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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1928
Page
19
At least four killed and sixty hurt in a May Day riot in Ony RIo t. Communists attacked a prison in Vienna and clashed with police preventing the release of a Communist inmate. In Brussels officials prepared for mass labor demonstrations, while Berlin saw quiet May Day activity in industrial centers and Tokyo reported limited disorder due to recent police rounds.
New York police numbered about 21 000 uniformed officers and 1000 detectives were on duty to prevent disorder on May Day. Orders to arrest those distributing radical literature were resisted by a Communist union, citing May Day as an international labor holiday. In Bulgaria, officials banned May Day celebrations and confiscated Communist publications and anti government leaflets due to public peace concerns.
In May Day observances, PRAGUN Creenorloenkin and Socialist parties held parades and meetings with about 100,000 participants. Speakers urged release of Fiuta and denounced capitalists while Communist groups demanded urgent reforms. Demonstrations echoed in Viennn as Hungarian activist Aiun traveled.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Dr B L Witle Hn not resuming practice and assorted ads. It references dates, rail terms, and dance events, with scattered names and places. Content is unreadable in parts but suggests notices on professional status and local attractions.
The article traces ranchers and landholders across Presidio, Maverick, Zavala, and surrounding counties, detailing cattle movements, property stakes, and cross border dealings. It notes figures like Loyd Harper, Lynch Davidson, and Will Cuthbert, plus mentions of local farm shifts, new inquiries, and uncertain market conditions affecting prices and sales.
Preparations for the annual corps inspection underway as Sneed Division units depart from Fort Staley and Camp Stalay Sill. Detachments move to Leon Sywidga military reservation for testing and repairs. Units schedule to mobilize to Camp Hunley May 9 and Camp Sam Houston by May 16, with field artillery and division HQs preparing for joint maneuvers.
City offices face a tax dispute with a railway and industry group over unpaid assessments. The group proposes a compromise while the mayor states no settlement has been reached and the city maintains its position. Officials warn against further negotiations without formal terms.
Six councillors are appointed for the Boys YM Camp in Hills. Names include W Nevius Mavlood, Meyare Indie, Morris Pipkin, Balwant, Anere Hensley, Mike Willis, Antony Kirkham, and Aural Kirkham. Abuelend named camp director with Willis assisting as associate director.
A dense Vital Statistics listing credits numerous individuals including Pate Ghyer Adbilim Gi dull Frank TLgefeik Stnk Moura Bioinvio WurdN Nerik Moris Albert Ditmar Aa Theodore Iranars AabL Humier and others. The record details ages addresses and affiliations in a long, comma separated roll with street names such as WB Green Street Livonia and 407 Mahunors.
Market report notes a price drop in squash from 2.50 to 7.00 per unit and mentions other produce including peppers and okra with varied local bids. Observers expect new packaging and shipments to influence prices in the near term while poultry prices remain steady.
A garbled list shows farm produce with various prices per unit or container. Items include greens, onions, peppers, berries, melons, oranges, and cucumbers with quoted rates ranging from a few cents to several dollars, plus references to crates, boxes, and pounds. Entities include Californis, Mexia, Florida, and Ty.
Fragmented report details surveys and drilling activity near Lockhart Texas and environs. Mentions Charles Carley, panel arisivon, Perrell Lranyure Venet crossroad, Callahanie Texas tele, and various survey names and land parcels totaling around 68 acres with erosion and porters figures.
A garbled note from Minami Florida publicizing a San Antonio travel booklet praises the city. The letter by SB Frost of the Atlantic Chamber describes San Antonio and mentions plans for a Trade Home Week.
Train services on the Rio Grande feeder line have quickened the Valley schedule. B A Harr, local passenger agent, says trains leaving San Antonio at 7:10 a.m. now reach points in the Valley 30 to 50 minutes earlier. The Valley to San Antonio train formerly at 6:30 a.m. now arrives at 7:00 a.m. according to Farr’s update.
A garbled report describes a giant bomber plane arriving at Kelly Field. Mentions a victory or display, pairing with companies and personnel names, but text is unreadable and many details are unclear.
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