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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1928

Page

2

Revised plans for channel at Morgan's Point

Houston March 21 Asternation News Service reports revised plans for a new tributary Sarinin linked to the Hauglon channel near Morgan's Point. The Houston commission chair Tr. 5 Ling described a lease with Cut. 4 Barbour en Ausociates to dig the channel and spend 1 million dollars on port facilities. Barbour interests must invest no less than 1,000,000 for improvements and 5250 per foot, with a turning basin to be built at the western end of the new channel. The project is set to finish within two years, with work to start within six months, pending government engineers' approval.

Asternation News Service Houston Plang Morgan's Point Ling Darbour En Ausociates la Porte Barbour Pew Channel

Residents Urged to Avoid Fires and Upgrade Sirens

In Winnetka Tl Macchai ad hoc appeal residents were urged to prevent fires until a new bell and automobile siren could be installed. Fire chief George Howen said the nickel plated belt and siren failed after a movie night, stressing the need for replacements to improve response efforts.

Br Universal Serviec Winnetka Macchai Co Cies George Howen

Woodland Lake Opens With Boats and Dance

Advertisement notes Woodland Lake opens today offering boats jug tares ree movies and dancing with bath ips.

Woodland Lake

Baker Invited to Lunch as Steel Chair Talk Surfaces

Washington dispatch reports 88 year old George I. Baker, banker and steely magnate, may succeed John Pierpont Morgan as United States Steel chairman when President Coolidge leaves office. Baker, among nation’s richest, has discussed a temporary directing role with Morgan as Coolidge’s plans remain unclear. Baker’s White House visit was brief with lunch invitation and a return to New York in his private car.

George E. Durnet Stat Washington le White Houe Jupch Voday George I. Baker First National Bank of New York Coolidge Asume United States Steel Corporation Baker Heute Tord John D. Rockefeller Audrey W. Melton Steel Corporation John Pierpont Morgan Morgan Toard Einer Albert H. Gary Hing United States Steel Mr. Cool York Amherst College Steel Corporator White House New York

Chicago a city of death and dreams in late news

In Chicago a harsh crime record haunts the city as officials contend with sensational violence. Mayor Thompson announces an April tenth primary vote on a 71000 public improvement bond to mobilize workers, while stormy talk of a gulf waterway and naval commerce echoes from officials. Germany’s aero club chief derides diesel power as too heavy for planes, and Ford and Vincent Astor weigh diesel feasibility in future propulsion.

Ung Thompson Gulf Waterway New Orleans Chicago Lakefront Major von Tschudi Germany Aero Club Atlantic Henry Ford

Probe woman A shooting shocks New York political ring

International News Service reports on a sensational case in New York where Esther Wilson shot her husband Dallett H. Wilson, a powerful attorney. Assistant DA Pasruello plans to question three women as prosecutors pursue the case regardless of the husband’s wishes. Wilson survives with two bullet wounds. the wife denounces a rival, a secretary, and a widow while police process the scene and seek answers to alleged embezzlement and scandal.

International News Service New York Esther Wilson Dallett H. Wilson Joseph Pasruello Wilson Wells Gertrude Stiew di Vorrer Wile Son

Virginia Hens Endorse Dry Cause by Laying on Sunday

The Virginia Woman’s Christian Temperance Union plan to back the dry cause by refusing to lay eggs on Sunday. Members argue Sabbath observance and religious duty align with the movement, and poultry actions will illustrate support for prohibition.

Virginia

Diamond Bar Pin Stolen From Home

A pin was reported stolen from a residence at 219 Bank Park Avenue in Diamond Bar. The theft occurred Saturday night with the item described as a woven dirtmends style pin valued at five dollars.

Mewes Bank Park Avenue

Leading Judges Endorse Bill to Aid Drug Treatment

Universal Service reports that letters from judges district Attorneys and civic groups support Rep Stephen Forter’s bill to create two federal narcotic farms for treating narcotic victims. The measure aims to move drug activity from federal prisons to supervised facilities under the Public Health Service, amid 2000 federal inmates with drug addiction. Wootland Lake Park opens today.

Universal Service Washington Marcel Stephen Forter Pennsylvania Beldom Congress House Judiciary Committee United States Public Health Service

Stock Market Sets Another Record on Busy Saturday

Wall Street traders sealed a record Saturday with 2.4 million shares changing hands from 10 a.m. to noon, the busiest two hours in New York Stock Exchange history. Brokers, stretched by the boom since March 3, faced frayed nerves as prices fluctuated and the session extended past close. Radio Corporation of America, a standout performer, fell sharply then rebounded, closing down 10 to 186.

New York Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Radio Corpoiration of America TSH

Fundy Lag Trading Trial Causes Fine and Jail Time

In Fundy Lag Wisconsin on March 51 Daniness was found in a drinks parlor by Ray Rogler a former state politician. Rogler planned to attract a crowd despite cold night with a warm establishment as refuge. He was fined 95 and jailed thirty days. The fire department also billed for two funds in response to a false alarm Rogler reported.

Fundy Lag Wis Ray Rogler Tri Te Pollegaman Wu Iim Rogler Henry Aloo

General Motors Surges Then Slips Amid Record Stock Week

General Motors peaked near 104 and later fell to 187 as profits prompted selling. The week set records with tremendous volume and a five hour day exceeding 4,000,000 shares on four days. The market overall remained steady despite the surge and late-day profit taking.

General Motors Stock Exchange

Duce's Edict Brings Vatican Clash to Italian Policy

Rome March 1981 The Duce issues a decree asserting state control over physical and moral education, dissolving groups conflicting with this aim. It marks a direct challenge to the Vatican after the Pope criticized the national Catholic movement, signaling a renewed political clash between church and state.

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