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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1928
Page
1
A garbled financial column discusses wealth and incomes, referencing Ford, Captain of Your Soul, and a stock scene in Well Street. It notes Americans with net incomes above 600,000 and a surge in millionaires, with speculation on future fortunes and market sentiment.
The National Red Cross begins its annual Roll Call and residents of San Antonio respond generously. Miss Ruth McGlain, a local Red Cross worker, embodies the appeal as enrollment picks up.
The reported arrival marks a historic moment as a machine is landed in the Arctic wastes. Captain George Wilkins, commanding the Weihine-Leaeat expedition, confirms the event and notes its significance for exploration.
An unstructured OCR fragment discusses Henry Mordin and Chevrolet in a hazy context about manufacturing and sales. It blends questions about national decline, peace, and a line about being captain of my soul, with scattered references to weather and Maze 5. Col 47.
Konwiig and Antonians Mwextny Fave lead the Thence County Red Cross chapter in the annual roll call drive. Volunteers boost community sections and schools. The drive, delayed to Tuesday, aims for 100 percent participation. Ten business groups have joined with 320,000 in donations, led by executive secretary Shelden.
An expedition reports readiness to netice the first nepline fant in Antarctica and references a prior North Pole flight by American tech teams. The Mektoria whaler anchored near Port Stanley, Falkland Islands as crews address aerials faults and weather challenges while awaiting continued coverage on page nine.
U S authorities warn of large scale rat outbreaks affecting public health and economy. Estimates mention hundreds of millions in costs over a three year period and widespread impact across multiple regions and allied nations.
The Lone Star Poultry Association will stage its annual exhibit at 12th Main Avenue, where the show will be held. CG Gillett notes a rising commercial poultry industry may influence preferences, with a mailed listing expected to follow.
The forecast from J I Tarhoe of the United States Weather Dyrenn predicts warmer and wetter weather for the next 24 hours across San Aus olio, with probable rains. Winds are expected from the west as a warm spell moves through West Texas, though the text is garbled in parts.
A report from Bexar County notes 15 114 bales sent to Ging from the M28 crop prior to Nog 1 0. Fy Irid stn agent for the Ginived Staten de VATIMPRL of agriculture announced tins. The figure compares with 9 for the same period in 27.
The city commission voted to refund $7,050 in taxes paid by the South Klares Tamble company. Cavey reported Fry Tati Feat at 1748 North Zaredo, and $3.29 taxes paid on an automobile by Josephine MM Tahavon, who resides outside the city limits.
In late returns from seven counties, Republican candidate Wurzbach leads Dem opponent Mattox by 127 votes. Official canvasses show shifts in Guadalupe, San Patricio, and other counties, with totals largely unchanged. Counts from Wilco Karnes and Heeleon counties pending completion, final results forthcoming next week.
A rescue reported in San Antonio details Chip pargiter being saved from Vesiciy Lis stain RH. The incident highlights local emergency response involvement and raises questions about the circumstances and timing of the救援.
A 6A boy named Orine P. Slaughter and his wife mourn the death of their son who was aboard the merchant vessel Buenos Minis when it sank off the Virginia coast en route from New York to Buenos Aires. The young man, born in Dedison, Texas, had recently graduated from Menemhouridge High School and Chicago University before joining the International Harvester company. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Slaughter of 284 Curving Avenue, awaited news after learning of the disaster through telegrams following a voyage celebrating their second wedding anniversary.
Denver dispatch reports the death of T. W. Tomlinson secretary of the Anterioan National Liveatatk Association. The obituary notes his passing today in Denver with brief biographical details and tributes to his public service.
Rescue reports from off Virginia Capes described one confirmed dead and a woman still afloat among survivors from the sinking of the Soilin Vnae VWoctee. Many missing or presumed dead as search continued through dawn, with lifeboats and rafts spotted and winds and exposure worsening conditions. A dirigible was ordered to join the rescue later in the day.
New York dispatch reports an intercepted message listing forty survivors from the French tanker Myriam. Names include Cline, McDonald, Garcia, King, Conrad, Williams, and others. The message places the crew near positions north of a trest west and east of Vestris area. one murder noted near a position translated from Hier.
City adopts traffic measures to curb violations and empower police and county officers. Penalties range from 10 to 200 dollars for violations, with fines for pedestrians failing to heed signals and drivers yielding to pedestrians. One way streets are specified and enforcement extends to San Antonio and nearby counties. (Continued on Page 2)
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