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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

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Campaign Debates and Political Maneuvers Stir National Scene

The piece surveys **Arthur Brisbane** style commentary on big business influence in politics, noting **Merre B. Dupont** resigning from General Motors to back Governor Smith, and public clashes with clergyman Dr. Burntan. It references a Missouri campaign weather forecast and a West-aligned political shift, with broader implications for the national race.

Missouri Dry News Arthur Brisbane Stars Company Everning Maskel General Motors’ Financial Bond Smith Merre Dupont General Motors Directured Industrist Corporation

Thivenato Weather Forecast From Local Observer

The forecast indicates tonight and Friday will be mostly northerly winds with a low around 72 degrees and a high near 78. Expect scattered showers, light to moderate, with southeast to northeast directions shifting. temperatures and precipitation vary by location.

Texna Prriinn

Traffic court rapids in San Antonio crackdown on red lights

Judge John F. Onion in corporation court fined and arraigned about 150 defendants for traffic violations as police continued a city wide effort against motorists who violate signals. Several drivers received fines of 2 dollars for offenses including red and amber lights and double parking while others faced negligent collision charges.

San Antonio Filice Department John F. Onion Uhuraday Tew Onion Te Neves Plentet Periany Righty Cerpiaralion Tenis Castillo Girii Ferrel Sidholne John Maron C. S. Waller Carter John Onion Jackeon Joe Lopes Barry Robbins

Lowenstein Loses 60 Million in Tragic Flight Mishap

London reports a dramatic claim that Lowenstein died in an air crash near the Eng Tie channel on the Fourth of July. The Evening News notes a fortune of 60 million with 40 million to his wife and son, details disputed and debated.

Lowenstein London Gin Morett Tawenstein Delglan Evening News

Court documents burned under court order by judge Jol F Ouiott

A damaged fragment reports that under order of Corporation Court Judge Jol F Ouiott court documents including tute s and oll court natraments were harmed by a fire at a clinic. Police later located boiler and papers, with unclear details about custody and parties.

Corporation Court Jol F. Ouiott David Golte Hob

Plane transfer request hits German major mission notes

Fragmentary OCR shows a request for a German major mission from Kelley field to a destination in Germany. It mentions Major van der Stagen, Scott FIOM, Thyte, and Sa Antiald with a transfer received at Kelly from the commander on Thursday.

Kelley Field Delny Van der Stagen Ie Gieeman Scott Fiom Thyte Sa Antiald Kelly Scoii Tek

Booster Alta Wraege Named as Highways Project Leader

Yorktown prestieint Alta Wraege receives designation from the South Texas Goois Heads masneialion for a major highway project. Lgoater Tor firm cited as support.

Alta Wraege

Traffic Gases Glut City Cour Halts By Lone Gunman

A lone gunman halted traffic near the courthouse as a city meeting on good roads opened. The semiannual gathering of the Good Roads Association drew about fifty attendees at the Gurnter hotel. Wy M Fain of Peavenll reported on highway progress the last seven months, with call for wider support to advance state projects and executive meeting plans.

South Vesay Toads Cohaitions Leon Hone Wy M Fain Peavenll Aceocialion Oo Keser Verkrowa Press- Ny Byacce South Tesas

Crippled Vessel Being Towed to Chinese Harbor

A Ley d e report from Yokohama says the dollar line freighter Stanjry Dollar, with boilers defective, is being towed by the Stuart Dollar toward a Chinese port. The Paris Macao picked up a message indicating the Atanky Dollar, en route from Seattle to Shanghai, has been disabled by boiler explosion. The Stuart Dollar was sailing from Victoria, B C, to Dairen and Taingtad, China.

London Yokohama Paris Macw Shanghai Seattle Victoria J. Ch Dairen Manchuria Taingtad China

Coolidge Honors Globe-Circlers Collyer and Menro

President Coolidge sent telegrams of congratulations to Charles K. Collyer and John Henry Menro for their globe circling achievements accomplished largely by airplane. The award highlighted their courage and navigation feats during a remarkable circumnavigation.

Rupemior Hue Coolidge Charles K.D. Collyer John Henry Menro Globe

Rabbit's Foot Luck Charm Sent to Governor Smith

A Birmingham note reports a rabbit's foot charm sent to New York Governor Alfred E. Smith as a lucky talisman for luck. The item reflects a period belief in charms influencing fortune and political figures.

Rabbit al Smith Birmingham Ming Ang H Mike Wet Hind Alfred K. Smith New York

Auto Overturns. One Dead and Eight Hurt in Crash

A single vehicle crash near Ming leaves one man dead and eight others injured after the auto overturned following a collision with loose travel. The accident occurred today, with investigators examining the car and scene for cause and potential charges. Authorities say the dead man and several injured are connected to the local community, and road conditions are being reviewed for safety improvements.

General Nobile Calls on Mussolini in Rome

General Nobile visits Rome to brief Mussolini, presenting his initial report on the Athlindjans and receiving a formal reception.

