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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1928

Page

6

Former solon accused of taking bribe in Texas trial

Former State Representative F A Dale faced trial on charges of accepting a 1000 bribe to influence legislation. Eight jurors were seated as the panel of fifty was formed. Key witnesses include W W Chamberlin of Houston and Ranger Captains Hrudl Hamer and Tom Hickwan in a case tied to Moore expulsions and an alleged illegal pact.

Austin Tos F. A. Dale Representa J. W. Hamilton W. W. Chamberlin Houston Ranger

War toll and peace hopes across nations and cars debate

The article cites The Teague of Nations figures on world war casualties and population losses, arguing for lasting peace amid renewed political hatred. It criticizes duties on American cars bought abroad and urges support for domestic industry and labor. a British woman’s solo journey from Egypt to London is noted, alongside a reference to Dido and ancient history.

Europe United States Coolidge Lady Teath Egynt London Ti Dido Carthage

Morgan and Russi to Run Campaign Headquarters Opening

J AL Morgan superintendent of material yards and Henry Hness fire marshal will head the campaign to be opened by Mayor C Chambers at City Hall amid interest as the impending issue looms.

Editor 10 Talk Convention Address Opens Three Day Meet

Hugh A. Murrill Jr. of High Point North Carolina editor of Southern Furniture Journal will deliver the opening address on Adapting Retailing to Meet the New Competition at the Retail Furniture Association of America convention. About 600 delegates expected at the Gunter hotel for the opening 9 30 am session Wednesday with N H King president to preside.

Retail Furniture Association of Eras Hugh A. Murrill Jr High Point N. C Southern Furniture Journal Gunter Hotel N. H. King

Fliers Anat Spare Parts in Midflight Repair Effort

Fragmentary reports from the Bremen air crew describe efforts to repair essential parts at sea before attempting a risky landing near Greenly Island. Radio messages from Point Amour warn of damaged cabin and propeller, with mention of snow and poor sight complicating the Bremen's voyage.

Greenly Island Farlier Bremen Hop Ible Jace Sake B. Barrett Point Amour Robert Cannyn Transcoalishways Montreal Turrell An Sige Bremén Hin Messinge Del Wighthouse Wighthonke

Wednesday Fiesta Program Highlights

The Wednesday Fiesta program lists events including a Valencia stall and a carnival in the main venue. It mentions water pageant scenes and a military market display, with dates and locations aligned to the Sun Weded perk and related fair activities. The text preserves the period newspaper tone while noting concrete items and participants.

San Antonio

Fiesta Fete Showcases Beauty and City Ballet Dancers

Beauty and gaiety define the Fiesta Fete in Los Angeles as hundreds of dancers fill the week. Among them are ballet girls from city schools including Hortense Buchanan and Sarah Lillian Dugger, performing under Miss Mildred Johnson's direction.

L. A Helow Hortense Buchanan Sarah Lillian Dugger Mildred Johnson

Parade Plan for the Battle of Flowers

The colorful Battle of Flowers parade, led by grand marshal Lieut. Col. J. H. Tarnard, parade director Jab J. Brinkmeyer, and chair Mrs. Gilbert G. Wright, will form on Avenue E from Fourth to Eighth. Entries close Tuesday. Army officers will lead each section as the parade moves from Faghth Street to Alamo Plaza, then along Alamo Commerce Peens Deens Houston to rejoin North Alamo for the battle.

United States Army J. H. Tarnard Jab J. Brinkmeyer Gilbert. G. Wright Yarade Avenue E Fourth Eighth Faghth Street Mare Slog TM Alamo Plaza Alamo Commerce Peens Deens Houston Wits

Fiestaking Rules NSA Event Promised Friday Festivities

The upcoming Fiesta week schedule shows a Friday program with a flower combat on Alamo plaza and a Queen's hall court at the Plaza hotel. Saturday features the Texas Cavaliers leading a ceremonial function in the International arena, and the week concludes with a Thursday sunset parade.

Alamo Plaza Queen's Hall Plaza Hotel Texas Cavaliers International

Fifth District GOP Meeting Called

Dallas Texas April 17 May 10 meeting set for the fifth district Republican congressional convention to choose a presidential elector and elect two delegates and two alternates. Douglas J Meek district chairman issued the notice at Kansas City convention activity.

G.O.P Dalas Tex Kansas City Douglas J. Meek

Pirates Raid Boat Seize Five Passengers at Sea

London dispatch reports Hong Kong pirates boarded the Chinese liner Hamwin, overwhelmed the crew and abducted five passengers as privateers. A large quantity of booty was seized, authorities say.

London Hong Kong

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