Campaigns in Texas Roach Straton and Al in 8 A
Roach Straton engages in Texas campaigns amid political debate. The preacher will not discuss religion, and the article notes a Wednesday event featuring Al, amid provocative references to the devil.
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1928
Page
1
Chicago Will Vote Yes and Build the Airport
A lengthy Chicago editorial urges a yes vote to fund and construct a new airport, arguing it will modernize the city and boost commerce. It cites Shakespeare volumes, aviation plans, and regional contrasts to frame aviation as essential for growth and national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chigtko
Ulengo
Chicago
Dr Straten to Speak on Anti Smith Program at Auditorium
A garbled notice announces Dr Straten will discuss an anti Smith program at an auditorium in New York City. It mentions a change in schedule and references religious figures and political context, with unclear names and locations due to OCR errors.
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Dr. Straten
Anti-Smith
Heeh
Siento
Calvary Rapes
New York City
At & Oeloek
Childert
Anfisitoun Tonguvol
Annadierl
Ghveriar Ab Snvith
Ixanes
Evs
Mexico Opens Air Mail Next Monday
Mexican government announces the start of an air mail service to Mexico City next Monday. The import of new routes includes U.S. and Latin American connections with planes planned to operate from Houston and New York, pending official approval and safety clearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Winsett Service
NEW Ver Foot
Liiweer
New York
Atexi- Tobysely
Ghienga Aml Taevedy
Fesns
Mexico City
Moxican Xovernmert
Mingie Nh Fort
Sis
Hasnelic Traiter Golbhination
Germany Names New Naval Chief After Resignation
General confirmation places the Baltic fleet commander at Kiel in line to become the new naval chief, succeeding the recently resigned Admiral Zenker. Adeftucder, cormialer, is named to lead the Baltic naval division amid organizational changes and reports of a recent resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Weselin
Cormialer
Tragic Florida disaster survivors aid efforts and counts
Emergency relief teams work in Florida after a hurricane wrecked towns near Palm Beach. Officials report hundreds of dead and missing residents, with bodies recovered near Glade and Melienn Hay. Red Cross crews coordinate shelter, burial sites, and water supply as homes and stores struggle to reopen.
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Coward
Selby
Crosa
Bial
Periel
Che Priddle
Wilh
Schafer
Morothe
Red Cross
Melienn Hay
Enne
Belle Glade
Harpie
Wesedmont
Clara Bow’s Father Marries In Los Angeles
The article reports Clara Bow’s father’s marriage in Los Angeles on September 4. Details are garbled but mention of a ceremony and references to prior marriage annulment are noted, with unclear names and affiliations.
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Clara Bow
Convention News for Light 15 Hamed Legion Meet
The Light 15 Hamed Legion meets at the Ginter hotel in Wide cnet for a five day convention with regional delegates from all parts. The official newspaper plans to chronicle the event and publish proceedings and reader notices.
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LIGHT
Hamed Legion
Mi Mineries
Willon
Ubi Ik
General Wirvetor
Ginter
Wide
Cnet
Drginas
Ube
Vention
Meing
Abia
120 Believed Killed in Madrid Theater Fire
Madrid officials estimate about 420 people perished when the Maveidaites theater burned at a New Year’s Eve performance. Dozens were injured and many missing as dense smoke and a panicked crowd blocked exits. Doctors labored overnight at makeshift stations amid scorched scenery and falling flames.
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Dex
Ben
Ead
Minin Ail
Ros Toneted
Innis
Ombucres
Suburl
Inkit
Orignils
Gray
Moelren
Fran Bavel
Swimmer Dies After Dive Into Shallow Water
TEA GMOAT reports a swimmer died following a dive in shallow water. The incident occurred at a local water body with preliminary details indicating a fatal diving accident.
Spurned offer for two structures in city police plan
The administration rejected a proposed purchase of central police station sites including Market area, Diesel Avenue and Dolavoxa Street. TheVenbinilled bid of 200000 dollars over five years was deemed too costly, with objections cited by Major O M Chambers and Mayor Chianders.
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Venus Er Devestment
St. Maer’s
Chianders
Lake Lime
Swith
Seek Immediate Extradition in Boy Murders Case
WASHINGTON Sept 24 report says the government seeks urgent extradition of two suspects linked to the murder of several boys along the river. Names given as Partly legible officials indicate Pontnla and Baral as joint guardians in the case. The article notes tension and international involvement amid the push for swift legal action.
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Washisgyon
Legnd
State de
Ponnla
Stuart Noviheatto
Baralas Novihvatt
Canayovtlan
Negro Captured After Store Burglary Reported
Fragmentary police blotter item notes a Black suspect detained after a store break in. An officer named Vearge and others pursued through a muddy area toward a wooded stretch. Details are incomplete due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vearge U. Marter
Wyvern Uie
Seeeru
Leader Of Gold Rush Dies In Alaska Adventure
aly (ulerant lead ewe Stryier, NAREARD, UK, Sept. 2h Hie "Lindblom, 1, failoe, by rule, adyventurer by profession, is clear at fishman here today. Lindblom wis credited with having wade the famous gobi stylke that enuset io 195 sine pelle at Nome, Alaska. Adventure ended, TA put away needles to rust and wear until Months later he came Waele Moutsito" ovir man AL the dime of his death he comme munich California property.
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Aly
Ulerant
Ewe Stryier
Nareard
Lindblom
Failoe
Fishman
Lindblom Wis
Wade
Nome
Alaska
America
Sweden
Munich
California
Southerly Winds Bring Fair Skies and Warm Mercury
The forecast calls for southerly winds boosting the temperature and bringing fair skies across the region. After a recent drop to near seasonal lows, readings are expected to rebound as winds shift from north to southeast. The Weather Bureau notes a light rainfall over the past three days, totaling about two inches for September, with general fair weather anticipated statewide.
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Nortterls
Stare
Black man sentenced to 99 years in Texas deputy case
A jury in Nacogdoches County Texas found WH Thorn, a Black man, guilty of assaulting Deputy Sheriff Jot Var gin and sentenced him to 60 years in the state penitentiary after a trial. The officer had been attacked near Nacogdoches while seeking evidence in a law violation case.
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Texas
Nacogdocs
Wodea
Ae Tenselores
Bilo
Aoritidan Ovas
Nacoge Indies
U.S. Cotton Production Total Reported at 2,498,252 Bales
A United States report from the Bureau releases preliminary cotton figures showing a total of 2,498,252 bales produced. The bulletin notes comparisons to prior harvests and hints at shifts in fiber quality and regional yields as analysts review overall domestic output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Sent. S
Tedar
Heyl. AG
Ballot Without Poll Tax Receipt Hearing in Henderson
A hearing before Justice Rebirl Holmes on a ballot without a poll tax receipt centered on Jewel Bosktey’s affidavit. Morning sessions focused on receipts and signatures while officials checked county tax records for anomalies. The judge postponed formal complaints, noting possible perjury charges pending as part of a broader election probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewel Bosktey
Justice of the Peace
Holmes
Tamale
Inawity
Fred Walter
Bled Demily
Clere
Misa Millery
Justiva Solines
Justica Lalnra
Salwring
Coolidge's White Collie Dog Is Dead
President Coolidge's white collie Trob Roy, his constant companion at work and in private life, has died at Walter Reed General Army Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Washington
Roy
Mr. Coolidge
Walter
General Army Hospital
Jefferson County Hospital Bonds Approved for 75000
In Austin on Rept. 21 the Jefferson county hospital bonds totaling 75000 were approved to finance health facilities. The attorney general's department oversees the issuance and terms include a 4.5 percent rate with long term repayment.
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Austin
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