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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1928

Page

15

Vaudeville and film bill headlines tease San Antonio theaters

The Majestic presents Toto the clown in Laugh, Clown, Laugh with Lon Chaney at Tezan. Princess shows The Circus starring Charlie Chaplin, while the Aztec screens Billy Dove in The Yellow Lily. Majestic also features a busy vaudeville bill including Whiskey the dog, Welmords and Chireh harmonists, and a Smitty novelty.

Tot San Antonio Majevtic Markéful Lon Chaney Palace Billy Dove Charles Chaplin Texas Tezan Cheney Chaney Learh Clunn Loretta Young Nile Asther Gweo Lee Jlcture Ficten MacParland Massie Ani Wirtrich Doughd Burley Barton Lenny Water Girls Majestic Toto Bent Hills Dack Welmrds Billy Ohireh AL @ Fields Heir Plogcusa Eugene Costello Ervel Nod del Artie Mehlinger Tom Miz Henry Herd Prince Poienziang of Rowe

Ex-convict linked to San Antonio snob-brokering ring

Patrolman O'Tanion captured a suspect after a high speed chase in San Antonio area. Police believed the man led a band of snob-brokers operating in the city for months. Officers found a hammer and game pieces on his person and records show a prior burglary sentence.

Aoyla Poligs San Antonio O'Tanion O'Denna Houston O'Banion Nm Lea Thin O' Bastian

Firefighters Respond to Home Smoke on Woodlink Street

Mon day night a smoke incident on Woodlink street forced residents from their homes in the 200 block as firefighters battled flames. Fire officials reported the smoke engulfed a room swiftly, injuring no one but prompting evacuations at 245 Woodlief and 24 Woodlief where residents described a sudden, dense smoke fill.

Woodlink Street Woodtief Charles M. Lee Woodlief

Pearsall Leader Reports Spring Prosperity and Town Progress

T Ho Michter oFir Pearsall editor notes green corn growth and favorable cotton prospects across Frio county. The Pearsall Chamber promotes a Friend shin bid, with Madame Sarah Jane Waterhosen starring in a large opera tour. Rich local detail highlights civic pride, horticultural efforts, and the evolving landscape of Pearsall and nearby towns.

T. Ho Michter oFir Pearsall Ie Leader Fred Weider Echalie Sarah Jane Waterhosen Donna Meta-Welicon Opera Sandusky Pevrson del Haat Sanders Vain Brown Wuulward Barnhart Sittum Pring Dulans Eontyiel Ap. d Sirah Dane Brio County Blackstace Campeiana

Turbulent Diplomatic Talks Cast Shadow Over Treaty Tie

Diplomatic efforts around a British Turkish Greek settlement falter as nine powers seek a renewed accord. Officials plan to open Olympic events on July 24 with Wilhelm II represented abroad. Iron reserves and district funds are noted in fragmented reports, while commotion arises over heating and local civic decisions in May.

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Fokker Plane Makes Los Angeles Hop

A Fokker aircraft travels from an unspecified origin toward Los Angeles with a layover for fuel near Pocada and Arvin. The report notes morning arrival and a service stop at Lac Amgmlies with ongoing preparations.

Fokker Los Angeles Rly Pay Eco Iiemolieed Rykker Weatcoy Mle Texyears Piane Tern Nordy Smiting Marnings

Chinese in 5 A moved to aid war fund request

Chinese Nationalist party leaders in San Antonio seek full income from Chinese residents for the first month of work and one third thereafter to finance a war. Benjamin Kook resigns as principal of the Chinese school after a factional clash. He plans to move to Nashville to enter Vanderbilt University.

San Antonio China Japan hell Sunday_nighe Benjamin Kook Weboel Tor Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt University

Produce Trade Opens as San Antonio Market Sets Prices

The OMAS group in Bn Aull odemlag and the San Antonio wholesale market opened Monday with demand for good marker products. Missouri shipments arrive Tuesday morning and will be placed on the market at set prices. Oranges and other fruits priced from $3.50 to $6.00 per crate. lemons at $4.00 per era. Communion fish priced at $2.25 per trale.

Omas Odemlag San Antonia Tan Veultt Commission Te Dorie Vine Atrenerries Missouri

Local Produce Prices From Farmer Wholesale Market

The list records diverse prices for vegetables and fruits at the local wholesale market. Items include cabbage beans carrots oranges apples peaches pears bananas grapes and exotic fruits with prices per dozen, per basket or per box, in various cents and dollars. Several entries are unclear due to garbled OCR.

