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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

12

Convention Hints and Humour From San Antonio Delegates

Houston dispatch reports lively chatter at a Democratic convention in Houston with San Antonio figures testing tickets and jockeying for roles. Remarks from Mayor C M Chambers and Judge Augustus McCloskey mix with boisterous chatter about vendors, prunes, and potential nominees, including Al Smith and Jesse Jones, amid crowded hotel politics and party dynamics.

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Auction Finds Snuffbox From Louis XV To Pompadour

An old gold snuffbox presented by Louis XV to Madame Pompadour sold at a London auction for 16800 dollars. The miniature of Mary Queen of Scots realized 5250 dollars and a portrait of Henry Prince of Wales fetched 5775 dollars.

Louis XV Madame Pompadour London Mary, Queen of Scots Henry, Prince of Wales

The Paris Widow Chase for Sir Mortimer Tarís Fortune

A Paris rumor centers on Lady Eleanor Davis widow of Sir Mortimer Tarís, dubbed “The $30,000,000 widow.” Rich suitors including Fearon Maurice de Rothschild and Jeanet Curran vie for her hand as she mourns, with Carran’s ex husband and social figures linked to the tale. The Tarís, famed in politics and gambling, travels with the body to Canada for burial.

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San Antonio To Host Aeronautics Tourists In July

San Antonio chapter of the National Aeronautic Association will host roughly sixty plots and passengers during the national air tour. The event runs July 7 and 8 with 30 planes slated to land at Windorn field. Col. G. G. Stuart chairs the reception committee and promises hospitality, rest periods, and a luncheon and dinner plus a two short city rides. The tour departs Fort Worth and winds through Sandunk before returning to Detroit as the starting and terminal point.

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Notable Robberies Loom Over San Antonio District

A San Antonio business owner was robbed after a break in that left him shaken. Deputies arrested a suspect Thursday, who refused to talk, while police continue investigations into the string of incidents.

San Antonia Jivaar Jim

Four Kelly Pilots Perry Planes Here Four Welly Field

Four aviation teams named Kelly pilots from Langley Field Virginia head to Wellly field for use at the Intend flying Field. They were due to reach Wellly on Thursday unless weather delays arrival.

Kelly Perry Lieats Jester Fane Furcuit Langley Fell

State Fights and Charter Issues Over Insurance Charters

State contests the Dallas firm over insurance charter compliance and the supervision of charters. The matter involves investigation by Fuller and J Wiffle to determine if fraud or mismanagement affected charters and insurance certificates. The outcome could redefine regulatory jurisdiction and the state’s power to demand charter failures be rectified.

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Lieutenant Israel Assigned to 8. A

Lieutenant Israel reportedly assigned to the 8. A. Second Lieutenant Hobert sent Israel, son of a prominent infantry officer, to duty with field artillery as divisions shift. At Rome unemployment trembles and a Marshall from Laydingeler notes a European tour.

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Censor Bans 8 Dallas Shows Sparks Local Heat

Dallas observers report city censor bars eight theater acts led by titles including Crime and Walking in the Foreigner. Mrs. Boyce urged caution, warning of further bans, while advertisers push Fourth of July fireworks and party supplies amid theater turmoil.

Dallas Ax Om Ethel Loyce Uulifie Giousements Boyce

Town Moves to Arrest Capone in Special Session

A city council held a special session to urge officers to arrest Al Capone for any offense. The vote passed a resolution demanding action against the Chicago racketeer with a guard present during the session.

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Ailvertieenenst Celebration Highlights Local Trade

A fragment mentions Tin and cotton goods marketed at Keene Plaza with sealored items. It references a local celebration and trade activity around the Ailvertieenenst event, noting marketplace display and timing.

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Millionaire dispute ends in two-year court battle

In ULNCAGO on June 28, Judge J. T. Klerline Pomeroy presided over a Circuit Court ruling on a complex will contest. The judge awarded the estate to a subset of heirs after prolonged litigation with cousins who had previously challenged the legacy.

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Mother Reunites With Son Serving Sentence at Reformatory

Mrs. Helen Shiner of Chicago visited the state reformatory after two years of searching for her 19 year old son Henry. He is a prisoner serving a one year sentence for a run in with the law. Mrs. Shiner collapsed upon learning of her son's preference and status.

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Houston Convention Hawkers Market Campaign Souvenirs

In Houston at the Democratic convention a lively crowd hawked souvenirs and tokens on the streets. A tray of miniature representations including a beer mug and other trinkets highlighted the campaign atmosphere as supporters show hawk antics and readiness for the upcoming political contest.

Houston Dunes SR

Where to Stranger Want Ad Inquiries at Crockett 2400

A brief notice directs readers to place a want ad by calling Crockett 2400. It conveys a practical contact method without extra details. The item emphasizes the phone number as the path to submit classified notices.

Crockett 2400

Unclear fragmentary text on rail lines and city mayors

Fragmentary OCR style passage mentions railway systems and various city officials. It references Houston San Antonio and New York leaders, with garbled names and roles. Details are unreadable, preventing a clear factual item or outcome.

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