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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1928

Page

2

Youth masquerade ends in prison for socialite deception

A San Antonio youth posing as a millionaire’s son enthralled Beaumont society then faced arrest after a wealthy girl attempted suicide upon learning the deception. He was sent to federal custody in Houston for a two year sentence, with further charges pending in Beaumont.

Adakin Beaumont San Antonio San Antonina Heaumont Antonin Charles Gartham- Mose Hoveton Beaumont Ayston Ove Ebe Dartholomse Houston

Harlandale School Board Race Intensifies in Local Election

Incumbents from the Bebool Children's and Equal Rights tickets contend with a new slate led by Martin Moxley and ALR Heese among others as Harlandale prepares for its annual school board election on Saturday. Campaigns are active with committee members named from both sides and a mass meeting naming organizers.

Kenying Bebool Children’s Equal Rights Harlandale Hoth Fac~ Fions Gilbert JD. C. Hardin Gus Brown M. L. Heese Martin Moxley Alr Heese W. J. Morrison W. A. Fairclough G. Ta Tetom Bex Dalby 2. , Lange

Women Plan Daily Vespers At Mennonite Convention

A regional convention program of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs runs through May 28 with art and literary exhibits. Mrs T. Cnadnglam chairs the art division, McAlister leads the division and Mrs Hoyatua heads the textile department as volunteers finalize details for the event.

Wally Fine Amie Dement Mre T. Cinadnglam Ve Art Vision M McAlister Alos Hoyatua Jivastan Erditio Uf Enim

Dallas Schoolboy Jailed as Robber Tears Apat 4 An Ork

A Dallas juvenile was jailed after an armed robbery incident with four others arrested. The case involves a young suspect identified by authorities and follows a recent spree in the area.

Dallas Aber

Dolores Del Rio Sets 3500 Mile Phone Record

Dolores Del Rio, the film star, sat in her Hollywood home to complete a long distance telephone test with a leading phonograph company’s laboratories in New York, 3500 miles away, reported by International Newsreel photo.

Hollywood Dolores del Rio New York

Depew Improves After Bad Cold

New York April 4. Physicians report Chauncer M Depew a railroad executive has improved after a bad cold. He had a good night and is resting comfortably following his return from the south.

New York Chauncer MM. Depew Oll South

Coleman Elects E. P. Scarborough

Coleman vote results show E. P. Scarborough elected mayor without opposition on Tuesday April 4. The unnamed source notes Coleman's local election process and confirms Scarborough will lead the city government.

Coleman E. P. Scarborough E. P. Bearborough

Death of Senator Albert Punsa Echoes World Wide

Condolences flood diplomatic centers as reports confirm the death of Senator Albert Punsa former Italian ambassador to Germany and Turkey at age unknown. Message coverage notes global sympathy and official tributes across continents while a brief local ad lists Easter goods and related items at Geo Keene drugstore corner.

Hy International News Service Albert Punsa Germany Turkey

Jewish Passover services set at Temple Beth El

Jewish communities observe Passover with Western Temple Beth El services led by Rabbi Ephraim Frisch. A Wednesday evening sermon on the seder phrase and a Thursday morning service include special temple choir music, with home ritual unity and dedication noted in the observance.

Temple Beth-El Ephraim Frisch Frisch Temple

Continue Battle to Save Hickman

Attorneys for William Edward Hickman begin drafting briefs for appeal to the California Supreme Court from the death sentence imposed for the kidnapping and murder of 12 year old Marion Parker in Kansas City. legal fight intensifies as defense seeks reversal.

Dy International News Service San Pramisco Coalition Sud Frank Reivers Ultorneyy William Edward Hickman Tallay California Supreme Court Kansax City Marion, Parker

Mellon Keeps Mum on Easter Vacation

Andrew W. Mellon, secretary of the treasury, sailed with his son Paul and five Yale classmates on the liner Fort Victoria for Easter vacation in Hermida. He declined to discuss public statements.

Abi York Andrew W. Mellon Paul Yale Fort Victoria Hermida

Fiesta plans advance for San Jacinto week parade

Fiesta association directors report near completion of preparations for Five de San Jacinto week. Floats in Parade of Nations and School Queens are being finished as officers and committees coordinate. King Antonio X will make a formal entry on opening night April 16, Walter Walthall announced.

Fiesta Association Antonio X Wil Walter Walthall Walthall

Texas prison population reaches new peak in state history

A report to Governor Moody shows Texas penitentiaries holding 4344 inmates by Monday night, the highest total to date. The record reflects increases from 1924 to 1927, with liquor-related convicts rising to 540 in 1927 and a Dallas-dominated surge among new inmates, marking a significant rise since 1924.

Texas Austin Moody Puesday Effieets Miriam A. Ferguson Dallas

Rubber policy shift announced in Commons

London April 4 Premier Baldwin said in the House of Commons that restrictions on rubber exports from British Malaya and Ceylon would end November 1, 1028. The Stevenson plan, tying export allowances to crude rubber prices, will be continued with changes amid ongoing debate.

London Baldwin House of Commons Britleh Malaya Ceylon

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