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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1928

Page

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Moody predicts era of growth and risk in 1920s

Arthur Brisbane syndicated piece discusses Wall Street, agriculture, and the U S A as a new economic era unfolds. It highlights rising wheat and cotton prices, oil, gold, and potential political shifts including Mellon in the White House and possible Smith Hoover or Smith Dawes or Smith Coolidge outcomes. Also notes a prize for Endrie Fux as best hair dresser in France.

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Confessed killer Barrett disputes LA murder tale

A flurry of claims centers on William Desmond Tastor murder. Torrett denies confessing to Tom Angeles authorities and alleges a separate 1921 nurse killing. He says he was promised $20,000 for Taylor’s death and describes a planned kidnapping tied to a Los Angeles crime mystery tied to Barretto and others.

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Bottle Drifts With Message Across Gulf of Mexico

A wine bottle picked up six miles south of Port Aransas Texas by Damas Carlson Surface Inspector carried a note stating it drifted from Jathinds 22598 longitude 90 and had been aboard the Canfield since Oct 22 1927. The bottle and message were mailed to Washington for Gulf currents records.

Port Aransas Tex Hydrographic. Department Woodtan Here Damas Carlson Gulf of Mexico Jathinds Canfield Washington

Trio Holds Up Bus Station At Magnolia Filling

Three masked men robbed the Magnolia Filling Station at 1202 San Pedro Avenue Saturday night, forcing attendant A. J. Boas to open the cash drawer and escaping with about 15 dollars. Boas was locked in a back room but freed. the trio fled after a failed attempt to steal the cash register.

A. J. Boas Magnolia San Pedro Avenue Toax P.m Vosé

New Well Near German Produces 1000 Barrels Daily

A new well near German city produced about 1000 barrels per day after being brought in on Tuesday. Reports from International News Service indicate the well is now in operation near the node.

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Coolidge Appears in Washington Weather Briefing

President Coolidge made a public appearance in Washington as a thin spring weather update began. The event marked one of the season’s first such briefings with officials noting conditions and forecasts.

Coolidge New Washington Alrow Hat

Fed Reserve Raises Rate In 2024 Credit Move

Binternational New Rerytes reports May 6 that The Thatlan Podtornt Branrve bank raised its lending rate from 4 to 4.14 percent, making it the sixth bank to follow the move. The action takes effect Monday.

Warnington Thatlan Podtornt Branrve

Gold shipped to France amid uncertain wartime trade notes

A cryptic report from May mentions $12,000,000 in gold headed for France via New York channels. References to a Kroneh Hiner Tertumbend and a Dank of Branca appear, but details are unclear. The piece reads like a partial wartime finance update with dubious terminology.

France Minnie Attn Etfo Pana Anind New York Seatertag Branca

Victory in Bexar County Delegations Reported

Supporters of Congressman Wurbach and Linke of Te show strength in Bexar County as precinct convent signs hint at victory for the Wurzbach faction. Rumors from Republican HQs cite 272 instructed delegates and 2 un instructed, signaling a large lead for Wurzbach amid differing county tallies and unconfirmed statewide results.

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They Fight the Right Way by Hoover and Smith

The piece commends Secretary Hoover and Governor Smith for running in state primaries despite boss threats. It argues primary laws empower voters, not machines, and warns parties risk defeat if they ignore public preference. Hoover is likely to win the Republican nomination while Smith looms for the Democrats.

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Polar voyage peril as ship adjusts mooring in Arctic

A Norwegian polar expedition reports dangerous conditions in Spitsbergen waters. The airship Why ahr pile, a key ship, battles blizzards and poor visibility while awaiting better rescue or support. Engineers secure the vessel to prevent drifting from its mooring as crews monitor shifting ice and weather.

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Racing Japanese Passes Chicago on Journey West

Ryukichi Matsui, a Tipanese youth chasing the around the world record in thirty days, arrives in Chicago and boards the first train toward San Francisco. He trails Pokki Arkai who circled the globe in the reverse direction, but Arkai reached New York too late for connections.

Oetgago Ryukichi Sui Chicago TennsyTvania San Francino Matsui Pokki Arkai Japan Matent Navere Aquinan New York

Four Die in Auto Crash at Blind Crossing

Four people were killed tonight when a car slammed into a truck at a blind crossing in Boston during heavy rain. Police say the two vehicles collided near the Dilad crossing, with responders arriving to confirm the fatalities.

Uen Mons Boston

Judge Smith Opposed in San Antonio Fourth District Race

A report from San Antonio notes Judge Smith faces opposition as Pudge Edward W. South and others challenge the fourth district bench. Thomas, a Dallas native and LaSalle County former attorney, is named in the bid, with details about prior appointments and terms.

Thomas Stella Court of Vigil Fourth District San Antonio Pudge Edward W. Soith Thia T_T. Shuler T. J, Coiba LaSalle County Jister Smith P. Wadhy

TEXAS VOTES INCONCLUSIVE COUNTY DELEGATES

Partial returns show 11 Bexar delegates to the county convention mostly uninstructed with many aligned to Smith or Moody. Texas precincts report Moody leading in state convention races while Galveston and Merse counties split instructions. Mayor Chambrin of San Antonio predicts Bexar delegates will be uninstructed and a county convention vote is set for Tuesday.

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