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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1928

Page

2

Secretary Davis Denies Unemployment Exaggeration and Bank Heist

Secretary Davis says unemployment figures are exaggerated while a Bertram Farmers State Bank robbery in Burnett County is reported. Thieves dug through the wall, burned a safe, escaping before daylight with about 15 000 in securities and cash including gold and Liberty bonds, prompting police highway patrols into San Antonio.

San Antonio Farmers’ State Bank of Bertram Burnell Tesas Hay Burnett Rar T. C. Miller Seritiek Muler Bank Offidis

House Sets Stage For Fight Over Rep Beck

Washington March 17 The fight over Representative James W. Beck Republican of Pennsylvania to retain his seat continues as the House Election Committee files majority and minority reports. The majority report by Representative Vincent Republican of Michigan finds no merit in Becks contention that he was not a legal resident of Philadelphia when elected last November.

International Nave Service Washington James WM. Beck Pennsylvanis House Electine Committee Vincent Michigan Beck Euccersnr William Vatewan Philadelphia Congress

Population growth and birth trends in the United States

The article discusses long term population projections, arguing that by century's end births will outpace deaths, boosting population and journalistic readership. It cites a 14902380 increase over eight years and notes high birth rates, with commentary on immigration and health trends shaping the nation's future.

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Hospital Fire in New York Claims Nine Lives

A fatal hospital blaze in New York City killed nine people and smothered four bed ridden patients. A purse was said to have disappeared as a patient leapt from an upper window. Fire crews responded from all city apparatus while ambulances and police ferried patients through streets amid chaos.

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Land Needed for Flood Prevention Channel Across Main District

Major C M Chambers said on Thursday that land is required for additional right of way to build a flood prevention channel through Commerce Market and Dolorosa streets near Pioneer Flour mills. Two routes remain under study while property appraisals by Rua Antonia Real Estate proceed. condemnation may follow if owners do not sell after appraisals.

Pioneer Flour Mills Rua Antonia Real Estate Board CM. Chambers Commerce Market Dolorosa

Unemployment Survey From Secretary Davis Urges Facts

James J Davis argues the government can gauge unemployment via a selective sample from about 10,000 manufacturing plants rather than a full house to house census. He warns against inflated figures and notes the cost and delay of a census would undermine timely understanding of part time work and joblessness.

James J. Davis Steiniber Lubher Brerlident Cosl- Adge Tiiternat Seerice Washington United States Senate Department of Tabor

Unemployment estimates cited by labor officials questioned

Secretary James A Davis surveys unemployment to gauge conditions and aid policy. He notes that official figures from the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics often differ from local canvases, with one instance showing about 16 000 out of work in a community. He argues many estimates are exaggerated and that broader national unemployment remains serious.

James A. Davis Studien United States Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Service Department of Labor Mtrreni FSA Chamber of Commerce Bureau of Lator Statistics England Itelief Ynetioploruint Insurance Milliyas Kerngdard Poland Columbia Garaberon Garentt

Murder Confession Trial Highlighted in Turbulent Case

The article recounts the Elwell murder case with Regan claiming self defense while police challenge details of the confession. Inspector Cougulin disputes Regan narrative as authorities probe contradictions amid notes of intoxication and shifting timelines. It also discusses rising European population, mechanization, and unemployment warnings.

Businessmen Fly to Austin in Hypnomonoplane

Steinhardt led a five passenger flight to Austin aboard a sister ship to Lindbergh’s We. The delegation from the Young Men's Business League, led by Dorrest Morgan, aims to boost commercial aviation in Austin and plans a large turnout for the national junior chamber convention next June. Governor Mondy discussed the San Antonio Mexico City air route as the state eyes field use in Laredo to avoid a new center.

Steinhardteft Lindbergh Air Mail Austin Loague Dorrest Morgan Pend & Big Junior Chamber Croot Crook National Aeronautic Association San Antonio Jack Bereman Steinhardt

Atlanta Marshal Jailed in Shooting Case

Walter B. Harwell city marshal of Atlanta was jailed on $2500 bond after a Wednesday shooting at City Hall during an evening dispute with deputy Steuben Us. The incident, linked to a suspected attempt to influence outcomes of a bet, left one shot fired. F W Bohmfalk, visiting, has returned home to Los Angeles.

Atlanta Uilvermei Service Walter B. Harwell Grams Jory Harwell Steuben Us F. W. Bohmfalk Los Angeles Terao

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