23 Jun 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1928
Page
1
Women join campaign against Hoover rebels as editorials mock Prohibition era policy. The article critiques leadership, foreign plans, and economic costs while noting public unrest and political maneuvering in Washington and abroad.
In Houston on June 23, leaders of the Women’s National Democratic Law Enforcement league, including Mrs. Jesse W. Nicholson and Mrs. Dupuy, vow to oppose Governor Smith. They plan to nominate Mrs. Nicholson for vice president and urge a dry platform enforcing all laws including the eighteenth amendment. They aim to prevent Smith and coordinate anti-Smith efforts, including arranging early ballots and possible alternative candidates.
Amid tense preparations for a contested presidential nomination, factions within the Democratic scene in Houston and New York's governor camp align to deter Smith. Reports say the push for the nomination remains competitive, despite confident tone from opposing camps. In Mexico City a flare of violence interrupts a mining-related incident near San Rafael with likely federal involvement.
Beers 2 teat set heater el TEMERTATERES Fas Avtozia ant velnitr. Tonight and Sunday generally mild with scattered thundershowers in the north portion. Winds on the coast fresh to strong later tonight. Coastal areas may see cooler air Sunday with lingering showers.
Fifty members of the air board of the St. Louis Chamber of Commerce departed for Cherbourg aboard the Viner Lape Sanil. They aim to study European commercial aviation and airports. Included were Bernold af. Biz by, noted as a principal hacker of Colonel Tirdbereh's trans Atlantic flight, and Stanley Clarke, chairman of the air board.
Paris police reported Marion Talley a Kansas born singer was robbed yesterday by a man from London who stole $100 in cash two travel checks totaling $500 and an $8000 letter of credit from her handbag after arriving at her hotel. Police believe the money came from her handbag.
A 92-year-old man was given a jail term after pleading guilty to stealing a horse in a Missouri county. Prosecutors say the defendant admitted to taking the animal from a Corning area stable and was sentenced to confinement with unspecified terms. Local officials noted the unusual age of the defendant for this offense.
Bobby Jones maintains the pace at the National Open in Chicago as he carded 35 and 144 for 30 holes, with Sarazen and Armour close behind. An ominous sky and rain dampen the course while amateurs von Elm and Leach contend for second as the field tightens.
Two purported convicts fled through Los Angeles streets as detectives Dell and Laurean stopped them near a parked car on Soledad Street. Shots were fired, injuring pedestrians, before officers captured one man and detained both suspects awaiting prison authorities.
Moj Noberta Fierro carries a friendship message from the Mexican government and people. Major Fierro, a top adviser, hopes to make a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Manila next week.
A couple was detained at San Antonio police headquarters after allegedly stealing gasoline from the residence at 238 Bushnell Avenue. The 1 year old girl and a 22 year old man were in custody as of Friday night, with officers reporting the incident occurred earlier that evening.
Fort Worth June 23. Court papers reveal Trinity University will receive 37,000,00 under terms of the will of J. Fort, who died at Arlington June 3. The document outlines bequests and trusts tied to the deceased, including the university as a major beneficiary.
Marine aviator Major Lutz and two companions died in a crash of a transport plane en route from Washington to Miami. Corporal G. McChesney died later in hospital. Corporal Reedey Nichols survived with injuries. Initial navy statements conflicted on casualties. The crash occurred near Fill for landing before the plane went down. Maj Bourne went to the scene to obtain facts. Townspeople were aroused by the accident.
Police investigate a buckshot firing into the rear of a house at 198 Nevada Street around 2 p m Saturday in San Antonio. Detectives Hartman Shipp Ostler and Crow canvassed nearby but found no traces of the shooter.
Moses A. Guest, 75, a millionaire tobacco merchant and former Republican national committeeman from California, died at his Burlingame home today of heart disease after being stricken early yesterday. He was a prominent figure in business and politics.
Dallas student from Forest Avenue Meh sthoul won the gold medal for best original speech on War Treaties in the national oratorical contest held in Austin. Competitors included Mann 23 of Ternlee Vineyard, Forest Avenue, Dalas.
Two Schrader brothers Theodore 33 and Joe 41 were killed when lightning struck a ditch on their father's farm near Fairlands outside Miami Oklahoma during work on the farm. Officials report the accidental death occurred June 23.
Mexico City June 3 The Mexican government prepares its reply to the Republic of State Kelloge's invitation to an international conference. The message is expected to be ready soon and sent to Cuba for further consideration.
June 23 report says detectives probe an extensive raid tied to the steamship Leviathan from New York to Southampton. Checks, drafts, bills of exchange, and bank notes worth thousands, possibly up to 100000 pounds, were looted. seals on bags intact but later broken during sorting. Scotland Yard and US authorities coordinate as investigations begin in London.
Tosquin Pacheco and Frits Bieter, identified as Mexico City airliners, departed from an unspecified eastern land airport at 7:32 a.m. today for a nonstop flight to the Mexican capital, Moairon.
Mrs. TL Tougherty, stage name Virginia Crown Faire, files for divorce from Virgil Dougherty in Los Angeles accusing cruelty and frequent unpleasantries causing scenes at dinner with guests present.
Scranton dispatch notes Col. Charles Lindbergh landing at Coxton Pittston area last evening then hopping off this morning for New York, signaling a rapid departure after a brief stay. The report cites a hop from a Coxton field to New York with no further itinerary details or confirmations.
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