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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1928
Page
1
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Edith Cromwell tells how her husband pressured more children despite her ill health and a two room basement life. The judge called him moron but Mrs. Cromwell forgave him. The column mocks Congress vetoes, McNary Haugen bills, and stock market zeal, noting political risks for Republicans in 1923. It warns against gambling and misreads Buick advertising plans.
The report notes notable temperature changes with a low near 20 degrees and a warmer Sunday. Winds shift from light to moderate westerly to northwesterly, with fair conditions expected Sunday across East Texas and Woot, Texas. Tonight remains generally fair with minor temperature changes.
Morrow departs for a visit to the United States and Mexico City with plans to meet officials and discuss diplomatic ties. Delegations from both nations will host meetings and review cooperation programs amid ongoing regional priorities.
Brasher jurors spent hours in silence and failed to agree on a verdict in the murder case of Claude Brasher tied to the death of Henry Neimeyer, a filling station operator, after a late start and a night session. State prosecutors summoned A G Stevenson, father in law of Tritber, who linked a pistol found at the scene to weapons from Brasher’s garage. Brasher testified that he drove Turner to the station and returned, insisting he was unarmed when the shooting occurred.
Artifacts crafted by World War II disabled veterans will be displayed at the Biennial convention in the auditorium. A photo shows Mrs. Walton Hood holding a stamp created at Legion hospital, highlighting craft efforts by veterans.
Ex servicemen who served in the war will have their handiwork shown at a booth in the municipal auditorium basement during the General Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention opening Monday. Articles include hammered brass trays beaded purses leather cigar cases lamps baskets and kimonas with proceeds to go to the men who made them. First items arrived from Legion Texas under supervision of Mrs Walton D nod president of the San Antonio Indies auxiliary of the American Legion. Exhibit arranged at the suggestion of Mrs Alex Adame.
Mrs Hugh Young, wife of Dr Hugh Hampton Young, renowned physician and surgeon formerly of San Antonio, died recently. The obituary notes Dr Young’s lineage from the late General and Mrs William H Young of San Antonio and mentions his association with Washington Hospital.
Reported opening of a passenger route linking Rochester and Detroit via Huffate with service operated by Colonial Western Alewara and Michigan Control valle road. Captain Ritcklo Rickenbacker, World War ace, credited among initial travelers on the first flight and rail leg.
Joseph O Stewart 43 former president of Dixie Mergarian Co was shot to death in bed at dawn Ruby Stewart 41 his wife confessed to firing the gun claiming he threatened her life He nagged me all night long she said He had planned to return to California and live with another woman A 14 year old son slept nearby unawakened Deputy sheriffs charged Mrs Stewart with murder.
District Attorney Fred Enler announces Chaplin may be subpoenaed as a witness in the Shelton Clark murder case. Mrs Lita Grey Chaplin is already tied to the defense, with Lewis Larson acting as counsel.
Tonron May UP E. J. Qiell Od-gerrald, familiarly known as Ott Odell and often linked to the Last of the Bordenlane, died this curalng at age 98.
Hundreds of Texas club women arrive for the largest convention yet in San Antonio, with a welcome band at the Menger hotel and a 8:30 p.m. reception for Mrs. John D. Sherman at Tistes Park. National officers include Mrs. Sherman and Dr. Clara Burdette, while Monday features registration and exhibits across eight federation departments.
In Philadelphia on May 26 Jamon Reid reserve pilot for the New York Atlantic route died when his plane struck a field near the Toppehannock road four miles north of Richmond Virginia while taking a forced landing after delivering mail from Richmond. The aircraft rolled over a 10 foot embankment according to Phenim Association Inc.
Police budget plans call for hiring fifty additional officers. Commissioner Phil Wright proposes a total budget increase of 81,508 to fund twenty new officers at 150 per month, fifteen at 150, and fifteen at 135. The proposal also requests a major boost for patrol and detective staffing, plus funds to bring in officers from other Texas cities for the American Legion convention in October.
Amsterdam reports the Doth Mr company postponed Douglas Fairhouka and Mary Mekford on their European tour and plan to return to America sailing within a few days.
BRIDGEPORT Conn May 26 Edward Cromwell a 40 year old father of thirteen children in ten years is back home after jail release on a promise to stop forcing his wife to bear more children doctors warned the fragile wife would die with another birth and Cromwell had voiced religious duty to large families Mrs Cromwell reported the case and he was freed on a technical charge after an unofficial hearing.
In Tulare County California an elderly unidentified man was fatally struck by a car driven by Lawrence Miller of Tulare. Miller left for help at a nearby farm while a passerby reports the driver then allegedly ran the injured man over two more times before fleeing. The victim is described as an about 85 year old one-armed man.
KING'S BAY Spitzbergen May 26 Fearful for the safety of the dirigible Italia missing north of Spitzbergen after 78 hours. The base ship Citta di Milano readies for a search eastward toward South Cape as wireless contact remains impossible amid strong winds and fog.
Reports from SING'S BAY Spitzbergen May 26 say Umberto Nobile's dirigible Italia has not returned from the North Pole after about sixteen hours aloft. A possible collision with a high mountain in Northern Spitzbergen is considered, as winds strengthened the entire voyage. The Milano steamer prepared for a ten day cruise, while wireless issues and adverse winds hampered contact. Continued updates expected on page 5.
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