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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

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San Antonio Extends Air Tour Invitation From Atlantic Flight

The Bremen era air expedition led by Captain Koch and Major Vitamaurice may visit San Antonio after a conference with Mayor Chambers and German consul Carl Luebeke. Mayor Chambers telegrammed the three aviators inviting them to stop in San Antonio during their tour of major U S cities following their record Atlantic flight.

San Antoniano Bremen Atlantic Cnet Srs Mem Chambers Carl Luebeke Maron von Huenefeld Koch Vitamaurice San Antonio Chambars Washington Samy Antonio

California First Deal Tryouts in Democratic Race

California returns show Governor Alfred E. Smith leading the Democratic field with about 120,044 votes from 46 precincts, followed by Senator Reed with 80,400 and Senator Walsh with 28,876. On the Republican side Herbert Hoover leads with 480,173 votes from about half the registered voters. Southern California leans wet, favoring Smith. McAdoo’s plea to instruct delegates for Walsh has limited impact. In Los Angeles County Smith maintains a substantial edge as 1783 of 2557 precincts report.

Francisco Alfred EB. Smith Calfornia Theat Wolel Herbert Hoorar California William G. McAdoo Walsh Hey Los Angeles Smith Reed

Great Umberto at New York Museum Sparks Debate

Arthur Brisbane reports on a major exhibit at New York's museum featuring the famed Umberto display. The article explores wealth, public interest, and cultural significance, with commentary on contemporary attitudes toward art and money.

Wall street memo hints at postwar industry shifts

The fragment discusses foreign officials visiting Wall Street, praises military leaders, and mentions President Coolidge may award medals. It references boxers and a potential revival of Roman boxing, a proposed New York radio museum funded by major donors, and early forecasts for auto production including Ford and Chevrolet.

S. A. Woman Hurt In South Flores Street Collision

A South San Antonio woman was severely injured when a vehicle overturned after colliding with another car at North Flores street near noon Wednesday. W L Dickenson and passenger were unhurt. the injured woman was pinned beneath the car and taken to a private residence where a physician was summoned. The other driver appeared negligent. describe no further details.

North Flores Street Alugenol Mra W. L. Dickenson Weel Ruswell Place

Royal V Thomas Seeks Endurance Flight Record

ROOSEVELT FIELD May 2. In a brisk start Royal V Thomas a former Army flight instructor began a endurance flight aiming to surpass the 63 hours 16 minutes 41 seconds mark. He trained at Kelly Field before joining the flying school and becoming an instructor.

Roosevent Field N.Y Royal V Thomas Army Kelly Field

Brain Tournament Tests Far Reaching Cambridge English Test

In Cambridge Massachusetts students from Yale and Harvard competed Monday in a brain tournament covering Shakespeare to Twain. An unnamed prize awaited the winning team in the spirited challenge.

Cambridge Mass Chanece Twain Leama Yale Harvard

Unclear Weather Report With Garbled Text

The fragment describes tonight and Thursday with cloudy conditions and a slight temperature expectation around 86. It mentions light to moderate winds and cooler northern portions, plus possible showers and thunder in a damaged forecast segment.

San Anfonio Montiz Thoreley

Coolidge Receives Bremen Fliers at White House Ceremony

May 2. The White House opened to the German pilots Baron von Huenefeld Major Fitzmaurice and Captain Koehl. They were received by President Coolidge as crowds gathered beyond the White House lawn. Earlier, officials at Bolling Field greeted the fliers who first spanned the North Atlantic. The ceremony included croons, a Wincheon with Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge, and a tribute to the Unknown Soldier planned for Arlington.

Uri White House American Congress Tan Huenefeld Fitzmaurice Koehl North Atlantic Coolidgs Moon Bolling —Field Nes. Coolidge Arlington National Cemetery Tris Free State Esereit Manders Davinon Wir Mnetlinken Mout Tha Rink Tha Nerman Tcontiniea Om Pape

Ohio Factions Endanger Hoover in Ohio Duels

New York political observers warn that the Toddler Willis contest in Ohio wounds party unity and could imperil the state in November. Dawes is named as possible vice presidential candidate. Governor Swith may be Democratic nominee early in the convention. In Washington, Alfred Smith gains momentum after a California primary, while Hoover solidifies support in his home state and seeks to block Smith’s path to the Houston convention.

Ohio Hoover New York Thomas O. Desmond New York Young Republican Club National Republigan Club Republican Union Club Lnstaight Tooyer-Willis Dawes Swith Lue Firat Winan New York State

Chinese Students Display Sign for New San Antonio School

A group of Hille American and Chinese children prepares for vacation as they unveil a sign reading San Antonio Chinese School. The sign signals lessons will begin soon in the new school building opened by the Chinese community. Students Suey Gee Eng and Yuck Lon Leung are pictured.

