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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1928
Page
3
In Houston Georgia the defense opened in the trial of Charley Oldtown one of seven men charged with murder in the hanging of Robert Powell a Black man dragged from a bed and hanged to a bridge just before a Democratic convention. Captain of Detectives Tain Shelley testified while defense protested a purported confession.
A glittering revival in Richmond recreates the governor’s ball with Virginians and notable figures. Governor Harry Mond Tyrd of Virginia leads a historic gathering with five living predecessors and Laura Naunwy Astor, famed Virginia figure, as guests. The crowded event, filled with pageantry, honors state governance and tradition.
A legion delegate was struck on the head with a blackjack at the Sturgis convention. He was taken to Medical Arts hospital and is recovering from the blow. Police have not reported any details. Frank J. Trederick, campaign chairman for Lietroit, described the incident.
Obscure ledger of residents and addresses appears with names such as Dirigle Watson Natalen Nowlin Mulberry Avenue Mound Vernon Ansenhine Hansel Pasa arin Street and Mrs Nalsy Supervitle at 268 Share ve sirvet reflecting a historical neighborhood notice.
San Antonio area notices list Mr and Mrs John Burris in the city for church and legion activities, with many residents and visitors from Corpus Christi, Seguin, Kerrville, and nearby towns attending meetings, performances, and social visits during the Legion Convention week. Highlights include university students visiting family, travel to Colorado, and various club appointments and public events.
In Dallas a convention of the Jewelers Association debated officer installation. G Frazier of Durham NY was chosen to lead, amid a protest from his wife who cried out during his acceptance, saying she would not accept the arrangement.
Police reported a missing Nebraska resident, J A Hasburg of Cony Nob, after a telegram advised that Mrs Haxburg was seriously ill. Chief Owen Kilday led the search following the telegram from Antonia indicating Hasburg had driven there from the Nebraska health center.
The Autoc healer presents Cotlern Moore George Fitaimaurite as a special attraction in honor of the American Legion. A large crowd gained admittance with hundreds of people welcomed to the show. The leading actors Zolleen Mare and Garr Couper star in a standout production with a strong supporting cast. Also featured is Dick Grave and a display of aviation feats and simulated dog fights, plus the Culmere Aramalnaux presentation She Blan Towne with Lenore and Kravik herman in performances.
The American Legion week program at the Nexus features Wallace Beery in Beggars of Life style roles and a slate of acts including Joe Denver in Keith Sknacks, Ernest Usuaris in a magic musical arrangement, Tari About and Fay Morintang. Lou Chaney appears in While the City Sleeps with other acts spanning comedy and musical showcases.
A stray OCR fragment reports an officer collecting a $2 fine for double parking. The garbled text mentions an officer enforcing law and pursuing payment, with references to jail and penalties. The readable portions indicate a local enforcement action and a monetary penalty.
Fall seeks an early trial in the conspiracy charge tied to the Teunal Dour leasing affair. A government case against him was postponed due to a recent physical break, with indications he may be ready to proceed in the spring in Washington.
Fragmented OCR notes report a British princess and party arriving in Dublin for breakfast at a royal lodge. The scene features mixed reactions among guests, with early cheers and boos amid a crowd of attendees described in garbled terms. An advertisement snippet lists violins and flag merchandise for sale, reflecting a cluttered page.
A battered dispatch from Los Angeles reports Admiral Byrd resting after a long voyage aboard the expedition ship Varian with Commander Richart Byrd awaiting the whaler CG.4. The party faced fever and fatigue while ashore, with Mrs Byrd preparing to travel to Boston next week as plans for resumption of activities in the Arctic area move forward.
Oscar W Walzop a lineman for Dallas Power and Light was fatally injured when a live wire contacted him at a pole top. The incident occurred in Dallas as utilities workers repaired lines. Further details from the scene are not available.
Fragmented garbled text reports a Chicago scene about a bombing or explosion linked to a price war, mentioning bombers, a home wreck, and rival operators blamed for escalating tensions in a gas price dispute. The illegible OCR limits clarity on who acted, when, or why.
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