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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1928
Page
17
Washington reports the 1928 delegate race shows a home‑bound pattern as Reed and Hoover backers resume selective campaigning. Reed travels vast miles, while Hoover plans limited public activity. Others, including Smith and Lowden, avoid campaigning, focusing on duties and cautious spending amid a restrained effort.
New York dispatch reports Vincent Youmans in town for a public engagement. He describes meeting a “darned nice fellow” in a scene mixing music chatter and wartime intrigue. The piece blends playful banter with a nod to German royalty.
Fragmentary OCR summarizes a late evening broadcast with hotel orchestra performances and multiple named figures. Mentions central area time and a Wednesday March date with scattered times and locations, but many words are garbled, yielding little coherent information.
A dense list of births and notices dated March through April 2028 references many individuals by full or partial names, street addresses, and ages. It records baby arrivals, marriages, and other civil notices across multiple streets and establishments, with numerous mentions of persons and locations such as Pedra If, Guadalupe Street, Gen Fernando Street, 2218 Guadalupe Street, and Sanneeliniti Rith.
A city commission recommends a $4,866,000 municipal bond package with planned investments in parks, libraries, sewers, police and fire facilities, and public grounds. Mayor A M Chamboty supports full adoption, while some officials seek extra funds for parks and exposition grounds, opposing only certain acquisitions. Recommendations include 31 and a half million for disposal, 600k for widening, 750k for street parts, 450k for sewer work, 300k police fire buildings, 250k park buildings, 500k library, 200k grounds improv, 150k bridges, and related expenditures.
Washington report surveys intrigue over Charles A Lindbergh plans amid rumors of a potential round the world flight and a shift to airline development In a state department briefing Oscar Olds and other officials weighed further movements while figures from diplomacy and White House circles were briefed on aerial ventures and retirement rumors including a note about a family in Boston and practical aviation roles.
The Chird Battalion Ninh in niners resigns as guard of honor to Brig Gen Alpert J. Rowley arriving at the Second Division headquarters Saturday morning to take command of the division and Fort Bam Taunton from Brig Gen Harold B. Fiske acting commander of Lomematte post. The Ninety infantry band will play the appropriate military air. Hatlery C Twelfth Wie Mertilerr will fire a eleven gun salute when Genem Bowley authorizes the ceremony.
W. A. Bornett and J. I. Bornett were indicted by the Grand Jury in a county case connected to the death of Augusthy Soria. They were released on $2500 bonds after a preliminary hearing, following prior temporary bonds. The incident occurred when Soria was killed while driving milk delivery duties on Pleasonton Road. The Ninety Fourth District Court is handling the case.
About 1000 pupils at Crockett elementary school No 11 in West Commerce Street receive an unexpected holiday due to a plumbing break in the building. The disruption ends with classes resuming Thursday morning per school official Herman Hireca.
In a desert endurance event near YUMA Arizona riders faced extreme heat as J aura than 2900 wiley fi an gblempt to brurk Ue world's endurance second for horseback riding. The rider, traveling from New York City to Loy Argrelus, reportedly dropped yesterday but narrowly overcame the harsh desert conditions. Vieniad left New York Dec 18, 4077.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a family event and a mother, with unclear names and details. The readable portion notes a baby, a mother named Mrs. Joseph Sindenda, and references to kin across generations. The garbled text provides no clear event date, place, or outcome to anchor a fuller summary.
In Philadelphia on March 26 authorities announced airships will bear the heaviest loads yet seen. The plan centers on carrying cargo over water with reinforced hulls and new lifting methods. Officials say the increased capacity will support long distance routes and bulk shipments.
New York parole terms binding Carroll were lifted today after the convict, Evondwig-jieutrivet Troducer, disclosed his reformation during the exchange with officials in Atlanta. He asserted his conduct remains unafraid and vowed quiet compliance with business duties while under supervison and perjury-related restrictions from prior grand jury investigations.
San Antonio wholesale vegetable and fruit market shows growing supply with 200 South Texas growers present on Wednesday morning. Prices unfold with notable deals for squash, citrus, oranges, and strawberries. tomatoes and peppers show steady to higher values. overall market activity during the day reflects abundant produce and steady demand.
A garbled listing shows per crate and per unit prices for WG vegetables and fruits at the Jucud wholesale market. Items include cauliflowers spinach bananas peppers beans celery lemons and more with varied cents and dollar amounts and several garbled vendor notes.
