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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1928

Page

7

War Dead Remembered in Prayer and Memorial Service

A large American observance honors fallen service members with prayers and a wreath ceremony. Officials note the enduring pledge to uphold the principles for which they died, as thousands of legion posts lower standards and wreaths are laid from Arlington to Centralia. San Antonio services feature Rev. Gill Robb Wilson addressing veterans, linking sacrifice to the Alamo and the nation’s ongoing resolve to preserve liberty.

Jefelack Muarcina Bole Innet Thrinca Aclington Ceutery Centralia San Antonio Gill Robb Wilsnin Gill Robb Wilsnin, National Ebplain Lerion Wing Che Alamo

Champ Cowgirl Mabel Strickland Headlines League Park Rodeo

Nationally famous equestrienne Mabel Strickland heads the mammoth rodeo staged daily and nightly at League Park during the American Legion meet, drawing crowds and attention to the event.

Mabel Strickland Equestrienne League Park Meet of American Legion Wwome

Wednesday Legion Sheet Promises Busy Program

A crowded schedule for Legion visitors features a color march, evenings of entertainment, and a football game. Highlights include a concert by Mary Jordan, a world’s fair parade program, and the advancement of colors. Attendees are urged to attend sessions at 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM with multiple events listed throughout the day.

Miveie Onder Tayecatlon Couniliers Ink Taraite Tyternanum Orler Tawne BP. m. Air Cirewn Mary Jordan Ab Mevicon Niels Riks Tera

German Noble May Sell Art Treasure

A German noble reportedly plans to sell a valuable art treasure amid uncertain market conditions. The report notes negotiations and potential buyers, with observers watching for any official confirmation or auction details.

Hanoyven Mike Tronswick Kaviene Tavuise

Unclear OCR fragment on Arane event and Fort Paulie

Fragmentary text describes a national event, a Port Dodge reference, and a Fort Paulie detail. Names and specifics are garbled. readable items include a sixty Anew figure and a drill-related note. Overall content is incoherent due to OCR errors and lacks a clear narrative or outcomes.

Port Dodge Awa Fort Paulie Delesatrom WNIL

Army Orders and Meeting Notice at Presidio of San Francisco

Fragmented text lists Army officers and units including Major General Satan Keepliat and Captain MW Treame. Mentions Presidio of San Francisco and a meeting Wednesday Oct 17 at a plaza, with attendees from American Region and related officials.

Padveren A. Kerauver Meiveds Prantl Newland Port Creek Rowant Ds Ras Oo M Fetireman General Tati Tian Kiral Lieutenania Fialaman Van Motor Ie de Muehel Fish Walter Heat Wiltinker de Panama Ferran Walter Tans Ek Vinaton, Jr Presidio of San Francisca Mirecing Lily Weitnordny Hermiko

American veteran lauds U8 Youth at convention

War veteran Major Georges Scapini, famed for service in Neuville St. Vaast, describes American youth with pride. He notes his own blindness from a German pistol shot, his legal career after studying at Sorbonne, and his role in promoting friendship between former enemies.

Warren Darby Georges Scapini Niscoumley Serpini i Neuville St. Vanst Sorbonne University Mll Chamber of Deputies Peante Senpin Jennile Villani

Delayed Film Peddler License Case In City Hall

A convoluted court dispute over a photo capture license for street vendors stalls in the city. Proceedings stalled at the fourth district as questions about the license and collectors fees created delays. The judge overruled a preliminary motion, then the city debated whether a license would permit selling photographs during a convention. No jury was convened and the case moved slowly, with temporary defense by the city.

Alhouth Asia Mainumus

Three Jap Freighters in Distress After Typhoon

Tokyo dispatch reports three Japanese freighters distressed along the coast after a late night typhoon. Authorities say heavy seas delayed rescue efforts with several crew members feared lost as vessels reportedly broke from course and disappeared near Crags Wirt and Unpan bound routes.

TOKIO Nou Tain Howe Creightera Hic Usimin Marny Minrn Nate Dinkiyama Bodty Japan Uva Vonmen Perisher Crags

Jurors Selected in Murder Trial After Fatal Crash

In Memphis a District Court panel was chosen to hear murder charges in the death of Jere Collier, 22, of Newhin. Investigators found indications Collier was killed hours before a crash involving an auto driven by Newlin on Christmas Eve 1927, with a reading suggesting foul play though evidence remains unclear.

Memphis Teta Ina District Court Jere Collier Newhin Callier Tevin Newlin Coltier Killo

Reunion honors Ninetieth division at Gunter Hotel banquet

San Antonio hosts a large reunion event for the Ninetieth Division at the Gunter Hotel. Judge Robert We Th, Terrell, Governor Allen, and General Allen attend as speakers while a formal history recount is planned to be filed in Washington. The gathering celebrates past activities and plans for future documentation.

San Antonio Geo Boner Sawmuet Gunter Hotel Monway Anny Robert We Terrell Girr Gover Allen J. Heinhart Allen Cory Weising Washington Alter Gail

1500 Pickers for West Texas Area Sought

In West Texas a call for 1500 pickers was issued to aid cotton picking near the vicinity. Reports mention 1008 workers needed locally and 600 more to enable steady work, with officials noting the need for harvest labor and economic support in the region.

West Tesas Wowie Dom Oyannell Velor Dore

Boss of the Range and the Outfit Chief in Roundup

National Legion Commander Edward Spafford appears in a rural canvas, praised as the boss of the outfit during a cattle roundup. The scene paints his leadership and rugged aura amid the denims of the cattle country.

National Legion Edward Spafford

Right and Forty election names new chapeau national

In a Fort Worth ceremony Mrs. Seymour Hilhomson was elected chapeau national to succeed Mrs. Vana N. Dayou at the First Baptist church. Elected were A Hy Sloffinan Dee Meines Dorothy Eleyer OConnell Rowler Aldex Enly Moses Biel Flinn Mabel Graham. New officers include Frances Taughlin Josinn We Years and Virginia Dud Brom. Donations were sent to support affected children and relief efforts in several states.

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