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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1928

Page

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Early 1928 Political Talk and Public Health Warnings

A fragmented 1920s style column covers topics from political races with Governor Al Smith and President Coolidge to warnings about infantile paralysis and disease prevention. It notes Walsh retiring in favor of Smith, discusses Hoover and Dawes as Republican options, and hints at drafts of Coolidge. Also includes health advisories urging sanitation, milk pasteurization, vitamin-rich foods, and child hygiene.

Walsh Lee al Smith Smith

Temperature Report from Antonin and Volniyt Tontett Fair

The report notes warmer conditions at Antonin and Volniyt Tontett fair with mild breezes and higher temperatures. A cooler trend is expected later with gusty winds and possible rain, while weekend outlooks show varying temperatures and lingering warmth in places like Kaitah and Texna.

Antonin Volniyt Fo- Bree Masia Granta Valles

Plumbers strike prompt inspections as open jobs face tests

San Antonio officials moved to require immediate examinations for all nonunion open stop men arriving to fill strike jobs. Mayor Chambers Vriday and J. F. Johnson led complaints against working without licenses as the Master Plumbers association prepared injunction action. Several men were at city hall awaiting examinations. others planned to appear Monday. the union protests may delay enforcement.

Zeigh Master Plumbers’ Association Accube J. F. Johnson Willian Slaw Ann Antonia Emil Maonig Cily Plumbing Titel C.M. Chante Vers San Antoni Zeigle Bind Examinations Board Association of Sanitary In Rinters Bnngi'e Batapdny Ély Chambera Vriday Won Zelghs

Soldier booked after collision in San Antonio arrest

A San Antonio soldier was jailed Friday on charges of negligent collision while intoxicated after a crash with an air driven vehicle by A. T. Serna at 234 Cavallox Court on New Lson Sols avenue. Serna reports injuries with unclear details.

San Antonio A. T. Serna Cevallox

Man Struck Down by Service Car Near North Ploren Street

A man named Olivares of Hartimore Avenue was struck Saturday morning by a service car on North Ploren Street and taken to the hospital. The incident reports list Green Les as the area near the scene, with investigators continuing to determine the cause and circumstances.

Ha Hoo North Ploren Street Olivares

May Fete Highlights River Road School Pageant

Thirty pupils from River Road Country Day School staged the annual May fete at River Road Park in Bruckeprige. An original upper play Tro Giants by Juckie Thompson of Laredy featured puppetry by 7 year olds. May Queen Mary Elizabeth Dickson was crowned as younger students performed pole dances and a pantomime dance titled The Bird in the Willows.

River Road Bruckeprige Park Juckie Thompson Laredy Acoot Jackie Thompson Chirley Dierkson Toe Todley Mary Eizabeth Dickson Marriet Ann Rogers Louise Pinkus Mary Gertrude Devthier Mar Wird

World dismisses Heywood Broun as disloyal writer

New York World removes Heywood Broun from its staff for alleged disloyalty after Broun criticized the paper in the Nation. The decision follows past tensions during the Scneco-Vangelti period when the World refused to print a Broun article.

World Heywood Broun Upxwood Grown Current Nation Brown

Bishop Valderpino Has A Good Night In Infirmary

Bishop Valderpino, recovering from a critical illness, spent a quiet night at Santa Rows Infirmary on Saturday. Attendants provided care as he rests, with priests and family expressing cautious optimism about his condition.

Valderpino Tynacia Vodepina Diahoy Apuasendlenten Mexica Santa Rows

20 000 ESCAPE AS BladAM CRUMBLES Japs Stem Chinese Hordes

Disparate reports from Tsinan and Shanghai describe fighting between Japanese forces and Chinese Nationalists in Shantung. Foreigners faced uncertainty as communications failed and reinforcements were en route, with trains and rail lines damaged, delaying aid and complicating casualty reports.

Standard Ol Company Shanghai Wit ‘Tsiuan Nanking Thut Unities Txingtne Tsiwan Usmnan Sinc Shantung Reneralisgin Chiang Kai-Shel

Japanese Battle Near Hie Foreign Quarter

Japanese troops engage in defense near the foreign quarter of Hie as 40000 Nationalist forces move toward Taiwan. Major Gen Conkura commands the defense, with 2000 troops marching toward the beleaguered area. No confirmation of non-Japanese casualties beyond reports of certain nationals.

Bering Teiwan Defenay Hie Geen Conkura Taingina Waa Jending Neknvn Tupaneas

Explorers Build Huge Dirigible For Arctic Use

SMW YORK May 5 Dr Fridtjn Nansen pioneer Arctic explorer attends centenary proceedings signing agreement for a German built dirigible to aid Arctic voyages. The craft to be about 100 feet long with a crew of thirty. Nansen and Admiral Denny note aerial observations can rival sea observations for Arctic study.

SMW York Friddjnf Nanena Pioneer Arctic International Eee Viery Eyplerera Ig Germany Noxaymer Nansen North Pole Denry Arctic Fea

Jumping Frog Jubilee Contest At Angels Camp

In Angels Camp the Jumping Frog Jubilee returns with a Mark Twain themed event on May 19 and 26. The old hotel bar floor will be prepared as a stage for the races while coin and buckshot are barred. Entries are invited as the mining camp commemorates its past and looks toward a new era of speed.

Angels Camp Marko—Mark Twain Cateveras County Histurin Angels

Airplane Explodes and Plunges Into Lake Erie Waters

LONG POINT Ont May 5 9 There was a mystery surrounding the occupants of two biplanes which exploded and plunged into Lake Erie yesterday The United States mail plane fell into the water half a mile along the Long Point light house in view of the lighthouse keeper the captain and several fishermen The wreckage and scattered clothing were all that remained as searchers looked for the ship of its plop and possible cargo

Long Point Ont Lake Erie Tng Yassou

Three Missing Residents Reported in San Antonio

Residents reported missing include Smith, 1 percent of 631 on North Bria street, who allegedly planned a Friday run as his mother notified police. Also missing are Trene Garza, 2, of West Travia street and Rudolph Rodrigues, 19, of North Santa Mareog street, with details scarce.

Tod. Smith North Bria Street San Antonio Tis Trene Garza Travia Street Rudolph Rodrigues Santa Mareog Street

Montgomery Ward Founder’s Son Dies in Chicago

Grazze A Thorne aged 57 and a son of the Montgomery Ward founder died suddenly in Chicago yesterday. He is listed as an official of the company and resided at the firm’s early leadership.

Montgomery Ward Chicago Um—Grazze A. Thorne Montgomery, Ward & Company Yester

Census Shows United States Leads in College Attendance

WALLINGTON May 6 The Bureau of Education estimates there are more college students in the United States than in any time, noting growth in all counties and regions as part of a nationwide census.

Wallington

Valley in Drought of Safety For Dam Break Fears

Residents along Saluda River fear a dam at Table Rock Cove may fail after large fissures formed in the structure. The dam is 700 feet long and holds about 8,000,000 gallons for Greenville waterworks. Warning was issued by inn keeper W. Th Andere. evacuations occurred though no alarm was felt downstream. Page 2 continues.

Queenville Table Rock Cove Here Saluda Salle Waterworka Greenville Gep Saluda River Salucda Columbia Andere Table Rock Amt

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