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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1928

Page

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German motor concern and stock market upheaval described

General Mitcured and Alfred Slanu discuss a German automobile giant, Opel works, amid warnings of mass production and prosperity aims. The piece notes a huge share sale, market turmoil, and European branch expansion while recalling a daring lifeboat rescue and a lost vessel’s aftermath.

Tim Alfred Slanu Gentral Molora Gene Europe Renier Sloan Tomving Illy Atarlings

Reeview of Vestris Inquiry Rechecks First Mate Testimony

In a federal inquiry into the Vestris sinking, Frank Ohagen testified he did not fear being blamed for the loss of the vessel and said he did not quarter the coal ports. Survivors accuse certain crew and owners of actions that may have contributed to the disaster. Other witnesses including Tobnson and radio operators described attempts to determine if owners delayed orders or altered messages. The inquiry continues as prosecutors and the Navy seek to establish whether orders came from the ship's owners or the Victorine line.

New Sour Frank Ohagen Promeinl Vratrix Althmeh Canrldip Sens Veseris Uinwalter Hip Tobnson Department of Justice Agenta Hivasion Tie Tee Vertis Isd Toon Feillrng Oollers Sion Charles B. Tatth Strane Vinsels BF

Borrowed Pencil Heist Report From Nevada Court

In QULOGMAO Nevada Franle Swartioul 22 from Detroit faced a petty theft charge after he asked for money with a Detroit pencil note reading Dear sir or madam this is to inform you may you are be iy ronbr. The incident involved a court appearance with a judge noting the peculiar demand and the suspect’s behavior as officers testified.

le Franle Swartioul Detroit Dorr Mtb Qatto Kenny Gail

Herrin Mayor and Police Chief Indicted in Federal Probe

An indictment charges Herrin Illinois Mayor Marshall McCormick and Police Chief John Starm along with associates in a federal probe. The case, pursued by Assistant United States Attorney Talphe Py Deserta, alleges regular corruption acts benefiting a local crime network in Williamson County through a monthly shake down scheme.

Toues Meyor Marshall McCormick Merrin Iis Polier Tohn Starm Inter McComalys Alva Abyiker Uniter Indielmene Eais Talphe Py Deserta United States Attorney Williamson County Dallas

Mrs Willebrandt Denies NY Dry Raids Inquiry

The inquiry clears Mrs Willebrandt of responsibility for New York dry raids. Officials say she never ordered or directed raids, and the investigation confirms her lack of involvement. The statement addresses claims tied to past enforcement actions and emphasizes official independence from the raids.

Willams Lina Manvive Rade New York Gaga Willebrand Wight

Former Model Weds Englishman

Amman dispatch reports Miss Belly McCinemick, once a cloak model, shocked by news she has wed John Treher of Dawson Johnston accompanied by an Englishman while her mother, a Teutton stock broker, travels to the United States.

Amman Piene Belly McCinemick Wind John Treher Tawson Johnston Wiktode Gwune Kia Tuther Teutton United States

Frances Mane Frances Alda Granted Divorce

Frances Mane and Frances Alda filed for divorce amid a Metropolitan Opera Company dispute. The proceedings referenced internal company tensions and a restaurant incident as context, with the case proceeding in the soiled page listings of NPW XO.

Mane Frances Alda Frances Abith Koprana Metro- Thin Opera Company

Plane crash tragedy halts two aircrew deaths at sea

A two aircraft training flight ended in disaster when a plane struck a target during gun practice off the coast. Both pilots, Lieutenant Corton and Private Smedaker, survived with injuries after leaping with parachutes. An amphibian craft sent to the scene reported the chutes functioned well and the incident occurred about two miles from the beach at 1300 feet.

Montagorda Bay Babirday Biewl Frak Coron Er Tvelt Tiiron Brink W. Sniedaker Wort Sun Woustun Srl Uas Theoshin Bert Grockett Galrenton Island Noavel Sebiel Beenie Siedene Urivale Smedaker Atte Dioner Corson Tientenant Corton Olvaneml Flying School Brilyfield Welguaty Tle Reekset Lis Gore Fle Cegulay Wooilstock

Sixteen Chinese Pirates Executed for Steamer Raid

In Hankskow China on November 3 sixteen Chinese pirates were executed after their raid on the steamer Shusi New. Among the robbed were Mr Amit and Mrs Penne described as Arrapoais, with Henry Hwengi a former renumber of Wu Tankow firm killed en route to the United States.

