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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
5
The club aims to ease a single man’s task by encouraging pledges to improve safety. Editor Mr Wright praises the program as a big help to police and urges readers to join, mailing stamped self addressed envelopes for membership buttons.
Commissioner of Police Phil Wright and his daughter Alma Lane demonstrate the look both ways rule with the Light's Safety Club. They travel in pairs, each observing traffic direction before crossing, promoting careful pedestrian behavior.
Deserters flee Cha ci and Mukden forces as Pekin defenses tighten. Wan Shei assumes police authority with 1500 troops creating a garrison. Evacuation of Mikiten troops empties Pekin end Tromt while proclamations for Tientsi and Pekin post across the city. Traffic suspended and calls for an international train arise amid US stance.
Ramos reported to the army today that nineteen insurgents were slain in a battle with Federal forces at 1 Salvador in Jalisco state. One insurgent was captured. One Federal soldier was killed and three wounded. The insurgents were dispersed.
WACK HOME Janes NR Scot and George A Tee of Beeville have returned home after weave weeks vacation spent in Austin San Antonio and Shanston.
A scanned notice invites boys and girls 14 and under to join the Just Kids Safety Club. Applicants must have a parent or guardian sign, promising to observe traffic rules in San Antonio. Send the form with a stamped self-addressed envelope to receive a club button.
June 5 Genucci laborer Guiseppe enters Chestnut Street jewelry store and demands payment of five dollars for valuables. Clerk Jackal shows rings valued around $5,000 and a $1,200 bracelet. Police later learn the tools were linked to a January 12 1926 theft at Glensite and valued over $15,000.
The Rev Luther B Wilson aged bishop emeritus of New York died at his home after collapsing during a sermon at the Methodist Episcopal general conference in Minneapolis. He had served as resident bishop in the New York area and was known for long public service in the church.
In Brussels June 6 the international aeronautic federation faced questions over whether the Belgians aeronauts would have their record recognized after a refueling dispute. Italian aviators Arturo Berririn and Carlo Delprete reportedly set a time of 8 hours 04 minutes 26.15 seconds, potentially challenging the world record though their tanks were not replenished. Adjutant Groos arranged fuel from above via a twenty yard pipeline, a dramatic boost amid the tense proceedings.
Bertha K. Lisades, hailed as the first woman mayor of a large American city, retires as Myank Edwards assumes Seattle city leadership amid a ceremonial transition.
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