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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1928

Page

2

Edison Honors Inventor With Honor and Praise

Edison recipients receive the Congressional Medal as British and American figures praise his lifelong contributions to electricity and communications. The account recalls his work on the phonograph and telegraph, and the ceremony in London with dignitaries reflecting on his impact on modern life.

Hee Leon Lin Bnvenlor Hix Edison Evicon America Aa Mellen Christendom Hapnells Sears Greys South Kensington Museum L Andon

One Cent a Day Insurance Offer Promises $100 Monthly

Advertises a National Protective Insurance plan offering a policy paying $100 a month for 32 months, with a premium of $3.65 per year or one cent daily. Targets men and women including children ten and older, urging no medical exam and no money to secure a free impression of policy.

Polley Policalka National Protective Insurance Searellt Kansas City

Coolidge Praises Wizard of Service in White House Tribute

President Coolidge at a White House ceremony honors Eli Eon, lauded as a noble servant of the United States and benefactor of mankind. Treasury Secretary Stetler presents a special congressional medal for lifetime achievements in public service as the aged inventor’s legacy inspires forward-looking work.

Washington Rnijla Calvin Coolidge Eli Eon Thore Carey Orange J. Te Bume Whro Bre Caneluiled Stereiarp Andre W. Stetler Tenner Foeward Ethison Tedleon

Controversy Over Episcopal Prayer Book Debate

A fragmentary historical notice discusses a religious dispute involving the Episcopal church and responses to a revised prayer book. It references figures like Dr George S Bidey and mentions debates on wives and obedience within a convention context. The text preserves strained OCR remnants and hints at wartime era religious discourse.

Ny Univeral Service Washington George S. Bidey Origeniul Wienvind Zevfort Orelionet Eadening Wally Goede

Admiral Grayson Plans Departure Amid Navy Shuffle

Unclear report cites Admiral Grayson or Grayson-related naval leadership changes. Source text is garbled, but hints at possible quitting or reassessment within the U S Navy. No clear dates, places, or confirmed actions available.

Grayson Navy Cary Te Deapen Gorsaudl Iléne Wilson Wile Thien Geopens

Mexico Hopes For Further Loans In Debt Talks

Mexico faces pressure over foreign debt as President-elect Fortes Gil contemplates new loan talks. The briefing notes rising Treasury strains, retrenchment by the federal government, and potential foreign lenders revisiting terms with Cirsham Avhmead, Andresen, and Insugh Stercer in play. The outcome depends on a fresh debt pact or continued financing after December.

Cirsham Avhmead International Dankers Riur Andresen Pierpont Morgan & Company Insugh J Sterecer Morrow National Treasury Cirzeats Mexico

Woman Fights Slander Charge in Los Angeles Trial

A Los Angeles court hears a slander accusation involving Martha as she pleads not guilty. The case links alleged letters and rumors to the Marian Turker kidnapping, with defense aiming to clear her name amid intense county scrutiny.

Tos Angeles Airey Mullin Marian Turker Hirkman bin Fife Martha Nit Willie Devenes

Army command post maneuver drills at Fort Sam Houston

A large gathering of about 125 visiting regular army, national guard, and army reserve officers will join Fort Sam Houston for a week of command post exercises. Key generals from the Eighth Corps Area and other commands will direct divisions and brigades from Kelly Field Fort Crockett and local guard units.

Sontag and Stanlay Regular Army National Puned Mowlas Fort Sam Fonstan i Eclland Cavalry Brigade Fort Hse Ain John A. Tylen Texas National Gnoed Meig Claude Y- Wirkhead Eerse Ox Corp Rig Jacub I Wolters National Guard Markham Oklahoma National Guard Giley Hoffman Ates Ale Corps Kelly Field Cold Ticks Fort Crockete

Trip to Florida Costly to Canadian War Vet

A Canadian World War II veteran traveling from California to Florida lost all clothing, his car, and 273 dollars after a mishap near West Palm Beach. He was en route to his home in California, sought help from the Red Cross in San Antonio, and hoped to resume his job at La Jolla Country Club upon return. Secretary Sheldon of the Red Cross visited the man and arranged care and travel home.

