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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1927

Page

5

Convention candidates race for Republican nominating convention

Washington dispatch reports a crowded field of candidates seeking to host the Republican National Convention with Detroit San Francisco Philadelphia Cleveland and Kansas City among sites under consideration as party leaders weigh prospects for President Coolidge and the next campaign. Delegations press for action while committee members await White House guidance and the choice of a convention host.

Washington Constadt Republica Detroit Philadelphia Bauer Pert ‘Ayeaday White House Willard Hotel Barintonic San Francisco Cleveland

Local Residents Visit and Return Home in City Scene

Dal Rio visitors Mr and Mrs B P Welker are in town. Bryan friends Mrs and Mr 3 FP Rhodes have returned. Ferdinand Dolch of Eagle Pass Spear Friday in San Antonio. Ovy Garner and Charlie Leslie visit Mason and Alva Tinsley returns to his former home at Mason. Rog Smith Stanley Cassin and G G Beakley visit Batesville for weekend at Cassin ranch. Glen Smith spends week near Comfort. Henry Josephson plans business trip to New Orleans. J King of Austin visits on business. Mrs Adolph Oesinger back from sister's Mason. Alex Moore and companion return from hunting north of Gander with an eight point buck. Petey Martin Miller back from Santa letter to Santa. Mrs D A Rexton visits in Oxford. Carl Newton in the valley on business. J B Mikesell and family move to San Antonio. Tom Holleran returns to A M College after brick visit.

B. P. Welker Dal Rio FP. Rhodes Bryan City Ovy Garner Charie Leslie Si Mason Alva Tinsley Mason Ste Rog Smith Stanley Cassin Elev G. G. Beakley Dailis Cassin Batesville Alex Moore Friend Ganderd Petey Martin Miller West Craig Place D. A. Rexton Oxford BH. B. Ender Extes Carl Newton J. B. Mikesell Houston Antonis West Gramercy

Chamber Petition Seeks Police Firemen Salary Increase

Officials of the Ju sive Chamber of Commerce petitioned the city commission to intervene for higher wages for San Antonio fire and police department members. The plea asks for a minimum raise to 12 dollars to help provide for families, signed by leaders including Youngs Crook and Wilson Southwell.

Chamber of Commerce City Commission San Antonio

Chambers Unanimous Choice Looms in City Mayoral Race

District Attorney C A Chambers faces likely unanimous support as Ban Anianng’s mayoral bid proceeds with two successors elected Saturday. Officials urge widespread turnout while Chambers resigns effective next Monday. polls open at 7 am and expected votes may fall below eight thousand.

C. AL Chambers Fpridey Ban Anianng Jala W. Dobin Chambers Gornor Dan Murdy Phil Wright

Kirkpatrick to Present San Antonio Bid at GOP Meet

Kirkpatrick is en route to Washington to present San Antonio's bid for the 1928 Republican convention at the Republican committee meeting next week. He will extend the invitation in the name of the San Antonio chamber of commerce.

Kirkpatrick Washington San Antonio Republican Committee

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights For Weekly Programs

Central standard time listings show a dense array of musical acts and entertainments across stations KGRC KGRE WLS WMAQ WDAF WEA and more. Highlights include a morning gunshine hour and Hetty and Billy acts, afternoon musical slots, and nightly orchestral programs with varied artists.

Dtondar Hetty Billy Entertain KGRC Ty Muslesl KGRE Eridas Chapping Billy Trequale Whic Tedlan Fresc Chicago Silverstone Quarrel Wwsat Cincinnati Orchestra San Antonio Tnd EOA Denver Srobeatra Lesyana KNK Los Angeles Artra Ceetall WDAF Banks City WEA New York

Fleet Plans To Go To Guantanamo From Norfolk

About fifty vessels of the United States scouting fleet will assemble off the Virginia Capes to sail for winter maneuvers at Guantanamo Cuba in the months ahead. Plans for the first quarter of 1928 outline the largest gathering of warships in Virginia waters since President Coolidge reviewed the fleet last June.

Norfolk Dee JPI Unite States Ecouting Virginia Capes Guatanamo Cuba Norfolk Naval Base Virginia Coolidge United States

First Woman Heads Austrian Senate in Historic Install

Olga Rudzel Zeynek was installed as president of Austria’s upper house becoming the world’s first woman senate president. Her appointment marks a milestone since Austria granted women political rights only ten years earlier.

Vienna Austria Frau Olga Rudzel-Zeynek

Army efficiency plan explained to Eighth Corps officers

Maj. Gen. W. Rivers inspector general outlined measures to boost efficiency and economy in the army to officers at Eighth Corps Area headquarters in San Antonio. He noted a shift toward duties like an efficiency expert in commercial affairs, with less time on tactical inspections as the department concerns grow. Rivers, on a nine area tour, will depart San Antonio for Washington Saturday morning.

Eighth Corps W. (. Rivers San Antonio San Francisco General Rivers Washington

Monte Carlo Plans Air Line to Ships

Southampton dispatch reports a possible new air link to the Riviera linking Monte Carlo with trans Atlantic liners under contemplation. The plan envisions faster travel for travelers seeking to reach ships and casinos along the French coast.

Monte Carlo Southampton England Tmoney Fry Riviera

General Rivers Honored in L A

Maj. Gen. Willand C. Rivers inspector general of the army was honored at a noon reception in the St. Anthony hotel Los Angeles. Col. W R B Tuttle chaired the event and led the receiving line for the Army affairs committee of the chamber of commerce.

Army St. Anthony Hotel Military Affairs Committee The Chamber of Commerce Willand C. Rivers Col W. RB. Tuttle

Clifton Tupper’s Sister Succumbs in Avienta Cathedral Ward

The death notice reports Clifton H. Tupper’s sister, Mrs. Sr Tupper, passing away. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Tupper, who led the Tpistenal cathedral in Avienta for a decade.

Clifton Tupper Gilbert Mbr Clifton H. Vtupper Mr. (. Tupper Tpistenal Avienta

Winners announced in WGN radiocast finals

Bronaczy cage and Harold A Klonek of Tint Mick declared winners in the Midwest district finals of the Atwater Kent foundation national radio audition broadcast from Station WGN Chiraye Nay.

Bronaczy Cage Harold A. Klonek Tint Mick Atwater Kent Foundation WGN Ie Chiraye Nay

Weather report from Alpine Aldese frost hits nineteen degrees

A fragmentary weather note from Alpine Aldese reports a deep frost with the thermometer around nineteen degrees. Forecasters expect a warmer spell to follow as south winds return.

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