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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented serialized piece discusses King George and Timur with references to Tamerlane and historical figures, noting portrayals and imagined contrasts. It riffs on historic leaders, literary ties, and a satirical critique of rulers and publicity, ending with a cliffhanger about continued text.
Mrs Mae Taniele at 07 Tanar Street awakes to smoke from a dresser drawer. Firemen extinguish the blaze after dawn, believed caused by a watch igniting in the drawer. Her husband, a Southern Pacific railway engineer, was away on his run. Pearl 16 and Weeles 21 escaped with others.
Southern News Agency reports Governor Sheciloro G. Dilko of Mississippi faced censure from Herbert Hoover’s campaign. A televised message accused him of repeating a false claim about Hoover and a Mississippi woman, calling the statement indecent and unworthy. George Aberson, Meaver’s assistant, denounced the remark as unfounded and damaging.
A postal worker, Ernst Evergreen, his wife, and their 2-year-old child are reported missing after apparent travel from Lond. Authorities investigate possible abduction or danger, with the family last seen in transit between Vermont and Tennessee. Police seek public tips and warn of potential foul play.
Bonham elementary students present a Japanese phantasy titled Than Japanese Garden Monday at 7 pm on Gneison street. Bonham Parent-Teacher Association sponsors the annual event with Mrs Trayla Mordlith as chairs for the booths on school grounds. Mrs Mannie Pranks Dudson listed as pageant director, with students Torphy Pling Margaret Welker and others among the cast.
Dan ies Says G O P enthrones money in a speech, claiming Republican cabinet members place privilege above equality. He criticizes party leaders and warns against subservience to wealth undermining democratic ideals. The remarks underscore tensions within the party over influence and policy.
Records show three false alarms last night. Two originated from a fire signal near Taved and Aviation streets, less than an hour apart, while the third came in from Mie near Austin and Carson. Chief J G Rae notes no damage and urges caution to prevent pranks.
Tom Davis, 17, charged with the murder of Tucian Shevk, faces a jury as testimony nears completion. Trial details note Davis and Clyde Thompson, 17, charged in related killings near a cabin after an attempted robbery.
In Natchez Mississippi Qot 20 Crica of Murrah for Ritbo were greeted by the crowd last night as former Congressman Wile Upshaw of Georgia campaigned against Coverman Smith. Governor Hilbo of Mississippi allegedly shifted his stance, while Smith supporters described him as a turncoat. The scene included Brack and Ras Kab, drenched and partisanship visible as rain dampened the event.
In Yonkers New York on October 20 a motorist claiming to be Rockefeller faces officer Coolidge in a bizarre traffic dispute. The driver yells a demand for motive, then apologizes after the officer asserts his authority. The motorist complies and is allowed to proceed.
Arthur BE Rennell, 33, wounded in the breast, remained in critical condition at Surgeons hospital after being found Saturday in a pool of blood at 212 Jackson Street. A .38 caliber pistol lay beside him in the home. Little hope was held for his recovery.
The general convention of the Episcopal church convened in Washington with a half day of business sessions. The agenda includes confirming bishops chosen by the house of bishops for missionary dioceses in Nevada Wyoming Southern Brazil and Taboky Japan.
New York cotton futures opened steady with October at 9.60 per hundredweight and December around 9.40, with minor fluctuations in early trading. Market participants cited light demand and cautious near-term trading as the session began.
Police arrest a patrolling officer after Dr J A Tyler is slain on Roosevelt avenue. The officer, held without bail, faces murder charges filed Saturday following Tyler’s wounding Friday night. A preliminary hearing was waived, with bond likely pursued against the officer amid ongoing investigative steps.
Paris publicity to Virginia Forde Mix’s plan to seek divorce from her husband Lom Mix has prompted the attorney general’s office to instruct local authorities. The Seine department says foreign divorces are handled with strict scrutiny and will be addressed firmly.
Explosion at the Crogeene Arms on Bhetiday road last night wrecked the rear of the building, injured one woman, and disrupted about 100 hotel guests. Hundreds of Sheridan theater patrons nearby were leaving when the blast occurred.
The Daily Stall reports telepathist Mansfield Tobiuson plans another attempt to entreat Idilia Werkea on Mars via British postal radio service with messages expected to be received at the county office.
In Chicago on October 2 an odd incident involved a butler to the vice president. Police reviewed an infraction and deemed it minor, opting for a warning rather than harsher action. Witnesses described a terse exchange before the matter was curtailed.
A former European opera singer, once celebrated for Carmen and Verdi roles, killed herself in a hotel room. A note blamed U S america for her treatment of her daughter, expressing a fatal plea amid a life of praise and hardship.
About 30,000 Mexican laborers are expected to return to their homeland, swamping immigration offices as word spreads. Officials warn the flow may strain entry points at the border while many report job prospects in the American Southwest remain scarce. The shift is driven by improved conditions in Mexico and dwindling work opportunities in the U.S., making the outlook for returning workers uncertain.
Berlin report says hog malady from barley imported from America caused congestion in Bremen harbor. Some 40,000 tons of barley await examination before sale. A halt on further imports remains in effect until November 16.
A nighttime incident at 1218 West Woodlawn Avenue ends as an intruder is frightened away by an energized door and alerted residents report. Mr Noosling tells of the event and the home’s electrical warning spooked the would‑be thief before any contact occurred.
A late 19th century style death report from San Francisco outlines William Edward Rickman's execution by hanging at San Quentin, with postmortem findings noting brain weight, thymus gland size, and internal organs. The document states no autopsy occurred immediately, with a father’s permission and conflicting accounts of fainting versus being thrown off balance during the hang.
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