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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1928
Page
1
Report by Arthur Brisbane on a chaotic New York incident. The piece notes rapid shifts among key figures and a hurried response, reflecting political maneuvering and press attention surrounding the accident scene. The narrative suggests unnamed players influenced outcomes amid public scrutiny.
A long distracted political overview notes party shifts toward Al Smith. It highlights figures like Josephus Daniels and Raskob switching allegiances, calls out DuPont and Arthur James, and sketches Hoover’s rival appeal. The piece questions party loyalty versus personal gain amid campaign dynamics.
Fifteen leading nations will sign a pledge renouncing war as a national policy at the French foreign office in Paris on Monday. Germany will sign first, with others to follow, as Russia and China are invited to join. Kellogg calls the pact a step toward peace while global tensions and naval alignments complicate the scene.
A submarine mine drifted off the coast after escaping a fort, prompting a U S lightship warning. The mine, reported by international news, floated toward the Inner North Atlantic area before capture could occur.
Mexico City Aug 26 A nun named Mother Concepcion Acevedo denied charges of directing poison plots and bombings against President-elect Obregon aides and Callen. In an interview with American reporters at Mixcoac jail she answered questions without hesitation stating she acted only from faith and for the Savior.
A recent crude oil price increase spurs production in Texas. The Railroad Commission’s oil and gas division lists July activity with 351 new producers and 44 for the month. Winkler County records lead in new wells, followed by Brazos County. about a quarter of July wells were drilled during the period.
Charles Acosta and Iv vine Levine landed at Croydon flying field at 8:08 p.m. following a flight from Germany to America. The daily report notes the stopover near London as part of the transatlantic route.
In San Francisco a court ruled the city attorney could authorize surgery after a husband, Antonio, refused permission for Caesarean delivery for his wife in critical condition. Surgeons appealed to O Toole for authority to proceed to save the unborn child and mother as the case drew urgent action.
City officials plan new ordinances to reform the Corporation court and impose fines on clerks attendants and traffic violators for neglect of duties. Mayor Chambers and City Attorney Joe Styan push changes to ensure proper record keeping and a clearer workflow. Judge Joan Onion will tackle a backlog of more than 70 cases as the new rules take effect observed during a traffic war period.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a Saturday runoff with precinct 10 Mayfield Connally 294 Mares WH Gar ec dz Terrell Robison 303 Moursand 3 Williamson 202 and precinct 16 Mays field 2 Connally 23 Mares 114 Garner 45 Terrell 3 Robinson Moursaail Williams on 173.
A Saturday night riot erupted between Brookfeld and Kelly factions at Gueiter hole root. Public and detectives quelled a near 20 minute brawl with chairs and glasses flying and tables overturned. Dozens were involved, with many youths dancing as police restrained the scene. Several civilians and four Bigioks charged with rioting were booked at pollen headquarters.
Alberta Vaughn, film actress, announced engagement to William Lait, wealthy young man from Papal Road and Lausteyegte. Christmas day wedding tentatively planned. Vaughn, age unknown, met him recently in Pittsburgh.
Los Angeles girl Tesas Guinan returns to her native state to a massive homecoming at the depot on August 31. Brass bands, cowboys, motorcycle police, and crowds are expected as the former resident of this city is honored in one of the era’s biggest receptions. Al Jolson is rumored to attend, adding further star power to the celebrations.
Fragmented OCR recounts a Democratic primary in Williamson County with machine influence. Key races show Williamson leading in the senatorial and state education posts, Mayfield and Garner strong in other contests. County returns indicate sizable machine support and heavy margins in several districts.
A 60 year old woman wearing a black dress was arrested for stealing a suit and a pocket watch. Police found about $500 concealed on her, while the owner declined to press charges. The case remains unresolved as the woman did not reveal her accomplice or motive.
Mrs. Carl Smith age 35 of 12 Simpson Street was fatally injured Saturday afternoon after being struck by a car that hit her as she stepped from a streetcar on South Florey Street. Witness James Wallace 27 of 112 Guenther Street said the driver was charged with negligent homicide. later upgraded to negligent damage after her death.
Texas election returns from 203 of 254 counties show Connally leading Marfield in the senatorial race, with Marrs ahead of Garner in the superintendent contest. Robison and Terrell also run strongly in their districts as late ballots trickle in statewide.
Kalamazoo Michigan August 25 one trainman was killed and two others injured when the engine of a southbound passenger train went through a switch and derailed. The three passenger coaches remained on the rails and no passengers were hurt. Weatherwax the engineer was injured under the engine.
A theft report from 1123 Hedges escent describes a robber taking cash and a cedar chest containing clothes. Alfred Jackson was noted in the sliver of details as connected to the incident. High uncertainty remains about exact time and items.
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