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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

10

Will Fight for Lower Freight in Southwest

The Struggle to secure reduced freight rates for produce could send W. P. Punkett of the Sey Antonio Freight Bureau and traffic manager of the chamber of commerce to Washington soon. A conference in Dallas and talks with Interstate Commerce Commission advisers are planned to adjust freight difficulties across a large Southwest region, with September dates penciled for hearings in a Texas city.

Pala Washington Texas City Pawkett Hag Frilroyd Austin Shouid Air Pawkett Controur Coamere Litaisen Oihwest

Grand jury ends session with 195 true bills reported

The Thirty-seventh district grand jury released its March and April session findings in a final report to Judge W. S. Avd eccon. It shows four true bills and one no bill this week, with eighty-nine no bills returned and three cases deferred to the next term. Foreman E. A. Holiengreen led the panel.

Grand Jury Dndee W Eccon Bsn Antonio Uwo

PLAN 24-DY WORLD FLIGHT LOOMS OVER RECORD CHASE

Australian war ace Cant Kingslmra Rinith and Lieut George B Pond announce a plan to fly all metal monoplane Cant from here to circumnavigate the globe in twenty four days or less. They have pursued endurance attempts for months, challenging the record held by German flyers in a Trimotor plane.

Ene Charles ‘Kingsmnra- Rinith George B. Pond U. S Murti California Selda Sohno Bicurz Southern Cross George 2 North Pole

Monument to New Russ Hero Konstantine after Wolf Attack

A peasant tale from Konstantine's frontier shows a heroic act against a pack of Siberian wolves. He rode to confront the wolves, wounded three, and survived after a harsh encounter. Locals plan a monument placing a rifle and carved wolf atop the tribute to the fallen hunter.

Wolf Sentpalstunsa Sieh Max Z Kiberia Inter Konstantine A Peasane Konstantine Joose Aled Klarifie Lrranse Remsfour Wolks Hans of Montone

Miss Myra Gillis Tea Recalls Wedding Preparations

Miss Myra Gillis was feted at a tea hosted by Miss Hui Loonien after noon at Mrs. nte's rooms to celebrate her upcoming marriage to Wn Graves Harrie. Guests enjoyed cream, salads, and floral decor, while friends and relatives gathered for cluster-style socializing and to mark the event with mingled cheers.

Myra Gillis Wn Graves Harrie Will Nese Mondex Hui Loonien

June Graduate Grace Hagy Hosts Tea at Home

Miss Grace Hagy daughter of Mr and Mrs G W Hagy graduates in June and stands as one of San Antonio's appealing young women. She gave a tea this week at her parents home on Main avenue to celebrate.

Mise Merthe Wiseman Fea Dune Harry Lee Marriner Dzldng San Antonio Otto Andrew Burhle Amd Carl Adame Thompson J Brock Washington, D.C St Krely Field Clarence Tinker al Gaffney W. K Lynd Devid Grege Francis Olleck Jessie Mae Urnig Navasota Banse Francis Miss Cra Mesdames GC Walker Wals Dadds Kot Braara Atnsse Hill Lamar Sexhgein Kathery Wirt Gitte Lillian Craig Brands William Watver Goldweil Parker Houston E. J) Ameson Crockett Stader Jack Locke Curtis Vaughan Pre Ty St. Payne Meilindwell Eloisier Coum Nornex Evann Scott James Nixon Masezabeth Richard Con Unr Mist Crain Ieee Whaler Marjorie Meteyie Sarewell Mirday Erin Mia Metcalfe J. G. Galhearth San Frenciso Mae Fey Finnel Toein Mra Neahid Metcalfe Grace Hagy G. W. Hagy

Machine Gun Co Asks City For Annual City Aid

The Texas National Guard unit seeks a $10 monthly appropriation to store its equipment in San Antonio. The Twenty-Sixth Machine Gun Squadron petitions Mayor C. M. Chambers, arguing the city may need rapid response in flood or disaster. They urge timely action to secure aid.

Texas National Guard San Antonio C. M. Chambers

Clothing Bundle Clue to Robbery on Flavia Street

A fragmentary report says a bundle of clothing found on Flavia Street is tied to a robbery at the Hronsar Cloothing Works on Main Avenue. The value is estimated under 400 dollars. police investigate theft and suspects.

Flavia Street Auty Rlin Hivershaw Main Avenue

Kansas City Phone Rate Under Probe

An investigation into telephone rates in Kansas City prompts scrutiny of public service practices. Officials, industry groups, and residents await findings and possible rate adjustments as reviews proceed.

Kansas City

Fifth District Federated Women’s Clubs Meet in Harlingen

The fifth district Federated Women's Clubs closed a three day session with 95 delegates 14 district chairmen 8 state officers and 800 visitors attending. Harlingen chosen as convention city for 192, district division and biennial officer elections to be held. Notable events included Mary Tanner and Christine Carter lectures on home interior decorating. Annie Webb Clanton urged Texas education involvement and school trustees' elections. A colonial luncheon hosted 160 guests and plans for next year in Harlingen were announced.

