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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1928

Page

2

San Antonio Bank Clearings Indicate Prosperity in 1928

A Saturday report from T. G. Leighton shows San Antonio banks posted six month clearings totaling 470 337 45, up from 1927 by over 15 thousand. June 1928 clearings reached 77 471 626 64, the year’s best month, surpassing May and 1927 June with substantial gains. Figures list monthly totals for January through June 1928 and similar months in 1927, highlighting sustained banking activity and rising commerce in the area.

San Antonio Becaue Post Ens Jeuuurs T. G. Teighton Aes Leighton Joeuers Bolas

Budding romance noted between Florence Trumbull and John Coolidge

Florence Trumbull, daughter of Connecticut's governor, admitted their romance with John Coolidge, the President's son, is budding but not engagement. The snippet shows financial figures $46,613,486.21 and $60,174,500.11 dated 4 June.

Coolidge Son Gets Serious Romance Admitted

Universal Service reports Miss Florence Trumbull daughter of Governor Trumbull of Connecticut admits her romance with John Coolidge son of the President is budding. She says engagement is not yet certain while describing a predeparture note and a vivid farewell scene aboard the U S Arabic.

Universal Service New York Jace Florence Trumbull Trumbull Connecticut Jobn Coolidge Gnalidge U. S Esther ‘Crumbull John Coolidge Miss Trumbul Miss Trumbull Noda Coolidge Joan

Vernon Records First Heat Death In Texas County

Vernon Texas reports the first heat death as W A Jarkson aged 43 dies in Vernon after collapse in the heat. The mercury returns to a high mark for the year at 110 degrees, the victim succumbing after exposure in the hot weather.

Ly Intersalidual News Service Vernon Tex W. A. Jarkson Jackson Mercors

Bandera Glorious Fourth Celebration Recalls Historic Reunion

A fragmentary Bandera notice details a long ago Fourth celebration with entertainment including dancing rides fireworks and a barbecue dinner. Admission is free with possible camping and no extra charges for staying on the grounds.

Bandera Merach Dar Adwisalon

Candidates flood 6A field in heated county contest

With the Democratic convention over, Bos ar county races heat up as nearly 100 candidates vie for July primers. Watson leads independent camp with a full week of speaking and a barbecue plan at Paul's Grove. Independent backers include Abe, Malmes, Black, and Rex Jones, while the county machine limits public meetings to about 15.

Bosar People's Progressive Dave Watson Watson Soice Tine Hears B. Dielmann Charles Matthews Aled Paul's Grove San Antonio Culehta Road Wees Wolson Robert F. Abe Robert Malmes Corsolseloner Precinet A. Black Rex Jones

Labor Leader J Ramins MacDonald Heads to Canada

London June 30 J Ramins MacDonald premier of Gurat Britsio not present leader of the Labor Party will vacation in Canada this year accompanied by his daughters among them Tibbel. He sails July 28 for about two months with headquarters at Lake of the Woods near Winnipeg. He will speak in several cities en route and visit Governor General Willingdon.

London J. Ramins MacDonald Firak Isbor Gurat Britsio Labor Canada Tibbel Mace ‘Donald Lake of the Woods Winni Car Willingdon

Elopement mystery after boy wires home for money

In Waynesha Wisconsin a staged elopement tale unfolds as 24 year old Walter Kinnsy sends a telegram to his parents from Woodstock for funds. A missing co ed, Minn Fitzgerald of Marquette University, was initially feared kidnapped as the scene shifts from Mapleton to a home setting and a kimono attire is noted in the report.

Dy International Wea Nerves Waynesha Wis Margaree Fitegeraht Eamer Mapleton Walter Kinnsy Woodstock Tony Bindekounds Ing Connic Palleo Minn Fitzgerald Marquette Universit

Hungary Sued Over Telegram Delay Damages Case

In Budapest on June 30 a Hungarian merchant named Teter Korb sued the government for 100000 marks claiming a telegram delay cost him his daughter’s life. The telegram intended to save her from an ailment was delayed, and Korb seeks damages from the Hungarian government.

Hungary Ty International News Service Budapeat Sune Tecanee Poate Nethoriser Aulelle Teter Korb Enenek Drvailen Joot Marke

City seeks renamed parks and street names in Riverside Roosevelt clash

City commissioners weigh swapping Riverside and Roosevelt park names with Roosevelt kept as Edmunds Grove. Residents oppose changing Alvares street to Westbrook citing pronunciation and local attachment. Historical and Landmarks Association protests renaming, decision targeted for Monday.

Neiaés Riverside Roosevelt Orks Baliiday Paul Lt. Stefan Rich & Plaw Sieffler Alvares Street City Hill Alvarez Kher Hisorical and Landmarks Assortation Adina de % Vale Alvaréz Weastbronk

Walking Law Ready Soon

San Antonio prepares for a traffic sign ordinance aimed at pedestrian violations. Assistant city attorney Thomas Dobbs Jr reports the measure not yet complete. Fire and Police Commissioner Phi Wright says the plan focuses on education first, with enforcement to begin after passage.

San Antonio Thomas Dobbs Jr Phi Wright Wright

Earhart to attempt westward Atlantic flight soon

Amelia Earhart plans a westward flight across the Atlantic next month after healing delays. Mabel Royl, queen of diamonds, sails for France as preparations for a Tire de France and a weeklong relay flight continue. Charles Levine announces the plan and a two week window for departure, to be conducted in a split European and American aircraft.

New York Amelia Earhart Healen Ketchmay Mys Ulhornathus

Lindy and Carranza Fly to Detroit Field

In New York on June 20 Kaptain Fania Carranza and Charles A. Lindbergh prepared separate flights to Detroit Field. Carranza piloted Lindberg's Ryan monoplane while Lindbergh rode in a Curtis Falcon mail plane. both departed around 1 05 p.m. local time.

Curtiar N. Y Kaptain Fania Carranza Sed Cop

Paris Art Students Eject at Quat’z Arts Ball

Paris police intervened as a mob of several hundred students and patrons clashed with arriving guests at a Quat'z Arts ball. Wealthy Americans and locals faced jeers and confrontation amid a lavish, costume filled scene with champagne and a large crowd, raising questions about security and admission.

Paris Pittsturghere Ruards Thaw Uarry Tcket Speciaria

Munich Beer Records Show Decline in Consumption

Munich residents drank 10 percent less beer in the past year than 1926, with per person fill counts around 42 pints. Milk consumption rose by about 30 percent, as authorities note festive October beer events and large July sales ads from Geo Keene druggist promoting fireworks and automative novelties.

Abs International

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