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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1934

Page

12

Injuries in polo matеh fatal to Col Johnston

Col Johnston, a veteran of the Spanish American War and World War I, died from injuries sustained in a polo match. He received multiple international decorations, led cavalry units on campaigns in the Philippines and Mexico, and held staff roles in France. His lineage traces to notable Revolutionary and Civil War officers, with ties to North Carolina ancestry.

Col. Johnston Japan China France Philippines Cuba Garton Johnston Seventh Cavalry Budzalo Philippine Islands Johnston Johnston Wes Robert Dantel Jonnatan Elizabeth Johnston Evans Newberne N. C Peter G. Evans Upperville North Carolina Cavalry Wiliam Johnston Peter Forney Langres Cavalry Army War College

Military officer Johnston's varied 20th century service recalled

The life of Colonel Johnston spans chief of staff roles in the Eighty second and Seventh divisions, military intelligence leadership, and a 1921 Word Forces mission to report on the Philippines. He served as governor-general aide in Nicaragua under Leonard Wood, aided Hoover’s electoral mission, and held posts in Mexico and Tennessee historical groups.

Hughes Philippine Islands Legasay Calboyog Cabalogan Tacloban Palo Tanauan Parlojon Jare Dagemi McCoy Buluan River Mindanan Phiipping Islands Sulu Ypres Voogas Meuse-Argonne Johnston Theoore Roosevelt The Rough Riders Philippines Lake Lange Mindanao Pickit Cottopatto France Vosges Schbsy Tost Isle Word Forces Philippine Nicaragua Islands Leonard Wood Hoover Mexico Tennessee Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Society of Cincinnati North Carolina

Weather report fragment from March forecast and city list

A fragmented weather bulletin with March forecasts for multiple regions, showing times, precipitation totals, and wind notes. Includes city names across Texas and beyond, with scattered phrases about fair to clear conditions and north winds. The text mixes forecast details with a long list of place names and incomplete phrases.

Feremraly Anna Friay M. Avanzas San Antonio Dallas Fair Frida Moderae New Origan el Paso Abilane Oleigia Texas Atlanta Clauny Fesion Mass Battale Shakeston S Christo Fi del Rio Denver Cola Moines Texas Fort Sroutit Ark Galveston Tex Jelena Ment Moston Tacksonville Fla Kansas City Cittle “Rock Aneta Caue Louise Hiye Dlear Soneemer Doolly Redles Onteas Port Arthur Ralefeh St Louis Ran Prancigeo Cal Seattle Wash Elirevenart Taledo Ohin Tucson Arty Whehieton 1 Wichita, Kan

Easy Pleasant Way To Lose Fat

An advertisement touts a quick weight loss plan promising energy, health, and a toned appearance with a cheap 85 cent bottle of Kraselion Salta or Broschen Salts. It claims fat loss in a month, a slimmer chin, abdomen, and clearer skin, urging readers to weigh themselves before and after a four week supply.

Avery Maraming Amrrina Ater

Camp Hulen Contracts Awarded for Improvements

The War Department awarded contracts totaling 119,696 for Camp Hulen Texas projects at Palacios national guard site. J F Johnson won 17,530 for 10 mess hall floors. Sam Fridner of Galveston 62,629 for concrete floors on 1866 tents and 6,999 for grading and drainage. A M Evans of Columbus 11,862 for a 400000 gallon reservoir. Ritehen and Price Lumber Palacios 6,885. Fisk Electric Houston 14,893 for electrical distribution system.

Austin Camp Hulen Texas National Guard Palacios United States War Department Camp Mabry J. F. Johnson Sam Fridner Galveston Fridner A.M. Evans Columbus Price Lumber Company Tistale Iation Sync Tem Fisk Electric, Company Houston

Congress Debates Tariffs and War Bill Action

Associated Press reports congressional activity this week with hearings on stock exchange control and air mail, a treasury post office appropriation bill, and a deflationary tariff stance. Secretary Hull testifies before Ways and Means, while Roosevelt directs private mail reassignment. in Alabama, nearly 8000 coal miners threaten to strike until wage terms and a goat ranch dispute are resolved.

House War Department Hull Ways and Means Committee Dickinson Interstate , Commerce Committee Senate House Post Office Roosevelt Birmingham Ala Alabama Kerrville Lion

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