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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
4
The Westmonriana Choral club presents songs, Miss Jeannette Gorgon gives a reading, and Dr J BR Stanford delivers an address on Business Education. The program occurs at the Kiwanis weekly luncheon to be held Friday in the Crystal Palace room of the Gunter hotel.
The article notes movement toward a Boulder Dam vote with an agreement to cap debate at 23 minutes per senator, signaling progress in negotiations. It mentions the bill as a legislative obstacle crumbling, with portions suggesting shifting positions and possible compromise yesterday.
Testimony in a Milam Building hearing focused on average outgoing toll time and holding time for local exchanges. Witnesses described how toll calls tie up lines as city officials consider methods to separate toll operations from local service.
A garbled 1910s letter from Will Rogers laments Michigan liquor enforcement and child welfare outcomes. The writer exaggerates punitive penalties for a woman selling liquor, imagines statewide ruin of reform, and suggests people avoid Michigan. He mentions a "telephone company" and preparedness for a hearing or rebuttal.
Mayor kM. Chambres will address residents of Los Angeles Heights on Friday at Watson School. The city official plans a low-key meeting to discuss local concerns. Timerson, president of the Los Angeles [entity], will also attend.
The Prince and Duke of York visit Buckingham Palace after learning of the King’s illness. Queen Mary and Dowson confer with Sir Sun day Muwett as Sir Gol Trey Thomas reports on the King’s condition. The Prince of Wales meets with medical staff and speaks reluctantly about Africa as he faces state duties again.
The text, a garbled OCR fragment, hints at medical procedures and patient notes alongside discussion of international affairs. It references the Prince of Wales and potential intervention by nations, with blurred mentions of illness, purulent fluid, and faint improvements, set against a backdrop of global tension and unsettled loyalties.
Fragmentary text discusses unrest and reactions around home front events. Mentions figures and locations in a blurred wartime context, with references to fuel, leaders, and allocations, but specifics are unclear due to OCR damage. The piece hints at political tension and military supply impacts in a contested area.
A long Corporation court session docket shows 62 traffic cases tried with 18 convictions. Fines ranged from two to fifteen dollars, paid by eleven offenders. Docket details list new filings and dispositions through the day. A feature ad promotes gift items in the period’s listings.
A benefit program at the Majestic Theater raises funds for Sin Silonite orphans. Tek It Tuck promotes the event as exalted ruler of the Film's club with a midnight Friday start. Alma Neilson, Dan Why, and the Frivolly Kive perform alongside Syd Mo Wouse and the Lincoln Brothers. Tickets are on sale at the Elk's club and downtown hotels.
The article reports CLEVELA NS, Der Gusti Euding, who allegedly sought to remove Hoover from the presidency, was jailed on a charge of insanity after a prolonged legal move. Irene Naugesser, assistant United States district attorney, is mentioned as counsel in the case.
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