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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1928
Page
1
The Bremen crew received a tremendous ovation as they sailed through a cheering New York crowd in a Broadway procession to City Hall. Confetti and paper rained down in the snowstorm as photographers captured the moment.
A garbled page notes California vote tallies for Hoover and Smith amid speculative claims of party loyalties. It references $7,000,001 plots, grave memorials, and a clock scene at Trinity Church, with a warning against gambling and a continued article on page 10.
In a tense solo bid, aviator Thanos attempts a new unaccompanied height and duration record, circling the field and aiming to surpass Charles Tevine Columba’s 1930 mark as he flies toward a near night end.
New York police commissioner Warren in his recent report declares crime in New York City on the rise. The May 1 release highlights increasing incidents and calls for more robust measures.
A fragmentary forecast indicates a southerly to westerly breeze tonight and Friday. Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies with low tonight near the 8A mark and a cool Friday. Details are incomplete, but northern areas may see some moisture.
Mayors and precinct chairmen push for un instructed delegation to county and state Democratic conventions. A 267 member delegation will be chosen at county meetings ahead of the Beaumont convention, with meetings set for 7 p.m. Saturday and the county courthouse session next week. Separate Republican county convention to occur the following Thursday. Texas Air Transport plans a Fort Worth to San Antonio flight service starting about May 15, using Ryan planes for four passengers. Fares expected to be about double rail. Windumfield base operation includes flight school for aspiring aviators.
A Chicago incident reports a lethal heat event reaching 82 degrees. Officials said the extreme temperatures yesterday prompted a fatal outcome.
Afghan emir Aman Khan arrives in Moscow amid unclear agenda and strained relations. Officials in Moscow evaluate stance as Afghan leadership seeks support while possible talks loom over regional influence and security concerns.
A hop to Honolulu is planned with a voyage from New York led by pilot W. O. Mohsen. The trip aims to finish around May 15 with initial stop in Cleveland and ongoing transport to the Pacific destination aboard the steamer or aircraft described.
A federal office probe was ordered today by the senate committee on the Harris Georgia resolution. The investigation concerns the disposition of federal patronage amid controversy over actions involving the two states and national administration procedures.
A man was found asleep in a telephone booth at Withen pharmacy after hours. He claimed he stayed talking on the phone unaware it was closing time and apologized for the delay as police arrived following a call from the store.
J H Jarboe San Antonio weather expert forecasts drouth ending with Thursday morning showers. Western and Central Texas and Southwestern Oklahoma report light to moderate rain, about 0.2 inch in some spots. Outlook suggests raincoats and umbrellas likely as conditions improve with residual thunderstorms overnight and Friday.
Unmasked bandits entered the Heleberg diamond shop in downtown Kansas City Kansas forcing clerks and the manager to the floor. They escaped with jewels and diamonds valued around 10 000 in what authorities term a bold robbery.
London May 3 Winston Churchill chancellor of the exchequer fell ill during a debate on his judges and will miss Commons sessions for the remainder of the week.
In Worcester on May 8, Henry W. Stewyer, aged 81, mourns his wife of five decades. The widower, rumored to have endured mistreatment, maintains affection for his departed spouse and vows to keep her memory central to his life.
J L Sanchez files in Seventy third District Court asking for a habeas corpus hearing to free his wife Dally Ohlenberger who he says was taken from him by her parents Ben and Mrs Ohlenberger four days after their April 24 marriage. Special Judge Matthews granted the hearing for 1 30 p m Friday. Sanchez alleges the High school student was abducted during a Houston honeymoon and held unlawfully.
In Cannes Michael Arlen the novelist and Countess Mercati quit a wedding reception at Villa Tiaratina, mother of the bride Princess Karngeorgevileh, as 300 Riviera society guests still traveled to the event.
Lieut Guillerm Conca of the Peruvian army will not attempt a nonstop flight from San Antonio to Lima though backed by Mough Lyouciat and friends. Concha deelaced Whureday relations remain unclear amid aviation efforts at Kelly Field.
In Chicago on May 1 a year old boy, Jimmy Cheanine, was killed while watching a game when a bat slipped from a fence. A 6 year old boy, Beolien, was struck in the abdomen and died within minutes.
A Polish flyer Lieutenant Kallna of the Palm Alesopylce departed Amaterium today to purchase a Walker lepine for a transatlantic mission. The enterprise is backed by the porerncqal, aiming for a bold air crossing.
Washington May 3. All presidential candidates are to be asked to appear before the special senate committee to inquire into campaign expenditures. Telegrams were dispatched today asking them to testify at their convenience and to name their agents who can report on expenditures. Chairman Steiner hopes a probe may be ordered by next Monday as many candidates are in Washington. Quizzing of candidates themselves is a new procedure in this investigation.
MEXICO CITY May James W. Witt an American mining engineer has been seized and carried on by Mexican bandits near Chichir chtlen in Guerrero state a dispatch received here today says Whitting was taken Tuesday during an unsettled incident authorities say remains unclear with no word on his condition or ransom.
Mary Garden sails toward France amid unclear lines in a fragmentary report. The item hints at travel and a personal stance but lacks readable details or full names to confirm events, dates, or outcomes.
Washington may gain fifteen light cruisers as the naval committee approved the plan amid deficits and security concerns. The action, submitted to the Senate, aims to strengthen fleet capacity and sea defense amid regional tensions.
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