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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1928
Page
1
Obregon, newly elected president of Mexico, faces assassination fallout and questions about religion and capital rights. The piece assesses whether assassination alters history, notes European moves toward Kellogg peace, and foresees economic trends as markets react to policy and leadership.
Plans for reshaping the San Antonio police force amid a murder wave and eleven holdups remain unshared after weeks of discussion between Mayor G. M. Chambers, Police Commissioner Wright, and business leaders. Officials cite ongoing conferences and insist changes are possible but details stay secret.
Heavy political turmoil grips Mexico after the assassination of President-elect Alvaro Obregon. Congress summoned to elect a provisional president as Calles consolidates power amid martial law rumors. Officials warn of military struggles and potential upheaval across states.
A motion for rehearing was filed in the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals by Shamas Th Love, a Dallas candidate for lieutenant governor, seeking to compel the Cameron County Democratic Committee to place his name on the Democratic primary ballot. The Cameron County district court had denied his plea, and Chief Justice William Fly promised the court would act at the earliest moment possible.
A prisoner in Austin was granted aid by order of Governor Moody after pleading that his wife Mrs Fray fell and injured her back. The man was allowed to leave prison to assist her despite a liquor case connected with Grae county. authorities cited humanitarian grounds.
Funeral services for Giovanni Giolitti, former Italian prime minister, were held today in a simple ceremony as requested by the deceased. The ceremony followed the late leader’s wishes with modest observances here.
Charles D. Tlenzy, father-in law of Terbert Toren, a Republican candidate for Peenktent, died here this morning. The report notes his long service and ties to the Hoover family, marking a notable loss for the party.
An order directs chief and police to destroy seized slot machines held at police headquarters. Assistant district attorney Fred Conan helped Miller obtain the order after testimony by Chief of Detectives William F. Green. Machines were described as gambling devices and inoperable. remaining funds are to go to the county treasury.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on July 18 Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink was presented a diamond studded jewel described as a military cross by the American Legion post following a successful benefit concert. Mayor George W. Wrteon named her an honorary citizen.
San Antonio prepares a major observance for Captain Emilio Carranza with about ten army airplanes from Kelly Field and other bases planned to escort the funeral procession. The formation will fly to New Braunfels and drop flowers over the hearse before returning to the city for ceremonies. Major James E. Chaney and Major Charles A. Oldfield organize the aerial tribute, with additional formations planned in Laredo on Saturday.
Gen Obregon’s son Maurilio Alyn Obregon laid to rest after a staged assassination. Funeral crowd at the national palace watched by army guards as dignitaries prepared a special train to take the body to Guaymas and Sonora, Obregon’s home, amid deep public emotion.
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