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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1928
Page
1
Today the Very Latest reports as Intest political confusion in Washington. The piece mocks a proposed path to reelect Coolidge, describing a plan with two terms and a long presidential run. It notes Wisconsin memories and Midwest loyalties influencing critics and supporters.
Port Sam Houston soldiers perform a review today for visiting biennial delegates. The reviewing group list includes Col. BE M Peyton Brig Gen A J Bowley Mrs John Sherman federation president and Majors TL Dy Davis K G Sherrard J A Hoag in the assembled front and rear rows.
The Souter Cross crew posed before a Fokker monoplace's takeoff from Oakland en route to Wheel er Field Honolulu, first leg to Australia. Capt H W Lyon navigator Captain Mingsford Smith pilot Cape C V T Ulin relief pilot James W Warner radio man. Local reactions focus on national defense calls and pacifist debate amid a wartime backdrop.
A garbled report describes a large women’s convention at Koehler Park near the San Antonio river, with a military review by the Second Division at 10:30 a.m. and a post‑review tea. It notes hundreds of attendees, refreshments, and planned exhibits including hundreds of hens and thousands of bags of produce, all portraying a district fair scale event.
The article reports on a Texas primary election topic with reference to Bexar County and state party officials. It notes the qualifications of all voters, the role of the Democratic executive committee, and comments by Chairman Weber and W. Wilcox regarding future action at a Waco meeting.
A man identified as Lawrence JTugieion, described as a Texas negro, was executed by electric chair at 12:41 a.m. for the murder of a white youth in Mauston on August 23, 1907. The execution occurred after the switch was thrown by Col. Wilfinia MeDacint, who served as the state official for the session.
A fragmentary dispatch from Pekin reports that Northern leader Chang Tse Tan plans to abdicate soon. The article notes ongoing civil tensions and Beijing officials cautious about the move amid regional power struggles.
Harvard Diversing won the English literature examination, with twenty participants listed. The contest took place on April 40, and featured a cross country event among eight students, details announced.
Tark Moyerz a lineman for the Sme Ambnig Tabhte Service company was killed Friday noon when a high tension wire at the 240-volt station on South Street disrupted work. A fellow worker narrowly escaped injury as the live wire toppled, throwing men about thirty feet. The incident occurred near 1416 San Vedra Avenue and involved maintenance crews attempting to salvage the situation.
A garbled report describes Lindy borrowing a plane for a mysterious flight. It mentions Col. Charles A. Lindbergh or a related figure, planning activities before departure and a misnamed airfield, with unclear locations and details due to damaged text.
Community radio program maintains local contact with residents despite brief schedule gaps. Hosts discuss community concerns, upcoming events, and highlight volunteer opportunities with emphasis on youth engagement and neighborhood news.
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