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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1928

Page

2

Tornado Devastates Wisconsin City Killing 7

A destructive tornado struck Beloit Wisconsin causing seven deaths and leaving fifteen missing with thirty five seriously hurt. Major factories including a chair plant and a mill were demolished as hundreds of homes were damaged. Firemen police and救援 workers battled the night as searchlights and hospitals were mobilized.

RIFS Grant Highwasy Walla Beloit Wis Belvidere Berne Febich Westerberg Imber

Fragmented OCR reveals fragmented states and numbers across election data

The document lists states Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island North Carolina Tennessee Washington West Virginia Wyoming with tallies for Hoover and Smith. Totals appear for men and women, electoral vote counts, and various candidate tallies, indicating an election-era summary with party and demographic breakdowns.

States Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska Nevada Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Rhode Island Booth Carolina Tennessee Washington West Virginia Wyoming Wisconsin Hoover Thvey Arava Smith Coolidge

Thousands homeless as hurricane devastates Puerto Rico

New York report notes tens of thousands without shelter after the hurricane struck Humacao and nearby areas. At least 700 people hospitalized with injuries. officials warn of potential disease and hunger while relief and reconstruction efforts begin.

New York Ponce Orta Tristo Iolani Phorsday Au-Alderican Cable Company Gan Juan Porto Rico Gor- Sfee Horece Towner Fc Eomes Rey

Aftermath of a hurricane hits San Juan island city

Reported wreckage and widespread power loss plagues San Juan as shops close and repairs begin. Communications collapse and shipping disruptions hinder relief efforts while a governor oversees emergency measures amid extensive structural damage and aid needs.

Cagnas San Juan Toa Caguart York Porta Itico Jisicani Ec Fan Laverzy Mays Casey Sun Wele Vilker

Chinese Fishermen Drown in Typhoon Toll

Buanghal Cling reports a typhoon offshore causing heavy losses among Chinese fishermen. About eighty fishing boats were lost and one hundred fishermen are feared drowned. Shipping schedules disrupted and several vessels reportedly heavy damaged.

Cling Haa Bey

Musical Hour Broadcasts and Programs Referenced

A fragmented OCR list outlines various church, school, and organization musical programs and broadcasts. Entries mention orchestras from New York, religious services, televised and radio program listings, and community music events across multiple stations and venues. Continuous, coherent details are limited due to garbled text.

Today’s Market Glitters Amid Price Surge and Doubts

A turbulent session sees plants of notes and stocks rise with speculative chatter. Investors weigh collateral risks as a broker warns that high prices may not reflect true prosperity while observers note activity at Wall Street and Trinity Church steeple as markets glow then wobble.

Gary Trinity Church Wallelraee

Bobby Jones Leads Briton In Close Golf Showdown

A garbled account describes Bobby Jones and a Briton matching strokes across a tense round. The narrative mentions tee shots, water hazards, a few decisive putts, and late pressure as players chase the lead under tricky conditions.

Elton Home Burglary in Progress Witnessed

Burglars ransacked Torace Kelton home while a neighbor watched. They turned on lights and escaped with bundled furnishings. Mr and Mrs G Smith, witnesses, described the thieves arrival and departure. Detectives Gro and Beckford pursued but officers arrived too late. Keltons were reported out of the city.

Torace Kaltont Yoluahlea Laincu T Untilhey G. Smith Chey Ganmarant Dt. Gro A. Ceckford Liem Keltons Kelton

Taft to Observe 71st Birthday in Canadian Town

Taft plans a simple observance of his 71st birthday in a Canadian town. The note mentions his long public service and mentions shifts in government administration over the years, reflecting on his career and age.

Taft Canadian Town

And I Remember When

Jack Crawford recalls a 1011 trip to Batt Antonis on a passenger train via the Navht Creek. He notes a community oyster event hosted by Mr. Hambert with many barrels sent to Cort, and mentions Hall Antonis and the Pine department.

Jack Crawford Vackie Fretalit Weraziment Batt Antonis Hall Antonis Wiles Wolfe

Minnesota Campaign Drama Shapes Northwest Vote

Nerves run high as Northwest strategists weigh Minnesota’s role in the election. Analysts cite Governor Kellogg’s home state stirring ferment and the push to win three or four key western states for a Democratic-Labor alignment.

Rasior Minenesota Dore Kellogy Veniecally Mr. Coolidge Menator Ja Folletts Coolidge la Follette Epublican Alopesters Lee Ton Hay Minnesota Willy Amb Alinnigh Honyer Casvasses Anakob Mast

Newspapers Seized Over Story About Jugo Chief's Death

A chaotic press uproar follows claims about the death of a Jugo chief. Authorities reportedly seized papers amid accusations of repression and censorship. Officials reference international figures and wartime leadership to justify actions.

Jugo

Switchman Hurt in Yards After Incident at Town Yard

A switchman suffered injuries in the yard following a derailment near the Southern Railway facilities. Details are garbled but report a leg injury and a mangled limb, with local authorities investigating the incident at the South Stosa Infirmines area. Names and exact locations are unclear due to damaged text but the event centers on a yard accident and ensuing medical attention.

T. W. Seheleler Marth Flornk S.nooney Stosa

Radio Bossip Sato Hear Among Chicago Politics

A scattered OCR read outlines a radio project titled Bossip Sato Hear Radio in Chicago with plans for a program featuring women discussing politics and campaigns. It lists broadcast times around 10 o clock on Wednesdays and associates stations including KYW and KW with the nationwide hookup.

Chicago Nky Westery Gatlfu Replebican Qvimabties Inc Avi KYW Cubteego WHA Cinchsnathy St. Lewis Wegds Omaha WIRE Man Miljrave Davenport Koa WELAS Louisville Wasi Nevilles Waco Memphias Janina Wet Charlotte Kyoo Twin Via KPRC Houston

Seven Brooks Jump From Plane Incident Report

Seven Brooks fled privates made successful parachute jumps Monday morning near A. Wy Asrona. One jumped with a simul bone injury on landing, others included Ts Matin A U Winks PooM oA Wiekamrick and Nelson. details unclear due to damaged text.

Brooks A. Wy Asrona Luke Aokle Olerwige Ankirt Ts Matin A. U. Winks Poomoa Wiekamrick Ty Mlerka Nelson A

Second Byrd Ship to Sail in Arctic Mission

The message notes the second Byrd ship ready to sail from New York with a 33 man crew. Commander Wichard leads the expedition toward the Ross Sea as provisions and orders set. TheCommisioner will oversee departure aboard the vessel, with personnel assigned to the flight and support roles.

Wichard Marty Anil Noiy York New York N.Y Larsen Ross Sea

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