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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1928

Page

3

Home brewing on the wane says Volstead father

International News Service reports Andrew Volstead, father of the Prohibition Act, says home brewing in America is on the quute. He argues that demand for malt syrups and homemade beer has fallen as law enforcement tightens controls and factory beer gains popularity. he notes fewer malt syrup displays and the public’s dislike of the home brew process. He claims confiscations and enforcement deter amateur brewers, while manufactured beer remains easier to obtain.

International News Service Paul Minow America Andrew Volslund Remnewlec Jengt Volstenil

New Orchestra Adds to Gunter Engagements

Mie Columbia recording orchestra is listed for engagements at the Guster hotel in April. The Seven Aces are slated for a beer-filled act at the Laker hotel in Chicago. The Texax hotel at Port Worth is noted for a separate booking. M. Preston dies in Slow, New York at age 67, a Pennsylvania oil industry figure and banker.

Aomes Gunter Ween Ares Columbia Recording Orchestra Guster Seven Aces Thin Laker Hotel Fatem Chis Giate Texax Port’ Worth M. Preston Slow N.Y AL. Preston Ifoneceiw Pennsylvania Alreot cHiline Maguinte

Storm sewer promises amid high water concerns in Arlington

Women collapsed a committee seeking relief from flooding on McKinley Avenue Arlington. Street Commissioner Paul Stettler promised action on a $204,000 storm sewer expenditure. Committee adjourned after hearing the pledge and planned to return for further details.

McKinley Avenue Arlington ‘Court Cherey Paul Ti. Stettler Mme Yale Lin Ponde

Photographer W H Drow Returns From Americas Meet

W H Drow came back Sunday night from Misgill where he attended the forty ninth annual convention of the Photographers Association of America. The event gathered members for four days of meetings and industry discussions with focus on advancing professional standards.

Photographers’ Association of America

American author Sinclair Lewis sought divorce amid Europe romance

Exclusive circles in Rome and Paris report Sinclair Lewis plans an amicable divorce from Mrs Lewis while pursuing a possible reconciliation with Dorothy Thompson. Berlin Naples and Rome gossip connect Lewis to Thompson as he travels, with friends noting his longing for his wife and a renewed union.

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Court martial aboard carrier details mutineer case

Court martial proceedings aboard the aircraft carrier begin to unfold around Commander Dantel as Rear Admiral Kerhard Collard faces allegations of abuse and misconduct. Testimony centers on references to bandmasters and a contentious exchange about Admiral Collari’s conduct aboard the Malta bound vessel.

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Coolidge Forestation Message To Radio Forestry Event

President Coolidge announces a forestry event to be aired on AM radio. The ceremony will occur Monday evening in late April at the hotel and park, with government and national representatives from Canada and Interlog participating.

Tor Thy Qyegran I Owhieh Charion, Stewart, Mlntatae Interlog Atotretas National Toranta of Canada Alee

Fall Deposition Ends as Ill Health Delays Trial

Former cabinet officer Fall completes his deposition amid severe illness and fatigue. He testifies on leasing disputes with Sinclair and denies unusual negotiations while asserting the senate committee was unfair. The session covers Liberty bonds, checks, and a one third stake tied to a New Mexico ranch as potential proof for the gas deal.

Fall Julurior Harry J. Sinclair Califarais Aleep Tle Harey W Sinclair Atlee Pomerene Fah Kull Winosell Minclair Senate Vimpy Do'heny Sinclair McGean Caslel Walls Wyoming Larry &. Ninclair J. W. Zevely Hin Liberty Hese Respitos New Mexico Simelair Leblir MT. Mverheart Intl Svaute Oil Committee Stade Ougbird Lutervel Mverhart Luter Bomrr Woo Falta Skoeretiry Nul Ole Contiuwoluis Washington Crene de Turner

Argentine Rider in Fort Worth Trek to New York

Argentine long trek to New York detailed in Fort Worth dispatch with traveler Aimée Welle Tachittely. The piece notes preparations and routes through Victor, Wor, Muskogee Oklahoma, and other locales as the traveler plans onward movement toward New York.

Fort Worth N. Y Iy Tierathindi News Servie Aimee Welle Tachittely Horaeman Fain Bart New Yorke Inter Ula Victor Hina Beet Mick Manehn Trchiffele Pia Muskogee Okla

Sex Hoax Revealed In Death Of Oklahoma Champion

Frances Anderson, described as a woman's billiard champion, died by self harm in a shabby Oklahoma hotel after a plea to keep a secret. The report notes he wore a feminine costume even in death.

Frances Anderson Oklahoma

Boy Lost Near Naron Bisbal In Abia Apache Hideout

A 15 year old boy from San Antonio, Jack Jones, vanished during a Wilcox high school picnic trip. Search parties and trailers surveyed the Jabrynth of old Indian hiding places in the Cochike stronghold, northeast of Toombstone, once used by Apache chief Goose.

Bisbal Abia Cochike Jack Jones San Antonio Vox Jis Clus Wilcox High School Toimbstane Goose

Lindbergh Aims For California Leg Of Flight

Col Lindbergh preparing for the next leg toward San Diego after a refueling stop in Tucson Arizona. He travels with accompanying officials including Harold Biiby and Maj. William Robertson and members of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce.

Migratory Birds Will Be Studied by Expedition Plan

Goodwill ambassadors from North to South America will be studied for science. The National Geographic Carnegie Museum expedition will devote attention to migratory birds.

Wasuington Anil South America Tn Venecucla National Geographic-Carnegie Museum

Thief Robs Safe as Owner Sleeps

A burglar stole from a locked safe while the owner slept, slipping a key from his pocket during the night. The incident occurred at 71 Sault Hruzor Street, as reported by Hernandez who runs a local business.

Uuker Sault Hruzor Street Montoy Hernandez

Weeklong Holy Week Services by City Churches

The Rev Ut VME McGill led a union Holy Week service at St Mark's Episcopal Church as the Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church participated. Daily noon sermons featured pastors from area churches, with nightly services at the church and a rotating slate of speakers including William H. Jorner, Philip O. Welther, Patrick Menry, and others from West Texas, Gourel Heights, and St Mark's.

Ut. Vme McGill Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church St Mark’s Episcopal Church Sriwvns Tork Uniter. Hieanspines Mie Ministerial Alliance Wpigcopnt William, H. Jorner Pencon Tnot Philip O. Welther Gourel Heights Patrick Menry South Hite Christin Shelter Chilo Quin Dhehoy Counsulor Tdpistopal West Dexay

Check Forging Suspect Makes Cash For Liberty

A suspected check forger being moved from detectives headquarters at Main plaza to the city jail attempted to escape Monday morning. He was recaptured after a two block chase by Officers A. B. Milstead and A. D. McDonald near the police stallion. The suspect dodged into the crowd on the sidewalks but officers prevented his pursuers from opening fire.

Main Plaza A. B. Milstead A. D. McDonald Rom

Two Women Beaten in Dallas. Suspect Held for Complicity

In Dallas on April 2 11 a man was jailed here for complicity in an assault on Mrs. Haley aged 40 and her daughter Ruth 12. They were beaten last night with a iron pipe. Mrs Haley's skull fracture X rays show three reconstructions and she is not expected to live.

Dallas Haley Ruth HD

Seep 89 Ex-buyer Dies at Titusville Oil Pioneer

Joseph Seep a pioneer in U S oil development died at his Titusville home aged 89. He will be buried Wednesday at Catherine's Cemetery after a high mass to be celebrated by Rev Herbert Illomeser. Seep chaired the South Lenn Oil board and had been a buyer for Brandan Gil before its dissolution.

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