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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1928

Page

3

China Japan clash deepens around Tsinan as toll rises

The report outlines fighting between Japanese and Chinese forces near Tsinan in Shantung. The Chinese Nationalist government accuses Japan of bombarding and firing on the city, with claims of a Nationalist commissioner killed and raids on foreign affairs offices. Reports say casualties in the Tsinan zone include soldiers and civilians, with broader anti-Japanese protests and shelling in Taiwan. Foreign powers monitor the crisis for potential wider anti foreign violence.

Dy International Xewn Service China Tsinan Shunt Copital Shantung Aseyraci Nanking Tolo Foreign Affairs Bureau Et Il Taiwan Wewe Iia

Texas Women to Discuss State's Business Growth

Ten prominent Texas women and business leaders will gather at the Tuplur Buxinews and Professional Women's Club general meeting at St Anthony hotel Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Miss Plessia Davis to be mistress of dinner. Miss Mary Budtimer to lead a discussion on leading Texas and the program centers on commercial growth and executive leadership. Miss Alice Hela, president, announced ongoing membership drive led by Miss Yount, Selmelpr, for one month.

St. A Anthony Plessia Davis Mary Budtimer Tate Alleehela Yount Selmelpr Hinger

High Climber Begins Five Day Plaza Flagpole Vigil

San Antonio spectators watched as a famed flagpole climber ascended the Plaza hotel pole for a five day vigil above St Mary's Street. He plans to stay aloft despite weather, consuming orange juice and other foods prepared by a flintman, and will descend Thursday at 3 p.m. The climber recently set a world record by staying 310 hours on a pole atop the Bender hotel in Houston, surpassing prior marks.

San Kelly Marury Google Plaza Hotel Joe Dowers Ponce de Leon Miami Ork Ted Joe Hag Galveston Joe Ratardis

Auto Betters Crack Train's Record In Fast Relay Race

A telegram reported by the San Antonio Herald notes the Flying Cand Deltora team setting a new AGL mile relay mark. The group completed the legged journey from Miami to Chicago in a record time of AMC hours and 4h min, with minor delays and framing details noted.

Meridan Miami Chicago San Antonio

Boy 15 Reported Missing From Home

A 15 year old boy was reported missing from his home this past Saturday. Police request help locating the juvenile and urge anyone with information to come forward.

CANDIDATES WS REPORT FINANCES

International News Service reports fifteen presidential hopefuls waiting to testify as a campaign finance inquiry tightens. Hearings begin in Washington with first sessions for Senators Curtis Norris Goff Borah Welborn Reed and George amid possible trips to Albany and Annapolis to hear Smith Hitchins, plus others to appear.

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Plainview Students Triumph in State Play Contest

Five Plainview Wid school students won first prize in the state league play after an earlier win in Austin. The group presented The Vaknalyy, earning top honors again as they advanced from Lubbock to West Texas venues. Brownwood and other eastern districts saw the troupe reach state competition, with notable participants including Mishity Rowner and Houston Uieed.

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Lion Seen in San Pedro Avenue Area

A lynxlike lion was sighted in a vacant Lot near San Pedro Avenue and Olmos, with five residents reporting the animal after an afternoon roar. Deputies investigated but found no trace as brushy ground prevented a clear search. residents fled as the lion moved away toward the west.

A. Ton Kenwood Addition Fiwe Persons San Petco Avenue Ad Olmos Ligaie Smith Westess San Pallto Avenue Buel Grant Aled Polive Dwyer

Mystery plane linked to smuggling syndicate signals London tale

London May 11. Customs confirm a wealthy ginugs Bling syndicate owns at least one airplane and uses flights between Lune store and Yarmouth to dump highly dutiable goods. The airship now waits, coming from Folland, as authorities pursue the case.

IBY Cinethoes Crnr London Airphine Aca Yarmouth Ginugs Bling Luneatore Amt Folland

Auto theft arrest: 22 year old Negro accused

A 22 year old Negro was accused of stripping an auto rented from a local firm. Detectives Weoy and Bri arrested the suspect after the car vanished from Navarra and August streets, with the vehicle found damaged east of Devin.

Negro Anima Navarra August T.tt Weoy Macver Devin

Church Union Aims to Advocate Legislation and Peace

International News Service reports in Dallas Mayo that a Conservative of Congregations and Christian churches group is on record urging outlawry of war stricter enforcement of amendments and a unified civility in policy debates. The body calls for full enforcement of the amendment and unity among factions amid political controversy within church circles.

Dallas Mayo Politien

Shipping Bill Passes Through Congress in May Handling

Washington May 5 The House approved the shipping measure aiding American shipbuilding. The bill, valued around 125 million to 200 million dollars, moves to conference with the Senate for final passage and presidential approval. It allows government financed ship construction in U S yards with government bond interest terms.

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Neighbor Shoots Man by Accident Sparks Police Report

Police report a neighbor accidental shooting involving Luther Williams of 240 Nobert Street while Williams was cleaning a pistol. Williams was taken to Green Hospital after the incident near Nickerson Street. no charges mentioned.

Luther Williams Robert Street Transkerson Nobert Willianie Nickerson Williams Thobert Green Hospital

Soldier Treated For Stab Wound in Port Sam Houston

A man named Charles Farrington was stabbed in the right breast and taken to a hospital in Port Sam Houston. A report notes a Black man is alleged to have inflicted the wound on Canterail Mesquite streets.

Charles Farrington Port Sam Houston Atulian Hospital

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