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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1928

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Labor Federation Pushes Prohibition Beer Plan

In Miami on January 2 141 organized beer advocates urged a 270 percent beer plank to repeal the eighteenth amendment. William Green of the American Federation of Labor warned such a move could falter temperance aims while arguing laboring classes risk bootleg prices and poisoned home brews. The Los Angeles Federation convention backed the Talifead act but the New York pockets union and other groups pressed for inclusion in the legislative program. Reports from miners resist coal fields and labor mobilization in the industrial area, with over 400 000 dollars spent on lumber and stone for the program.

Miami Fis William Green American Federation of Labor United Brewery Liang Los Angeles Federation Executive Counel New York Unin Bh Mae Jeather Workers Rsvncil Pirat Beal United Aline Workers of America

French greet Herrick on return from France

Ambassdor Myron C. Herrick arrived in Paris after teaching stint in France. Thousands cheered Herrick with cries of Vive Herrick and Vive lAmerique as he returned, sharing praise from Barro and Paris residents.

Herrick Triste Myron C. Herrick France Vive L’amerique Barro Paris

Rebels Captured After Resistance in Guadalajars Dispatch

Casi mim Bautista and Tomas Hesea, rebel chieftains active around Lugo Le Chapala, were captured by secret police in Guadalajers. They resisted arrest and were subdued after several shots were fired, per a war department dispatch.

Univerist Service Mexeco Citt Casimim Bautista Tomas Hesea Ciiestians Lugo le Chapala Guadalajers War Department

Swain Peeps Oh What a Shock He Got

A report from Vienna details a chaotic incident where Peter Trasegrer of Nand of Weat Steirmart accuses a farm owner of assault and battery after the owner allegedly shocked a maid by placing a live bar against her bedroom window. The episode stemmed from Peter's pursuit of a maid he fancied, ending with him receiving an electric shock.

Swain Brevice Vienna Don Peter Trasegrer Nand Weat Steirmart Peter

Prominent figures debate religion and enforcement in politics

The piece notes Senator Heflin of Alabama and Governor Al Smith of New York facing religious and enforcement questions. It discusses beliefs on separation of church and state, and questions whether leaders and the public will support alcohol and prohibition enforcement amid broader political strife. It also reports Spain’s education issues and teacher pay as context for enforcement challenges.

Heflin Alabama al Smith New ‘York

Panama Awaits Lindy Return From Jungle Hunt

COLOS Panama January 2 The Spirit of St Towle awaited the return of its pilot Col. dharlea Ay Lindbersh from a hunting trip in the David region about 20 miles away. No firm plans were disclosed and it was unlikely he would attempt the 100 mile hop to Curennes if he returns by Monday.

Colos Panama Se Towle Dharlea Jindbersh David Curnens Vourayela Titantzan

El Paso to Get Amarillo Gas Pipeline Plan

A 1928 plan seeks to pipe Amarillo gas to El Paso via High Wivelto, Portal, Clavie, and New Mexic routes. The project aims to supply Fl T'svo and surrounding areas, reflecting regional energy expansion in the late 1920s.

el Paso Amarillo Gas Roswell My Tan Amario Gan Ik

Rejuvenation meeting in Vienna questions regeneration hopes

A Vienna gathering of about two thousand medical researchers questioned the feasibility of human rejuvenation. Doctors reported limited or transient benefits from Veronoff’s procedure, with most observers doubting a solution to aging.

Arrangements for Californian Edward Tt. Herwick Funeral

Funeral arrangements are set for Edward Tt. Herwick 64 of California who died in Los Angeles in a car crash. The body was transported to Corpus Christi where the ceremony will be held. Mrs Herwick and A A Estens of 218 Beauzersni Street were present at the scene. The car crash halted before a collision as the hearse traveled from Haw Ane tonio after a prolonged trip.

Edward Tt. Herwick California Mr. Herwick A. A. Estens Beauzersni Street Julie Corpus Christi Flerwick

Funeral Held For Miss Leslie Weimer

Funeral services for Miss Lexie Weimer a former San Antonio resident were held during a visit in Moedeter O'Brien. She had recently lived in Dollar and was a longtime with Guaranty State Bond Bank. She is survived by her mother and two siblings in Dallas.