The city plans to respond to a federal writ seeking a temporary injunction to block the 1518 rate increase. City Attorney Kayen said he hasn’t had time to study the utility’s application and will confer with Telephone officials, with a hearing set for Tuesday. The city may pursue action in federal court to overturn the rate rise.
Kansas March 28 report that Albert T. Fell will testify in El Paso about the Teapot Dome affair. Government prosecutor Renalue Abies Voderene outlines deposition as part of ongoing court proceedings. Attorney Daniel Thew Weight and Senator Pomaceng to conduct examination. Deposition to be private and held at Hall's residence tomorrow afternoon.
In Waco Texas on March 23 A T Crowder faces trial on an indictment charging murder. J Hickey sought to introduce letters alleged exchanged between Hickey and Crowder as part of his defense. The court ruled the letters could not be reported but will reconsider their authenticity. Mrs Hickey wife of the deceased testified about alleged relations between Hickey and Mrs Grundler slated for April 3.
A report states a citizen requested sheriff arrest of a man for failure to pay a debt owed to his mother. It notes the accused, Mrs. Mocha, and Refagis M. Hahn, with the events including an abusive remark directed at Mrs. Mocha as the creditor's complaint.
Vienna dispatch reports former Prince of Razónvin traveling from Paris to Cyprus to meet Queen Marie and Princesses, with a note on Prince Meauin and Ingor from Tivela t. The fragmentary item references international news coverage by Ty Internatiinal News Service.
A garbled police report notes a perfume case theft with unclear details. The text mentions a salesman, a thief, and an incident occurring on a Weslvesday near Toe Priythian with references to Kalamat and a tapping atom final fhntol, but the exact facts are obfuscated.
A railway official was confined to bed after a serious incident reported on a freight line. The frail condition followed a unit derailment near Southery, with authorities confirming the official’s hospitalization and ongoing medical care.
Fragments from a Texan town page describe cattlemen and motorized tools, local politics, weddings, and land deals. Mentions Rowe and J. Rumedee Jr, Captain and Mrs. Gillett, Destry Gonzales county ties, and plans from the Wig Tendesantey region. Also reports land sales near Lagana and Dilley to Eagle Pass routes.
A woman shot and killed her partner after she allegedly threatened her spouse in a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the country hotel area with police called to the scene and the suspect taken into custody for investigation.
Presiding Maj. Frank Griffin introduces new officers and governors for the Ben Antonio Optimist Club at a luncheon meeting at the St Anthony hotel. Nelson Greemon, Yunte M. Brown, Tom La Jolene, Leslie Gerald, and John G. Swupe named for key roles. New governors Harry N. Jones Henry Ingeivbotham and Ire Rupler elected. others retain seats. Major Griffis receives a commemorative badge as thanks for service.
UF captain George Haldenan and Stineon departed Jacksonville at 7:00 a.m. local time in the Hachyuneay flying machine as they pursue a new endurance mark along the Florida coast. The launch, delayed by fueling and warming, aims to exceed five days aloft with a Wright engine powering the craft.
The Fourth Court of Civil Appeals ruled that Tro-yene-old J I Cowden, orphaned by the Redsprings tomato disaster of April 12 1027, should be placed with his maternal grandparents Mrs Afra Wallace and Judge W S Wir sustained prior guardianship. The child had earlier been awarded to Mr and Mrs Wallace, then to paternal grandmother Mrs Mary Jane Cavenden. The decision followed a suit by the maternal grandparents.
Plans to reorganize the business system and refinance the Scouts of America were to be reviewed at a meeting of the executive committee Friday morning. W H Tuttle, president of the council, announced the visit of James T Witch of Dallas, a ninth region official, who will be joined by a national official from New York to discuss the plan with the Alamo Council during their weeklong stay.
An old Yale note references women students and dormitories, naming historical dormitory terms and locations associated with Yale University in New Haven. The fragment mentions Meo! Tien and Dickinson among other scattered names in a 18th to 19th century context.
Fragmentary OCR reads names and places including Dunen Thure and Buy, Sat, and Buy, with references to a music event at Trammen's Hall and Hindoth Ana Taney Thugenite. Details are unreadable, but it appears to be a local dance or concert listing with vague venue mentions and participant names.
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