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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented OCR chatter mixes campaign snippets from Gricey to Hoover to Coolidge with election eve jitters. mentions Wall Street moves, New York state prospects, Whiteman’s orchestra, and Paul the guitarist turned golfer at Willow Springs.
Clarence Terhune describes the world’s first trientinntic aerial stowach and its aims in a 1929 copyright era feature. The piece, credited to Klip Features Syndicate and New York American, highlights early aviation stunt ideas and the era’s fascination with exotic technologies.
Local police investigate the death of Miss Knank, a psychology student, amid claims she harmed herself in a ritual of faith in a "spirit love." Charles Wiseheack, a teacher, was at her bedside as authorities scrutinize whether self-torture or another force caused the tragedy.
Fragmented text outlines a weather forecast and travel snippets. Mentions Friday night temperature around thirty degrees and varying regional details. References to cities like Denver Des Moines New Orleans and New York with scattered dates and times.
In Lauie Kentucky on November 24 Vortert Hoover spoke to a crowd during his final campaign dash across the nation. He praised the hospitality of the city and urged unity, warning the country to avoid partisan conflict as the nation nears a pivotal political moment.
Orchestra leader Whiteman criticizes U S cultural tastes praising European audiences for embracing jazz. He reflects on crowds in Spain Volland and France reacting to the new music while noting his golf style between observations of the concert.
The city commission will start a seven mile paving program under the 870 paving allotment of 4 750 000 wood issue. Street commissioner Teal FB Steffler announced the plan on Friday noting public necessity on several streets. Bond sale date touted as Nov 12, with assurance bonds may not be sold yet funds can cover paving contracts. Seventeen streets identified for the first phase with an estimated cost of 600 000 to complete the work under city supervision.
Emily life recounts her restless youth from Alton Illinois to St. Louis Denver and Seattle as she hitchhiked rode freights and stowed away on a steamer seeking new places and adventures. She describes family tensions and the lure of travel while detailing early trips to Louisville Indianapolis California and Alaska bound for the ocean voyage aboard the Alameda.
In Fort Worth the crowd watched a troubled ex convict named Jim as he eyed a discarded item at a pawn shop. A local seller, Mrs Bradkey, alerted her husband about the buyer’s suspicious reception and the scene drew festival attention yesterday.
San Antonio likely to see the season's first frost Saturday morning as the Weather Bureau predicts near freezing temperatures. Forecasters warn the frost will be limited to higher elevation districts and the coldest conditions may creep into the early hours.
Los Angeles reports two heavy earthquakes struck Lompoc in Santa Barbara county last night causing extensive damage and cutting most communication. A gas tank exploded and the tremor damaged an adjacent high school and athletic club valued at about $10,000.
Pensacola dispatch reports Monch Tenslea McIntosh, chief aviation instructor of the U S Navy, was killed when his plane crashed into another plane about 20 feet above the ground. The fatal accident occurred near Corry Tickbere.
General Booth, age 72, eldest son of the late General Booth, founder of the Salvation Army, remains in a serious state in London. Official medical reports indicate critical health concerns while prayers are offered by supporters. The family's public updates emphasize hopeful recovery and continued leadership duties.
H McCully of 1716 North Olive reported Friday a theft of 514 dollars from his purse on Thursday night. The incident occurred during a time when the home was left unattended. Police investigation noted the loss amid a string of local burglaries with minimal other details available.
The Republican race in Drzac county pits Creager Nolte and Wurzbach factions for county supervisor picks. County Judge Augustus McCloskey and commissioners, all Democrats, face two rival lists as hearing set at 1 pm. Ed Lyons, linked to Leverton party chair, backs Lyars in the disputed slate amid Texas party conventions.
Independence Kansas reports a rise in crude oil shipments in October from September. Total shipments reached 2,204,000 barrels versus 1,704,000 the previous month, reflecting increased activity at the Prattto Pipe Ling Company plant and related facilities.
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