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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1928
Page
5
The San Antonio retail gasoline market shows a one cent reduction, with prices at stations across the city adjusting from earlier highs. The statewide tax and wholesale costs influence local pricing, and some stations linger at higher marks while others posted modest declines.
A garbled report notes a demand for 10,000 tons of charcoal within Pennsylvania as a regional industrial push unfolds. Amid unclear details, references point to departments and figures such as Avis Gp Wier and George We Carry, with scattered mentions of locations north of the city and rival claimants in a contested market.
Peruvian airman to study training methods at Kelly Field in Texas arriving for advanced flight school. The enlisted pilot will join Ya Antonio Sule and others in the program under Paravian government oversight. Details of dates or unit assignments are not clear in the fragment.
Whaley chamber of commerce plans Rio Antonio arranged exhibit for Intert inti Travel show hosted at Madison Square Garden York from November 4 to 2. City promotes tourism venture, boosted by local business and Texas character.
A long, fragmentary social column lists numerous weddings engagements and entertaining events. Names such as Miss Saunders, Miss Alvord, Miss Williams, Miss Vander Stucken, Miss Myord, and Mrs. Chin Appin appear amid numerous garden parties, dinners, and dances across San Antonio and nearby locales with dates and venues scattered throughout. The text preserves the social network of attendees, hostesses, and guests but contains garbled lines and missing details.
Jaso pleads guilty at a liquor hearing tied to possession charges. The case details describe a seizure on Merida Street of 117 pints of beer and 17 pints of beer as part of a recent enforcement action. Authorities cited violations and the proceedings occurred Friday before the United States Commissioner.
The Federal Reserve Bank cash report shows weekly gains in cash assets and securities. Total reserves reached 60,086,000 with a rise from 1927 levels, while the week’s yield and vault totals reflect increases over prior periods.
A man faced charges after audible curses disrupted peace on Hedpox Street. Police say 85 pounds and 9 pounds were assessed for disturbing the peace and drumbeat noise. Officer Johnny Stowe testified to the incident and noted profanity within a block. An advertisement for sneaking classes appears alongside the report.
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