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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
11
Washington July 13. An official statement from Senator Norris of Nebraska announced he would lead no third party effort. The secretary said Norris had been approached by convention dealers in Chicago about the possibility but the senator had stated he would not support such a nomination.
An OCR damaged notice touts mountain trout fishing in Grand County Colorado near Arapaho National Forest. It mentions locations, routes, and a supposed opportunity with altered details and unclear instructions. The text includes misread place names and stray phrases needing clarification.
Margaret Howerton calls the vegetable odd despite claims of good eating. Seeds trace to Europe and the produce displays yellow, green, and orange hues.
Experts examined a newly received vegetable sample from Chile and compared it to a pumpkin. The tasting noted bright orange flesh and a suggestive rind, with growers optimistic about its suitability as a pumpkin substitute.
Report from New Orleans outlines a broad probe into gaming and related corruption. Officials from city departments push for a full inquiry while police seek evidence and cooperation from business leaders amid claims of organized gambling and bank activity connected to the sector.
Prohibition agents and city detectives raided the Minnie club, a New York night resort, citing it early and seizing liquor. They arrested the proprietor but conducted the operation quietly, leaving most patrons unaware of the action. the club was listed as not chartered.
Miss Nannie Fr. Gunninghim TD of Western street dies after 40 years in the city. She leaves a sister and a niece in the city. Rites held Friday morning at the Worter Loring church with Rev. World Venere officiating. Interment in Mission Burial Park near Attaatin.
In Chicago on December 14, 2 year act on liquor charges, J Weinberg and A Swanson sentenced to serve a year in Leavenworth penitentiary for attempting to violate prohibition laws. Officials state large quantities of alcohol were involved.
Stage all set for final operas by the San Antonio Civic Opera company with Pirates of Pontalinee ahead in Lone Star State. Seats already sold for most performances as the concerted cast and chorus from St Mary’s church and the local high school orchestra prepare under the direction of Invital Main Avenue. Special arrangements for buses and street closures are in place to manage expected audiences and performers from across the city.
European singer Jenny Golder, of Australian nationality, reportedly died by her own action in Paris. The obituary notes her popularity in English speaking music circles and references the influence of her late husband or partner.
A damaged account reports a vessel burned by its crew after a collision off the SS Han Mb near Almaden. The crew, about thirty aboard, were saved with the help of the Red Cross steamer. The ship Bronch vex and others aided, with the captain coordinating the response.
Fragmented text describes legal matters involving prominent American individuals, brief mentions of Virginia, New York, and California, and references to foreig n involvement and tensions in family separations. The garbled source hints at high society divorce issues and income class contrasts in a mid century context.
Divers were sent to recover the bodies of three seaplane victims after a crash. The wreckage was sighted and divers were dispatched to search the area for the missing individuals.
A San Antonio waitress, suffering from burning and painful feet, reports quick relief after using Coolene. She describes immediate soothing effects, noting improved comfort during work. The ad claims widespread availability and a money back guarantee from druggists.
Pred Vantalushen and W Th Frei will judge the poultry testing elimination contest set for Saturday morning at College Station. Wetwren county boys and girls will attend to select representatives for the enemy. The event includes a tour of local poultry farms with prizes and transportation details.
Chicago reports that Palmolive Peel and Colgate, two leading soap and perfumery firms, agreed to merge. Officials of the industry council announce the plan will be reviewed at a May meeting, with details on the merger to follow.
The Kenner Parent Teacher Association meeting Friday night will consider extending Lretlon Street across the vacant property to Cotlough Avenue. Acting president Mrs Burl Stein will lead discussion on the proposed street extension and related implications.
A $000,000 suit filed in district court by Mrs. Houston against Liberty Weekly, publishers of Liberty Magazine, centers on a published article about Gen. Spt Houston. The petition alleges the piece stated Marple Houston was the spy of the towers in a byline attributed to Doi Seitx.
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