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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1928

Page

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Dallas Candidate Faces Martyr Claim At Texas Meeting

Barry Millay, Weyleyan gubernatorial hopeful, pressed a Democratic executive committee in San Antonio to place Thobias B. Love on the run off ballot to avoid appearing as a martyr. The committee adjourned without action, while party figures debated loyalties and possible resignations.

Thobias B. Love Fee Alexis Barry, Millay Weyleyan Democratic Iten San Antonio Aptianent Melendyt Barry Miller Dalns 3Miller Stati Mne Court of Apple Boo Antonio

Gene Tunney Hides in Maine Home on John's Island

Retired heavyweight champion Gene Tunney evades reporters and crowds as he stays in seclusion at the Maine home of Polly Lauder's parents on John's Island.

Gene Tunney Gene Polly Lauder John’s Island Maine

Fined in Fight on Gareledger Unie

Police report a brawl resulting in fines for Sgores and others after a weekend incident near Gareledger Unie. Victims and bystanders observed violence as arrests spread across districts, with court actions continuing.

Sgores

Lockjaw Claims Lives of Two Boys in 8 A Hospitals

Two boys died after contracting lockjaw linked to injuries from glass and wood fragments. Doctors reported poison exposure following a tetanus infection from a puncture wound. Names and details of the affected families and locations are partially garbled in the report.

Lockjaw 8.A. Hospitals Trobert Cres Harold Gqlemeyer Min Maneyer Mercedes Alvardiin Madonna

Relatives Seek San Antonio Man Missing Seven Days

Relatives of HE Oylenburger 10, of GL Telystrout, report him missing for seven days after a trip to a local show with Mrs Ohlenberger's brother Charle then separating. Authorities and family issue pleas and offer a reward for information leading to his whereabouts.

San Antonio Oylenburger GL Telystrout Reintiven Ales Qplenberger Hemmpelvic Mrs. Ohlenberger

Man Guts Artery in Smash at Building Door

Police report a man severed an artery in his right hand early Monday after smashing through a glass door at 205 1-2 Rum Street. He was refused entry, wandered away, then returned to the doorway. He was treated at a hospital.

Rum Street Atley Uotanh Qatar

Collins Granted Leave of Absence

County engineer G. T. Colline of Momlaz received a leave of absence extending from August 2 to September 3. The action allows temporary permission while national affairs are addressed.

Kilday Grants Order to Destroy Slot Machines Action

A court authorized destruction of 24 slot machines following a police investigation led by city officers and detectives. The move aims to curb illegal gambling practices and cleanse the local gaming venues of unlicensed devices. The order specifies locations and dates for seizure and destruction.

Kilday Oriler City Driice Tualiee Tie Peary Foals Boltx Aod Rewens Raydio Tanta Aus Whichey

Ex-Gonvict Seen Near Post Under Guard

A 26 year old ex convict was arrested near Theaeons post while under guard after failing to provide information. Investigating officer Tatrolinag W. TY Miteben reported the capture following a suspected offense, with no further details available.

Theaeons Pest Maniay Tatrolinag W. TY Miteben

Prohibition Debate Moves Into Campaign Line

W K Hutchinson reports on a heated political clash as Governor Alfred E Brith sides with prohibition enforcement proposals while opposing a full Volstead Act repeal. Republicans and reformers debate enforcement, abuses, and the best path to curb intoxication amid looming election signals.

W. K. Hutchinson Oru Riht Sevsfoti Gnaversity Wechert Maover Drys Alfeed TM Lion Herbert Motrin PNB

Warmest Day Yet as Thermometer Tops 102 Degrees

Kan Antoninas reports the week’s warm spell with temperatures reaching 102 degrees at noon and lingering highs around the upper 90s to 100s. The pattern continued into the next 24 hours with cooler nights around the mid to upper 70s and dry sunny conditions across the area.

Kan Antoninas

Coolidge Silent on Hoover Speech Yet

In Superior Wisconsin on August 1, President Coolidge offered no message regarding Hoover's address. Observers noted no clear indication of whether he would publicly respond or comment, with officials remaining tight lipped amid the summer executive discussions.

Wis Geremiry Conlilgg Wold Wresthont Coolidge

Mail Plane Hops Off From Liner Bound For N.Y.

