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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1928
Page
6
Governor Dan Moody and Senator Tom Love clash over party unity and opposition to Al Smith. Love denounces Moody’s Beaumont behavior and seeks to keep Texas Democrats aligned against Smith, while Moody vows to respond and defend the party line.
Famed Minneapolis organist Mrs Alice Redland will perform at the Mothers' Day service program at the Elis' club Sunday at 8 pm. Principal address by Turk Heaton is planned with the Brestaza committee led by Blackey overseeing the event.
Independent observers marked today’s exchanges as the first skirmish between Constitutional and Harmony factions for control of the Terex delegation to the national convention at Beaumont Amy. Maury Hughes of Dallas urged a caucus of loyal Democrats to prevent the Texas delegation from yielding to the Ku Klux Klan and to protect party interests.
Mellon urges unpledged delegation for Pennsylvania and praises Coolidge era gains. He says Hoover best fits the presidency and stresses Republican platform must pledge continued policies and efficiency to preserve prosperity and confidence.
Washington reports reveal Secretary Hoover prepared a 1920 statement opposing the protective tariff and backing the League of Nations. Ex-Representative James W. Good testified on Hoover expenditures, estimating total campaign costs near 241,274 with potential overflows.
Alejo Montes age 70 will be buried Sunday at San Antonio’s Baa Vernando cemetery by nephews. Montes, born in 189? and one of fifteen Canary Island settlers brought by the Marquis de Casa Fuerte in 1783, served 18 years on the San Antonio police force and remained on duty at the courthouse until death. Funeral rites at the Immaculate Heart of Mary will be followed by burial. pallbearers include nephews Willie Montes and others.
The Silver Jubilee celebration for the Knights of Columbus of Texas will occur in San Antonio on May 15 with high Mass at St Mary’s Church at 9 o clock. Delegates will assemble at 8 15 at the Knights hall and be guided to the church by the K of C band. The clergy includes Rev John Murphy and Rev Joseph Tagott with Assistants and singers from the De Mazenod seminary. A convention at the Gunter hotel opens at 10 30 with a 2 o clock business session and a banquet at 5. A special program for delegates’ wives runs Monday through Tuesday at the Gunter hotel.
Kansas City May 12 Police searched for four bandits after a hold up and murder at a downtown gambling club. Doorman James B. Brow died at the scene, Brow spoke of not wanting to die, while billiard player Walter Franklin was wounded and hospitalised in critical condition. About a thousand dollars was taken in the bold robbery.
Fragmentary text mentions Banat Plage Artiltlul Weta and Traces for Vinfommition Curie Nore and Annie. Sid sive and Widyn Aietel appear as unclear proper nouns.
London dispatch reports critics blame loud shrieks from women in crowd for causing falls of the Prince of Wales during point to point meetings. A prominent hunt committee member says horses are frightened and the prince struggles to control his mounts amid the noisy crowds.
STOCKHOLM Sweden may 13 The ancient silver vein at Sala Vestermanland which once filled royal war chests again may yield quantities of the precious metal Mining experts long believed the vein depleted but locals have found signaling potential flow of ore The note hints at renewed mining interest and expected activity in the region.
In a London account from May 12 the tale recalls Sir Walter Nuleizh shielding the queen from mud as she crossed a path. Maj. Cynt Davenport created colored woven mat art displayed at Royal Amateur Art Society show. Davenport says Queen Mary joked about wiping her shoes on it and graciously complied.
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