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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1928
Page
9
A Washington dispatch reports Governor Smith plans to stress that federal law should sustain interstate liquor shipments while allowing states to enforce prohibition locally. Jesse M ines notes Smith will campaign across the Middle West without softening his stance on dry laws, promising to uphold national and state enforcement and seek adjustments only within executive power.
In Austin on August 33 the Red Hat Company of Texas was chartered by the secretary of state, not Red Hot as previously reported. A Fort Worth firm alerted officials to the error noting the misprint in the second word led to the incorrect name.
The report outlines the president’s view that enforcing labor law is essential and that he should urge Congress to modify the eighteenth amendment. He insists changes rest with Congress and the people, not the president, while warning current laws fail to best address liquor issues. Charles M. Hay applauds the governor’s farm relief stance but opposes prohibition changes, praising candor and intent to enforce one law and curb corruption. May argues that if the Washington administration had acted differently, the liquor issue might not polarize American politics.
Testimony in Levey L. v. Grover C. Cain Academy of Dancing at Aver nué 33 Josephine street seeks injunction to close the theater. Nearby residents Je Brust and M. V. P. Tair complained noise increases nerves and forced them to close windows and use electric lights to cope.
Neighbors, represented by attorney Grover Morris, urge removal of the cat kept by Wie Wie, arguing it is a nuisance. The owner considers moving but struggles with parting from the animals, while a suitor named Tucker contemplates options to resolve the dispute.
Liza Grey Chaplin and Charlie Chaplin remain legally married as she failed to attend the scheduled Wednesday court session for the final decree. The absence leaves the divorce decree pending and unresolved.
A fragmentary section argues about U S war aims and policy, praising Wilson while criticizing Republican actions. It notes tensions over lending money to Europe and references the Monroe Doctrine as a pretext for bullying smaller nations. The text suggests opposition to continuing war outlays.
The piece outlines Governor Smith's views on limited entangling alliances, public function in agriculture, and opposition to private control of water power. It highlights support for farmers, roads, canals, and a national water route, plus collective bargaining and maternity protections. Migration restrictions and labor interests are emphasized as key themes in the campaign narrative. Missouri Valley Tennis reps named for Boston doubles event.
A Texas press item notes a proposed tablet listing names of soldiers executed during wartime. Officials argue some who were executed did not die in service, prompting a committee to object to including those names. The panel, led by Fray Ech, Tiny Moody, upholds the objection while Luca Villa of San Antonio wins the monument contract at $9500.
A man at 210 Timina Street reportedly fell from a knickberry tree on Nardi Avenue. He was found unconscious by a neighbor and transported to the physicians' and Surgeons' Hospital for treatment. The report notes skull fracture risk but lacks clear details.
A former convict serving a short term was renewed Thursday when Indianapolis authorities retrieved his record for a robbery by assault in San Antonio. Police said the offense was committed before the man’s transfer to Huntsville prison. The suspect’s case was sent to JDIB for disposition.
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