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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1928

Page

17

MAP BOY SCOUT DRIVE FOR 27 00 CAMPAIGN OPENS AT GUNTER HOtel

The 1928 Alamo Council Boy Scout drive raises 27500 for activities. Headquarters set at the Gunter hotel with daily gatherings to organize workers. Key leaders include Cut tle, Lewis, Nivier, McCormick, Grabenheimer, Savage, Ochs, McIntest, and Bryan in charge. The campaign runs Tuesday through Friday with an opening banquet at 6 20 p m.

Gunter Hotel Funda Alamo Rouneil Jancheon Gunter Gunter Lote B Cuttle Hina Gift Frank Lewis Prospects Walter Nivier Had McCormick G. G. Grabenheimer Z. H. Savage H. Ochs William McIntest Aryan Carl A. Bryan Acout Bryan

Service Planned for Brig. Gen Francia Moore 87

General Francia Moore 87 died in a local hospital Tuesday. The service is scheduled Wednesday afternoon and the body will be sent to Washington for burial at Arlington Cemetery. He was born in Scotland in 1841 and served from 1861 in the Colorado Cavalry, later the Fifth United States Infantry, with many assignments across Texas and campaigns in the Spanish American War and the Philippines. He retired to San Antonio in 1908 and was promoted to brigadier general in 1900. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. B. J. Willian of San Antonio and granddaughter Miss Jenes Campbell of Wellesley College.

Francia Moore Washington Arlington Cemetery Moore Scotland Colorado Cavalry Fifth United States Infantry Lovol Ninth Cavalry San Antonio Howble Lilians Mart Web Apel Oo Danghter B. J. Willian Jenes Campbell Wellesley College

Pistol Marksmen Badges Offered to More Aspirants

Washington Nov 2 Distinctive badges await eligibles at the War Department after revised rules. Any person who has won three or more medals in army rifle or pistol competitions in national or heavy matches becomes eligible. Starting 1928 only the top 16 teams in national team matches and the top one in the national pistol matches shall be considered.

Washington War Department Lire Aryone

Anti Tuberculosis Vaccine Debate at Paris Medical Meeting

At a Paris Academy of Medicine session the anti tuberculosis vaccine sparked controversy The debate centered on vaccine safety and efficacy with Professor Tignieres asserting possible risks in rare cases De Calmette defended the vaccine noting proven preventive value and refuting unfounded fear The discussion highlighted concerns about vaccination risks versus benefits across France.

Paris Albert Catinelie Academy of Medicine Tignieres Buenus Adres Vonington de Calmette France Alon Infanta

Cole Family Enjoys Three Day San Antonio Trip

Mr and Mrs ML Gate and family from Mauls Pane motor to San Antonio for a three day fuel and pleasure trip with Kennedy and Lorine joining in for the outing.

Cole Mes A. ML Gate Miawox Nan Kennedy Lorine Thby Mauls Pane San Antonio

Castle in Spain Blah Disclosed Four Days Before Divorce

A statement disclosed just four days before a divorce announcement reveals a confidential castle in Spain referenced in the personal matter. The disclosure underscores ongoing private negotiations surrounding the separation.

Spain

Vital Statistics From Fragmented City Notices

A garbled listing of births and deaths appears with names such as Pablo Rains Maria Raines and Ellen Laura Juilan Guterrez and Toran Cros Derlur. It mentions April dates and addresses like 1406 Chiwahue airact and 16409 West Hullache avenue. The text also references building permits totaling $37,080 issued by the city building inspector with projects at Minier, Mulh avenue, and other street addresses.

Asie FL Turley Pilzaheth Carver Pablo Rains Maria Raines Gregoria Lujer Ellen Laura Juilan Guterrez Toran Cros Derlur Long Guadawpe Pavidean Bawmnon Tobe Lee Soneman Manuel Salazar Lile Bryan Philip Harris Myre J. Gillis Manuel Tovaie Angelina Casarera Ajelandeo Gerlwood Street Bay Aneil Wu Welty Hackberry Ernagt An Pernindy Guerra Mulh Avenue Innel Company Fintan Street Morgan-Woodskurd BullUn Hlares Jack Wo Neal South Wiorca Sbonaulen Atonal Wiley

Millions Needed by Methodists to Save Institutions

May 2 Pew dispatch reports that millions of dollars are needed to avoid suspension of many Methodist and Episcopal institutions. Education bodies face combined debts around 4000, with most schools under church control facing financial strain and potential closure unless funds are raised promptly.

