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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1928

Page

2

Connally Seeks Senate Bid Amid Campaign Finance Debate

Congressman Tom Connally of Marlin critiqued Republican administrations and urged the Democratic program to restore people’s control of government. Speaking to the San Antonio Bar Association at the Gunter Hotel, he signaled a Senate campaign within weeks and highlighted issues of campaign contributions and secret lobbies shaping the government.

Democratic Party Tom Connelly Marlin Fridey Codwalis Texas San Antonio Bar Association Senate Connally Congress House Nicaragua

Military Personnel Movements and Promotions Report

Washington dispatch lists arm orders and postings across multiple forts and depots. officers from Lawrence Cabell to Oliver Hughes are reassigned or retained at posts including Fort Mason Fort Benning Fort Crook and the Panama Canal Department with specifics on ranks units and destinations noted.

Washington, D. C Lawrence TD Cabell QM. C Taurance Matheme Gom Fort Benning James Taylor University of Kentucky Denzel J Baremore Teland Arce William. T. Osmaterr M.C. Washington Brocklyn William Fosier Washington New Orleans Hal Viger Q. Mi. C Philadelphies Leo Gammy Calvin A. Burkhead C. Fork Leavenworth Fort Monmouth Willis R. Taylor Fort Sam Houston Henry H. Fey Infantre Fort Beaming Philippine Department Oliver Hughes Infantry Panama Department Fort Crook Cimrenca Bet Panama Department Fort Tate Dean F. Eflerthorpe A.C Fort Eustis Canal Derarcment

Malone and Lungheon's Role Praised by Rotary Club

Col. W. B. Tuttle lauded Gen. Paul B. Malone for aiding San Antonio in securing the American Legion convention and other efforts. The luncheon session featured Witt presiding as Rotary club gathered around noon Friday.

Paul B. Mlone San Antonio American Legion Convention Col W. B. Tuttle Rotary Club R ‘Bh. Witt

Slot machines destroyed by order report

Investigators under Chief F N Flores destroyed twenty three slot machines on Thursday and prepared to seize forty more. Court orders exist for twenty five additional machines and eighteen more await destruction as district attorneys push a steady drive to stamp out the gambling. Authorities say machines seized when displayed will be destroyed upon report.

F. ‘N. Flores Cajef Flores

Jap Fishermen Drown in Collision at Sea

Seven Japanese fishermen were drowned when their motor launch collided with an American freighter reported as the West Chapoon near TORIO. The freighter's action led to a loss of life, while William Furlong of the Chamber of Commerce highway department is due back Monday after recent talks in Mexico on highway development in the Republic.

Torio Furlong Wiliam Furlong Highway Department of the Chamber of Commerce Mexico Republic

Jury Discharged When Unable to Agree in Slaying

The Houston jury in the Morris C. Laine murder case was discharged after failing to reach a verdict. Laine faced charges of shooting T. F. Conovar, husband of his former wife, in a disputed self defense claim. Conovar’s death bed statement supported threats by Laine.

Houston Morris C. Laine Frides Laine T. F. Conovar Jet October Flo Conoway

Tourist Club to Be Feted at Cun ter Hotel Dance

Members of the Conopve tourist club will be guests at the Cun ter hotel for a dance on Monday night, March 12, in the crystal ballroom. Tickets are available at the tourist headquarters, 511 North St. Marys street. The week’s program includes a 500 party, a bridge party, a roof reception by the Council of Jewish Women, an open house for tourists, a picnic at New Braunfels, and a regular weekly dance in the club rooms.

Conopve Cunter Crystal Ballroom HL Riegler North St. Mary's Street St. Anthony Council of Jewish Women New Braunfels

George Terrell Seeks Re election in Texas

In Austin on March George Terrell state commissioner of agriculture announced his candidacy for re election. He aims to continue leadership of the state agriculture department and strengthen farming support across Texas.

Internationnal News Service Austin George

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