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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1928

Page

3

Mexico Willing to Cooperate With U S on Emigration

Mexico City reports indicate the Mexican government will cooperate with the United States to manage emigration and immigration. Genaro Estrada and officials say Mexico aims to share statistics from border regions, though consuls note Mexicans in the U S rarely register. Estimates show Mexican nationals in the United States have grown from 67,000 in 1890 to around 900,000 by 1996, with current figures uncertain. The government envisions labor needs rising and may seek relaxed restrictions via executive action.

Mexico City United States Ates Kerrif & Toles Mesien Jimmy Grant

Samuel Nelson 57 Laid to Rest in Local Funeral

Funeral services were held on Wednesday afternoon for Samuel Nelson, 57, at 602 Deck Avenue. He died in Waco hospital. The services were officiated by Tense L. Welvington. Surviving are three sons Glenn, Samuel Nelson Jr. of San Antonio, and Alfred Nelson of Arlington, Ore. three daughters Peachy and Helen Nelson of San Antonio, and Mrs H G Lounsdolf of Houston. and several sisters.

Samuel Nelson Sormel Mt. Xi Deck Avenue Salorin Waco Hospital L. Welvington Glenn Samuel Nelson Jr San Antonio Alfred Nelson Arlington Ore Peachy Helen Nelson H. G. Lounsdolf Houston Shrer

Anson County Appoints New Tax Collector and Clerk

A report from Bexiy County outlines the appointment of a chief clerk for the justice of the peace and the unnamed tax collector in the local office. The changes include a new assistant tax officer and succession within the parish office as part of county administration.

Anson Lone Juste Bexiy Bes Tuinigua Intn FF Petey Iones Ranwirs

Fire kills volunteers injures many in explosion at plant

Two volunteers were killed and about eighty others injured, five seriously, when apparatus failed and an explosion occurred at a Floras company plant early today. The fire in the factory caused extensive damage and prompted emergency response.

Peel Rem Dee Uinie Apparatus Wluseged Funna Ategie Aolining Company Ot Floras Miu

Marfa rane riders tour down to Colks during glu season

Harry Williams and Jive Coker traveled from Marfa to spend the glu season with the home Colks. They drove 40 miles, noting heat and weather around crops, crop timing, and local farm talk. Texas farming chatter covers cotton yields, crop timing, and local personalities like J. E. Bishop and Fred Eyring, with references to Houston, Bexar, and surrounding counties.

Harry Williams Ts.auton Jive Coker Colks Rot Taya

Slight Gain in King's Condition Reported

London dispatch notes slight improvement in King’s condition as doctors report gradual signs of recovery. Official statements say condition remains serious but stable, with medical team continuing daily assessments and cautious optimism amid ongoing treatment.

London Bree Cierls King Ceorge Mike

Six Killed as Fire Sweeps Park Hotel in Akron

Fire at the Park hotel in Akron claimed six lives and forced about 80 people to flee. The blaze trapped occupants in the basement and corridors, with seven injured. Authorities reported multiple residents remained unaccounted for as fire teams battled the flames.

Akron Ohio Det Park Hotel

Laborer Stabbed in Austin Amid Alley Fight

A laborer was stabbed on Congress Avenue in Austin during a reported fight. The incident involved multiple individuals including Neal and Ed Watson, with injuries described as knife wounds. Police investigate the motive and identity of others involved as suspects.

Alstis Neal Congress Christians Dar Ed Watson Indscarey Wrs Anil Ingon Aed

State Day Chef Wins 28000 Prize in Prohibition Contest

New York Bee reports 15 year old from Werbert Hoover's home town and Major Chestee Acine win top prizes in a prohibition enforcement contest. Malcom T. D. Almack of Palo Alto earns 5000 for school prize. Enrollees number 23 240, with about half submitted by women.

New York Bee Palio Alto Cal Bay iMnjor Mills Major Mille Bis Hung Geen Warme Conn al Wackum GC Bis School Vale Ally

Archbishop Tang Improves In Illness

LONDON December 20 HPI A bulletin issued this morning states the Most Rev Dr Casino Gordon Tang Archbishop of Canterbury is experiencing continued improvement in his condition after illness.

T.ondon Casino Gordon Tang Canterbury

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