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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1928

Page

15

Move 10 Time War Bill Out of Committee

Washington action shows a move to discharge and take up for consideration a bill proposing conscription of capital and industry workers during war. Speaker Johnson chairs veterans committee and urges action to end war with the measure. petition needs 218 signatures to discharge. He critiques profiteering and inequitable burden distribution in war, recalling Teapot Dome era and postwar investigations.

Washington, D. C House Johnson Veterans’ Committee South Dakota Tohngen Prinice Anne Department Justioe Bureau of Investigation Secret Service Ife

Veteran hearing improves after air journey at Hoover Field

A Gettysburg Civil War veteran, Gul Suhu K.P. Keats, stepped from a plane at Hoover Field and proclaimed his hearing had improved in flight. He is en route to a home hospital in Hampton, Virginia for planned surgery and told Joseph H. Himes that they were at 20,000 feet when the incident occurred.

Washenston Gul Suhu K.P. Keats Gettysburg Hoover Veteua Truel Gettyburg Hampton Joseph H. Himes

Stock wreck on Shenandoah road after early April wind

A checker reported tele graph poles blown down farm buildings demolished and stock killed a storm swept five miles south of five on River Tarins road. Eyewitness notes a ewe named Bingale nearly panicked and was torn by the wind while others were injured.

Bottlers Meet Plans City Convention Debated

A garbled early-1900s OCR note outlines bottlers debating a convention city selection. Mentions San Antonio, a central venue, and a delegation discussing meeting terms.

Challenge Right to U. 8 unveils tense political clash

A fragmented report from Sherff Mier Weiominghan in Philadelphia County details a contorted legal skirmish over wartime rights and authority. The chaotic text lists numerous figures and items, suggesting a broad, unsettled dispute involving civic leadership and military oversight.

U. 8 Senate PIU Gadiitila United Sherff Mier Weiominghan Phihulelphin County

Heads Baptist Meet Opens Conference Here

Mrs M A Hayden presided as president of the Baptist Women s Missionary union of the L A district at the conference opening Thursday Women from all parts of South Texas will attend the meeting at the city venue.

Baptist Women’s Missionary Union L.A M. A. Hayden South Texas

Death of Tri Laid to Youth in Newark

Jackson Warren aged 14 reportedly shot his parents and then killed himself in Newark on Wednesday. Detectives Coplaty and McDonald report no evidence of outside involvement and say the investigation continues. A separate New York item notes dividend declarations from Roundy company with 50 cents quarterly on common shares and 124 percent on preferred, payable May 1.

Newarb Jackson Warren Coplaty Ted McDonald Rochester Newark New York al Roundy Company

French China Crisis Deepens as Concession Tensions Rise

Officials report a critical situation in Hankow after French authorities refuse to surrender two Chinese women accused of aiding communists. Hu Tsung-ly, garrison commander at Machow, sent a telegram to Chiang Kai-shek alleging the French consul received a $200,000 bribe to harbor communists and threatening the French concession. The French Legation in Peking says trouble stems from the consul’s refusal to surrender the two women, with warnings the concession may face strong resistance if seized.

Fering Briven Hankow Ehinkowdee Peking

Explosion at county jail storeroom injures four

A liquor seizure turned violent when fifty gallon barrels of alcohol and about 201 gallons of moonshine exploded in the county jail storeroom. Deputies and collected personnel reported four people with serious burns from the blast.

Duferny Newn Servier Molorado R. E. Gregory Mitchell Hure Speciatos

Immigration Act Exempts Indians From U S Immigration

President Coolidge signed a new act exempting American Indians born in Canada from the general immigration provisions. The measure specifies que Indians born in Canada are not subject to certain entry rules. The law appears aimed at easing cross border movements for native communities.

Canada Coolidae

Woman's club notes and social events in the area

A busy schedule of society gatherings is described, including a symposium by the Women’s club at the club house with Mr Minker and Anthony Smith, the Spanish War Veterans induction at the gymnasium, a new den at a residential home, and a charity bridge event to benefit the Queen of the Metto r Thuwin group. Also mentioned are dress colors, room furnishings, and prize details, with multiple local residents named.

Antonio New Waxiliney Ily Cmp Ing New Villary West Alix Ellen Hmms Florence Spawht Doston Woman's Club M'ridng He Club Mr. Minker Anthony Smith

Tramp Mistaken For Dead in Street Near San Antonio

A vagrant lay unresponsive on a street near San Antonio after a motorist, AL De Warfield, reported a sleeper. Police arrived early Thursday to inspect the scene and determine the person’s condition and identity.

Aira O Dem Neway San Antonio Policn AL de Warfield

Nadine Face Powder Ad Glorifies Skin and Fragrance

An advertisement promotes Nadine face powder as a new process product that clings for hours and instantly glorifies skin. It claims oil absorption, rose petal smoothness, a refreshing fragrance, and a money back guarantee after ten days. Available in flesh, White, pink and brunette shades from National Toilet Co.

Nadine Suc National Toilet Co Paris Tenn

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