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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1928
Page
1
Fragmentary notes from a 1926 piece by Arthur Brisbane with garbled names and events. Mentions Wall Street betting on a large election, governors and senators, and industrial leaders influencing politics. Text is corrupted, some names and places are unreadable.
In a San Antonio court two youths, ages 22 and 18, were denied bond on charges linked to an armed robbery at a bank. Prosecutors claim a lead suspect admitted involvement, while defense argues questions of mental competence and attempts to secure an insanity plea. The cases include plans for a defense strategy as authorities pursue further evidence and witnesses.
A fragmentary dispatch from Albans notes an unidentified airship over the capital region with reports of low altitude and wary observers. Details are incomplete and the piece references naval sources without confirmation.
A chaotic confession trail reveals suspects plotting to steal money from Pepperwein store in San Antonio area. Statements describe thefts, intoxication, and a late night car journey through Laredo toward border towns.
Fort Worth dispatch reports a man was arrested after a plan to wed was thwarted following a confrontation. The would be groom indicated he had reconsidered the marriage, while authorities note the incident involved a friend who narrowly escaped an arranged match.
A delayed trial and clemency efforts involve Mexican prisoners Sorvina aimil Rauriguez and others at Antonie. Governor Dan Mocty considers a two week reprieve to hire attorneys, with a midnight deadline if granted. appeal by Mr. Santivann influences the governor’s decision.
Kansas City convention names Kent Tilridso Wolh of Ron Fra as running mate and Senator Jamesy A. Heed of Missouri as presidential candidate. Seventeen Democrats attend. pledge support to California and Missouri as primary allies amid party corruption concerns.
Report outlines an in flight incident near Tonshursday where two officers allegedly attempted a liquor interdiction. The craft crashed after a broken connecting link, killing one officer and injuring another, with dispatches citing confusion over agency and district employment. Local authorities claimed no knowledge of the mission or officers’ identities.
Ty Informacion and News records Beeville Texas Sept 6 as F C Young of Beeville received fatal gunshot wounds at the Corpus Hospital where he was recovering from an operation. His wife and child were staying nearby as investigators probe the shooting with motive unclear and no arrests reported.
The Elshen Corps Area will again host the air camp in Dallas West summer. William Xy Tonsley Jr of Fork Sai Hewston announced the stay, after a visit by Major General Albert J. Honey, commander of the Eighth Corps Area, who praised this year's camp and the conduct of the event.
The district matchery department installed a new system at recelling sla in fourteen ponds near the Claia dows. Electric lights hover two feet above water attracting grasshoppers and other insects that fall into the water and are eaten by fish. Many gomosh jump from the water to nab insects as the Oyatar Mio setoge. Lights may slow growth near the year end.
Saskatoon dispatch reports the deaths of John Sirohs Canadian explorer and two companions who disappeared in northern woods for two seasons. A. E. Wilson of Irvin Tend Me describes recovery at a shelter along the Lon River on a route from Great Slave Lake to Toronto. The condition of the bodies makes it impossible to determine the cause of death.
San Diego dispatch reports a forest fire sweeping over a twenty mile front along the old Imperial Valley highway near Diogville threatening homes in a wide area. Ranchers and summer residents near Ringsile have evacuated as crews battle the blaze. The Bakersfield area fire in the We Cugaraa Valley has scorched about 2000 acres.
Official communication reports the opening of an airmail link between Mexico City and Tarent. The Mexican postmaster general confirms the service initiation and notes dates and procedural details conveyed by the consul here.
A chaotic report from the border details Damon Goea facing a hostage role and Liblaine absolved by three physicians after the Kastner death. It notes John Kaskner's death, Crosby and Whitehead’s intertwined fates, possible extradition to Mexico, and a sequence of arrests, with Mrs. Whitehead confirming Crosby’s detention and eventual release. The narrative includes shifting locations Del Rin Villa Acuna Piedras Negras and Villa Acuna as the case unfolds Thursday through authorities in Washington and the Blestian consul.
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