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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1928

Page

10

Bandits Loot Mail Car in New Jersey Ambush

Bandits hijacked a mail train car near a Delaware station, firing on guards Ward McCann Vincent Connors Francis Liker and Charles Davanazh. Police believe a large quantity of loot was taken as the gang fled in a hired automobile toward Canada. Connor was wounded, and a fire on the street accompanied the escape as the bandits fired into the pursuing guards.

Bufpalu Starians Ionicky Dorder Canada Ward McCann Lkhare Luda Aiaitele Vincent Connors Starcyele Paceisan Ice Francis E. Liker Shathi Ene Eile Charles J. Davananzh Tani Axieab Delaware, Lackawanna ‘and Western New York Central Twentieth Couture Limited Tle

Flood Plans for San Antonio Flood Prevention Program

San Antonio Mayor C. G. M. Chambers announced that completed flood prevention units will be submitted for scrutiny by business leaders and residents in flood areas of the San Antonio River before further work. A meeting will be held later this week for input, with an engineer to review all plans prepared during the flood prevention program led by Cal Creeelius.

San Antonio the Antonio CG. M. Chamibers Mondh Pers Cal x. Creeelius

City to Condemn Ninth Street Lots For Flood Channel

The city proposes condemning Ninth Street lots to construct a flood channel. The planned channel would run from a point on Ninth Street to Hey al Seventh Street, affecting nearby areas and requiring street frontage acquisitions. Funding and condemnation terms awaiting council action.

Ninth Street Prosperty of Revertinn Ue Serrace Hlt Ogi Miss Moai Sueoiles

Bushick Blocks Motion To Change Street Name

Commissioner Moiday moves to change or reside time to Pepin Shep presided slat the can be allowed lime to ronsid proposed change due to tor apért af te pire After Commissioner Stushirt the commission agreed to delay the question.

K Moiday Tong Pepin Shep le Commission

Jurors Sought in Murder Trial in Fourth District Court

Jurors were requested for a murder trial in the fourth district court. Judge W. W. McCrory oversaw proceedings. The case, transferred to San Antonio from Karnes County on a change of venue, involves delays and contested issues.

Karnes Enane aAfternoon W. W. McCrory Teome San Antonio Karerk Tally Frouk

Local Social Notes and Visitors Highlight San Antonio Scene

The column lists residents and visitors in San Antonio, including Mr and Mrs Clyde Nix recent emrats, Timiel of Brads ty weekend, Mrs White returning to Ler Maine, and Lt Cercell Pigree recently in Manila now in the city. It notes church gatherings at St Pauls, candidates for university offices, and various relatives visiting from Portland, Houston, Orange, and Dallas during weekend trips and conventions.

J. &. Newmay Wig Ard Clyde Nix Ain Timiel Brads White Maine Bliss Cercell Pigree Manila San Antsia Tather Fill Morksprints Contracto Mrehicee

Menstrual Pain Reduced by New Relief Tablet

A classic early 20th century style note promotes a small tablet called TL for menstrual pain. It claims it does not alter the natural cycle but can prevent pain when taken in anticipation. The message stresses quick relief in five to seven minutes and sells fifty cent aluminum blister packs at drug stores.

Old Dobbin Still Popular in Army

The War Department reports Uncle Sam still uses 48,301 horses and mules in army service despite modern tricks. More horses and mules are produced yearly than at any time in the last twenty years, indicating continued reliance on traditional cavalry and logistics assets.

Universal Service Wasilington Uncle Sam Fle War Department

Girl Shot Three Times After Quarrel in Paris

Report from Paris states a girl was shot three times following a quarrel with her sparring partner Veetur Nivel. She was transported to the charity hospital for treatment as doctors held some hope for her survival. The incident involved the Lininer family and Thoroughbreds interest. further details were not clear in the dispatch.

Paris Laulie Hildings Lininer Charity Hospital Veetur Nivel Kiel

Thief Steals Shaving Cream and More at Home

A resident at 120 West Travis Street reported a Monday burglary taking $20, shaving supplies and other toiletries. Police noted a fatal shooting during a confrontation and a suspect named John Brown who surrendered, with unclear details and ongoing investigation.

iThief Joe West Travis Street Agala

Bomb Blast Rocks Chicago Garage District

A blast rocked the Unteway garage in Chicago's fashionable helvl district injuring the building and prompting police to consider gang warfare. Workers had earlier faced threats from racketeers urging unionization or danger.

Chicago Slyder Park Aun

Henezberg’s Optometrists Frame Repair Claim

A damaged OCR fragment reports on Henezberg’s Optometrists Opticians regarding bent spectacles frames. The readable text hints at a repair or fit issue but lacks full context, names, dates, or locations to confirm a specific event or outcome.

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