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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1928
Page
1
Today from Arthur Brisbane and the Uy Siar Company details a broad overview of current events and commentary while signaling a typical newspaper page feature with varied local and national notes and reflections. The piece highlights contemporary concerns and public interest topics throughBrisbaneesque editorial lens.
The article warns of vantage from 440 miles out and 90 miles out in the sea about foreign fleets launching planes with poison bombs toward New York or other cities. It recalls President Lincoln’s stubborn stance on finance and mentions Governor Lawton and Moorer’s speech on agricultural electricity. The piece hints at fears, economic stakes, and the need for robust air and power protection, with continuation noted on Page 2.
Youthgaters participate in a four class vacation school at Dark Methodist church, balancing study with craft and service. Children ages 0 to 11 engage in Chinese culture lessons, cloth dolls, ships from materials, and a project to support China missions. Boys in intermediate study sails and girls make dolls and rabbits for orphans, while all departments prepare prayers and certificates for close.
A fragmented forecast notes continued warm conditions with highs around 79 degrees and moderate to cool nights. It mentions fair days Wednesday and Thursday with easterly to southerly winds and generally fair overall.
President Calvin Coolidge told the Wisconsin American Legion in Wausau that the Kellogg pact holds a greater hope for peaceful relations than any prior effort. He defended U S pacific aims, urged legal obligations and collective security, and warned against undermining the agreement or ignoring national defenses.
A Continental themed edition reports that a high level meeting will discuss presidential候 candidates. Mexican governor and military chiefs will attend as preparations proceed for August unveiling of candidates.
Athens reports that a plan to stain voters fingers to prevent repeat voting was found impractical and abandoned. A chemical stain was deemed removable, with only dangerous stains leaving lasting marks. the commission concluded the method could not be safely used at the polls.
Weather forecast shows high levels near 100 degrees for the San Antonio area as easterly winds replace a northward shift. Forty miles per hour gusts expected at times with a handful of stations reporting rainfall in the last four hours. Stations listing rainfall include Valley Tunlion Kaufman Mesquite Ware, Port Arthur, Terrebonne, Pileacant, Miami, Mexia and Luting.
An early day blast destroyed a trout store and living quarters of Tanis A. Siachowsky, a policeman, killing Siachowsky and his wife. The explosion was attributed to an error by the owner who mistaken the wrong place for a target, believed to be an anyster.
Peking dispatch reports a British author claiming a Japanese secret society murdered Chang Tso-Lin, the Manchu leader, after returning from Mukden. The sensational vestment allegedly points to Japans secret groups, with Yoshizawa named among those involved.
Suanajuato reports authorities shut ten hired buildings used to house insurgents. Alms were found reflected in the buildings, intended to supply arms and ammunition. The move follows charges that the sites were aiding insurgent activities and plotting against authorities.
Four youths aged 17 to 20 were jailed in Tloxne county after detectives uncovered an auto graveyard on Plewzanton road near Florestown. A car dragged from the San Antonio river, another stripped vehicle, and two motors were recovered. Ten cars total were linked to a theft ring with other parts missing. Deputy sheriffs Flores Peters and Chief Green led the arrests, with river searches planned for more cars.
Chicago Aug UPI reports David Shanks a Black bootblack linked to Miss Jenice Constance’s murder reappeared in court re enacting the crime for a crowd as prosecutors planned to present his plea and set a date for trial. He had recently completed a six month sentence for a separate incident in Teanston. Within hours he was indicted pronounced sane and granted access to legal rights.
WASHINGTON Aug 64 Cotton consumed during July totaled 1,287,605 bales of lint and 60,872 of linters, down from the prior year. Market areas announced today that year to date figures show a decline, with July figures reflecting the drop.
Discovery by the University of California at Los Angeles confirms a fossil bird from 5,000,000 years ago. Found in a rock formation near Calabasas, the specimen was sent to Prof L E Miller of the biology department for classification as one of the coromorant fish-eating birds.
OMICAGO August 15 The special grand jury probing vote funds and terrorism subpoenas Manse IK Galpin Republican leader and Thompson Crowe Galpin faction member to appear before it. Reported immunity waiver to be offered prior to grand jury hearing as Galpin faces questions on funds distribution and sources linked to the Thompson Crowe faction.
Gene Austin, popular radio singer and balladeer with millions of phonograph owners, is believed lost at sea off North Carolina during a severe storm. His wife Wille Austin and three other persons are feared dead or missing in the wreckage near the east coast.
In a noted trend reversal, French illustrated papers move away from scanty depictions and now portray women fully clothed. The change follows rising calls for modesty and decorum in media.
Prath Kansas tale reports Ralph Waters, a 15 month old infant, died after swallowing poisonous pills. The incident occurred in Prath, Kansas, with authorities investigating the accidental poisoning as a fatal outcome for the child.
Policeman Toyola reported Wednesday the theft of his pistol from his hotel room. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing hotel security footage for leads.
A hurricane like storm damages Bandago Da Cubs and drives floods across the Guban coast. In Florida, Lake Okeechobee region floods deepen as three channels drain north and west, inundating large areas. Red Cross acts to reach refugees as towns like Okeechobee City face rising waters and infrastructure suffers.
The American Legion convention in San Antonio on November 22 will feature a mass aerial display with more than 1000 planes in the air. Ba Feille, appointed as duration chairman, says temporary landing fields will host pilots from across the country. Neon beacon towers and a large balloon banner will mark the event, with air mail invitations planned for aviators worldwide. Amelia Earhart and others are anticipated to attend, and Secretary of the Navy may send a representative.
August treasury report lists receipts for August 13 totaling 295,570.07 with balance 200, and other figures including 7 TON TIDAT and SEROZASITAG in the expanded text. The available readable details show a fiscal summary from the August Treasury release.
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