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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1928
Page
1
A dated column critiques market optimism with references to Wall Street activity and Ford production while noting a broader political-religious campaign. It cites Ford’s target output, Chevrolet sales, and U S car exports alongside Catholic public notices and debates over religious prejudice in the 1920s campaign.
A second format attempt to meet the 1,757,000 bad issue will be made in November says Mayor Chambers. If the first issue fails, no further bids will be sought, with bids opening November 20 at 10 a.m. Proceeds would fund street work, building erection, and the sewage disposal plant, despite high interest rates impacting sales.
Auslin Oct 20. Gouveror Dian Moaly issued an arrest warrant for Lewis charged by indictment with robbery with firearms. He is charged with burning robberies at J. W. Rosa of 1,1024, while arms and a tense wider areast at Wiehiin, Kan.
Funeral services for Otto Wennmohs will be held Sunday at Cypress Mille Sutubas. The deceased, a native of Ban Antonio, leaves a widow and several children. Survivors include a son, Crit Wennmohs, and additional relatives from Marble and Duluth.
In Washington on October 20 2001 the American Motorists Association said oil proof dollar bills may extend life of currency. A survey found about one seventh change hands at gas stations and grease from drivers' hands causes wear. Smaller notes are projected to last longer due to reduced creasing and tearing. Experiments aim to make paper money as oil resistant as possible.
Fire destroyed the Bridge Street storage company and sparked sulphur fumes that drove residents from homes. Police and fire crews battled the blaze, with 92 pieces of apparatus deployed under six alarms. A rescuing firefighter saved forty horses from the stable before the stable and sheds burned.
Miss Gladys Maiden of 217 Lesington Avenue reported a break in and theft of jewelry after a skeleton key was used to enter the house. The incident details appear garbled but indicate an unauthorized entry and loss. Police are investigating.
Ny Tolernntional Sens Servien reports from London that Maharanee Desi Shnemiabtha, formerly Nancy Miller of Beattie Washington, wife of the former Maharaj of Indacs, confirms she has arranged ritual ceremonies in Indore for a future birth. The ex-wife expects a child within months and notes prophecies and priests backing the rites.
Governor Smith spoke informally to workers in the Chypoat hole area after a labor and education workers gathering. He pledged agricultural relief and touted Democratic policies while addressing a large Indiana crowd during his final two weeks of campaigning.
International News from Torton reports champion boxer Dempsey hurrying to Estelle Dempsey in New York after she suffers a nervous breakdown in a hotel suite. Dempsey planned to join her immediately, turning from a theater show trip, then returned to Boston by Monday night.
In a lively urban note, the press salutes a diva nicknamed Diamond Jil as the Queen of the Democracy at grand opera. Leading financiers and socialites praise her voice and stage presence while contrasting her with historic sopranos Patti, Jenny Lind, Calve and Russell. The public verdict is slated for November.
West Orange October remarks describe a grand tribute to Thomas Alva Edison on the forty ninth anniversary of the incandescent lamp. President Coolidge and dignitaries attend as Andrew Mellon and others praise Edison’s life work from the West Orange laboratory.
Police battled a volatile scene as a gunman wounded two officers at a policeman’s home on Friday evening. Officer Luslor was fatally shot. another officer, Dre Tyler, died later at a hospital. Investigations and arrests followed as detectives and vigil protectors maintained custody.
Timmin Ketas reports a pistol stolen on Saturday, noting it was removed from his home while he was away, with no immediate suspects identified. The incident was reported to local authorities for investigation.
Mrs. Olive MacDonald, wife of British flier Lieut. Commander H. C. Vuchonald, recounts her husband's Atlantic flight ambition in an exclusive Universal Service story. She describes public chatter after the Lindbergh flight and the impact on women, urging reflection on national duty and danger. Continues on Page 10.
A garbled feature lauds a Zeppelin voyage and a bold study of calm amid storms. It urges readers to follow The Light daily to grasp the unfolding historic moment and the passenger perspective, stressing the paper’s role in conveying all details.
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