Bervole Haringen Alary Tanner Etcher San Antonio Christine Carter Dellas Noot AO Girsts Cluster of Austin Ti- Dearice Ued Creal Cook Publicus

Frank Demayo Gets Maximum Sentence

Frank Demayo, a famed figure in Midwestern running circles, was sentenced in federal court to two years imprisonment and no fine for conspiracy to violate the Volstead act. Robert Carnahan, described as lieutenant of the wholesale liquor refiner, received one year and one day for the same conspiracy in the same trial.

My International News Service Fansas Moxy 4 Frank “Chee Chee” Deaiase Cirier Merrill E. Olis Calle Robert Carnahan Federal Penitentiary Demayo

Diet Debates Minister Over Diet Reform

The diet today considered a motion against Minister M. Suzuki with a 24 to 1 vote in favor of a non confidence move. Officials expect a formal non confidence vote to be introduced tomorrow as political tensions rise.

Jop Diet Torio Ceneu M. Suzuki

Denison Bill Approved by House Commerce Committee

Washington May 4 The Denison Bill to extend the government barge line service to tributaries of the Mississippi river was approved today by the House Commerce Committee.

Washington UFI Denison Government House Commerce Committee

State Probes Mrs Knapp in Grand Jury Indictment

May 4 Albany XN May 4 The prosecution of Mrs Florence Knapp former secretary of state revenue delved into bank records at a Syracuse department store. Store manager Patrick J Sullivan testified that February 1920 a bank draft of 2875 supported her account. Knapp is charged with diverting funds via faulty checks. Letters urged timely payments. a $300 check was protested. Robert Moses testified records were burned after a conference with Knapp claiming they were of no value.

Aldany Florence Ranpp Atore Teiol Sigta Spracuse Patrick J. Sullivan Whoapp Knapp Robert Moses

Magician Challenges Medium in $35000 Spiritualism Prize

May 4 Medion New York reports a magician using tricks to dispute Nino Pecorado the self styled medium who seeks to win a $35,000 prize by summoning the late Houdini. Dunninger watched a seance and produced a voice a handwriting and an ectoplasmic hand to test the medium claims. Mrs Houdini dismissed the handwriting as not Larrys and hoped for a posthumous code message.

York Dre Earty Rondini Joseph Dunninger Nino Pecorado Celenen Invention Pecorado Houstinis Ray Dunninger Houndini Mrz Tloudini Larry Iunny Sennves Dushend

Robbers Fail to Loot Seguin Auto Lot Safe

Seguin robbers failed to loot the Lowell Motor Sales safe as the combination was knocked off but no contents were reached, according to detectives. Officers emphasize no items were stolen and the case remains under investigation.

Lowell Motor Sales Seguin Fundss Ading Offier

Morrow Sent To Bed Reads Thrillers

Mexico City May 4 The ailing former American ambassador Dwight W Morrow is in bed with a grip attack doctors say mild fever and fatigue but no serious danger. Morrow insists on reading detective stories and asks for his secretaries to bring him home readings while resting.

Morrow Mexico City Dwight W. Morrow Tommy

New Gin Under Construction After Fire Loss in Dodsonville

Dodsonville reports two new cotton gins under construction to replace one destroyed by a post season fire. Local builders and suppliers mobilize crews as community seeks swift recovery and continued milling capacity.

Dodsonville

Forge Vote On Tax Reduction Seeks Final Senate Action

Republicans and Democrats clash over rushing a tax reduction bill to a final vote within a week. Senator Bruinat of United leads, aiming to keep the bill before the Senate until passage appears possible. Senator Simmons of North Georgia forecasts rejection by midweek.

Pr International Nees Service Washington Bay Bruinat Utnl Torees Senate Simmons North Gero Sinority Finayice Reader Mildin Next Wee

Contempt cited lawyers in habeas corpus case

Detectives F.C. Vogler and P. Littlepage were cited to appear before Judge J. B. Minor in the seventh district court Friday after noon to show why they should not be judged in contempt of court. The contempt motion was filed by attorneys for a woman who alleged the two officers arrested her after she had been released on a habeas corpus writ.

F.C. Vogler P. Littlepage J. B. Minor Wifry Seventh District Court Crus Wuorneys Ahe Hiad

German diplomat dies after long career in Europe

Friedrich Portales, 74, a German diplomat who served as ambassador to St. Petersburg and later as ambassador to Russia, died today. Born in Munich, he presented Germany’s declaration of war to Russia in 1914 and held the post of Prussian minister to Munich earlier in life.

Bad Natarim Germany Gornt Friedrich Portales St. Peter Huey Jon of Wer Russia Munich Vnti Lin Ruse Rin

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