Vie Hanskow China Shusi New Fist Wight Henry Hwengie Renunger Wu Tankow Firm United Statves Tank Poxtessigna Amit Penne Arapcioais

Bandits Rob Bank in Michigan and Oklahoma, Escape Unclear

Lone report states two men robbed a bank in Tinconing Michigan then fled after stealing a car and taking about $10,000. Authorities mention another bank incident near Letweey Sluod, Oklahoma, with no further details on suspects or captures.

Counley Peats Mich Macomiing Ana

Australia Votes in Hot Campaign Meltourne

The article reports a heated campaign in Anatray with intense political activity. Voters prepare for elections as candidates intensify efforts amid a dynamic national scene. Unknown details and garbled fragments limit precise attribution to persons or organizations.

Australia Meltourne Anatralay Camionigny

Mayors Remarks Cloud Negotiations Over Telephone Pact

Officials and telephone company delegates met in a Friday conference in San Antonio to discuss a possible compromise. Mayor and commissioners asserted secrecy restrictions and warned that further talks could resume next week.

Tong Tireamming J. V. Hacker Divizion Comercial Mares Marcuay Samager Abeen Magnty San Antonis Magar Clube Joe Toranyoigm Anil Volier Uhl Wright Ryo Vata Pnt Rere Andelor Wty Ovescointiers Mrnday

Neck broken smiles after accident police photo

Two weeks after an accident City Motorcycle Officer H C Dosiy Rhodes discovered his neck had been broken yet he smiled for a photo. The image captures his stoic reaction following the injury.

H. C. (Dosiy) Rhodes Delay

Deaths Feared in Widespread Flood Wake of Walnut River

A major flood struck the Augusta area late last night as sections of the Walnut River and nearby White Water flooded homes. Fire crews fought a three hour blaze while motor boats carried evacuees and救援 teams rushed in from Wichita. Eight feet water covered streets and parts of town with individuals unaccounted in the rushing waters.

Augaria Nias Ind Wichita

Florida Gale Work Requires Five Months in Damaged Zone

Five months will be required for American Red Cross to complete relief work in hurricane devastated areas as New Jersey and Palm Beach delineate recovery pace. Officials say long term aid will focus on shelter, food, and medical support for affected residents.

Florida Gale Monelia

Surgeons Treat Man With Hidden Neck Spine Fracture

A man known as City Matoresele Offiver T. C. Thsty Teroles was found to have a fractured neck vertebra after a jolt in a ditch. An X-ray revealed the injury and swelling. he sought medical care two weeks ago, with symptoms of neck soreness and pain. Police followed a suspect to a river area before catching the accused.

T. C

Al Smith Arrives in Southern Town for Rest

Reported arrival of Al Smith in a southern town amid a calm evening. The event appears private with no public events or campaign activity disclosed, focusing on rest during a quiet visit.

al Smith Southern Town Rogewater Gulf Alfred Smith New York

Legislator Opens Challenge in UEKAR Canvas

Congressman Harry M. Wiarabach of Seguin leads a canvass in the Fourteenth District as hearings begin before the commissioners court. The motion seeks to validate votes from fourteen precincts cited by opponents while noting a margin sufficient to overturn a 245 vote lead. The court plans to rule on the canvass and potential recounts amid the county clerk's unofficial tally.

Harry MM. Wiarabach Seguin Fourteenth Congressional Distr Mevue County Willy A Dolin TH. Mickel Judea AlcCloskey Sistant J. ML. Wood ASGS Worthard Inuricen Eleck Mickett Congressre McCloskey Wurz OLGT Congress Bexar Jose Dounty Court No.de

Discharge of 18 Police Executives Under Bribery Probe

A late 1920s Philadelphia police shakeup lists eighteen captains and three inspectors discharged amid bribery and liquor investigations. Names like Capt. John Fravninn and others appear in chaotic OCR form as the grand jury process unfolds and officers face removal from office.

Prilarelpala Crivervler Tein John Fravninn Dara B Uilion Nat Gality Test Ellivon

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