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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

5

Farm bloc wins in fight over McNary Haugen relief bill

Congress pushes the McNary Haugen farm relief measure toward a presidential veto. In the House and Senate, farm bloc majorities surge as they back a $400 million federal farm loan fund to aid cooperative marketing. parties split, and opposition vows a final stand before Coolidge. The bill’s fate remains uncertain as votes widen the rift between regions and factions.

Internat Washington Congressional Senate Coolidge House Farm Bloc Buckyers Tly Noma Meneures South New York Middle West Federal Farm Loan Board Federal Farm Board Corporta

Bronze tablet marks Harrisburg as Texas capital site

A bronze tablet marking the site of Harrisburg in Harris County as the capital of the Republic of Texas was unveiled by the San Jacinto chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. The area, now a vacant lot, once hosted Harrisburg’s civil government during the early days of Texas independence and served as a refuge for settler families fleeing Santa Anna’s forces.

Houston Harrisburg Republic of Texas Sam Houston San Juinto San Jacinto Daughters of the Republic of Texas John HR. Harris Texas Santa Anna Harris New York Suite Willian P. Harris

Parachute Failure Fatal for WarSAW Aviator

WarSAW May 4. Lieutenant Cichimek, a leading aviator for the Potisk army, was killed when his parachute failed to open after leaping from a disabled aircraft. The doomed flight marked a tragic end amid combat operations.

Warsaw Cichimek

Aid Sought For Sandino Victims

May 4 in TLMELELDS Nicaragua reports Augustus Mciar Wy seeking federal aid for Sandino victim relief. The item notes a candidacy for Congress representing the 14th Congressional district and mentions party alignment.

Nicaragua Juan Fore Barrada Regiublic Ami Nan Jefe

Army Orders Track Broad Promotions and Transfers

Washington May 4 army orders list extensive promotions transfers and details across forts and posts. Names include W K Naylor D W Kent W H Younas C Hahn M Murean and J Me Gaia among many others with assignments to Fort Alto Fort Sill Fort Monroe Leavenworth and more.

Washington W. K. Naylor Tnf Fort al Ore Firat Baltimore Tlyn Hahn Panama Fort Wencocks Eng FB. Cooksnn Wadeworth W. Freine C. A Leavenworth Philippines Gel M. Murean Platabuten - Lo Philippines B. Wolfe Fort Monroe Mort Monroe Cav Maj FW. Dow Ty Carevata University Mai H. Herman Leavenwneth New York City Maj. C. Lineberger Hubbardwoodn Chicago Cal Langhorn Gov. Tinkton Grovker Camp Marfa Benning Bent Dept. J. Me Gaia Qm.c Depti Harry Fe A. Fort Sitig College Station B.J. Horbhury I. A Bart Lewis Bari Colina J.B. Cannon Weutenant Fort 5 Iowa City Alate Prager Int Fort Maha Gmahs Craighton University J. A. Brucker D. W. Rickey A. C Fort Winecott C. A. Blrat Tout. W. A. Zellner, A. C, MidM@etown Montgomery A.D Faye Anow Mal Finentehmidt C. Dehardeleben Micen Faye le Wi Fate H. G Miller Dave J. BK. Cockroll Maso. Vokaven Crim Gdetaleen Gina Marion O Lai

Tulsa man kills two wives and is wounded in arrest

In Tulsa on May 4 Charles Fray, 57, a former Jenks ice maker, is believed to have killed his wife Bre Lucille Fray, 25, at their Tulsa home and his divorced wife Mrs Laura Fray, 35, at a Jenks restaurant. He was shot by deputy and died at a hospital after resisting arrest.

Tulsa Okla Bre Lucille Fray Laura Fray Jenks Charles Fray Jenky Inmrnl Fray Fray Anna Fray Jroks A. G. Curtis Jenkstown Bill Pinion Tulka Pro

British Honor Medal Feted Schwab at London Luncheon

Charles M. Schwab was honored by the English Speaking Union in London with the Tess emer gold medal of the British Iron and Steel Institute. Lord Reading praised his wartime leadership and support for the allied cause, noting Schwab built a submarine during neutrality and supplied shells and munitions. Schwab expressed gratitude and pride at the recognition.

London Charles IM. Seliwab Earl of Reading Lord Reading United States Schwab Great Britain Sehwal Iromant Steel Institute Br. Sehwoh Bessemer Bethlehem Steel Corporation

War hymns likely removed by Methodist conference

Delegate Chester A. Smith of Deekskill New York introduced a resolution at the quadrennial conference in session here this month seeking removal of war exaltation from the Methodist Episcopal hymnal. The motion, referred to the committee on the state of the church, also requests revising the responsive reading service to eliminate references to war.

Ty International News Service Kansas City Chester A. Smith Deekskill N.Y Smith

Seattle seeks horned toad longevity test at civic hall

Seattle plans a 31 year test placing a horned toad from Texas in the corner of the new civic auditorium to see if it can survive without nourishment. The Humane Society plans to oppose the move with cruelty charges and a warrant against the responsible parties, per Charles M. Farrer.

Seattle Wash Seattle Mumane Society Wastland Tex Civic Auditorium Humane Society Charles M. Farrer

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