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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1928

Page

2

Mexico Mail Plane Delayed Again At Los Angeles Field

A Mexican air mail plane led by Maj Luis Boyer was delayed en route from Mexico City to Laredo and did not land in San Antonio as planned. The flight missed a Tuesday arrival and will instead land at Windura field Wednesday afternoon with a dinner held in its honor at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio.

San Antonio Ltst Puw Luis Boyer Windura Field Roger Eduardo Gar Mexican Republic Laredo Tonia Mexico City San Andovio Texas Air Transport Company Dallas-Laredo Auy G. Chambers Enriqueavez Jack Heretta San Astonia National Aeronautic Association A. Feille Temple Bowen Texas Air Transport Compans Winburn Field Echedate Gunter Hotel

San Antonio Seen As Air Mail Hub In Five Years

Mexican Chamber of Commerce guests note San Antonio’s strategic location at the crossroad of major routes as air mail service expands. The speaker predicts the city will host the nation’s air mail center within five years, with San Antonio already leading Texas routes and carrying more air mail than Dallas. Other dignitaries at the dinner include Consul General Enrique Santibanez and military officials.

Mexican Chamber of Commerce San Antonio United States Tcas Lucas Leo Antonio Dallas Enrique Santibanez A. J. Bowley Frank FP. Lehn George W.suarl Chaman Militars Affairs Chamber of Commerce J W. Beretta Chieslane Aeroautiec Feille Halle Wilson Southwell

Legion Trucks Get Right of Way For Convention

Trucks are being issued by the department to the Sanitizers association of Sen Autonic permitting delivery vehicles to local supplies through restricted town streets during the American Legion convention.

Legion Sanusfacturers* Association of Sen Autonic Permtuung Bencks American Legion

Scientist Visits Air Field to See Son Now Training as Flier

Dr Wugh Hampton Young world renowned urologist of Johns Hopkins returns to his native San Antonio for a ten day visit with son Colston Young a Brooksfield cadet and daughter Telea Young. He is hosted by Mr and Mrs Berry Frogger at 222 Boclna avenue and plans a coastal fishing trip with T C Frost and Mr Kroeger after departure Thursday. The visit occurs amid his involvement in national affairs during President Woodrow Wilsons illness.

San Antonio Hugh Hampton Young Colston Young Wugh Hampton Young Institute of Urology Johns Hopkins Hospital Brooksfield Telea Young Doctor Young Berry Frogger Boclna Avenue T. C. Frost Mr. Kroeger Woodrow Wilson

Bridge Petition to Span Apache Creek Route

Property owners near Zarza more street and Apache creek petition Commissioner of Streets Paul E. Sieffler for a bridge over the stream to aid school children during rains. They state the flood makes the route impassable and blocks access to homes and safety for students.

Apache Creek Zarza More Street J. N. Chapman Werthesdas Paul E. Sieffler

One Hundred Extra Police to Be Sworn In

One hundred extra policemen, employed for national American region contention, will be sworn in Monday morning for a notary at the office of City Clerk Bred Frins. Fire and tice Commissioner Phil Wright announced Wednesday. Commitiinns for eighty-eight of the men were brought to the city hall Wednesday by Police Chief Qwen Kilday.

Bred Frins Phil Wright Cty Hall Wedneway Qwen Kilday

Major Reynolds Dies by Self Inflicted Death

Major John N. Reynolds, former commander of the Twelfth Observa at Fort Sam Houston, is reported dead in San Antonio after a Wednesday incident during mine repairs. Separate notice from Jefferson City reports editor W. St. Hallinen, 60, of the Capital News, committed suicide last night, found in his Nathroam this morning.

John N. Reynolds Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Troocan Mitchellfield New York eWatenan Jefferson City W. St. Hallinen

World Banker Union Proposed to Ease International Credit

The American bankers’ association president T Creston proposes a worldwide bankers’ union to ease cross border trade. He suggests a combined effort with banks in VarIa to lower interest rates from 71 to 10 percent and 242 percent in calls, arguing it would reduce costs and relieve burdens on Americans.

T. Creston The American Bankers’ Ananciation Association of Bankers Fuller Henee New York Hank Varia Mr. T'reston

Aviation report calls for stronger federal aviation standards

A Legion report prepared by the avia tion committee urges Congress to fund and set national aviation rules. It targets pilot training safety measures and emergency field construction while promoting landing fields and trunk air lines. Rufax Hand dr. of Minneapolis will read the findings to the convention.

New Orleans Sawyer Harding Legion Rufax Af Minneapolis Congress Barton San Antonio Mitchell Col. Tinker Aesistant Remne Mandant Atv Cass Tevining Krationel Fork Sai Tlouston Secretary of War

Tunney Wedding in Rome Draws Crowds After Royal Setting

John Tunney and Miss Mary Lauder wed in Rome in a ceremony held in a grand hall used for visiting royalty. Attended by American diplomats and clergy, the couple exchanged vows in English and Latin, followed by a luncheon and departure to an undisclosed destination.

Italy Hrofiferio Pol the Mary Jaunder Polly Miss Lander Eval Maria Jauder Uroslin Limbton Hurke and Drealia Daniels Lauder Party Ceremigny Tunnes el Mrate Sean Dominian Afss Mise Lawler Edwin Bewing Mendelan Tunney Droxs Phinhs Raie Prtis de Riedel Aimericin Enmeramnen Tazer Halle Entel Regu Farrell Cnat Ikeewax Perugia Florener

Man Subdues Prowler After Head Blow at Home

A man awakened by a prowler in the rear of his residence was struck on the head but managed to subdue the attacker. Police report the incident occurred Wednesday morning and led to the suspect being booked on aggravated assault.

Gig Durange Sitet Lok Suird York Tor G Agsault

Barn Fire Destroys Duerler Ranch Hay Barn

A barn at Duerler's Ranch eighteen miles north of San Antonio on the Fredericksburg road burned with about 1000 bales of hay destroyed. Firemen from San Antonio responded under Fire Chief C. Satran to prevent spread to nearby structures. Loss amount not yet determined.

Duerler

Colonel Bradford to Retire After 34 Years Service

The War Department announced the retirement of Col. James B. Bradford, commander of the Eight Corps Area general depot at Fort Sam Houston, after 34 years of service. Orders also called for the retirement of Col. Cootze H. Scovell, who had served with organized reserves in San Antonio since 1922.

James B. Rowte Bradford Fort Sam Houston War Department Cootze TH. Scovell San Antonio

Army Y to Care For 250 Delegates at San Antonio Convention

The physical department of the San Antonio Y M C A will suspend activities during the American Legion convention to house and care for 250 delegates arriving for the event. Robert Tite, the general secretary, announced the plan on Wednesday.

Army ‘Y San Antonio Y. M American Legion Robert Tite

Station Porters Convene in 1928 Convention Site

Station porters to convene here electing their 1928 convention spot as per Missouri-Kansas-Texas railway records reported by the local chamber of commerce. The convention location is recorded by Word receivers at the convention department.

Nin Portera Alssouri Kansas Texas Cyilroad Chamber of Commerce

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