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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1928

Page

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Amusing political misreadings and noir references

A fragmentary dispatch reviews a political mix up over Ler bert Bover and a claim linking Hoover to socialism. It notes Democratic reactions and cites figures like Governor Smith, Swope, and General Gleelie while touching on Russia and electric deals. The piece also references a murder case, bootleg whiskey, and a transcontinental flight, all framed as partial notes from an era.

Ito FH Kapin Ents Kuty Lerbert Bover Temocrals Hoarer Covernor Smith Smith Toover Bismarck Hoover England

Weather forecast fragment with mixed garbled text inclusion

Garbled OCR style weather note mentions Sunday and Sunday forecast phrases with temperature changes and wind, includes scattered names and places, noting cloudy to colder conditions in the north and west regions and general notes for Friday and Sunday. Composed as a tentative regional forecast with unclear specifics.

Vetitiys Amoma Texas Ralurday Sinh Nortien

Plans for relief if Republican party returns to power

Werbert Stiover announced today that if the GOP is elected he would call Congress into extra session to address farm relief and restoration. He argued urgent agricultural issues must be solved soon and should not wait a full year, proposing a regular session this fall if possible.

Om— Werbert Stiover Repiblican Party Congress

Fliers Seek New Air Records On Commercial Basis

Anghoes at TOS discuss forming a professional group to finance an aggressive assault on air records. Lucker, Cotlier, and others claim belief in new marks for speed and money making, predicting Yankee Doodle Can heat twenty records and City of New York can beat seven, with efforts to avoid rechecking the best time.

Tos Anghoes Mons Lucker Los Angeles Rem Cotlier Rilal Wacker New York

Six Die When Car Plunges 75 Feet

In Mardiney California on October 27 a car failure to see a Rosary turn due to blinding headlights caused a crash. Six people from the Sorkeles family died when their motor car plunged over a 78 foot slope into a blue riverbed near the scene. Local authorities report the driver’s apparent error and dangerous highway conditions led to the tragedy.

Mardiney Cal Roslary

Prince of Wales dances in Africa during Kenya visit

Prince of Wales, visiting ANIIOUS Kenya, arrived in Rae cher, Konda, at 5:90 o clock. He changed into evening clothes, dined, and danced at the Entelive club during his Africa tour on Oct 27.

Aniious Kenya Africa Prince of Wales Raecher Konda Entelive

Accuser Charges Grange in Blackmail Case at Theater

The woman, Mrs. Helen Morrissey, claims the baby’s father is football star Red Grange. Grange denounces the accusation as blackmail and says he does not know the girl. He was arrested in a Chisago theater on a warrant alleging paternity, and he did not appear when his case was called.

Helen Morrissey Red” Grange Grange Chisago

Memorial Erected to Foster, Author of Suwanee River

A memorial in Fargo Georgia honors John Foster famous for Suwanee River. A sinble shift notes the melody spreading worldwide as bands and choirs perform Foster tunes. The article mentions a national program broadcasting old Foster songs via radio stations from New York.

Foster Fargo Get Morehan Siwanee Collins Suwanee River St Wan John Foster Son

Zeppelin Refueled for Return Trip Amid Weather Delays

The Graf Zeppelin, refueled and poised for return to Germany, faces weather risks that may postpone its voyage. Officials report a tentative start within two weeks, contingent on favorable conditions, with ground crews on standby and a naval unit prepared to proceed as weather allows.

Tarpuurst Graf Zeppelin Germany Luge Hekence Gekener

Hidalgo County Rally Triggers 2000 Telegrams for Federal Probe

More than 2000 telegrams requesting a federal investigation into Hidalgo county political conditions were sent to President Coolidge after a Edinburg rally by the Citizens Republican ticket. The protest drew thousands from Fuller towns against the county GOP slate and the ticket names, with BD Worley of Varlingen described as the moving spirit behind the action.

Informattonal E. Worley Varlingen Ata Service

Suit for $200000 Names Scenarist as Home Wrecker

In Los Angeles on October 27 Frances Sfnkinn, a scenario writer and wife of Fred Thomson, filed a $200,000 alienation of affections suit against Miss Marvin of Riversale, California. The complaint alleges Miss Marvin caused a separation between Mrs Tess and her husband, C. dross, in October last year.

