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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1928
Page
1
A fragment notes Montauk Point as a new harbor concept. Mentions Arthur Brisbane and a 1938 Star Company byline. Describes a historical newspaper item framing harbor development and civic interest.
An early 20th century feature describes Tong Island as a staging point for trans Atlantic airships and coast-to-Europe travel. It notes Pennsylvanian investors, proposed freight monopolies, and rapid development to link Montauk with New York and Seattle markets, highlighting optimistic infrastructure and tourist potential.
To help readers who missed the initial run of Our Dancing Daughters the new aerial tale that began in The Light last Thursday returns with the first four chapters and today’s installment. The feature is republished on Page one of section two.
By Robt. A. Hereford, TNS. Burke outfit describesMexican nurse Gilford facing charges amid a growing tally of seventeen alleged poisonings at a Missouri home. Relatives report deaths tied to arsenic adminis trations, with investigations and postmortems underway as prosecutors scrutinize medical districts and death certainties.
A notice states the library will close all day Monday amid a discussion surrounding the Carnegie theory and related events. References include Meg, Frances Tom phrley, Wbrarlan, and Salut.
The thirty foot Python Which, once owned by George E. Getz, Chicago boxing entrepreneur, killed itself today at CARESIDE FARM Michigan. Getz quoted saying the snake “was dust bored with life” as it crawled into a water vat and held its end under until it drowned. The snake weighed about 360 pounds.
Dallas Sept 1 Tom Connally for United States senator carries a large lead with 59 187 votes over Farle. Final unofficial returns from the Democratic primary Aug 26 show Connally ahead as complete county reports come in. Statewide counts place Connally 317 001 to Mayfield 258 761 with many counties still pending full tallies.
Report says 32 nations sign or announce support for the Briand Kellogg antiwar pact Sept 1. State Department notes Russia has not officially committed to joining and expresses uncertainty about adherence. Wording reflects cautious diplomacy and limited Kremlin participation amid wider European tensions.
In a Curious heist, thieves allegedly emptied a local warehouse on Vista Street of gum worth a massive sum. The incident occurred Saturday as investigators seek a motive and track down suspects amid scattered gum cartons and damaged doors.
A Belgrade report describes Albanian unrest tied to the Nenelinn of Adin Zogu. The constitutional committee is urged to speed monarchist reforms as a prober variation faces a twenty four hour window.
In Dallas a 41 year old Orville Matthews was shot and killed near a downlaws corner after a dispute over a $2000 election bet with V Ray Adams of Bartlett Texas. Adams was jailed without bond as crowds gathered. two bystanders, Victor Poixsosi and A M Eubrok, were wounded but not seriously. Matthews leaves a wife and two children.
Uravis Park Methodist Church will be occupied by Dr T F Sessions for both morning and evening services Sunday. Pastor Dr Paul M Kern, who leads the church, is on vacation and will return later in the week.
A retired New York rabbi, returning from a European trip, committed suicide by jumping beneath a northbound train at Broadway and Ourifindred Streets. He had recently taken up residence with his sister after a nervous period. The International News Service report notes his wealth and status.
Report from the Brodd fishing boat said debris matching Amundsen’s seaplane lay on a floating ice block between Tromsoe, Spitzbergen, and Monting fields. No human remains were found. The search continues as nations patrol polar seas for the famed explorer.
Report notes a robbery suspect found and jailed after detectives traced an auto theft linked to Albert Mnetinex at 1712 Hot Lateock. Warrant or additional charges cited as authorities pursue further details.
Hearst predicts defeat for Smith over prohibition as a dominant issue. He argues prohibition is embedded in the Constitution and a president must uphold it, criticizing any candidate who might defy the Constitution. The message cites Hearst’s views sent from Paris via cablegram to The Brooklyn Eagle.
International News Service reports former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney toured London landmarks by car visiting Oxford University Maidenhead and dined with friends before planning to rest. The piece notes a wildlife hunting incident as Deputy Sheriffs arrested hunters at Woodlawn Hills for trespass and shooting on public property with access claimed between Lapdera and Cur lebra ould.
President Calles declares irrevocable decision to abandon the presidency at December end. He says he will serve the republic in another capacity if possible and emphasizes a shift from one man rule to a government of laws and institutions. The congress and country hear a frank, far reaching message detailing Mexico's relation with the United States, Italy, and other nations, and praising improved cooperation with Obregonists.
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