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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1928
Page
1
Bray community notes compiled by Arthur Briabane Comex report 12h updates on local events. Details are sparse but indicate ongoing civic matters and neighborhood activities within Bray.
Mrs Grito Stempel of Indiana is identified as the first committee airman to arrive, associated with Mrs Gearce Enech in the incomplete report. The fragment lacks clear event details, dates, or organizations.
A faulty but readable fragment recalls Dr Noguchi as a brave Japanese scientist backed by Navleteller Institute, noted for wartime disease work and combating poverty. It mentions his death from yellow fever in Africa and memorial calls amid a chaotic World War era newspaper page.
May 2 report from Washington notes President Coolidge vetoed the farm relief bill citing constitutional concerns with the equalization fee. Congress faces a choice to pass the measure without the fee or risk political pushback ahead of the presidential race. The veto stalls action and eyes the heightening debate on agricultural policy and broader political strategy.
Willie May Schulz aged 2 is the center of a court fight in Los Angeles. Her mother plans to file a motion before Judge R. W. B. Terrell in 73rd District court asking custody of the child who was awarded to Willie Schulz, her father, when the couple divorced last November.
In Gustoly Fla Willie May Selby, age two, remains in her father's custody as legal motions proceed. Judge W. Terrell is set to decide the case with attorney J Simmons preparing the filed motion. A court-ordered change of custody followed a visit by the mother to make a birthday ring, with deputies enforcing the visitation and subsequent custody adjustments.
Five people died and forty were wounded in a bombing at the Italian consulate in Buenos Aires on May 23. The explosion caused extensive damage as authorities investigated the attack and secured the scene. Local and international officials condemned the act and pledged further security measures.
Haley received a sentence after being convicted of attempted murder in the attack on his wife in their garage. The case remains ongoing as he faces additional charges of assault to murder and related counts.
Mrs. Trigg seeks dissolution of a temporary injunction restraining her from contacting her estranged husband. Mrs. Van Dell counters by asking for a cross injunction to stop Trigg from annoying her. Judge Anderson quashed the dissolution motion and ordered further action next Wednesday as both families await decision.
Nine persons were taken into custody in a gambling raid conducted by local authorities at a downtown venue. The operation, led by Datwetires Thtitopage and Woeler Medina, disrupted illegal games and confiscated betting materials.
A gang of youths confessed to a string of six robberies since May 5, earning small sums from victims including a candy shop, ice cream wagon, and a woman on North Flores street. They attempted murder as they halted a user at gunpoint, lured a delivery boy, and fled with cash and items, while also considering killing a woman during an armed hold up. The investigations are led by Special Investigator Lee Johnson and detectives Albert Hartantu and W. H. Shipn, with the youths admitting guilt but lamenting their mistakes.
Women from Maine New Hampshire and Connecticut prepare to travel to Los Angeles for the biennial convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs opening here next week. Delegates include Grace Morit ion Ronde of Massachusetts as first vice president candidate. First national chairman to arrive is Mrs Goflo Stempel of Bloomington Indiana, credential editor, who will stay with Mr George Boeck during the convention.
Martinez California May 23 Power, a bootlegging suspect, defied prohibition agents by brandishing a cane and attempting an escape. He collapsed and died before surrendering, authorities said. The incident followed a refusal to submit to a search and a confrontation with lawman units in the crackdown.
A nine member South Texas Press association delegation left Wednesday for Lexankana to attend a joint Texas and Arkansis convention opening Thursday. After the convention close Sunday delegates will visit Flat Springs and Little Rock before returning.
New York May 23 notes mime artist Reggio, 25, 4 feet 112 pounds, climbed the Mount Woolworth structure with 1358 stops in under 11 minutes 4 seconds securing a $3000 prize. The event marks a bold endurance act on the 2-foot tall tower.
Two youths who broke into the old Masonic temple on St. Mary's Runic Convent streets and were caught removing brass fixtures were held in-city jail Wednesday. They were threatened by Detectives Willinitaona and Rulobe.
A shipment of dignar consigned for delivery before the Democratic nations convention was seized in Houston. Pern allegedly ordered the consignment halted and two ships were impounded as part of the action.
Tokio May 20. General Hors, prominent vice minister of War, today likened Japan’s activities in China to measures used by the United States to protect American interests. He spoke as tensions rise and officials discuss responses amid regional instability.
At Beaumont a state Democratic platform committee released resolutions praising Governor Moody and denouncing Republican corruption while urging religious toleration and support for prohibition. Tom Love and Moody supporters clashed in a noisy convention, with reports of mixed minority platforms and debate over national delegation rules. The gathering yielded talk of permanent organization and a plan to elect twelve delegates from each district amid great confusion.
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