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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1928
Page
1
The piece discusses US policy toward China and tariff autonomy, notes Princeton Yale lecturer Duncan’s death in a sweeping philosophical recap, praises General Motors profits, Blake’s legacy, and Captain Molar’s global voyage. It also covers labor disputes, Coolidge’s fishing imagery, and fashion trends impacting dressmakers.
San Antonio officials announced a new higher tax rate for business property. Tax Commissioner Frank A Bushiek cited rising assessments from 12 to 13 million and wide increases in downtown blocks while residential values generally fell. He noted revisions reflect market prices, with notable gains on South and North Mary streets and Main Avenue. He urged restraint to avoid higher overall taxation amid public spending pressures.
Joseph Sapp, 62 West Aarding yerevard Marlandale, fatally stabbed after an altercation with Archie Sweet street man on 1800 block of South Alamo Street. Officer Ho nor Allen attended scene. Willian Sapp, 20, father of the dead man, said the assailant lunged. Mrs Beenico H. Simmons witness, attorney FL 7, Simmons, to seek release in Ninety-fourth district court at 2 p.m. Monday.
President Coolidge spoke in Superior Wisconsin delivering a vigorous oration before a gathered crowd at the riverfront. He declared his plans for leadership and stressed national unity as he prepares to address an audience in Cannon Falls tomorrow.
Universal Service reports in London Knoedler, a New York art house, purchased royal portraits and other works at Christ Church gallery today. The sale totaled 91 975 dollars, drawing calls from British collectors and press alike.
The Light resumes its new serial Good Girl with the first three chapters re published and the current installment in General News on page one. See Hian offers a short description of the tale and its premise, inviting readers to follow the ongoing story.
A messy legal tangle centers on a five year old girl sold by her mother to her grandfather in Argonin Kansas and custody awarded to the mother. The mother faces kidnapping charges after her alleged kidnapping attempts and a guardian fight over weekly support. An investigation uncovers the step to recover the child while another note announces a postmaster exam in Yoakum for Sweet Mone on August 4.
Election returns from 204 of 4th district votes show Governor Moody leading with 96,215 for governor, Mayfield ahead for Congress, and McCloskey winning the fourteenth district nomination. Rural counties trail in turnout while larger cities show heavier voting in state races.
Officials listed include County Clerk Durks, Tax Collector Campbell, Comptroller Terred, Treasurer Halber, Superintendent Pobl Insiene Marrs, Land Commissioner Robison, Congress McCloskey, Attorney General Mayfield Connally, Governor Muarly, and Justice Smith. Election results show districts, precincts, and candidates with early returns guiding primary needs.
Kellner, a 38 year old of 153 Tosewood avenue, suffered the near loss of his left arm when his car collided with a street vehicle at South Presa Creek and Selley avenue at midnight. His car overturned and he received other injuries and was rushed to the Robert The Freen hospital.
Mme Trene Pavloska, prima soprano with the Civic Opera company, appeared in court over alimony details. The witness declined to testify and the actor reportedly acted loudly, prompting a return appearance Monday where further testimony is expected.
A 12 year old girl Carling Velinr kidnapped two years earlier from Nevada Missouri was found by her mother in Chicago at a juvenile detention home. The unusual case ends with the mother reading a newspaper story aloud during a reunion scenario.
County Attorney Tom J. Newton leads in the Democratic primary over Tom Dielmann as 52 precincts report at Democratic headquarters. Seeligson also expands his margin over Dave Watson. Moody leads Moody-like in Bexar, with several county races showing mixed but generally status quo results though final counts may alter outcomes.
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