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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

8

Chinese Japanese clash spawns heavy casualties at Tsinanfu

News disptaches report heavy Chinese and Japanese casualties as anti foreign outbreaks flare in Teinan Xu and Shantung. Japanese ships rush to Tsingtao while troops clash with Nationalist forces in Tsina fu amid looting and out of control actions by soldiers.

Associated Press Teinan- Xu Shentung Province China Japan Tokio Shanghai Tsinan Fu Tsingtao Meinin Langtse South China Taiwan Asianu Chiank Tainan Kiang Kai-Shek She ix Trinan Tsingiagd

Aimee Reflects Spring Urge In New Style Display

Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson unveils an afternoon outfit in periwinkle blue with matching hat, her famous bob now faded from sight. The article notes a fashion show scene amid global tensions, referencing tensions in China with reports of looting, fighting, and international responses as Japanese and Chinese forces clash near Tsinan and Tsingtao.

Aimee Semple McPherson

New England Magnates Inspect San Antonio Textile Region

A five man delegation from New England toured Southton Seguin and New Braunfels on Thursday focusing on power, mills and potential. Col Tuttle and Col W B Tuthe led the group accompanying Governor Moodys industrial committee while Mrs Tuttle noted visitors were impressed by local people and booster spirit.

New England San Antonio W. B. Tut Nactr Eascem Tuttle Dan Moddy Southton Seguin New Braunfels Inet

School Newspaper Workers Meet in Austin Organizes State Journalists

More than 4100 editors and staff members from high school newspapers across the state gathered at the University of Texas to organize a permanent association. Clarence E. Gilmore, chairman of the railroad commission and former newspaperman, will address the meeting this afternoon to boost journalistic quality in school publications.

Theemmiiena News Service Statin Tes High Echool University of Texas Clarence E. Gilmore Railroad Commission

Bandits Rob Keener Bank in Metropolis Run

A bank robbery at the Parmesano State Bank in Keener seventeen miles east of here occurred on May 4. Cashier Otis Allen was alone when masked robbers entered and escaped with about $8,500.

Mount Varngn Tih Tee Parmesano State Keener Here Toler Otis Allen

They Are Here, Men Bet On Smith Or Hoover

A tongue in cheek political piece weighs the New York governor Al Smith against Herbert Hoover with odds of 1000 to 1 and 80 heavy on Hoover. It jokingly frames Smith as a major challenger and notes strong support networks near Trinity Church and the Stock Exchange. The writer contrasts Smith’s potential path to victory with Hoover’s imagined clash across oceans.

Hoover Governor Smith Albany Washington New York Smith Trinity Church The Stock Exchange al Smith Atlantic Ocean Herbert Hoover California Pacific Ocean

Jury puts over arson probe in Eastland

In Eastland Texas on May 4 the grand jury reported to Judge Elzo Bren that the arson investigation into the home of R N Jack and family near Chicago 15 miles away should continue into the next session. The jury found no definite conclusion after examining the case of a fire that burned the Jackson household with six children present.

Snecewedlimat Lastland Ter Eastland Grand Jury R. N. Jackwan Claco Elzot] Bren

Oklahoma Arrests Detroit Punitive Case In Ottawa County

Ottawa County Oklahoma Sheriff EB. E. Simpson escorted Fred Points, 35, to face charges of motor theft and assault on a jailer. Points allegedly escaped from Ottawa County jail in Miami months ago after attacking the jailer, prompting the current arrest.

Detrot Auen EB. E. Simpson Ottawa County Oklahoma Tofay Fred Points Points Miami

Collett to Open Senate Campaign in Missouri Speech

James A L Collett of Satinburg will formally open his bid for the Democratic nomination for senator tonight with a rally in Freistefille Missouri. The event marks Colletts entrance into the race as he seeks the party nomination and support from voters in Missouri and neighboring areas.

Kansas City James AL Collett Satinburg Democratie Anii al Frestesrille

Automaker Financing Shifts Highlight Today’s Page One

Secretary Mellon and the president receive praise for policy support as Ford, GM and others aid the auto industry through new credit and time purchases. Nick Viana, once a choir boy, is sentenced to life for a street robbery after his mother recalls a death house trip. Human behavior is noted as rarely learning from experience.

Bill Ford Tha ‘Ford Company Announder Alimente General Motors Automobile Industrs Nick Viana Nick Paul Vand

Yoakum Legion Extends Drive for 200 Members

Yoakum Texas May drive by Yoakum Port American Legion extended to reach at least 200 names. Also noted is Anguat W. Janezen of Moulton announcing candidacy for Lavaca County judge opposing incumbent CL To Stavinehe. Includes brief mention of a May 4 tax court entry.

Yoakum Legion Seehs Yoakum Anguat W. Janezen Moulton Tex Lavaca County CL To Stavinehe

Seeligson Battles Consul Over Clemency Move

District Attorney Lantur Seeligson opposed Friday the Consul General Ban tibauer move to seek clemency from Governor Movily for Esequiel Srevia, who received the death penalty for an attack on a San Antonio high school girl. He said the facts in the case warranted a lighter sentence, and he will try to block pardons from granting the request.

Lantur Seeligson Bantibauer Movily Esequiel Srevia San Antonio

Chicago to Award Gold Keys to Allied Flyers

Chicago plans to present gold keys to Allied flyers upon their arrival for a four day visit ending with a public banquet on Saturday May 32. The keys symbolize official acknowledgment by Chicago authorities for the visitors from Ireland and Germany.

Chicago Tharedey

Creation of Texas Art Board Sought

A Texas Fine Arts association meeting in Austin on Saturday May 12 will discuss creating a state art commission, fund raising to support a UT choir for art history teaching, and advancing art appreciation principles. Elizabeth Negatedin is listed among association readquarters.

Austin Max University of Texas Texas Fine Acts Elizabeth Negatedin

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