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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1928
Page
1
A garbled dispatch describes a post office contact with a neighbor named Mara via Tadig, government radio, and a proposed payment for a telepathic message. It mixes sci fi imagery with political notes about China, warship relevance, and a fragmentary view of a future space message.
Fragmentary forecast text with numerous typos describes temperatures around 87 degrees and variable winds. Mentions likely tomorrow and Tuesday with interior and coastal regions, colder to the north and warmer elsewhere. Details are garbled and many place names unclear.
An indoor production of Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado was set for the municipal auditorium but delayed due to cool weather and a dispute with union officials. Despite plans, preparations stalled as stage crews weighed safety and access, with management considering alternate arrangements and possible changes to seating and logistics.
Deputy sheriffs will be stationed at Tealra Nacional on Commerce to guard a meeting of Mexican refugees in San Antonio. The gathering aims to solidify their organization and plan a return to Mexico to influence the next presidential election. Sponsors include Nicolafo inrlienna, Dr Francisco Nel Mo feu, Jusa Santus and Veobuto Leltran.
New York memorial event honored Hopper at an actor centennial dinner marking his first stage appearance. Fellow actors, producers, and writers offered congratulations as the gathering paid tribute to the 70-year veteran. President Coolidge sent greetings as fines and a playful nod to Mudville were noted in the coverage.
A Weather report from Tarboe meteorologist notes a northwest sneaking cold front brings a low near 31 or 32 degrees. Monday will see a light thunderstorm then temperatures fall to around 63 degrees with a 16 degree drop by Tuesday. The northerner has reached the Panhandle with Amarillo and San Antonio forecast to feel the effects later.
Calles and President-elect Porter Giltony led a northern states tour to inspect public works projects. They planned to lay the cornerstone of a new city to be built there, named Alvaro Obrexon, with a focus on infrastructure and development programs.
Mrs. Tesophielic Antoinele Sills, mother of Milton Sills the screen star, was taken to hospital in Chicago suffering from an attack of arthritis. She previously lived in the city where she was a university instructor before her marriage.
A man was stabbed on the right side near Unymarket Pine early Monday by an unidentified assailant. The injured 20-year-old Frijcheco Medrano received treatment at Robert Sk. Green Hospital. His wound is described as not serious.
A blaze at the Ajax Roll and Screw company in Detroit caused heavy damage estimated at 75,000 dollars. The fire allegedly started in a boiler room area and spread through the facility, prompting investigations into the origin and extent of the damage. Local authorities and fire crews responded quickly to contain the incident.
Toe Fradley and Elis Byler faced trial for the September robbery of the state bank messenger and cashier. A special venire appeared in Ninety fourth District Court as Judge McCrory granted a recess to allow defense preparation. Police traced their flight from Neen Taredo, recovering most of the money and the weapon used.
In Washington on October 8 a Supreme Court ruling addressed a new fight over prohibition power. The government may seize foreign vessels outside three miles if contraband liquor is on board and not listed on the manifest.
In Salt Creek field at 1 o clock this morning the Sinclair crude oil supply was cut off under interior department orders. The Sinclair contract, controlled by ex secretary Albert Fall and overseen by Win Sager, faced intervention by Attorney General Sargent amidst government royalty oil disputes.
Republican presidential candidate Herbert Hoover declared confidence in a united party and predicted victory while outlining campaign plans. He spoke with reporters at a New York hotel, praised party organization, and said prosperity is a major issue. Hoover planned a westward tour and a return to St. Louis, with further stops through a final appeal to voters.
London reports the death of The Right Honorable Andrew Fisher former premier of Australia. The obiturary notes he passed away in London at an advanced age. Fisher led Australia in years prior and remained a prominent political figure.
A young bride claimed she acted to help her husband during a dispute with Pearce Hickman a Fort Sam soldier. Hickman was severely wounded and may not recover as police investigate the incident.
Kenyork witnesses for Southwestern Bell dispute expert estimates of the campins property value in San Antonio during a chancery hearing before Special Master Dibrell. Two engineers differed on replacement and going concern values, with figures ranging from about 6.07 to 6.8 million dollars.
A $7000 bond was set for Grover Rohrer of San Antonio charged with the killing of Paty Tiewis a former ringer and ex deputy sheriff of Guadalupe County at a camp fourteen miles northeast of Germn Saturday night. The preliminary hearing was scheduled for Monday morning in Boerne. Rohrer allegedly fired five shots from a shotgun injuring Tiewis. Rohrer surrendered to Kendall County authorities in Boerne after the incident. Evidence and witness accounts described a tense scene at the scene with officers, whiskey and other items found at the Schultz property.
Taylor sets new local record with a 707 pound bale, surpassing prior 706 pound mark. Market notes show ongoing demand for heavy cotton bales as buyers watch future lots.
Pearce Hickman, 26, in critical condition after a shooting at 16 Tavens Street. His 11 year old bride of two weeks, Mev Tha May Little, confessed to firing and is held on assault to murder charges. Little and Hickman had been among a military party when Hickman was shot. Hickman was taken to Station hospital for an operation, with no statements from him due to his grave condition. Little, from Jackson Kentucky, said her husband Jerry Titsle and others were present during the incident.
Ubly town faces a new seed project as the chamber approves a recent property purchase worth a sum in the thousands for seed distribution. The plan targets local homeowners and aims to boost garden efforts with free flower seed shipments.
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