Finneral Lexie Weimer San Antonio Moedeter

Two Men Held in Laredo for Auto Theft Probe

TAREDO Jan 21 Alterta Alan A and Juan F Congarria 24 are held for investigation after arrest by City Detective P Montalva on charges of ante theft. They are believed linked to nine automobile thefts in Tarida during the past two months with Chacarria admitting to one theft.

Laredo Taredo Jan Alterta Alan Juan F. Congarria P. Montalva Tarida Chacarria

Store Manager Captures Thief At Rexent Clothing

A man attempted to steal a load of clothing from Rexent Clothing Ink Company at 204 Fiagt Toston Street. He was chased by store manager Jack Dinglemeir and Manuel Corsa. police reported the incident occurred last fall Saturday.

Sonth Rexent Clothe Ink Company Fiagt Toston Street Wit Jack Dinglemeir Monuel Corsa Howth Lareda Pallee

Plan 70 and Cure Indian Child Marriage Plan

International News Service reports in Bombay on proposed May government legislation to curb child marriage. Ex-minister Jadhav plans to raise the age of consent and temper marriage customs, citing Hindu stats on child marriages and widowhood. The measure aims to limit parental drive to marry children and address widespread social reform to protect girls.

Bombay Miss Mayo Jodin India Mr. Jadhav Central Legislative Assembly All India Fecal Authority Reise Dadhay Ta Presroe Hell Bomba Jadhav Abi Mnang Kia

Parachute Jump Set From 7500 Feet In Test

Government officials announce a parachute jump test from high altitude as a safety measure. A preliminary trial is planned Sunday with a jumper who will free fall to 4000 feet before opening the parachute. The event aims to verify deployment timing and control, pursuing a world record high-altitude jump.

Lor Angralns Pinna Jean Jake Prana

Sal Hass State Teachers college shines with high fall averages

Dorothy Nell Nelle of San Antonio posted one of the highest fall quarter averages, registrar Anna D. bin reports. The note lists numerous social visits and guest stays in San Antonio and nearby cities, including CB. Chambers, De. and Mrs. L. ft. Jackson, Mrs. A. W. Griffin, R. A. Weinert, and others, with many locals hosting relatives and friends.

Ie Sal Hass State Teachers College Dorothy Nell Nelle San Antonio Anna D. bin J. D. West Salina Kansas CB. Chambers, de

British Admiral Dies in Deltish Sector

London reports Admiral of the Deltish sect died today at age 60 from Beartquate. By Valyernat Service. Also noted hearings on interstate freight gates, a Texas garden advocacy, rate changes for exotic animals, and various obituaries and notices from Fort Worth and other cities.

Valyernat London Fie Totin Wiesehael Dé Nobeck Beartquate International News Service Port Worth Tex Interstate Commerce Commission Enttonseed Ienrneil Fort Worth Take Worth Texas State Floral Association

Snow Report From Eagle Pass Town Brief

Snow began overnight and continued through forenoon in Eagle Pass. Snowfall affected water in the area and prompted local reports on the morning weather.

Eagle Pass

Soviet plans to market Russian bonds in United States

The New York Times reports the Soviet government devised a method to sell part of a 20 million dollar issue in the United States. Bonds would be paid in dollars through banks in Chicago and San Francisco to U S investors, with future steps possibly shifting sale through banks rather than direct mail.

New York New York Times Today United States Russia New Chicago San Francisco Murlyes Smail Gays the Times State Department Muti

Thurman Suit Trial Reset In Child Abandonment Case

Trial of Robert Waller Thurman for abandonment charges was reset to Friday January 2. The case, filed by his former wife Bobbie Filis Shorman, saw bond forfeited then set aside after Thurman appeared later. Thurman, married since 1925, later divorced in 1937, with children awarded to his former wife for maintenance.

Robert Waller Thurman Bobbie Filis Shorman Julge George B. Chlifton County Court No. 2 Thernan Ol Ton Thorman Hos

Italian Praises U.8 Girls Beauty in Washington Photos

Ven etnza Lovioss, royal photographer, visits New York to take pictures of American women in Washington. The collection is to be sent home to Italy for the aristocracy. Ficomnte Alain de Leche, a French poet, also admires the American girls for charm and style, though he notes they smoke drink and dance too much.

New York Venetnza Lovioss Italy Thia Washington Ia ix Alain de Leche

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