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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1928
Page
2
Hope rose as engineers released pressure by opening flood pipes to curb the break at Table Rock Cave region. The dam threatens 4000 to 100000 gallons per second of water, risking inundation if the reservoir remains unsettled and the Saloda river spills beyond its banks.
Thirty Texas retail merchants, two special train cars, attend joint convention of Texas Retail Merchants Association, Texas Retail Credit Board, and Associated Retail Credit Men of Texas in Wichita Falls from May 22 to 23. Delegates depart May 19 with leaders Ju, Rupler, Watamark, and Morgan, drawing delegates from across Texas to unite for the 1999 convention aims.
A trade delegation led by Flowsl Jones toured San Antonio and Del Rio areas, aiming to promote goodwill and trade. The caravan encountered delays and a brief conflict with locals but was welcomed warmly by residents who thanked the visitors for their trip.
A fragmented notice advertises a Bermay Lone School committee dance and party on a Wednesday at Herma Xo Hall and other venues. It lists tickets at 250 and features Theo. Aria orch with prize popcorn dance, plus various novelty dances and performances by bands and orchestras in Cartroville and nearby towns.
William Opden and Wesley from Alamo Heights led a local boys event sweeping top spots against competitors from across the region. They demonstrated strong finishing pace and consistent form in the contest.
Eleven year old Wesley Ogden, junior at Alamo Heights School, won first place in the junior division of the interscholastic writing meet in Austin. His piece The First Trade I Ever Made earned top marks from league officials. he was coached by Adele Quillian.
The federal board of tax appeals said the government cannot collect about 11 million dollars in additional income taxes from Senator Couzens of Michigan. The 1925 assessment stems from his 1918 sale of Ford stock, with underreported profits cited. The decision touches Ford stock valuations in 1913 and involves the Dodge estates and Cray estate, reflecting a major tax dispute tied to Ford Motor Company shares.
One hundred sixty nine relatives of M. Dykes assembled at Breckinridge Park to celebrate his eighty ninth birthday. Nine children forty one grandchildren ninety five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren attended. Dykes resides at 3107 Buena Vista street and believes he may be the country’s oldest living descendant.
Tateralinnay News Service reports Washington Secretary of War Davis approved a bill to award Captain Endie Rick enbacker the Congressional Medal of Honor. The American ace of aces already holds the Distinguished Service Cross and the project awaits House Military Affairs committee action.
Ruth Short, 15 months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cath Short, died after a camp fire at Lake Worth. The blaze started shortly after the mother left their camp to visit a nearby grocery store. The infant was burned in a camp near Fort Worth, with rescue effort by Tomer Williams.
A bizarre tale describes a bovine endurance flight witnessed by news columns. Observers claim a bull has circled the skies for months, with three airmen from Europe present and a crash noted in the lower right corner.
Catecrual Retrice reports Fitz Maurice joined Baron Gunther von Huenefeld and Capt Hermann Koebl for a joyride from Long Island to Mitchel Field aboard a W-10. The group then attended a race track reception and spoke over the radio before heading to Jamaica.
New York report notes Patsy Daly, daughter of a famed Irish flyer, avoiding photographs at a Ritz Carlton tea. She refused poses, shielding by handkerchiefs and garments while photographers tried multiple lighting and double-flash techniques to capture her.
A Mesien City man was found with downtown in San Antonio. The altered husband sought his wife amid a confusing scene. Police investigate a possible affair and a contested marriage situation.
May 1 in Tantin silt canver 1 medal won by Professor Taranad at Witwon Catembly University New York. Ceremony honors his license in the field of salons biology.
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