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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1928
Page
2
A fleet of 96 airplanes started westward with a staggered takeoff as timers logged each craft. The first halt is Hartisburgh Pennsylvania for refueling and adjustments, then Meyersport Pennsylvania for a brief stop, followed by an overnight in Columbus Ohio. Runners must keep to the 4 20 p m night control limit or be eliminated.
J. Davie proposes new public health measures to speed inspections of arriving passengers at sea. He calls for medical inspection reforms abroad to reduce quarantine delays and wire officials' involvement, aiming to ease overseas travel and curb illnesses during transatlantic crossings.
Mrs Mackay dies at her son Giarence H Mackay's Cable Home. She was mother of Giarence H Mackay of the Postal Telereaph company and died early today at her son's estate in the area.
A San Antonio bank messenger was abducted and robbed of 8300. The bandits fled five miles toward Gonzales road after forcing the messenger into a car. A woman standing nearby dropped the money bag. one bandit retrieved it before fleeing. Police describe a new outbreak of bandit activity as investigations continue. Additionally, theater manager Hasmonid Willie was held up at the Majestic, with stage staff forced to assist as $500 was stolen from the vault.
Consul General Enrique Santibanez thanks Brig. Gen. Albert J. Bowley and the U.S. Army for the tribute to Mexican flyer Capt. Emilio Carranza, honored in the Eighth Corps area.
J Tavin, manager of the Mistretoe service system at Lamar and Austin streets, was knocked down and robbed of $7 by two unmasked bandits. He pursued them in a car, but one bandit struck him with a revolver and both robbers escaped in a second vehicle. Police believe three Tuesday holds were by two separate pairs of bandits and Chief Kilday ordered arrests of suspicious characters.
Senator Robinson defends Governor Smith as best for president, arguing his four terms as New York governor have uniquely prepared him for national leadership. He contrasts Smith with Harding and Coolidge, cites experience and a broader training, and recalls Jefferson and Hamilton to urge unity for the Republican nominee.
A fragmented early 20th century political montage notes X rays and risky work ending in death, mentions Fernant Dupre t and heroes, Democratic and Republican slogans amid city politics in Philadelphia New York Chicago and Tennessee. It reflects on Jeffersons religious liberty epitaph and Governor Smiths rise amid partisan lines.
A formal meeting between legion executives and the city council Wednesday afternoon discussed cleanup plans for the navomath region. Buck led plans for traffic control with police mounted presence and street clearance to restore order and restore streetcar operations.
In a Corporation court session Judge Jatin Fy Onion finds no legal difference between yelling and hollering. The defense argues Miss Karly Constantina disturbed the peace by yelling in custody. The judge later drops the charge due to a technical issue about arrest location raised by the defense counsel.
The report outlines a pending trial involving the Pythias case with key figures Groshy and Kastner. Groshy claims willingness to let Meslean authorities pursue justice as he engages counsel and appears before the district judge at Piedras Negras.
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