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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1928
Page
1
In a progressive view, youth and John Remi Chambers concur that soap can be suitable when used properly. The plan includes teaching sculpture in soap at Lions Field to foster creative carving of animals and similar forms.
Arthur Brisbane notes Lindbergh plans a continent spanning flight while asserting the aim to prove aviation can enable every American family to own a home automobile and radio. The piece reflects on public fascination, the role of government, and hopes tied to a safer, more connected future.
Mary Spencer, director of Tone Field, organizes a youth carving program from March 7 at 3 30 p m and Saturdays at 9 30 a m Local youngsters must bring soap a knife a prongy stick and a hairpin Exhibil of work planned at Trongfield and aid drives will be served
J C Foster of Wongton wired an invitation to President Coolidge to attend the annual United Confederate Veterans reunion in Little Hook from May 8 to 10. The note requests his presence as guest of honor at the gathering.
San Antonio mayor says the city will fight any proposed rate increases by Southwestern Bell. He claims the company earns more in San Antonio than elsewhere and vows no compromise, prepared to take legal action if needed to keep rates at current levels.
Attorneys for William Edward Mick and Welby Hunt secured a continuance in the Hickman and Hunt murder case in Los Angeles. Judge Carlos Vardy tentatively set a later date, with Judge Elliott Craig assigned for trial. Prosecution and defense debated postponement while key witnesses and alibis faced procedural delays, and questions about age and plea arrangements surfaced as the court weighed the next steps.
Nevada reports a new gold strike 12 miles from Wahmonts canyon. Railroad agent Dave Aspland visited the area and noted 18 inch veins with assays over $1060 per ton. Prospector Mark Lefler discovered the strike, fueling a rush of gold seekers and a new camp at Wahmoore.
Bandits torture Miss Ostrowsky at her home in Chicago in the presence of her father to force disclosure of family jewels and cash. Gustrowsky, a 21 year old student, suffered seven injuries with entangled arms and torn ligaments as detectives seek the assailants.
Washington February 16 The Senate agriculture committee orders an inquiry into the operation of cotton exchanges corporations and the department of agriculture to determine if there has been any effort to manipulate prices. The review will form the basis for possible legislation.
A messy OCR report notes the arrest of suspect Loomis in the shooting and wounding of a police officer. It mentions officers and a trial context, with unclear chronology and several garbled names. The readable elements reference a police shooting and an arrest linked to Loomis.
Reports confirm Col. Crecelius submitted resignation as flood prevention engineer for San Antonio amid debate on a 2 foot cut off policy to protect downtown. Mayor Chambers questioned the move, stating Crecelius signed a statement of resignation, while Crecelius remained silent and unclear on his future duties.
The Countess of Oxford is shown beside former Prime Minister H H Asquith just before his death. The piece notes the couple's link to his political success and the widow’s view of his career.
Reports from Autwon Courtenay state the ER prime minister died from pulmonary complications at his home in Wisconsin. The death follows a period of illness after a prior resignation and long service in government.
London report credits the Countess of Oxford with shaping her husband’s ascent to high political office. The text outlines how her intellect and erudition allegedly influenced his career, noting praise for her role in his reach to power and prominence.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a trial at Waldghvoten Conn with unclear names and dates. Mentions Lilliendahl and Reneh and a possible forthcoming trial and death sentence context. Content is highly garbled with many unreadable terms and lacks coherent facts.
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