09 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1928
Page
1
The extract records a heated political scene with Hoover supporters and Coolidge sentiment at a Republican convention. It mentions drafting Coolidge, the first ballot, and reactions, plus a sweeping array of unrelated notes about Rockefeller funding, Chartres cathedral repairs, and foreign intrigue, ending with a cross-page hook to continue on Page 2.
Tonight and Sunday partly cloudy to cloudy with cooler temperatures. Low around 68 degrees, highs near 88. Moderate southerly winds, possible scattered showers in the southern areas, cooler conditions in the north. By Sunday night, warmer in the north and cooler in the south, with strengthening south winds and possible thundershowers.
Sheriff Ed Bier schwabe and Deputy Samm James guard former jockey W. B. Perry after his killing in Boerne. The scene shows authorities taking precautions as investigations continue.
Bitter contest for the Republican nomination intensifies as allies fear defeatist talk and Hoover camp pressures mount. Andrew Mellon may loom on Monday as key to Clinton Mellon’s fate and Pennsylvania’s pivotal role. The split camps push to lock in votes before early ballots, with Mellon’s presence seen as decisive for Hoover’s bid.
Secretary of War Davis reports a personal message noting raw recruits arriving daily and a need for old war equipment. The army spans ages 30 to 18, with demand for supplies and passage for volunteers.
In Toronto Ontario a man identified as the leader of an heirs association opposing a Philadelphia land claim was arrested. William Daker, a York County farmer and president of the Bahers Trevis association of Ontario, is charged with deceit in relation to a $10,000 purported theft connected to the Philadelphia title dispute and a claim to a valuable land stake.
In St Paul Minnesota W Welch of Alabama told North American health officials that the average person has gained about fifteen years of life so far with prospects for further increases. The remarks were delivered at a national meeting of state and regional health authorities.
Touls Williams four year old son of Mr and Mrs J Williams of 298 Austin Street sustained serious burns from a bonfire in his yard Friday. He remained in a serious condition Saturday with concern for his sight as flames scorched his clothing before his mother could extinguish them.
Joe Owens, who was stabbed a week earlier, died early Saturday morning at Troberl BR. Creen bos pin. A murder charge will be filed against the assailant, who was at the time of Owens' death on bond on an assault charge.
An unclear report notes a gathering with many attendees and mentions illness or injuries. It references a banquet setting at a high school and hints at health concerns and a hope that all will recover.
An unsuccessful kidnapping attempt targeted Alagh Harrow, a year-old child living at 1115 North Olive Street. The child was playing in the yard when two men in a sedan tried to lure him to the curb, fled as a neighbor intervened, and a second attempt is feared, prompting police protection orders and hourly patrols near the home.
The report describes Deputy Sheriff Sam Jars in Kendall Mowing after a fatal shooting near San Antonio. Perry, a farmer jockey, was killed when Sheriff Bierschwale confronted a threat from a man named Peres. Perry died in custody on a weapons charge en route to trial. The sheriff received threats to his life and requested ranger aid. Local tensions prompted the sheriff to stay in the town and the area to be guarded.
Madrid reports Primo de Rivera, the Spanish dictator, has broken his engagement to 21 year old Senorita Mercedes Castellanos. He said he found her stock exchange work and associations with Count Cimera and the Duke of aktimodovalhe incomprehensible and has now vowed to devote himself entirely to his duties as premier and dictator.
President Coolidge accepts the resignation of Robert Olds from his role as under secretary of state with Kellogg as aide. Washington report notes Olds steps down effective immediately amid the administration’s reshuffle.
Harry K Thaw sailed for Antipodes today on the liner Aquitania. England had notified him he was an unwelcome guest and forbidden him to land at Cherbourg during the voyage to New York. Thaw remained unconcerned by deteriorating appeals and restrictions.
A court case records a thief receiving a day in jail and a five dollar fine. The fragment mentions Twine McClallig Turnett and a counts court in Ne Loan ow ehintzo of thell under, indicating a local legal action with penalties.
Society gathers for the wedding of Catherine A Smith, daughter of Governor Smith, to Francis J Quilliman of Troy at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Cardinal Troyese officiated as guests filled the Albany capital event.
With commissioners deadlocked Mayor M. Chambers takes charge to fix the 1928 29 budget. He says no more conferences will occur and announces an additional 850 000 must be cut from estimates to cover a deficit. The budget likely lands around 3 125 000, about 150 000 under department head totals.
A band of outlaws around Eatell surrenders with eight men to Cant Francis Kieren of Anchorage commanding officer of the marion detachment 2. Eistelli. The surrender was reported from Managua, Nicaragua, noting the group had been active for some time and yielding to authorities.
Washington reports President Coolidge cleared the reputation of former Annapolis midshipman Jace Garswell with six hours to spare, reinstating him in the naval academy after a two year dismissal.
In Lafayette Sedalia a jury found 21 year old John Duene guilty of first degree murder in the death of Deputy Sheriff Wallace McClue. The panel recommended life imprisonment rather than the death penalty.
Dallas June 1 report says three persons suffered serious injuries and two were lighty hurt when two automobiles collided at the intersection of Garland and Greenwood streets between Vickery and Richardson, prompting emergency response and local traffic delays.
Radio reports safety of the polar party stating all aboard are alive. Eighteen men traveled from King's Bay toward the North with the Italia airship, including Gen. Umboota Nobile and several officers, scientists, and crew. The cargo and mission involved notable figures from Italy and Sweden, with entry of the Norge’s legacy in polar exploration.
London dispatch reports the Italia airship, forced down by gales north of Spitsbergen on May 20, battered by wind and snow, sank. The Citta di Milano picked up Italia’s crew and its wireless operator confirms contact with General Nobile’s expedition.
XOUNG'S BAY June 9 Radio reports detail the locating of Nobile by CESCO with special programs aboard the Citta at Sle Jane. Captain Romagna’s decision to reserve the radio space for crew communications and for hair replica reception is noted as aiding the search and coordination efforts.
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