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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1928

Page

8

AEEO Defends Record On Stump In New Mexico Rally

Fraser Edwards reports from ALECQTERQUE N AL on Senator James A Teed of Missouri facing criticism at a Democratic rally. Reed defends constructive progress rooted in states rights and opposition to central Washington power, praising old constitutional road to progress while condemning attacks by rivals.

Fraser Edwards Universal Service Alecqterque N. AL James A. Teed Missouri Fatka Reed Critica Hin Washington Comebody

Gem of the Ocean lyrics sparks debate in Rhode Island

The Rhode Island legislature fights over rewording of Columbia the Gem of the Ocean. A Brown University librarian notes original lines were altered, with scholars doubting their impact on youth. An investigating committee is appointed amid the dispute.

Ey International News Service Providence Peb Columbia Uarry Kopmann John Hay Library Brown University Sama Rhode Island

Demonstration of Television Shown at Bell Labs

An International News Service report describes a February demonstration at Bell Telephone laboratories where American Physical Society and American Optical Society members watched a rapid sketching display by cartoonist Charles Bittinger. The large grid discharge tube projected live images to a multi hundred audience, illustrating a television display for large crowds.

International News Service New York Bell Telephone Laboratories American Physical Society American Optical Society Thera Charles Bittinger Bostod Hittinger

Twenty Sailors Missing After Dover Channel Collision

In the Straits of Dover the Italian steamer Alcantara collided with the Soviet Russian training ship Tovaritsch. Twenty crewmen of the Alcantara were reported missing or drowned while the Russian crew remained safe. The incident was confirmed by radio from the Russian vessel.

International Sea Service London Alcantara Tovaritsch Straits of Dover

160 Years Exile For Woman of 65

Franca de Havre February 4 Mine Emilienne Erbin Millet, a frail sixty five year old woman, has been sentenced to exile from Havre for 160 years by the counts. The aging culprit faced a long list of prior crimes and a new sentence added seventy more years to her total 140 years of prior bans.

DE Have Franca Emilienne Erbin Millet Millet Havre

Nicaraguan policy appeal lauds US peace push

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom appeals to President Coolidge urging an end to the war with Nicaragua. The message stresses honor and justice guiding US policy and calls for a peaceful resolution.

NAP Universal Washington Feca Nicaragua Coolidge tuJay Women’s Triternational League For "Peace and Freedom

Trade season opens March 8 at San Antonio event

San Antonio retailers prepare for the spring trade season running March 5 to 15 with two fashion shows. About 60 reservations have been received by the Trade Extension Department of the chamber of commerce. The schedule includes luncheons, banquets, and fashion presentations at the Gunter hotel and Alamo Country Club featuring 30 models per show and a strong emphasis on advanced styles from Paris and other fashion centers.

Trade Extension Department Chamber of Gommerce Howell W. Jones San Antonio Jones Verchante Mesdames William , Crossland Nelson Lytle Grasslund Alvin E. Dodd United United States Chamber of Commerce Gunter Hotel Crystal Ballroom Gunter Alamo Country Club C. M. Chambers J. L. Whitmire United Merchants of Texas Whitaire United Merchants of Texa Alamo Country Ely Yoakum Tex Dodd Alvin Er Domestic Gunter E i Alvin Ler Hovy Crystal United States Wholesale Dry Goods Association Gunter Sla Ballroon Mare Gunter Ho Wy B.therides Jr Gil Wuffe Alamo Jehby Guuler Hotel

Cuba U S Parcel Post Mail Halt Amid Island Edict

Disjointed notice outlines Cuba and United States parcel post disruption as Havana orders halt shipments. It states beginning today all parcel post from the United States to Cuba will be blocked with entry blocked on March 1 under rate changes.

Cuba U.S United Stater

Citizenship Class Shrinks in Denver

Denver foreign population has been described as Americanized by those attending night classes in English and naturalization. Charles Moruzzi, teacher at the subgoal, says the program will close unless more prospective citizens enroll, with instruction funded by government expenses and federal naturalization examiners notified.

Ly International News Bervice Denver Denvver Charles Moruzzi Subgol

Coughs Up Stone After 62 Years

In St Louis on February 20 72 year old Samuel Duock coughed up a stone his stomach has harbored for sixty two years. He said he swallowed it at age ten during a violent coughing spell. An unrelated incident in Red Springs involved a man killed by a police shooting.

Louis Nmeen Samuel Duock

Bombay Gets Electric Trains For Suburban Service

Bombay reports the suburban service of the Bombay Baroda and Central India Railway has begun under Governor Sir Leslie Wilson. The introduction marks progress in major schemes to improve Bombay communications, with the electrification costing about 7.5 million in American money.

Bombay Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Leslie Wilson

Haircut Advice From Moon Phase Believer

A London businessman urges readers to time haircuts away from full moons citing folklore and astronomy. He claims the moon’s approach to full increases sap in crops and hair, advising wait until just before the new moon for best results.

London Mon Ross Kiwan Mair

British to Drop Lance as Weapon in Modern Warfare

The British Army plans to abolish the lance as a combat weapon, deeming it outdated for current warfare. It will be removed from field training but kept by lancer regiments for ceremonial use only.

Ry International News Service London Ft Bey Ween

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