WOR Was

Senate Pushes Vote on Tariff Measure in Tight Session

WARTINGTON May 21 A long Senate session reduced or confined most controversial amendments to a tariff bill as Republicans and Democrats clash over tax relief and tariff riders. Proposals include widening farm relief, revising rates, and restoring a house provision for a qualified site while weighing corporate income changes and export debenture ideas.

Wartington Roga Senate Biblican Jim Demotralie Teaiera Holicday Mindmiptit Wensure Winit Act Codlnel Secret Melion House Vos Mipjor Nutrix Nebenvka Willie Fenster Heed Wemphat Missouri Dinmind Fins Blaine Deepublican Wisconsin Shipatond Laboy Minnesota Cald UN Teriff Regien Seoatord McMaster South Dakota

Marines Chase Rebel Bands in Nicaragua After Ambush

In Nicaragua on May 24 Marines hunted three rebel bands across forests near the Pass Real area. Two Marines were killed and another wounded in a clash near the Is a river 45 miles northeast of Aingeexa. A relief column finally linked with the stranded patrols after a difficult march back toward Qui Jah.

Managua Nicaragua Mary Vpi Naragua Pasa Real Trou Max M. Dubois Titania Alec Abe Eclusth Ona River Aingeexa Eolumn Kelvier H. Mackey Uilali Ile Isa Qui- Jah Wie Menttive

Helen Wills Wins Easily in Mixed Doubles Title Finish

Helen Wills and American partner Aliss Ponelone Amériot defeated Veronique Galley and Miles Veron in the women’s doubles final to claim the yard court title. The American duo dominated the match, delivering a clear victory.

Auttutg Vinmee Helen Wills Ginal Tinny Owl Ahe Aliss Ponelone Amériot Miles Veronique

American Slain by Workman at Mine in Mexico

NAXIGO CIEY May 21 Visontodes te Mscelsine todas sain that I. W Noleen American supe intone of the Latin American Oli vorapims had been murdered by workman ae Alamo agent Danipico. A workman was said to have fired at Notley killing him during a discussion with the superintendent. Notley's address in this United States is not pinta.

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Davis Cup players reach Kansas City

United States Davis Cup team members Wilbur Caen George Catr Toby Venedes travel to Kansas City for the American squad training ahead of the competition near Chen amid unclear local schedule and events.

Kansas City Arreiers Wansak City Wilbur “Untae Caen Grorge Catr Toby Venedes United States Davia Chen Anbyenay Omorrntys

DEATH AT MATHER MINE PROMPTS CORONER INQUIRY AND RESCUE

Nather Pa May 21 The Snowen death at the Mather mine sparked a coroner's probe as eight men died and seven more bodies were recovered. Rescue workers pulled seven additional victims from the mine while hopes lingered for 150 entombed workers to be found alive. Names of several identified victims emerged amid ongoing inquiries into whether gas pockets or dust triggered the explosion.

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Graduation Arrangements at Local School Delayed

May 21 message from Ampels details school plans for closing the 1927-28 term. Activities include Sunday evening services, senior class day May 28, graduation May 30 with address by Senator A. J. Wirts, and cap and gown for the class of 1928. Principal B A Sabm and Superintendent Juhogen ff ei oversee proceedings.

Ampels Otto Bassier Senatoc A. J. Wirts Lise Ahrens Alice Dittmar Arsene Tethernz Oteal Kubiuas Milyenda Nowotny Carmen Schnabel Cosima Schnabel Maargaret Scholl Olivia Rose Della Sceknts Jerfinw Sommer Frances Wainer Frank Albu Lgelt Cheater Dartels Roland Duel Juwr

Hoover to lead in Dallas contest for GOP delegates

In Dallas on May 3 Herbert Hoover and antiexecutive supporters contest delegates to the Republican national convention in Kansas City. At 10 o'clock the Republican state committee opened its pre convention session as more counties join the Texan convention.

Dallas Herbert Hoover anteHoover Atlien Tomorrom

Germans Vote for Sozialistische Partei in Berlin Election

May 21 reports about Germans voting in the Remhata election. About 31 million Germans cast ballots with the Sozialistische ticket leading in Berlin and across the nation. The vote totals show the German National party with 4,444,000, Center 3,812,000, German Peoples 4,?00, Cobpreuniats 3,080,000, Democrats 1,AVG,000, Darntian Peoples 1,042,000, Pacists 177,600 and other parties 2,700,000.

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Merrymaker’s Dance Night at Labor Temple

Irregular OCR notes describe a community dance event titled Merrymaker’s Dance Night at the Labor Temple. The entry lists a May date and an 8 p.m. start with a prize for best entrance and mentions dancing to music by a local band. Other fragments reference adjacent entertainments and an August-style festival.

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