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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1928

Page

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Ford and Tunney Clash Over Advice After Bout

In a vivid 1920s style scene Arthur Brisbane notes Ford telling Tunney to “Go Preach” amid talk of China Japan and war. The piece portrays Ford and Tunney with other figures like Geng Tunver and Menez Mord, ending with Ford leaving for a luncheon and hints of a PAGE 2 continuation.

Ford Tunney China Japan War Geng Tunver Menez Mord Thrope Ha Son Bilge Ward Guntow Wantift

Cattle Buyer Shot to Death in Sweetwater Street Ambush

Charles Welln an 80 year old cattle buyer was shot on a Sweetwater street. Burt Crammel surrendered to police but no charges were filed. Welln had been recently acquitted in a previous murder case involving Philip Trammell, nephew of Terri Trammell.

Sweetwater Tex Charles Welln Burt Crammel Crammel Hon Welle Philip Trammell Teri Trammel Berk Trammell

Hoover Testimony Flags Campaign Finance Questions

Senate campaign funds committee hearings reveal Herbert Hoover discussed personal expenditures including telephone calls estimated at up to 200 dollars. He denies patronage promises and dismisses allegations of campaign contributions from relatives. Committee questions about alleged 15 percent cigarette price increases prompt a cautious reply from Hoover while secretary of commerce declines to identify sources.

Wallington Alry Herbert Hoover Senate Campaign Funds Committee Secretary of Commerce Hare Barkley Kentucky Hoover Stuiner China Thoover West Virginie

Committee to Hear Smith Thursday

Governor Alfred E. Smith will meet the investigative committee examining campaign expenditures at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning at the Whitmore hotel in New Cyrus. The session aims to review recent spending by Smith's campaign organization as it travels through the capital city.

New Cyorus Alfred E. Smith Nendleria Witmore Hotel

Bandit Car Found Abandoned After Robbery

Police report a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary near North Flores street Avenue and Howard Street. Detectives Brill and Gray recovered the car two days after it was abandoned. investigators pursue three suspected bandits.

Shere Botaway Toble Wixtly North Flores Street Harvey Brill Wr. Re Gray

Moody outlines plan to stabilize Texas banks and diversify crops

Governor Moody addresses the Texas Bankers Association proposing a statewide plan to stabilize lending and prevent bank failures. He urges diversification to avoid overproduction and strengthen the state economy. He stresses the banker’s role in financing investment and education as keys to Texas growth.

HUNT OTORE AUGGER Aa KILLER HUNT

A deaf woman’s husband suspects a man seen near the Piggly Wigley store robbery and her murder. Detectives intensify inquiry to link the break in at 1184 North Moves Street two days earlier, while a second assailant is described by witnesses. Mary Huber died of fright after a gun point hold up, and the husband’s death is attributed to a weak heart.

Torentigation Usate AL LL. Tinker East Dewey Place Amu Baunts North Moves Street Mr. Huber Enon Enas Twher Thi Mrey Huber inLender Huber Deke

Fredericksburg Plans Vote For Incorporation

After six weeks of campaigning a vote will be held Tuesday to incorporate Fredericksburg, an unincorporated town in the United States. Population is 400 percent? Three elections failed. voters may keep the current commission form with two mayoral candidates and a slate for council.

Vreperichsdat Huesday Iredericksburg Ute Heege Mae

Cotton Trading Bill Approved in Washington D C

A proposed reform bill to regulate cotton commodity exchanges moves forward in Washington with support from lawmakers. The measure targets tighter oversight of cotton trading and exchange transactions to curb manipulation and ensure fair handling.

Washington, Min D Micoholan Wirlentien Emitter

Return of Loot From City House on Lae Vert Street

A vague report notes a thief stole a golden ring or penne and a gold shaft along with a $2.50 coin from William Mobbs at 207 Lae Vert Street. The owner found the missing items on Wednesday morning after a two month lapse. Police may pursue the unnamed suspect.

William Mobbs City Patina Lae Vert Hobbs Wednnesday Melind de Ross

Endurance Flier and Companion Die in Plane Wreck

Endurance flier Thomas and companion Vaughn Weatherby were killed when their plane crashed at his field. Thomas, a Georgetown University graduate, had recently attempted an endurance record in the Ballanea manepline Reliance and held a war-time instructor role.

Endurance Flier Airdor War Brock Heights Kiew Togal Thomas Reliance Vaughn Weatherby Thanns Army Cal Charles A. Lindbergh Wir Wills Thos Georgetown University Wellyfield Mter Insirnetor

Wholesale Grocery Damaged by Blaze and Loss

A wholesale grocery suffered a fire damaging stock estimated at 15 000 dollars. Five fire companies fought the blaze for about an hour, with the origin of the fire still undetermined. The firm is led by Moore, the owner, and the incident occurred near Lakeview Avenue and Walker Marne.

Lakeview

Aviators Nungesser Coli and Lindy Honored in France

In Bourget France the widows and relatives of Louis Coli and Charles Nungesser along with Mme Nungesser mother of Ghili Nungesser and the brother of Coli attended a ceremony. The event honored the famed aviators at a monument dedicated to them and to Lindbergh.

Nungesser Coli Lindy Bourget France Muyth Mme Gholi Cal Chartes A. Lind+bruh

Death sentence upheld for street slayer McKenzie

The Court of Criminal Appeals affirmed the death penalty for Pete McKenzie, known as a young two gun bandit, sealing his fate in the electric chair. He has sat in Bexar county jail awaiting final appeals after the September gunfight that left a peace officer mortally wounded.

Pete McKenzie Sam Street Court of Criminal Appeals Oen Dence Ausum McKenzie Bexar County McKenzia Mckiengic Chine Street Antonine Most Gut Ah Sam Vedra Taurel Street Breret Breret Bail Sent To Defend the Vigely-Wigby Frye Thare Tillie Yong Gubernatoria Remenes Dele McKenzie Tate McKenzin Treedam Tess Hya Reilly Fife

Dallas Man Jailed For Beating Child

A Dallas man was jailed after a trial found him guilty of aggravated child abuse. The case involved excessive force used on a minor, with testimony from neighbors about severe treatment. The defendant began serving a thirty year sentence as ordered by the court.

Dallas Dama Ferior

Soul and sentence hang on death row tale

A prison interview follows convicted killer Dele McKenzie on death row as he faces execution. He clings to hope and muses on life, time, and fate while a reporter charts his evolving mindset during confinement.

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