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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1928
Page
1
Clipped excerpts discuss immigration, foreign policy, and economic issues. Mentions Lillia whisper, Continental National Bank, Chicago bankers, and a reference to the 1870 French financial settlement. Notes a continuation on Page 17 Column 4.
A bereaved wife hopes photographs of their babies can restore memory of her husband after an apparent long illness. The narrative recalls a man who died days before, with family and hospital ties noted as authorities reconcile memory loss and bereavement across pages.
A fragmented report describes a convoluted case involving a football era event at Conway, a thwarted marriage plot, and alleged misconduct. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece mentions a Miss Hobtow, an aunt, and a lawyer with ties to a court case. The narrative references a night school football setting and a series of alleged actions surrounding a betrothal.
Local Foreman Kagan Michester was installed October 1 as foreman of San Antonio Homestead No. 10, Yeomen. Other officers named include William Wingate as ceremonial master Meg Huller as correspondent, Tommy Wale Wer as minister of rec, Mrs Mam Honey as custodian among others.
City officials declined the bid for a new fire station after considering proposals from private firms. The plan, linked to a developer and city plaza project, was reviewed by Mayor and council members before being put aside. The decision follows questions about costs and site implications for residents and services.
A man injured when a vehicle struck him on the highway alleges his artificial leg broke, seeking damages and workers compensation coverage. The incident center on M A Worth, a wartime employee, with the leg failing upon impact and the claimant awaiting a court determination of remedies.
The San Antonio area records its first authentic shiver of autumn as a 64 degree low signals the harbinger of fall. Weather forecasts anticipate cool Wednesday with mist and light winds, and expect continued mild yet brisk mornings through the week.
Aimee M Pherson arrived in Cherbourg aboard the TANIS steamer en route from a distant port and proceeded to begin her next engagement with religious activities. The evanitetist figure’s landing marks a new chapter in international travel and outreach.
A worker at a mill sustained fatal injuries after a fall into a fly wheel pit in Urnarkana Bept. The incident involved Bept. Wh Bianbthig ayeong inte wy wheal pit and was reported by WN and Millage Inaber as the responsible parties.
An aerial incident near the beach unfolded as a plane briefly took off and returned amid motor trouble. Reports indicate fuel miscalculations and mechanical testing, with pilot Wik Tams attempting a safe return while spectators watched.
Grace W Clelin, manager of Anstip's airport, faces Turpilal's Visense in a senior level contest at the San Antonio airport. The event highlights competitive roles in aviation leadership and regional air operations.
Mi Chiee McClellan a native of Maas Deon conducted pilot examinations in this western city. The report notes she completed forty hours of instruction and applied for a pilot license. McClellan, described as the first woman to request such a license locally, was observed taking the required tests under supervision.
West Indian hurricane lashes Atlantic City with 72 mph winds and flooding as 15 hours of pounding rain topple trees, jam wires, and damage storefronts. Streets flood to 6 to 38 inches, power and streetcar service disrupted. Coastal sections endure heavy seas and drifting debris while rescue and warning efforts continue.
Firefighters from Floresville battled a warehouse blaze that spread toward nearby buildings. Three companies fought the flames for hours, with spot fires reported near several warehouses as crews tried to prevent a wider disaster. No fatalities or exact times were confirmed.
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