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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1928

Page

2

Floyd Control Conferees Named in Agreement on Flood Legislation

Washington April 28 Appointment of house conferees remained the only task today before conference opens The White House stand showed considerable opposition to the bill but Senate conference managers expect the measure in its final form to win presidential approval The administration proposed appropriation changes for levee work and warned the project could cost the government over a billion dollars while Republicans say it should cost about 300 million The conference aims to send a bill to President Coolidge next week matching the House form with minimal changes

Washington House Coolidge White House Senate Bax Missiasippi Rock Island Cape Diet Mississippi Tlinois City Pueses

School Board Vote Declared Not Legal Incomplete Quorum

Three board of education members attempted to revoke the DeZavala school property sale at Austin Street, but action was invalid due to lack of quorum after two members quit. President Haines left the meeting amid heated debate, as newly elected Hornberger urged reopening of the sale terms for 18 000 cash and Cedar Street property. The board later approved Legion dormitories and other matters while delaying some items.

Board of Education DeZavala Austin Street Printk Tuines Raines M. Fitzhugh Haines G. Bornberger Dedayala Austin Eighth Cedar Street Bonham School Mesdemes C. W. Taylor W. H. Quirk Hornberger Legion Cote Main Avenue Ove San Antonin Jicpler College Benet and Byost Tsgier

New York Audience Let Out After Show Ends

A fragmentary report notes audience discharge in New York as a show concludes with broad remarks on profitability and Archimedes referenced metaphorically. It criticizes Chicago crime officials and alleges political manipulation and corrupt partnerships undermining justice.

New York Ieee Archimedes

Fright Slayer Arrest Rotated in South Alamo Incident

Youth arrested April 29 for roughing a woman on South Alamo Street. Braided description matches a masked burglar who assaulted Mrs. Huber during a family joke scare. She fainted after being choked. neighbors aided recovery. Doctor said death due to fright and shock. release due to technical fault in complaint. Optometrist Dr Harrison moved to Riveraida Building.

Schrierberg Bra Huber Brcathe South Aalmo Street Scharfenberg Relesne Mra

Calf's Birth Proves Girl's Only Record

In Austin on April 23 the court case establishes a birth date as hers with proof a registered calf was born the same day, cited by Dr. J C Anferton, state health officer, as evidence of vital statistic issues in Texas.

Austin of & Young J.C. Anferton Tezes

86 year old woman with 99 descendants in Maine history

In Kennebunkport Me April 88 year old Adelaide Moulton is reported to have ninety nine living descendants. The tally includes eight children forty four grandchildren fifty five great grandchildren and one great great grandchild celebrating a long family lineage in Brandebird records.

Xennebunkport Adelaide Moulton Kennebunkport Tory Eige Fistdchildren Brandebird

Police Officer Killed by Robbers in Chicago Store

April 28 Chicago reports Patrolman Arthur Esau shot dead by two men during a North Clark street drug store robbery. Esau, 37, a 12 year veteran, died on the store floor after confronting the thieves who fled without taking money. Police later detained three men for questioning. one reportedly fired a weapon.

Chicago Arthur Esau Esau Clark Street Jisnu Poswersby Hig Htime Kani

Bennett Gets U.S. Honors At Arlington Burial

The account notes Bennett receiving UST honors amid rain during a German-Irish pilgrimage to Arlington. Army cars moved silently through Penn sylvania avenue as Cap Koebl sought air route maps to New York and the visitors bought shirts and neckties after attending the burial.

Arlington Bennett Pennsylvania Avenue

Bremen crew forced back by bad weather in trip to New York

German aviators led by Bernt Baleben were diverted by weather while attempting to fly to New York aboard The Bremen. They were forced to retreat to Mills Field after arrival plans were disrupted.

Millsr Field Bernt Baleben Bremen New York

Teen Girl Tried to Flee as Detectives Intercept Escape

An 18 year old girl attempted to flee from sleuths during a night in jail after being taken into custody for writing a worthless check. She was confronted by Detectives Vagler Diver and Halloran before her flight through the street was halted.

San Antonio Jane Beenk Liberty Vagler Diver Halloran

Mexican Bishop Clinging to Life in Exile Infirmary

Aged Mexican bishop in exile near Aguar remains critically ill at the Bante House infirmary. Reports Saturday morning say he has been kept alive by interventions as he neared death after returning from a trip to Havana.

Apnacio Yuruogping Aguarealfentey Bante Hose Infirmary Abizoulante Havana

Wife Strives to Comfort Governor Bulow in Tight Rules

Governor Bulow faces home life tensions as Mrs Thulow enforces strict rules at the governor's residence. The article notes his return from office and the impact on domestic routines amid inflexible household expectations.

Pierre William J. Bulow Mra Thulow

Galveston Beauty Show Calls Fair

In Galveston on April 28 plans are announced for the third annual national beauty pageant. The event will feature contestants from twelve foreign countries and all states, highlighting feminine pinbasic data and showcasing entrants in a fair competition.

Galveston Wnion

Ontario dog import ban linked to outbreak in province

Authorities confront a canine health crisis as Honorable Dr. Forbes Godfrey, Ontario health minister, demands action on dogs from the United States amid a two year epidemic traced to infected hounds brought by hunters from Ohio. The plea centers on stringent measures to curb the spread and protect public health.

Dominion United States Ontario Forbes Godfrey Meany Curbig Godfrey Huntera Ohio

Little Patricia Fitzmaurice Will Be N.Y. May Queen

Eight year old Patricia Fitzmaurice daughter of Mayor James Fitzmaurice will be New York’s May Queen. She accepted a health department invitation voiced by Louis I Harris in a radio message from the Inez Dresden en route with her mother to New York. Patsy is happy to accept unless prior engagements prevent. The festival will be conducted by the health department in Central Park.

New York Patricia Fitzmaurice Patricia Dlayor James Fitzmaurice Bremen Louis I. Harris Dresden Ebe Patsy Health Department Central Park

Rowena Building Room Under Way

Rowena sees a growing building boom with thousands of dollars already invested in new homes this year as construction proceeds in the area.

Rowena

Secretary Resigns from Eastland Chamber of Commerce

Eastland on April 28 reports George W. Brigge resigns as secretary of the Eastland Chamber of Commerce to accept a similar position in Pennsylvania.

Eastland C Eastland George W. Brigge Han HewUand Vhamber of Commerce Pam- Pa

Rebels Lose to Mexican Rebels Near Aguila Mountain

Dispatches report that April 28 units under Gen Miguel Maretines clashed with Gabino Flores led rebels near Aguila mountain by Arcodas in Jalisco. After intense fighting, rebels were routed and dispersed, with casualty details unspecified.

Tel Pasg Miguel Maretines Dren Gabino Flores Aguila Mountain Arcodas

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