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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1928
Page
1
The article surveys broad tech and social ideas, citing Henry Ford’s age and stamina in Chester Pennsylvania, then dismisses automation and explosive propulsion notions, while contrasting stock market gambling with labor reforms and public executions as indicators of modern civilization, ending with a note on psychological reconditioning and mental health preservation.
Tonight and Saturday show near calm to moderate northerly winds. Mostly cloudy in some areas with a mild forecast of 64 degrees low and higher temperatures. Some unsettled portions may occur in southern regions with cool dry air.
At a Texan Democratic convention floor debate John Bogte and others pressed the Ball resolution, which would hand district delegate selection to a committee. Boyle expressed disappointment as Governor Moody fought the measure, aiming to prevent national delegation split and preserve party unity amid intra party tensions.
Reports from Spitzbergen May 25 detail the Italia's perilous Arctic return voyage. Strong northeast winds hinder landing at Kinga Bay while General Nobili and the Milano base monitor the craft after a pole flight, with about half the distance remaining.
Dogs cats monkeys parrots and more join a festive convention at Lion teld playground Brackenridge park Saturday at 10 am opening a monthly pet show. Children up to 16 year old invited to enter pets with prizes for smallest largest most unique attractive best trained and a best cared for animal. Mrs G Al Ceilvertsan will speak to the children.
In Mitwadedee Wisconsin on May 20 a jeweler was bound and gagged in a hotel room by two masked assailants. The wholesale value of stolen jewels is reported as twenty six thousand dollars. Police investigation underway with no suspects yet identified.
A suit filed by Mrs Ming Schovidt in the revenue fifth district court against W Conness a San Antonio real estate man seeks $1500 for a fareclon ure of a tien and the appointment of a receiver. The hearing was postponed to 10 30 a m Saturday by Judge S G Tayloe and sat for Sedan Wad.
International News Service reports that Karon Ginthor von Muenefeld Mig Jament Fitsimaurice and Capt. Jermina Koehl, who convicted the Atlantic It hr monoane Bremen, have returned to New York today from Queben.
In Wilets-Narrh Pennsylvania on May 2 seven miners were killed and four injured by an explosion in the Kudwom Coal Company mine. Officials report a gas rise triggered the blast as rescue teams worked at the scene.
Washington May 26 The 10th Congress faces adjournment at 5 o clock Tuesday with House ready to report the adjournment resolution to the Senate. If any faction blocks action the administration seeks a truce to secure passage. Indications point to the measure being adopted.
Lloyd Newton Byrnes 24 appeals the death sentence for the murder of 18 year old Myrna Juecg ens found mutilated and impaled on a bed post in her San Angelo home. Indictment accuses slaying with a knife hatchot and an ice pick.
New York May 20 The Mouille Mortaria Day automobile race at Indianapolis will be broadcast by 39 radio stations from coast to coast. Stations include KTOO Tulsa WIAA Dallas KTOO Mouston and WOAT San Antonio, with coverage stretching to the Pacific coast.
Herbert C. Doyle, president of the Sleeper Radio Corporation of Long Island City, was killed when his Ireland-made midair biplane crashed on Sam Morrell's farm near Curtiss Field, New York, on May 25.
Yasumitau chief of Japan’s third division requested Northern Chinese troops stationed at Tulngtao withdraw seven miles toward town. No evacuation time has been set.
In a city raid by prohibition agents on Friday, thirsty patrons were detained at two locations including a house on Nolan Street and another on Daw Eee Trevt, with Eloven noted as a patron in one account.
Washington May 45 After a 24 hour filibuster in the Senate the body agreed to a conference report on the Muscle Shoals project and sent it to the House for quick approval. The Boulder dam tax cut bill was briefly lifted for conference action but the filibuster resumed. A sharp fight followed over making tax returns fully public.
Washington May 25 Senator Mel Stellar Tennessee exhausted gave up his filibuster against the Muscle Shoals bill and took his seat after hours of debate. The chamber remained tense with few senators on the floor as the stalemate continued into the early morning hours.
Two customers robbed Henry Hormuth, an employee at Piggly Wiggly No. 10, Guadalupe and South Flores streets, of about 150 dollars at 1 pm Friday. Brandishing automatic pistols, the assailants entered the store from the rear under the pretense of a purchase and ordered Hormuth to surrender. The robbers rifled the cash register and escaped.
DALDAS May 29. Cinch a bell boy 21 suffered critical abdominal stab wounds after an altercation with a waiter at a hotel. Police reported the men involved exchanged blows during the fight at the visquel hotel.
In Birmingham Alabama about 200 families were left destitute after a severe hailstorm struck the area. Officials report extensive property damage with many homes and businesses sustaining roof and window losses. Local relief efforts began immediately as residents assess the wreckage and begin cleanup.
Spokane obituary reports George Cram, 86, noted map maker and longtime Chicago resident, died of heart disease after a lifetime as a traveler and retired cartographer. He was famed for his early work in map publishing and contributed to geographic firms across the midwest.
Commissioner Pent Fl. Steffler Fr ay submitted a budget proposal to city council boosting street department wages. Teamsters to gain 25 cents daily, laborers to $2.75, instrument men to $00 monthly, with a $50,000 budget increase raising the total to $576,488 starting June.
Lieutenant Stanley Umpsted was forced to parachute when his Army pursuit plane caught fire 3000 feet above MITCIUEL Field New York. He landed unharmed on the field as the plane crashed nearby in flames, marking total loss of the aircraft.
LAYKIN May 25 George I Hubbard, indicted with George Bullinger for the killing of Tim Tee and assault on his wife here last November, pleaded guilty in district court after turning state's evidence in Hatlinger's trial and was sentenced to 23 years in the penitentiary.
Judge Fitzhugh from Trinity University will speak at the June commencement. Speaker Minn Mauring Gliler and Pere Thampaun of San Antonio are listed among contributors. Judge 0 BF Fitshegty, a university alumnus, will deliver the commencement address.
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