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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
1
A disjointed report reflects on ENE Tunney and literary celebrities, noting fears of fame, coordination of mind and body at a critical moment, and references to German and Austrian figures. It mentions Von Sindenburg, the Austrian president, and Betsy Bertley winning a prize with a $10 reward, ending with a note about continued coverage on page 11.
Testimony centers on Kelley accused of assaulting Mrs. Mellis and the later discovery of bloodstains on his shirt after the incident in August. Prosecution presents exhibits including a water glass and a whiskey bottle while defense notes gaps in evidence and contradiction about sightings near Mellis’ shop.
Fines of fifty dollars were levied on Tobin Wilkuns B K Diack and I B H Alexander after a free-for-all at a Saturday night dance atop the Gus ter hotel roof. Police said eight arrests were made including Muck worth F W Lone Bilis Byler and T T Chilrong. One defendant forfeited twenty four dollars after a trial delay. Officer Arnett and C A Tork testified to a melee with about sixty men involved.
A fragmented notice references Mayor Chambers appointing Nante Hocker as an assistant to Ryan Sacy Mockery and Dave Watson law partner. It notes Hocker will handle a collection task for delinquent taxes, with Mayor Chambers explaining that owed taxes remain unsettled and that further receipts are due.
Major rally in Holt Springs Arkansas drew about 12 000 supporters as Democratic leaders urged unity and action on liquor enforcement and agricultural aid in the campaign. President nominee attended to drum up backing while Senator Robinson and Governor Smith spoke on party unity, reform, and standards of public service.
Texas Legion leaders warn outsiders and unruly elements will be kept from the convention city. Governor and National Guard may deploy to maintain order, with regular police operating under Legion guidance. A $30,000 fund is planned for policing and security during the gathering.
Governor Van Moaily hastens extradition request for Foltin to answer warrant in Warren County for alleged infraction. Ty Foltin faces charges of perjury in the county jail matter.
Raw OCR text describes temperatures and weather with references to Saturn, Taoist wed Hatur dag monte, and scattered showers. It indicates tonight and tomorrow will be cloudy with possible showers, mentioning mild conditions and variable winds.
Aimée McPherson faces a district attorney review over claims she and Angelus Temple may have used real estate schemes as publicity for a religious project. Investigations focus on whether the evangelist was a promoter or victim in a supposed $100,000 scheme tied to Lake Tahoe area plans and a fraudulent sale of property to fund a publicity effort.
Major Jamey Fr. Chaney, commander of Kelly Iicta, will repose Satisfay warning for New York on a month leave of absence.
An engineer named Nas resigned from his post effective September 1, signaling a routine staffing change in the department. Details on successor or reasons were not disclosed in the brief note.
Rainfall for August reached 1.07 inches with thunderstorms Thursday. Officials expect showers to continue into Friday night as humidity and warmth return. Normal August rainfall is 2.42 inches, with temperatures rising toward summer levels into the weekend.
Clark Will Help Draw Plans For 8.4 Air Center. Owens to proceed in Washington to help deny plans for the hijilfinge to be rected at the new home of Air Corps Training center east of San Antonio. Warold Le Clark. Air Corps, Kelly Field. Clark, who has been working on the wane at training center headquarters, will leave San Antonio in June to reach Washington by Sept. 4 and will remain on duty there one month.
Three armed men warned a critic in Taste Alabama that someone would be killed over the election. They visited Ce Ja Mipbins and Jovns Weimacratic theater before midnight and demanded he cease his remarks on the Smith campaign, according to local officials.
Unclear OCR report describes a train robbery with Mexican guards killed during the incident. The text mentions bandits and a confrontation near Comal or Vuento De Tatty, but details and names are obscured.
Colonel S F Crecelius tendered his resignation as city flood prevention engineer effective Sept 15. Mayor Chambers accepted it and said the flood prevention department will continue as a reform unit. Hawtey and Freeve Fort Worth engineers may assume control. Chambers said the city commission must decide if a new engineer will be employed. Crecelius began service in 1924 and oversaw the Olmos dam project and related flood work. The resignation followed a prior dispute over maintenance and personnel.
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