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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1928
Page
1
A dated excerpt discusses the death of Horace Darwin aged seventy seven. It notes a childhood experiment by Catlin with Darwin and his theories of human descent from lower animals. The text mixes sensational commentary with garbled names, questionable quotes, and unclear investment ads amid historical article fragments.
Mrs Youni Kunfran gave birth to a daughter as her husband and a doctor flew from New York to Michigan. A first plane departed Cure tiss Field with the father aboard and diverted to Cleveland, while a second plane from Chicago landed at the Marquette Country club area near the physician to assist.
A 1920s Chicago report notes motormen on the L earned higher wages than executives, with payroll figures showing officers and guards receiving lower pay. The piece highlights salary disparities within the transit company, reflecting broader labor tensions.
Auered OCR fragment reports windy conditions near West Treaa with cooler air moving through central Horljan tonight. The passage mentions tensions in the north and hints at unsteady temperatures and modest warming by morning.
Emilio Portes Gil, secretary of the interior, is expected to be named president of Mexico by congress today. He will assume office for the interim until February 5, 1940, with general elections set for November 3, 1929. Portes Gil, ally of the United States, supports church laws and reform while planning to persuade Montes de Oca, the finance minister, on key issues. He is described as a temperate, cautious administrator who has promoted public education and social programs in his state tenure.
The first Mexico air mail plane is announced to depart San Antonio for Mexico City on September 30. The service aims to speed communications with faster connections via nearby routes. A large batch of mail is prepared for the inaugural flight and expected to arrive in San Antonio on Tuesday.
San Antonio Light announces the Dixie Series Extra covering the Tiisie series between Tigustun and Birmingham. The first game is set for Wednesday in Birmingham with a complete box score and play by play. The Light’s Dixie Series Extra will publish daily with full box scores and detailed game notes.
A resident of a western area reports being approached by nine armed men who forced him from his vehicle and drove away in his car. Deputies Berils and Mores followed up while investigators traced the incident to a chase near Wortham Mountain and Cron Bugilite.
Baron Ehrenfried Gatton von divene feld arrives at Whiwm after an all night flight in his Tops plane from Thushire. Wheliman, who was aboard, was a passenger on the trans Alming plane Bremen bound for Tokio.
Coast guard cutter Chelan speeds to aid Newport 1500 miles off Mere as Newport reports shortage of provisions after propeller loss. Wireless dispatches confirm urgent assistance underway to keep the vessel afloat and in communication with shore authorities.
Cleveland report says Mycan Merrick, U.S. air ambassador to France, took off with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh in the latter's monoplane for Ohlenga.
Mayor Chambers proposed an ordinance to punish giving fictitious names or addresses to avoid arrest in traffic cases. The plan follows a docket clog in Corporation Court caused by over 900 motorists missing hearings. City officials will press aliases crackdown with heavy fines and enhanced enforcement, aiming to curb deceptive identifications.
Polly Lauder, fiancée of ex heavyweight champion Gene Tunney, sails to join him abroad for their wedding. The couple plans a formal ceremony outside the United States with friends and family attending.
King Alfonso of Spain attends a requiem mass in Madrid for fire victims at the Novedontey theater tragedy. An 81-year-old village church congregation joins the service before the king departs for Dover en route to Londres.
Beitzel plans to appeal the death sentence for the slaying of a girl. The case, heard in court, faces possible delays as motions and appeals move toward the State Supreme Court.
Edward J2 Sanford national commander of the American Legion urges Mayor C M Chambers to confiscate all liquor caches within driving distance of San Antonio. He warns the city must curb liquor at the onset of the convention and pledges full cooperation to ensure hospitality without abuses as the Legion’s arrival approaches.
At the four day American Legion gathering opening Monday, Oct. the convention will feature world famous speakers and discussions on vital issues. Morning programs promise entertaining, colorful sessions with prominent figures, including the prior national champion Teglou nitray team.
Oakland dispatch reports a 17 year old girl was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a baby. The defendant confessed to striking the infant and to other acts of violence while the mother was away.
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