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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
1
A scrambled column notes Governor Lowden’s nomination odds and Boover’s Republican chances, with emphasis on Amith’s daunting reelect prospects. It cites Chicago insiders and Democrats. The piece also reports a Niagara Falls shooting involving Elks and a later meditation on prohibition, religion, and public safety.
International news from Peking and Tianjin dated May 17 reports Southern and Northern forces clashing near Tebinay and Pekin. American, Italian and Japanese troops reinforce legations while British and French units bolster defenses as tensions rise in Beijing and surrounding areas.
A weather event described as a huge water spout struck the reservoir area on May 17. It caused tornado like winds, damaging structures and leaving destruction described in vague terms. Authorities reported non specific casualties and urged caution as crews assess the scene.
Lady Heath, formerly Mrs. Ble Tite Tyna, arrived at Croydon from Capetown aboard a Le Trouree plane finishing a 10000 mile return flight begun February 1. She endured sunstroke fever and a foreboding attack with a landing at Bulawayo and a fever attack near Tripoli before completing the journey.
Mayor Chambers experienced a mild pleurisy incident while at his desk in the morning. Medical staff were called and he remained under observation as officials arranged his temporary absence from duties.
Army fliers Jim Tomes, B. Packer, and Robert Houging completed a 3390 mile journey, arriving at Dollingfield last night after a long flight from Wrance Viel, Cattat Le, marking a wartime transcontinental relay.
A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered proper names and place phrases including Telday and GH Moxon with varied spellings. The legible bits mention dates like Friday and months, plus stray references to locations such as Williston and New Worth Vee, creating an incoherent historical snippet without a clear narrative or event.
Mayor Chambers postponed action against City Plumbing Inspector Emil Haenig amid a charge hearing tied to a protracted plumbers strike. The Open Shop dispute drew over 20 attendees to City Hall as lawyers pressed for time to prepare responses and the hearing was adjourned to May 31 for Haenig to answer.
May 17 New York notes a 6 percent call money rate after about 70 million was called. Slippers in prices on the slack exchange saw initial declines corrected by noon, then mixed gains eroded in afternoon selling. Line money also rose from 5 to 5 1 4 percent while Treasury markets weighed on credit conditions as rediscount fears grew.
A one month old infant, David Lexuu, died in Culver City California from a complicated birth. Parents Mr and Mrs James C Lexan reported a hopeful start but the child weighed nine ounces at birth. Doctors predicted a swift recovery before the infant's death occurred.
Oy Foleruptional News Service reports the Nobile dirigible squadron led by Gen Usaberio Nobile is returning to King's Bay Spitzbergen from north polar exploration. A Central News dispatch cites a radio from General Wabiln confirming the plan to reoccupy Levin Land area after weather delays and mechanical checks.
The article notes Lucien Muratore living anew and dealing with a severe cold that has led to complications, described as worsening conditions. No other clear details or dates are given in readable text.
Horace E. Dodge son of the late automobile magnate and Muriel Doorothy Sisman of Detroit were married in London on Thursday. They plan a Norway honeymoon. Dodge was previously divorced from Lois Knowlton Dodge, who has since remarried Lieutenant Benjamin Manning and now seeks a divorce.
A Mexican consul general issued a statement defending the government’s religious policy in response to Archbishop Drossaerts. It refuted charges of persecution tied to the exile of bishops Valdezpino Mora and others, noting arrests and expulsions followed legal measures. The consul asserted the church faced government actions only to enforce sovereignty and registry compliance, not religious hostility.
Despite marked ballots circulating against portions of the bond plan, the campaign reports predict the issue will pass by about 12,000 votes. Morgan, in charge, notes opposition to three items including a 500000 Hillary Improvement, 260000 retire debt, and 35000 for purchasing the governor's mansion.]}
Dallas May 17 Mrs Tuita Sento was appointed sheriff to succeed Allin Seale 68 veteran officer who died after a long illness Seale was the first woman to hold the Tallan county office and Sento will lead the department in Dallas city limits as sheriff
VRUSEINLE May 17. Carol of Romania departs for the Chateau d Ardennnes near Die Nant in France this morning en route from England.
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