A fragmentary report notes a mail plane departing a liner bound for New York. The text shows garbled details about the flight, cargo, and destination city, with unclear agency and date references.

N.Y

Phil Wright Returns From Short Trip to Coleman Texas

Phil Wright, commissioner, returns home to Coleman, Texas after a brief trip. The article notes Wright’s vacation period and his planned duties upon return. Local officials confirm Wright is back to work and resuming usual responsibilities.

Phil Wright Rena Mangas Coleman Texas

Straw Votes Show Hoover Leading in National Straw Polls

Early results from the straw votes outline a nationwide tilt toward Hoover with gains in Wisconsin and Kentucky while Texas and Maryland show conflicting signals. Rates of support vary across counties and wards, suggesting divergent regional strength as the presidential race unfolds.

John W. Dienhart Ah — Verbert Afro 7 Kermien Treavet Antimende Toll Azosl AL Hoover Rage Ass Miiers Sifteen S Smetie PY Wisconain

Mary Josephine Lavides to Sail for Europe Tour

Miss Teresa Lavides heiress to 50,000,000 will travel to Europe aboard a merchant vessel. World traveler plans include stops in France Germany and England as part of a broadened itinerary before a forthcoming marriage and notable social appearances drawing newspaper attention.

New York Isene Mary Josephine Lavides France Germany England AmdruanhoTa

Cotton Breaks to 2.50 Per Bale on Northern Market

New York August report shows cotton prices slipping with declines in northern market reports. Trade factors include weak demand, favorable weather in the south, and lingering unsettled sentiment from larger market forces.

New York Souther

8 Stitches in Heart Fail to Save Negro

A man identified as Westo in a Missouri hospital dies after sustaining eight stab wounds in a heart injury. Medical staff tried resuscitation but the patient succumbed despite treatment.

Two Suspects Held in Theft of $50

Police held two suspects after a theft of fifty dollars that occurred Sunday night. The men, ages 27 and 21, were arrested Monday morning following a daytime search of their home at 887 Broadways.

Jwtty Meg. Imi

Smith Ulm Across Australia Hop in 23 Hours

Reported by PRIPH on Aug 13 07 Uharie nisford Suilth noting Charles P Winn and companions arrived with the Houslein Cross monoplane after a nonstop flight from Melbourne covering 150 miles in 24 minutes claiming the feat never before done. The Australia voyage was on the same ship as the California to ostratia trip.

Priph Enrin nisford-Suilth Gud Charles P. Winn Melbourne Ashe California Ostratia

Bexar County Reports Cotton Bales Pinned

Bexar County shows 67 bales of cotton pinned in Berar counts for Avge Lthhy year, compared with Ho Ines in the earlier period of 127. Report released Monday by O. bt Prig fen, special agent for the department of ronerce.

Bexar Berar O. Bt Prigfen Apeciad Ugtat Department of Ronerce

Death Gage Probe At Point Isabel

Involving a death at Point Isabel during a church event, the inquest heard that a hemorrhage from the brain caused by strangulation was the likely cause. Dr. Cole indicated bruises on the scalp and discussed possible strangulation as a factor. Two youths and Dr. Chereh allegedly interacted that night, with the cords/neckwear tied at an officer’s house before the arrest. Trial postponed due to absence of a key attorney.

Cole Ray Naling Atrangomelon Corpyre Pottenbet Chireli Chivehi Chereh Charen

Texas Syndicate Buys Taft Ranch in Major Purchase

CORES CURISTS reports Aug 13 that the Texas Syndicate completed a purchase of the Thi ranch valued at more than 14 million dollars by a South Texas capital group. The cash deal was public and the property is tied to members including M Deixeell Corpus Christi IT. dusey JL Locke San Antonio D Ch Ure Austin and Wil Mogg, Brownwood.

South Tey Pr Capitalizas Thas Latenie Cecegory M. Deixeell Corpus

Two Couples Jailed After Rum Seized in Waterfront Bust

Two couples and two women detained in city jail after a Tamar street raid by officials led to seizure of beer and whiskey. The operation, described by Teeter vaw Vrink Voster and Ered Tigepags, resulted in arrests as agents recovered liquor and evidence of bootlegging activity.

Ted Elty Pele Placy Vrink Voster

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