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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1928
Page
1
A fragmented column quotes Arthur Brisbane praising the Hoover bandwagon and Republican leaders while debating vegetarianism. It notes Lili Damita from France heading to Hollywood making remarks about American men and marriage. It touches on thyroid and glands affecting behavior, with a note that the piece continues on another page.
Tonight and Wednesday periods show varying temperatures with light to moderate winds. Northwesterly breezes persist along the coast while partly cloudy skies prevail tonight and tonight into Wednesday in the central region.
Notices from Washington and Brownsville detail flood crises along the Mississippi and Rio Grande. President Coolidge signs a Mississippi flood control bill, initiating a major federal engineering effort. Brownsville faces rising flood danger with 16.8 feet stage and evacuation risk, while Rio Grande City shelters more families as waters surge. The report notes extensive damage, bridge washouts, and ongoing high water across the border region.
A solemn requiem in San Antonio marked the burial of Bishop Tenacio Valiexpino, amid denunciations of Mexico’s government by Archbishop Arthur Droesaerts. He condemned Calles’ persecution, warning that Mexican religious martyrs shed blood while the world remains indifferent. A stark call for U S action and solidarity followed, lamenting the church’s exile and urging conscience to rise in defense of Mexico’s persecuted faithful.
British aviator Praok T. Courtney waits in London for favorable crossing conditions to the United States. He has been secretly preparing and is reported to have near perfected plans. The three airplane will be equipped with wireless equipment.
A U.S. Navy seaplane departed from the Anacostia air station this morning for Nicaragua. Mission details remain brief but official sources indicate the craft is expected to complete the flight in about ten hours with Navy personnel aboard.
A Mississippi tornado damaged three homes and caused injuries to several people, including a man described as a Hincksmitt. emergency crews responded after the night attack horn warning failed to reveal damage.
A list of 46 singers from Cromble Sourd, Sanaa, and Oblaharl compete for the Talley Award in a city event. The program includes an innit Kehelire ship offered by Marlon Cylley and Rants.
Wartington dispatch reports WW Schmidt, serving as Shipping Board treasurer, died after a heart attack at his Titlanapally home. The sudden death ends a tenure marked by dietary and hygiene reforms within the helm of the thinning honed office.
In London on May day the House of Lords unanimously adopted a resolution by Lord Roajling supporting the U.S. peace proposal. The motion favored favorable consideration of the proposal for the military of war presented by the Hillow Blarea, signaling strong parliamentary endorsement.
A female driver injured in an automobile incident is reported as recovering. Police say the accident occurred near Howe Tan and Keyarto street when a vehicle struck a curb causing minor injuries. No further details were released by authorities.
Mayor J M Chambers welcomed delegates from across Texas as the Knights of Columbus opened a two day convention in the Pan American room of the Guadelupe hotel. The program featured a Mass at St Josephs church and a luncheon at the Gunter hotel with speeches from Driscoll Murphy and officials from the local council.
In Kovno on May 18, the tenth annual celebration of Lithuanian independence proceeded with a national holiday ceremony. Officials and citizens gathered to mark the event, highlighting the nation's enduring heritage and aspirations.
Hazel Carlson a 17 year old girl escaped advances by two youths escorting her to gy ps and fled to Mrs George Blackburns home at 102 Camden Street where she received medical aid. Detectives were called as Carlson described the two boys and their girl companion. The incident followed Carlson’s visit to San Antonio and a struggle that left her with injuries to her face shoulders and legs after leaping from a moving train car.
In Youlsville on May 1 police found the bodies of two elderly Rialers, aged 79 and 72, beaten in bed at their Maple Street home. Entry appeared forced and a robbery motive is suspected as investigators pursue leads in the deaths of Mrs. Trelle Holmes, 7, and Miss Kate Rottermite.
Rome May 5 reports from Stefani News Agency that General Nobile's dirigible Tatian took off at 1 20 o'clock in the afternoon for another expedition toward the pole. The flight proceeds from Spitzbergen toward the Arctic region as the crew pursues the claimed goal.
J Tork, once owner of the Boston Jim Sox, reportedly jumped from a ninth story window of a hotel today. The man, identified as a former team owner, died at the scene.
The Boulder Dam bill advances in committee as lawmakers work toward a right of way agreement. Wabkh ing to May 15 is noted, with Johnson Rowden among participants and a preference for a formal examination of the station and rates.
Mexico City suffers bread shortages as bakers demand higher wages and improved working conditions. Union talks and bakery employer groups are mediating with city authorities to avert further supply disruption.
Mrs. Lela Knapp admitted to shooting John Idward Huniter, a section foreman, after a quarrel at her home Saturday night. She had earlier denied knowing BOiner and claimed self defense as the shooting occurred during an attempted break in.
A hit and run driver struck an express wagon, causing severe damage and injuries. The vehicle escaped after the collision, sparking a police chase and a search for the motorist. Victims were hospitalized with injuries as authorities piece together exact details.
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