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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1928

Page

2

ENLARGEMENT OF WITTE MUSEUM SOUGHT

Washington April 11. Government testimony in the Teapot Dome case builds groundwork for another contempt action against Sinclair’s associate in the Continental Trading company deal. Witnesses trace Liberty bonds and Fall correspondence to oil leases, while defense moves limit evidence and Justice Bailey weighs admissibility.

Witte Museum U. S Sinclair Washinston Trapot Dome Harry ¥. Sinclair Ie Albert B. Fat Wyoming Navel Bleckmer Usape Owen J . Roberts Rinelair Continental Trading Company Trace Fall Justice Bailey

Bears Choose Jarboe to Start Opening Day Hurling

The Bears wait on J H Jarboe the noted San Antonio weather expert to select the opening hurling hurler. Dana Fillingim appears as a left handed spitballer in the lineup consideration.

Bears J. H. Jarboe San Antonio Dana Fillingim

First Hurlers Struggle as Wet Weather Delays Game

The pitcher Jack Robertson is noted as preferred when conditions are dry. If the field remains wet at game time, Robertson will not be able to perform fully and the first hurler may be unavailable.

Jack Roberston Kelly Army Eneried Kelly Field Mairfield Ohio Av. L. Jewett

Teapot Dome lease testimony and court battles reveal key deposits

Proceedings show Land Company, Roberta and Eltere withdrawal discussed with Justice Bailey ruling on Liberty Bonds deposits. Witnesses describe secret accounts of Fall Sinclair and Fell, with Finney and Exerbert testifying on lease handling, privileged evidence, and bidding practices amid defense objections.

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Bears Open 1928 Season Amid Turbulent Rusty Start

Fragmentary report details a 1928 baseball season opener with manager Frank Gibron of the Run Atlanta Gears announcing Dana Fillingson as pitcher. The piece mentions infield dampness issues, Jack Robertson nomination, and a San Antonio club, with teams Wichita, Fort Worth, and Wichita Falls in uncertain condition as the league braces for the dark horse status.

Frank Gibron Atlanta Gears Dana Fillingson Theurkin Jak Sears Ben Mont Antemdel Te Mart Hane San Antonio Cdub Wichita Wally Mourton Fort Worth Weenee Atte Tenon Bhrevenor Auitia Wichita Hawston Lanilag Tort Worth Dark Borg

Ford and British plans spark war readiness talk

The article discusses Henry Ford favoring machinery to reduce labor and notes British plans to defend Severn Mouth with electric power for six cities. It mentions U S naval deployments around Hawaii and through the Golden Gate, with hypothetical war scenarios and calls to reassess spending on battleships versus submarines and air power.

Henry Ford A. Edison Buffalo Bill Ford Severn Mouth England

Court Upholds Wife Action in Adultery Case

Testimony reveals a 1927 incident where Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Bull clashed over alleged infidelity with Mr. Ball. The district court awarded Mrs. Ball $400 and $2,500 in exemplary damages, while Milne Cobb affirmed Mrs. Ball’s rights to pursue as a wife wronged under the law.

Evans Bull Jevas Hon Hai Mra. Exaus Merv. Kall Mex Eymay Turing Ball Wrx

Passing of Lie'segond Story Highlights Klan Hearing

Testimony in a front page Klan case details violent acts described as deedla battalion and night elders. Imperial Wizard Evans and others face questions as the banished members seek damages and restraining orders while a receivership for movies is aired. A museum annex plan for Witte Memorial in Drackenridge Park seeks $25,000 with a brick fireproof wing and elevator.

Sanford Tulan von A. Borrickman Lanham Okishom Thomsou Deedla Mombers J. FR. Rumsey Darton Olio Naid Klan Ulation Llansmoenp Evans Clarence W. Ludlow Dallas Texas Ludlow Hiram W.W. Evans Beansove J. H. Connaughtan van A. Barrickman Felings Vania Klaverns Turdger ‘Homoon Muita United States Jurge Berrickman Evane Havine Mexico Rubiala

Legion Adjutant Returns to Indiana

James F. Barton national adjutant of the American Legion left San Antonio with Mrs. Torton for the national headquarters of Tidiana wolig. He had been in Hen Antonin for two and a half weeks conferring with the local council preparing for the forthcoming Legion convention here set to be held from February 9 to 12. He said he would return to San Antonio soon to take over further convention plans as they develop.

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