Tos Angeles Frances Sfnkinn Fred Thomson Sereem Attar Mre Genevieve Ross Riversale Cal Miss Marvin Tess Xf. C. Dross

Mexican Cabinet Member Heads to See Lindbergh

A Mexican cabinet official and an accompanying security aide traveled today toward Central America to meet Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. The mission appears tied to regional security and transport issues amid a tense border climate.

Lindbergh Mexico Roberto Fierra Central America Toss Leon Col Charles al Tindbergh

Train Robbers Escape With Diamonds From Mrs Cohen

Detectives tracked a diamonds theft aboard a passenger train near New Braunfels after three men posing as security agents fled with jewels valued at 35500 belonging to Mrs Rose Cohen of North Worcs Street. Officers searched the division and alerted New Braunfels but the suspects remained at large.

Rose Cohen Worcs Street Wera Obellere TA. N Erin Codex Jean GO. Lee J. FL Willis New Braunfels Hoever Teter Nemolap Comal County San Antonie Mig San Antone

Wisconsin Team in Train Smashup Unhurt After Crash

Wisconsin university football fans traveling to a game in Michigan were involved in a train collision when their train struck a rear car of a passing train near a small town. No injuries reported among players. Immediate investigation by railroad authorities underway.

Wisconsin HELMS Int Um—Al Wabash Etnin Wisconsin University Aan Crbor Mich Moehli

General McQuigg Dies in Cleveland at 62

Cleveland, Oct. 27. Brig. Gen. John St. McQuigg, commander of the One Hundred and Twenty-First and Twelfth Infantry? No, he led the Thirty-seventh Division in World War I and was national commander of the American Legion in 1925. He died at home after two years of illness.

Sleveland John St. McQuigg

Pershing's Sister Improving Says Lincoln Report

The condition of Mrs. D. M. Thutler, sister of Gen. John J. Pershing, was reported improving by two attending physicians. She was oversled upon yesterday with generally favorable outlooks noted by medical staff.

Lincoln Ned DU. M. Thutler John J. Pershing Isutter

Deserts- Bride Ab Alter at Hannibal Wedding Goes On

In Hannibal Missouri on February 27 two couples planned weddings at the same altar. One bride, Biel Whitley, walked away after fiancé Mortis Stantey hesitated and withdrew. The other couple completed their ceremony despite the disruption.

Hannibal, Mo Ave Whitley Hannibal Biel Mortis Stantey Stantey

Dallas Speech by Moody Prompts Opposition from Union Leader

Governor Moody faces criticism as Senator William E. Borah prepared to address Dallas tonight on behalf of Hoover. Moody’s Dallas visit, tied to the presidential campaign, sparks a Methodist conference rebuke led by Dr. G. Soleeman who accuses Moody of backing a pro whiskey faction and aligning with political allies he has long opposed.

Dallas Tor Dan Moody William E. Dora Hoover Sir. Borah Woodrow Wilson Smith Borah Momly Moody Houston Smill New York GG. Soleeman Santer Methodist University The Methodist Episcopal Church Sea Nal Denton Jt Sith

Two Mexicans Arrested After U S Officer Shot

LA GHANCE Oct 27 Two Mexicans Enrique Moppin and Pablo dasa were arrested after a federal officer was shot in Houston. The suspects were seized by Von Hira ley and his marshal as they fled with a sack of 325 extra shells and armed with automatic rifles. They offered no resistance when captured.

La'ghance von Hiraley Enrique Moppin Pablo Dasa Ffouston Toro Magons Magona Him

Three men held pending probe in Lockhart raid

A Caldwell county grand jury at Lockhart begins inquiry into a dawn raid on Fentress, Texas, where three men from Tamnica, Kane City, and Ya Fecia face five burglary counts and one robbery with firearms. Loot totaled 240 dollars. weapons and stamps were seized at Seguin after arrests.

Satan Jar al Lockhart Fentrees Lockhart Walter Hilleow Caldwell Baturda Tne Rivas Tamnica Vis Brod Taouas Kaneins City Sucius Hermandes Ya Fecia Texas Hillson Segota Fen- Tess Hegins Caldwell Grad Wesion Mordas Upoo Fentress Will Lancaster Seguin W. Saegert C.T. Palmar San Antonio Saegertaid Calswell

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