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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1928

Page

2

Kansan follows instructor car in reckless Dallas chase

A Kansas man trailing an instructor’s car near the Trinity River in Dallas sped over two concrete and trestle spans. He struck a track switch, wrecking his vehicle after a rear-end collision with a second car. He surrendered to officers and spent the night in jail as a wrecker removed his car.

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Bomb Explodes Killing Two in Buenos Aires Cathedral Steps

A bomb found in a satchel on the steps of Buenos Aires Cathedral exploded after a passerby handed it to a policeman. The blast killed the officer and fatally injured a nearby pedestrian.

Buenos Autres Cathedral Buenos Aires

Woman Accused in Theft of Gems Charged by Complaint

Laura Thompson was charged by complaint with theft involving three diamond rings valued at $600. The complaint lists the victim as Mrs. R. E. Jef freya of 214 Lexington Avenue Ni. The case details include a $50 court fee and reference to Tastee of the Place in Louis 1, Doris Mandar.

Laura Thompson Tastee Louis Doris Mandar R. E. Jeffreya Lexington Avenue

Elias in D. A. on Way to Mexico

Arturo Flores Mexican consul general of New York and Elias in D. A. journey to Mexico City for the inauguration of President elect Pedro Gil on December 1 in Mexico.

Elias D. A Mexico Arturo Flrce Gentral New York Thronch Tf Antonio Llanday Mexico City Peres Gil

Sinking Vestris Abandonment Sparks Atlantic RescueEffort

Reports state the liner Vestris faced a catastrophic list amid a growing storm about 100 miles off Cape Hatteras. Radio traffic said the stern lifted from the water as crew and passengers struggled in lifeboats while ships including Cedric and Atlantic battled to reach the scene. Naval authorities coordinated emergency signals from Brooklyn as vessels converged, with confusion over which ships were aiding. The captain ordered passenger abandonment after hours of tension as reports tied to several ships racing to the distressed liner.

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Telephone hearing nears compromise over bonds and rates

In a tense hearing scene Commissioner Paul Tet and district manager Harry Martyn discussed a possible compromise with the telephone company. The company would consider a small rate increase while the board awaits a fixed bond plan. The hearing recessed with the parties awaiting reconvening to finalize terms.

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Honest Gambler Cheat Shocks City and Cabinet

A sensational tale links a famed gambler nicknamed the honest rambler to a string of losses and a murder near New York. Witnesses say his prize fights and crooked odds ruined a rich youth, who later ended in an asylum as investigators probe stolen beads and jewelry believed to pass through the gambler’s hands.

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Documents show more than 800000 spent in McPherson case presented to grand jury by the woman who ran the temple finances Mrs Minnie Kennedy an ex defendant in the conspiracy case Kennedy formerly managed the temple finances and faced a public dispute with Mrs Meterson the evangelist was accused of mortgaging their war effort during the sensational probe missing person Flo Finns later located in New York returned to Los Angeles but not detained

Irs Waye Omanization Koide McPherson Grand Jury Rewenaper Minnie Kennedy Kennedy Bane Anaelus Temple Meterson Mag. Kennedy Metherson Mre. Kennedy Kmistin Flo Finns New York Los Angels

A to Budapest Telephone Service Goes Live

A new telephone service linking San Antonio and Budapest takes effect. The rollout began Monday with calls between Frank Kellogg, secretary of war, and Count Holhotn of the Hungarian republic. The service features per minute rates and messaging through Southwestern Bell Telephone. The Lers merky Jewelry Co. GOR Central Trust Building.

San Bluemhite Dinars Lersmerky Jewelry Co Gor Central Trust

Lava Flows Threaten Towns in Sicily Front

Reports describe lava pouring over 2600 feet of plain toward Messina Catania Highlands as towns Mascali Nunziata and Caronia face destruction. Lava advances at 6 to 12 feet hourly, severing railway near Mascali and closing routes, with three danger zones and emergency road reconstructions under way to keep freight moving.

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Resident Accused in Shooting Case

Frank Walls of 431 Bhirne Vista Atréel was charged Monday in the routt of Justice of the Terte Lenin F. Bolts with assault in a tract a transaction with Khint ink of Henry Wilon of 1401 South Sac Marcos ¢lreel. Sundas, Siia bold maw sed ak S400.

Frank Walls Bhirne Vista Atréel Hp Camplajee Lenin F. Bolts Henry Wilon South Sac Marcos Sundas Siia

Shotgun Stolen From Residence Reported

A shotgun theft was reported Monday at a residence on Cartow Street. Police were alerted after a resident, Willie Wriel, found a gun missing from the Ty home. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Aris Inalii Willie Wriel W. T. Glark Dave Wafstobl

Army's Largest Gas Bag Relegated to Junk Heap

Army authorities announce the largest semi rigid airship, once a source of pride, will be scrapped. Commandant John A. Paegelow at Scott Field stated mechanics already are dismantling the airship as work proceeds toward its 1926 origin and a distant future use.

Army Ott Lions. Co John A. Paegelow Scott Dell

Armisting tribute parade honors fallen in San Antonio

A Sunday afternoon memorial service drew about 400 people to the city auditorium in Parade City. The event, arranged by the Ministerial Alliance of San Antonio led by former Governor Vat Nett, featured a prelude by organist Willue Dunham and a procession of hymns, a benediction by Dr Hil An, and a two minute silent tribute to the dead.

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Farmer Killed as Car Hits Ditch in Hayllan Tex

Fragmented local notice reports a farmer named Aules or Aulkowski killed when a car veered into a ditch near Hayyan Texas. The garbled text mentions emergency response and a damaged vehicle, with an advertisement for home delivery and furniture bargains filling the rest of the page.

Hayan Tex Norv Ates Ine Aulkowski West Silhowski Bug

Man and boy die in highway accident near Kanger

Nov 12 Kanger reports the death of Wrunk Potter AG and two year old Will Keller in a motor vehicle crash on the Kanger Cat tie Highway. Mr and Mrs Albert Keller of Thuy are listed as the deceased’s family. Police say the fatal incident occurred late today.

Kanger Wrunk Potter Will Keller Max Albert Keller Thuy Ndt Fin Yesoll Kanger-Cattie Highway

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