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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
4
Advices from Atatanilco report a fierce clash near Las Wuertas between 118 federal soldiers and over 2000 insurgents. The battle followed a rebel forge action at Glas, with no immediate casualty figures released.
Robert D. Straus of San Antonio and Allen D. King of Karnes City received degrees from the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia commencement exercises held Wednesday, as reported in San Antonio on Thursday.
Kansas City dispatch reports U Senator Janes A. Reod, Missouri’s preferred presidential candidate, leaving here for Viousten summit. Mrs. Reed will accompany him.
An Anrilras report from New York notes men embracing costume jewelry, shifting from heavy diamond links to affordable sets costing around £1. Modern pieces feature synthetic stones and coordinated hues with ties and cravats. The old luxury dandy with diamond links fades as fashion trends favor practicality and mass availability.
A Tuesday Musical Club program, organized by the San Antonio Federation of Women’s clubs, will entertain GMST students at Fort Sam Houston Tuesday evening. The program includes fringe dance numbers, violin and piano solos, and vocal selections.
Friends of Governor Alfred E Smith threaten legal action to block a news reel dramatizing two prohibition scenes by Yale professor Irving Fisher. The film Deliverance, made for Fisher and Hubert Corridini, is booked by the YMCA for showing in YMCA and churches nationwide. George E Graves, secretary to the governor, has written to news reel firms warning them against improper use of their films.
Army praise comes for rapid work on submitting travel rolls covering G M T students departing Fort Houston last Thursday for training. In a letter to Col. Ancira A Parker and C M T Cy executive officer, the post finance officer notes this is the first time since summer camps began seven years ago that travel pay records were settled within 48 hours after arrival.
Wealthy World War II veteran Milton Bee of New York remains missing after a March 12 disappearance tied to the Stardi Gras carnival. Police say a man was reported kidnapped by four others. prior to the vanishing Bee checked out of a hotel and was seen boarding a train with his baggage left behind.
Thieves stole oil and auto accessories from Joe Niels filling station on Dakota Street. The break in occurred before opening on Thursday morning. Niels discovered the crime when preparing to start the business and alerted police.
Cleveland inventor Alexander Winton unveils a perfected radial engine claimed to burn less fuel. He plans to install the motor in airplanes at a Cleveland factory during wartime production efforts.
In Reno Nevada June 21 in open court Samuel Lippert chief record clerk of New York City registrar office declared the Nevada divorce law unjust and asserted Nevada courts had no jurisdiction over him and his wife before Judge Burlete his remarks highlighted the continuing dispute in the divorce suit initiated by Lippert against his wife.
An advertisement warns against treating babies as toys and urges gentle care to prevent nervous issues. It touts Castoria as a safe, drug free remedy for colic sleep and upset stomachs, claiming widespread use and a money back promise with the Fletcher signature brand.
Paris June 21 Premier Poincare addressed the chamber of deputies with a three hour briefing on the financial plan to stabilize the franc. He urged approval of the stabilizing law and indicated the measure would be presented to parliament on Saturday after global stock exchanges close.
A deputy sheriff confronted by domestic distress misuses handcuffs in a failed attempt to compel his wife’s affection. The chief admonishes that one cannot force a spouse to stay, especially after the couple was brought before the station. The incident highlights authority limits in private life and marital disputes.
Wichita Falls June 31. Hurl Givens, 24, was killed by lightning while working on a farm near Electra. The accident occurred during a storm and details indicate fatal injuries. Officials investigated the scene and notified next of kin.
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