Nasavilaas Pew Hie Methodiat Episcopal Mexsian T. Sherman Finno- Cim Nanoginte Moir Sheri

Revival Services Highlight Local Church of Christ

A garbled note indicates Church of Christ revival services at Grove Avenue area with speakers including Campbell and Sowell. Text mentions attendance by laity and pastors, with references to dates and evening hours, but details are obscured.

Malley Opens Demo Farm To Combat Cotton Rot

Tred W Malley county demonstration agent announces a new farm near Converse to aid the Southwest dorm industry by demonstrating practical methods to eliminate cotton rot. It follows arrangements with Texas A M College at Bryan and the United States Rotton Vobe central station at Temple. A 14 mile from San Antonio site on mil G Vruchvow’s property will host the project directed by H Bi Ang, superintendent, to study rot control.

Tred W. Malley Converse Southwest Mr. Malley Texas A & M. College Bryan United States Temple Bexar County San Antonio Mil G. Vruchvow H. Bi, Ang Texas Bexar Wobby Malley Aod

Teal Cotton Expert Feted in Testimonial Dinner

More than 700 people attended a testimonial dinner for William J. Clayton, a leading cotton expert, hosted by The Rite and Club in Houston. The event praised Clayton for his advocacy of southern cotton interests at a Washington hearing, with speakers praising his work and noting strong New York cotton exchange opposition.

Wouston Icibate William J. Clayton Rite Iklub Jioniston Clayton Finn Anderson Choston al Clayton Washington New York Cotton Exchange Ube Ibd Fe

Utah Arizona Air Objection On Colorado River Bill

In Washington May 2 4 Utah and Arizona objected to the Swig Johnson Will regarding the Colorado River at Beallor Canyon. Representative Teatheewort Utah argued the measure is firm work in the heart of the government zone and must be ratified by Colorado River arrangements to proceed. He insisted the bill cannot bind a war without ratifying the Colorado River accord and asked for adherence to an amroom and white mill.

Washington Utah Arizona Johnson Colorado Beallor Canyon Teatheewort Utepuliena Tin Utake Coloraida

Chinese forces retreat amid rail line movements near Peking

Reported movements describe northern troops withdrawing toward Paoting, with an estimated 100 miles to Peking. Nearby areas including North Shani see detentions and tram access mentioned, while a fleet of thirty five Idee waned are noted as arriving.

Nive Boon Shani Leking-Haykow Paotingti Paotingfin Peking

CensusBill Aims May First Enumerations

Warnington reports the 1980 Acgennial rottens will be taken on May 1 and merge population and agriculture counting under the bill approved today by the census committee.

Warnington

Murder of Theater Usherette Triggers Chicago Outcry

Chicago reacts to the Sunday night murder of theater usherette Miss Valliston as public agencies pledge action. City leaders condemn the crime and demand full police effort to uncover the slayers. A $70 reward is posted and officials vow to exhaust every witness to deliver justice.

Chicago United States Dis Lrieg Atlnmney Circuit Crite Oak Tork Mixa Megle Aton

Episcopal Heads Meet in Corpus Christi Diocese Assembly

Delegates from San Antonio attended a West Texas diocese meeting at the Caod Shepherds church in Corpus Christi on Wednesday. Attendees included Rt Rev William Capers and other clerics. Tisha Capora was presented with the Episcopal ring marking fourteen years as bishop by the church.

San Antonio West Texas Caod Corpus Christi Rt Ree William P. Capers Blahow Archieavan I McKenzie Halse T. Crim St. Mark’s Church Tre

Lecturer Urges Shelving of Dry Law in Five Reasons

A lecturer outlines five arguments against prohibition, criticizing the dry law as ineffective and urging reconsideration. The remarks reference societal impacts and possible reforms, attributing the stance to Dr Hibsehmin and associated groups.

Mexican Jailed After Car Stripped Near Railway Bridge

A Mexican man was jailed after his car was stripped near a railway bridge following reports of an automobile theft. The incident led to the car being towed early Wednesday morning. The owner of the vehicle has not been determined.

Mle

Polar Fliers Coming Home From Spitzbergen

Plans by George H. Wilkins and Carl B. Bielgen to fly to Spitzbergen for a rescue mission. They expect to reach the Inger Elisabeth steamer off Advent May, about 180 miles distant, by May 15 to return to Norway. Wilkins aims to be ready to serve on board within five days.

Gueen Maruor Spitzbergen Cingit George H. Wilekins Giew Carl B. Bielgen Spitabergen Elisabeth Norway

Bank Bandits Escape With 1200 Dollars Near Sedalia

Two robbers entered a local bank ten miles west of Sedalia Missouri and fled with 1200 dollars after forcing tellers to tie up a man and woman. State police hunted the pair as a bank bandit chase began in the area.

Sedalia Tasmanie Bank Tianonle Trelen Sodatin

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