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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1928
Page
1
In Havana delegates from twenty one Latin American states begin the sixth Pan American conference session. Secretary Rafael Martinez discusses aims of unity and cooperation. Oriz urges perseverance, future focus, and open publication of conclusions to avoid secret understandings.
Fragmented readable text discusses Faraday, electricity, and the promise of scientific advancement shaping industry and society. It mentions Faraday’s ideas, U.S. progress, and hopes for civilization, with reference to delegates and political figures in Havana and Hughes shaping open committee meetings.
State College reports Hugo Bezdek says his son is safe after a football operation. The missing player, Dartmvink college, was last seen with his mother in New York. Officials and family hold cautious optimism awaiting further details from the hospital in Bellères Distn.
WASILINGPON Jan 18. The chief of engineering announced plans for river and harbor improvements including a transfer of funds from the Texas City channel and Galveston harbor to Galveston channel totaling 337,000.
Nicaragua battles aid sandinistas as General Sandino consolidates 600 guerrillas in Nueva Segovia while 4000 US troops and marines occupy major cities and guard the railway. Moncada leads a liberal faction resisting US influence, drawing Conservative anger and provoking a cautious counterstrike strategy. The campaign hinges on mounting attrition and regional control before elections.
The case of Agalph He telling, accused of kidnapping and murdering a 9 year old, moves through venue discussions in Genesee County as prosecutors and defense debate whether to transfer to a different court. Attorney Seegmiller met with officials. no change is planned, with Hotelling’s fate tied to possible life imprisonment if pled guilty. Mrs Hotelling collapsed after the confession surfaced detailing attacks on two other girls in Grosse over the past two years.
A truce has been declared for oyster fishing along Virginia duties at Bevern Wharf. The agreement ends a border disruption and crews are expected to resume posts today.
International news digest notes growing interest in Cody Charles Lindbergh as the field names a contender. Observers compare the aviation pioneer to trans Atlantic flyers Costes and Forebh in a tense entry period shaping the race and publicity ahead of an official decision.
Multilingual notices in Las Cruces New Mexico ban public jokes and smiles. Officials post signs in 22 languages to deter mischief and promote civic order amid a diverse population. A note in English clarifies the aim as discouraging smiling in public spaces.
Fort Worth dispatch notes official rains across Texas easing drought in wheat country. Weather bureau bulletin forecasts continued precipitation, with Ballinger and nearby towns reporting measurable totals. Fall rainfall varied from a trace to nearly an inch in Fort Worth and several cities including Litch, Tulia, Del Rio, and Palestine.
The Eresina Chamber of Commerce was asked to obtain the official date for the international bridge opening between Visan and Mexint. Officials emphasize a ceremonial launch and coordinated participation by regional leaders.
In Boston a navy witness contends the United States agency was best suited to oversee towing and silage work aboard the sinker venture, asserting Merritt Chapman Scott offered no help and the crew could have been saved with different conditions and more manpower.
Cherryvale Kan Jac Ge Ml Seiten a drill contractor dies unexpectedly today after starting work on a new rig. The incident occurred at the drill site with authorities notifying the workplace safety office.
US authorities report seizure of about five thousand cases of alleged liquor aboard the trawler Standard Concorde near Sew York on January 18. The cargo, seized by coast guard officials, was described as contraband liquor and is under investigation by federal agents.
In Lubbock on Jan 18 the West Texas Chamber proposes a slogan for the region. A group of business leaders suggests West Texas the Treautiful as the key branding message reflecting local pride and economic outlook.
A 1927 Houston study notes 38 boys were sent to institutions for delinquents while 43 girls were planned for state institutions. The report implies boys’ offenses declined while girls' disciplinary actions rose, reflecting shifting patterns in the city’s juvenile statistics.
A Chinese gunboat named Hui Shan reportedly capsized near the Chinese coast during a Pacific cruise. Initial reports indicate the vessel went under with possible loss of life and salvage operations underway as authorities track the incident from sea and shore communications.
A local plan to pave business streets progresses with new brick or surface work slated to begin immediately. Officials state the project aims to improve storefront access and street conditions, reflecting city development priorities.
In Weldington Texas on January 18 Gollingsworth seeks authorization to issue 25001 dollars in bonds to finance a new courthouse. Desdemona area moves to name a new Eastland County newspaper the Eastland County Index as Kellum pursues a second newspaper plant in the Leedemona area.
Arriving Wednesday from Dallas E W Cullum president of the Texas association of retail grocery will speak at Wednesdays chamber of commerce meeting. He founder and leading authority on retail food distribution will discuss The Future of the Retail Grocery Business and how advertising can boost sales efficiency for dealers statewide. He will be followed by Charles W Stiere vice president of the Koda Corporation Chicago, with invitations sent to retailers wholesalers and their representatives to attend.
Penngy Railway official A. Tenanders, passenger agent from St. Louis, is en route with a few legs in San Antonio this week. He will be the guest of Roy XM. Hares, district passenger agent in San Antonio.
Announcement lists Captain Churier B. Oldfield of Browsfield as promoted to major by the War Department. Also notes Captain Th W. Baugi land of Alp Corps, previously with Kellp field and the Second Division Air Service, for the grade of major.
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