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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1928
Page
11
A disjointed diary like narrative describes a restless night with eerie sounds and uneasy thoughts. The unnamed narrator awakens to distant noises and glimpses of a figure near a window as dawn approaches, then sketches morning routines and a shift to ordinary daily matters.
A flurry of weekend traffic incidents left twelve people injured across multiple locations including San Antonio and Los Angeles avenues. Names such as Joe Strid, T. O. O Neal, and Mary Gajarde appear among injured motorists and pedestrians. details are fragmentary but indicate auto collisions and vehicle strikes on narrow city roads, with aid provided by first responders.
The obituary notes C F Rose aged 74 of Laid to Rest in a local funeral at St Tobins Church after a long illness. Survived by his wife, two sons, and three grandchildren, with other extended family listed. The notice provides funeral details and affected family names.
Lieutenant J W Andrew, a shy flying student at the University of Texas, is stationed at Kelly Field and attracts attention with his unusual practice of piloting airplanes.
A fragmentary line reads Believe it or not but this altmun is santa. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or details about people, places, or events.
A fragment notes a plane used to ferry someone to Austin for classes. No further names or dates are readable. The item suggests travel for education but lacks specifics on person, institution, or schedule.
A chaotic scene unfolded near Thiston and North Alaing as a recruit fell onto icy pavement while approaching the Navy recruiting station. Onlookers say the man struck the doorway area, then collapsed, and was carried inside for medical aid. authorities investigated the incident.
An article recounts a plan centered on Relly Field involving campus security and student actions. It mentions university figures such as Andrew Stremly and Lywer, with references to Texas and the University of Sk Jivels in connection to training schedules and campus duties. The piece notes activities on weekdays at 4 o'clock and efforts to mobilize students for events at Austin.
A Texas newspaper figure is named to a Florida post as a national party appointee. The report cites wire service confirmation via William Me Melurost, publisher of the San Antonio Light, noting the appointment aligns with the Democratic National Committee. The eight-year tenure follows his work directing the party’s campaign efforts and civic duties.
All metal steam powered dirigible nearing completion in Glendale California. Captain Blaze shown with the craft as Capt. B. Slate of Glendale plans test flight by mid November.
Bil Dick Manvien of San Antonio displays a skull found on his African expedition. As an agent for the Witte Memorial Museum, he travels on an expedition into the Dark Continent seeking artifacts and study subjects.
A burglary report states plumbing fixtures were stolen from a house owned by WD Were at IG dread 10) eA a SenOTh seatileivee. Among the thinks When tron the bows, the mwuee acporle, wir the] Tah tet. Misuiers reckon value between $250.
A suspect, 39, is charged in a $2600 robbery in the county. The accused, identified as Naovister, faces allegations of entering a residence and taking funds. The case names a military liaison and the prosecuting authorities handling the inquiry.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a childhood on a late street with log cabins and neighbors. The speaker, eight years old, describes hometown scenes, a private school, and daily routines, hinting at a vanished era and familiar neighbors in a close-knit community.
Sojourners form group to nominate officers at a local meeting. The event is set for 7 o clock with dinner to be served first, followed by the election. Col. FLW Spat is noted as president with others listed in attendance.
A fragmented birthday notice lists Nathan Japult Saunders Hielesr and several other individuals with multiple misspelled names and garbled addresses including 618 East Crorkeld Street 2085 West Nlemern Place and 820 Tria Aye We. The text is noisy with errors and unclear dates.
A fragmentary report describes an expedition to Kacherhecla and the interior, detailing geological finds, primitive tools, and discussions on human evolution. It notes field conditions and the researchers involved, including Professor Mannen and Dr Gadle, with references to a 300 mile inland area and a focus on ancient processes.
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