oslo hosted by Capt George Ti Wilkins and Lt Elelton.

Lumax Roald Amundsén Frions Arctic Oslo Amundsen Umberts Nobile Gantai Sverdrup Nobile North Pole Apo Eady Svetdrup Aoarch Tinian Orla George Ti. Wilkins Elelton Point Barrow Almeko Spitabergen

Turner 78 dies. San Antonio widow of Joseph Turner

Mrs. C len eit Noh Turner 78 a resident of San Antonio for nine months died Saturday in a local hospital. She leaves husband Joseph Turner of Sabinas five sons Felix Joseph Turner San Antonio William Turner D Hanis Tex Edward and August Turner Sabinal three daughters Aggie Wolff Annie Garteiser and Alvina Gillim a brother Charles Nehr and twenty seven grandchildren plus eleven great grandchildren. Body to Sabinal for burial.

Mra Marr Turner Milive Hania San Antonio Joseph Turner Sabinas Felix William Turner D'Hanis Tex Edward August Turner Sabinal Aggie Wolff Cline Annie Garteiser Alvina Gillim Phoenix Charles Nehr D'Hania Len da Alterna

Leper Colony Outlaws Jazz in Culion Island

In Culion, a remote island 200 miles south of Manila, 8400 leprosy patients oppose jazz and favor classical music. Dorothy Wade, wife of the colony’s head, says residents detest jazz after a violinist visiting the island wept at the sight of his own missing fingers, illustrating shared sensitivity to loss.

Chicago Faroff Culien Ching Sea Manila Walter Damrosch Mre Dorothy Paul Wade Culion Congress Hotel

Gallagher Ranch Holiday Retreat Near San Antonio Tex

In a rustic Western setting the Gallagher Ranch offers a unique rural experience near San Antonio. Guests can enjoy horseback riding swimming and an authentic frontier atmosphere away from city life. For rates and information contact Gallagher Ranch at 1125 North Al Mary's Street.

Welome Sen Antonio Mona Suman Gallagher Ann Antonio Renaniable Raten Falephana City Gallagher Ranch North al Mary's Street

Los Angeles Children Exhibit Pets at Lions Field Show

San Antonio youngsters showcased pets at Lions Field, with Fox Newsreel cameraman Jack McLaughlin filming. Over one hundred entries were judged by the San Antonio Humane Society, awarding prizes to owners such as Kenneth Mathews with a turtle and Mary Woods with a St Bernard, among others, as the event featured unusual acts and well cared for animals.

San Antonio Lions Field Jack McLaughin Fox Newsreel San Anonio Chil Protective and Humane Society Srontfest Kenneth Mathews St. Barnard Mary K. Woods Erhwond Carpenter Jack Walling Dramette Knrff Leo Turner Josephine Brae Sarge J. A. Bend TB. A. Heil Jodie McCarley Lions Field Super Tinor

Senior Class Vice President Elected at St Edward's

John O'Brien of San Antonio was elected vice president of the senior class at St Edward's University in Austin on Saturday according to messages received here.

John O'Brien San Antonio St. Edward's University At

$100000 SIL FINDS IDEAL

From 158 applicants who wrote to Emma Linta seeking an ideal husband she chose a Chicagoan and negotiations continue. The lucky man is to inherit $100,000.

Los Angeles Emma Linta Wan

Ask Better Cooks for Swedish Sea Cooks Training

May 24 report from Stockholm highlights Better cooking at sea. The Bellman Institute in Malmo suggests training future sea cooks in public school kitchens to ensure sailors learn their trade before employment. Many cooks leave after one voyage due to inability to perform duties aboard stormers.

French Army Will Employ Women in Barracks Work

Paris May 2 The French War Minister Painleve authorized colonels to hire women to perform work inside army barracks marking a shift in role for women in the military. The announcement signals broader acceptance of female labor in support tasks within the service.

Newa Farviva Paris Painleve

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