General Nobile Mussolini Rome Mun Fc Dronvier Mussolini Time Herto Nobile da Lin

Bank Robbed of 3000 Dollars in Muskogee

Robbers struck the National Bank of Mis Kern in Muskogee Ola Ang 904 before noon taking about 3000 dollars in cash. Authorities reported a swift, ongoing investigation as the scene was secured and witnesses questioned.

Muskogee Muskkogee, Ola Ang St Wa National Bank of Mis Keren

Mellon to sail for home from England voyage

Andrew Mellon American secretary of the treasury heads to England and France for a brief overseas trip then plans to sail back home. Reports indicate Mellon will return soon after visiting European ports and meeting officials before resuming duties.

Andrew Mellon England Winard France Andra W W. Mellon The Treasury Eng Vo

Bob Kills Boy, 2 Others Untouched

A fragmentary report from TAREDO describes a deadly incident with three men injured, and one boy killed by fire or lighting during a shore event. The text is garbled but notes the deaths and injuries among a group associated with an allied figure or group.

Taredo Thoracivy Saitar

Smith to Attend George Brennan Burial Services

Governor Smith will attend the funeral of George Brennan in Alhary Virginia and travel to Chienpo to speak for the Democratic presidential nominee this evening aboard the Twentieth Century Limited.

Alhary N.va Covernor Smith Chienpo George FE Breanne West

Man plunges 14 stories to death in Philadelphia office building

Aug. 1 1914 Philadelphia Chronicle reports the death of Asthic U Hamilton Vail, manager at the Philadelphia offices of Dalvey, Stuart and Company, who fell from the fourteenth floor of an office building. Investigators review the incident as a fatal fall with no immediate clarification of motive or circumstance.

Pailadeldmia Asthic U Hamilton Vail Whilatelphia 11alvey, Stuarl andt_company Bullaing

Venues Change in Comanche Trial Fire Attacks and Verdict

In Comanche County, a notable court session saw 24 year old Harley Tollanal and 21 year old J D Pierce charged with an attack on Velma Bankhead, 19. Testimony from witnesses including Ta Worth and John Voxwel highlighted threats and defenses. After days of deliberation, the jury returned a guilty verdict on one count and death penalty implications emerged, with appeals planned by counsel Stebblefland. The verdict episode sparked emotional responses from the crowd and defendants' supporters, while a mix of witnesses and testimony shaped the high tension trial atmosphere.

Comanche Roy Inge Jou Miteon Harley Tollanal J.D. Pierce Farm Line Velma Bankhead Be ‘Atnworth Hornes Nance Deleon Admiere Ta ‘Worth Vet Pierce Holland Fardant Stebblefland Cownsel Unazird Vartan Ematy Wiskere Onlerigd Dail Min Clectria

British Conference With Hejaz Fails to Settle War

A British conference including Sir Gilbert Clayton representing the British government and Thai land royalty for a five-nation settlement breaks down. No accord is reached on outstanding questions as tensions persist among the parties.

Hejaz Dag Trak Gilbert Clayton Tritish Tojan Wilstanding Vreenutigna An Touny

Local man dies after heart injury at hospital

A man in Buruve dqit La is reported to have suffered a severe heart injury during a hospital visit. Despite medical care, authorities say there is no chance of recovery. The incident remains under investigation by local health officials.

Wis Whopernfinn Ran Ahdanen

Boxing Crown Race Shifts in Private City Saga

Reporter Frank Reilly details a chaotic melee around a heavyweight title held by a star boxer, with the scene shifting to a private city after a confrontation on a set. The story notes a $40,000,000 heiress and the mysterious figure Uwe Lander, while hinting at a public dispute over access and revelations.

Frank Reilly Gran Thines Thiparty Kowa Kymous Tola Uwe Lander Indy Hecennayt Lower Ropoelos

Bandit in Inez Bank Vault Escapes Toward San Antonio

A lone unmasked bandit locked cashier J C Bianchi and bookkeeper Miss Dailey in the vault of the State Bank of Inez in Victoria County and escaped toward San Antonio with about 8000 in currency. Rescuers broke through the vault door after nearly an hour. both victims suffered near collapse but were revived. The bandit fled toward San Antonio after the robbery, having previously parked near the bank and fled through a storefront route toward Houston and then San Antonio.

San Antonio Reacy J. C. Bianchi Willie Lee Watley State Bank of Inez Victoria County Here Neve Weban Inter Tol Vrukep Liatwhi Miss Hailey Trianchi Har Tewan Binneki Tih Hinneki Miss Bailey Huth Stevens Hank Mouston Finn Antonia

HURRIGANE Pagaco OUT TO GULF HURRIGANE Pagaco OUT TO GULF

A West Indian hurricane surged toward the Gulf of Mexico after striking central Florida. Reports say it caused widespread damage from Melbourne to Titusville as it moved northward, with warnings extended along the coast and communications cut in many areas. Authorities said the storm’s center was near the gulf coast late last night, with some towns reporting significant destruction and power outages.

Tacksonville Fla Gulf of Mestao Florida Western Union ‘Feler, Wraph Company Uci Tampa Jacksonville Fin OPI Gulf Melbourne Apalachicala Gulf Coast

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