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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1928
Page
1
W. D. Stabblefield Jr. earned the silver laying cup and the title of honor camper at the YMCA camp near Kerrville. His good disposition and practical camping knowledge earned him the award.
A garbled recount of Joseph Pulitzer’s early ink career, rail and motor competition, bank loans, and political tension. Mentions transcontinental plans, Wall Street, Kellogg treaties, and ongoing debates about race, money, and governance amid a fractured, era-typical commentary.
A grain of camp lore and old camp life shapes a local honor for Stubblefield. The piece recalls a longtime camper known for good disposition and ready aid, linking memories from Kerrville and nearby gatherings to an enduring spirit of community.
A garbled report hints at King Alexander facing a troubled tooth and mounting tensions over a pair of allied lines. The fragment mentions Mesnavire and a bead tone, with unclear references to a cousin or court positions and lingering concerns about a royal health and political alliance.
Fragmentary weather and place names appear throughout, mentioning temperatures near 80 degrees and cloudy conditions. The garbled text lists cities such as Denver New York and Washington while referencing dates and coastal weather patterns, but specific events or dates are unreadable.
A neighborhood dispute over fifteen household cats leads to a court hearing at 441 East Ginein multi avenue. Judge Toh A Cajoy presides as Mrs Toekpe fights a six day margin request while attorney Morris argues the cats are a persistent nuisance and noisy.
Albany August 22. An historic gathering at the state capitol sees crowds of Democrats arriving from across the nation to honor Governor Alfred E. Smith as he awaits a pivotal moment in his political career. Holiday spirit fills the capital with banners, street vendors, and crowds cheering the man who leads the party from Fulton Fish Market to national leadership.
About 823 residents were summoned for jury duty in the Thirty-seventh District court. Jurors received notices last Monday. Wednesday morning’s session allowed witnesses and the sheriff’s office to present appearances and explanations.
A fragmentary report notes a slain witness connected to an election fraud probe. The document references political candidates, a primary election, and a murder tied to alleged irregularities. Names, places, and precise details are unclear due to missing text.
The War Department announced on Wednesday that Vor is promoted to the rank of colonel in the Fightin Corps area. The official notice confirms the new rank and assigns Vorie, siznd Altier fio the unit in Ufent, Cat. Mtvln CG.
In Dallas a Texas judge fined a Black man twenty five cents for an offense noted in a 1969 New York dispatch. The ruling reflects a legal handling described as discriminatory in tone, with further mention of fines already applied in local cases.
A severely injured young girl, about 20, was found severed on railroad tracks in Brooklyn. Police are investigating a possible staged incident and whether a passing bystander moved the body after the event. Authorities are reviewing surveillance and seeking witnesses to clarify actions surrounding the tragedy.
Tangier dispatch reports a guillotine was brought to Morocco as part of an experimental range of methods linked to the Preneli program. The device is described as already tested in the region for executions.
AURORA MA August 22 49 U N Tinines local city official and president of Muskogee Iron Works Maskover Oklahoma collapsed and died on the street in this city.
Texas men Fred Hoey and Joe A. Laird, both of San Antonio, were lost five days on Padre Island after running out of gas. They wandered in the sun, endured exposure, and were rescued by a cowboy. All three are sunburned and weak but alive.
A fragmented report from Chicago dated Aug 72 describes a rising political revolt in the Southern states. The piece notes potential GOP defections may not sway electoral votes, while midwestern shifts threaten the party's majorities. The analysis highlights uncertain momentum and cross-regional impact with continued coverage forthcoming.
Chief of Detectives William F. Green grew worse after a Monday night stroke. Doctors report a very slight chance of recovery as pneumonia and a brain hemorrhage follow the initial attack. Green, who was alone in his car in the 400 block of Avenue T, fell unconscious after the incident and has remained unresponsive.
In Columbus on August 22 Graham Tunt of Cincinnati is named the Democratic nominee for the short Senate seat caused by the death of Boiler Frank William. Secretary Claremen Broma declares the nomination with a substantial margin over Senator Cycil Teale er from Cleveland.
Two San Antonio youths Freel Moos and Laird we re found alive after spending days on Padre Island between Mustang and Mount Isabel. Aimed by a hurricane, they wandered hot sands for days before reaching a ranch in the Padre Island wilderness. Their ordeal ended with Wednesday morning rescue and recovery with minor exhaustion.
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