California Floredda A. IL Trafford la Tolls Cal West Walm Reach San Antonio Sawwrdas Red Cross Ta Jolla Ely Sheldon The Sted Cront

Former Baseman Swings Billy MNAVAURER in Minnesota

Fred Mallwitz, once with Wigbarne baseball, is named to police service at Bhorevned Mallwits. He starts at first base with St. Paul in the American Association.

Billy Mnavaurer Fred Mallwitz Wigbarne Niaser Ins Bhorevned Mallwits Plased St. Paul American Association

Fragmented Text Reflects Turbulent Public Debate on Religion and Elections

A garbled column discusses religious pluralism and political preferences amid tensions between Catholics Protestants and nonconformists. It notes citizens seeking orderly settlement, governance rights, and reactions to elections, including references to figures like Thomas Jefferson and Landon, while railing at perceived indecision and social changes.

Eleven Couples Carry On In Dallas Palace Marathon Dance

Eleven couples continue a grueling marathon dance at Dallas Palace with fatigue and tension mounting. One dancer briefly escapes as a misstep prompts a partner to leave, but the event presses toward its finish with a grand prize in Paris the expected culmination.

Dallas Palace

Texan Slays Wife Then Kills Self

A Texan shot his wife to death with a shotgun and then killed himself at their home this afternoon. The couple’s daughter, Sue, said she and her mother had gone to town with her father and returned to a quarrel that culminated in the tragedy. The daughter managed to escape harm.

J. B Theridge Sue

Hoover on All Monday Night Speech Across Radio Network

Republican nominee Torbert Todver and Charles G. Dawes will address a nationwide radio network led by WHAE New York from Madison Square Garden New York City on Monday night December 22. The broadcast will extend an hour and fifteen minutes with Dawes present and Hoover expected to speak. The remarks are likely to cover relations between the presidency and government, plus economic questions. The network includes key stations and a large listening audience.

Torbert Todver Wand Nén Charles G. Dawes United States Associated Radio Whae New York Madison Squire Gaeden New York City le Tevubtean Sonal Kna Fifeen Kpeechey Anay My. Dawes Inmanuchashia Diay Cowie Waring Ye Campolen Tie Will Poe Hitsipeas

Woman Flies For Endurance Record

Martha Movina, 18, of Fort Worth Kansas, flies solo in a Challenger biplane at 7 89 morning to break the women’s endurance record. She is wife of Okep Deyins, former airmail pilot.

Treernono Airfont BK. Wt Martha Movina Fort Worth Okep" Deyins Mir Mail

Four Fort Worth Fires Do Damage and One Man Scorched

Fort Worth reports Friday fires causing varied damage. Don oan burned with $10 fire loss. MD Urezile burned on face and hands rushing into a burning apartment where his wife was inside. A diesel outside forces and furnaces described. damage totals include $12,000 for a frame house, $1,400 to a tool shed, $700 to a vacant house, and contents loss of $300.

Fort Worth Don Oan Fur Grea Salirdas Urezile Feliet Tonia Avenue East Tucker Atreet

Seattle Tong War Flames Claim One Life in Chinatown

A morning confrontation in Seattle's Chinatown led to one death as Yung Cei and allies faced an assault by an unidentified hatchet man. Police cordoned off the district to curb unrest while few residents remained outdoors under guard.

Seattle Chinatown Yung Cei Chinene

Lone witness in death case at Fastland Texas

The defense for 17 year old Thomas Davis has begun presenting witnesses in rebuttal in the murder case tied to the slaying near Teeray last month. Davis testified he did not see the key incident and denied the state's claimed statements. Dr Guy F Witt testified Davis was mentally alert but susceptible to wrongful influence, asserting cautious restraint to temptation.

Fastland Tex Thomas Davis Teeray Aly Rebutta Davis Bia Guy F. Witt Menaml Distaee Anster Wniversity Davis Wan

Mormons Spread Gospel in France

A campaign by Sabter Jay Saints aims to convert France to their doctrine. European leaders participate in plans founded by the Sformon church with John A. Widu directing a national conference led by one of the twelve apostles.

France Pawihy Lave Tabelain Montagne Sabter Jay Richt Europenu Sformon Aave Botn John A. ‘Widu

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