8. A San Antonio Suey Gee Eng Yuck Lon Leung

Battle Looms in Race for Congress in Fourteenth District

A Democratic primary fight for Congress in the Fourteenth District grows as A D Rogers files with County Chairman John Weber and Augustus J McCloskey announces his candidacy. Incumbent Republican Warry M Wurzbach, seeking reelection, campaigns actively. Rogers has previously run once unsuccessfully, while McCloskey enters the field for the first time.

Congress Lh Fourteenth A. D. Rogers John K. Weber Augustus J. McCloskey Warry M. Wurzbach McCloakey Hue

Ford to Build Planes in Britain for Cheap Air Service

London May 2 Planemaker Ford will take part in a mean production of inexpensive airplanes in England. The venture will be in cooperation with Madles Page, currently in New York working on the Hennile, and connected with Henry Ford's venture.

Ford Britain London England Finnneinefreles Maadles-Page New York

Bostonian Heads Hospital Workers Convention Leader

Miss Jorirndo A. Farmer, Toatan, was elected president of the American Association of Hospital Attendants at their convention here today in MEMPHIS TENN on May 2.

Memputr Tenn Jorirndo A. Farmer Toatan Wan Peaitenk Ameclean Association of Hospital Aitanetad Peetotday

New 815,000 San Antonio Chinese School Building Dedicated

Sunday ceremony marks the opening of the San Antonio Chinese School’s new 815,000 building at 315 South Buy Baba Street. The event features a program of singing and speaking led by Benjamin Kwok, with speeches by Theodore Simmang, Sam Leung, Marsha Johnston, and others. A moving picture from China follows a community tea to celebrate progress and Confucian teachings.

San Antonio Buy Baba Street Nationalist Party Benjamin Kwok China Kwok Theodore Simmang Sam Leung Marsha Johnston Wubaud

Seek Boulder Dam Bill Lobby Probe

A May report notes ongoing lobbying efforts around a Boulder Dam bill. The piece mentions a Swing-Johnson framework and gubernatorial involvement, with references to federal tenders and officials connected to the lobbying activity. The article hints at contested influence and possible investigations.

Boulder Dam Kowler Canson Dam Wy PF. Mint Arevik Alen

American mine raiders blow up La Luz and Wonanea mines

Bluefields Nicaragua May 2 report says American owned La Luz and Wonanea gold mines in northern Nicaragua were destroyed by raiders. Assistant Manager Johnson says dynamite used to wreck the mines and erase all signs of operation. Region deserted as the raiders fled. George B. Marshall alleged seized by rebels after April 12 actions.

Bluefields Nicaragua la Luz Wonanea Vicaragua Johnson George B. Marshall la Tux

Gettysburg to Get Coolidge Address

President Coolidge plans to deliver a Memorial Day address at Gettysburg replacing Arlington as the chosen site. Menges of Pennsylvania confirms the decision and outlines the event timeline and significance.

Gettysburg Coolidge Washington Pennsylvania Mettysburg Arlington

Spanish Chorus Girls Censored

Fragmented note from Madrid reports a censoring issue with chorus girls and approval required by a public official. The text is garbled and lacks clear names or dates.

Madrid

Cadet Best Killed in Brooksfield Plane Crash

Cadet Bert Best born December 19, 1904, resident of Brement, NC, died when a DeHavilland training plane crashed near Soonthon while attempting a landing at Brooksfield. Witnesses saw smoke and flames, the ship dived straight to the ground, and the wreckage burst into flames. First Lieut. S. F. Landers and D. A. Gonvales aided in rescuing the student body from the burning plane. Funeral arrangements issued by his father I. B. Best.

Gadd Irwin Best Agentler Brooksfield Soothon Bert Nome F. Landers Brooke Cao Vat Etudentia D. A. Gonvales J. ¥. Henze Brooks Hest Best Det Breemont N.C I. B. Best DeHaviland

Carnegie Heroine Dies Saving Two From River Tragedy

Alicia Pennsylvania May 2. Miss Conots Gud​lin, 20, awarded a Carnegie medal for saving two persons from drowning in the Monongahela River. Agnes, 13, and a parent were involved. report notes the hero’s life was lost during the act of rescue.

Alicia

Fords Embark For Home On Majestic voyage

Henry Ford and Mel Ford leave for home aboard a grand ship named SQUTIAMETON in May, ending a period abroad. The voyage ties to a festival at Ray and features a notable return for the Ford family amid public attention.

Majestic

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