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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1928

Page

4

Foster Choses AG Workers Candidate for President

William Z Foster former socialist leader and Benjamin Gitlow radical NY leader named as presidential nominees of the Workers (Communist) Party of America at their New York convention closing. Foster urged a Soviet government in the United States and readiness to turn elections into civil war while supporting a 40 hour work week. Foster, 47, from Staunton MA, was expelled from the Socialist Party in 1910 and led the IWW during the steel strike.

New Tork William Z. Foster T. W. ' Sleader Benjamin Gitlow New York Workers Burwin China Nicaragua Iabor Foster Nptive Staunton Mase Socialist Party Edhe I. W. W Odin Sie Wre Presid Wert

Woman Survives Swim After Car Plunges into Concho River

Dallas resident Mrs. Lemeichenstein narrowly escaped drowning when her automobile slid off an embankment into the North Concho River. She opened the car door and swam to the surface, where she was rescued. The incident occurred yesterday near Angelo.

Angelo, Mer North Concho River Lemeichenstein Dallas Mie Lichenstein

Woman's Complexion Depends on Liver

The article claims skin clarity rests on liver health and warns of deadly waste buildup in the body. It promotes Dr Tutt's Liver Pills as a cure, urging daily bowel movement and visiting dry goods stores to buy a Bee bar of the product.

Dr. Tutt

San Antonio Spotlight Lots of Local Visitors in City Notes

A lengthy San Antonio column lists numerous visitors and residents in town for weekends and events. Names include J B Whitely from San Antonio in BUCS at Hotel Avlor New York. Tom Dix visiting Lewton. Tom Hughes from Port Arthur. Manuel Aguilar and Melasso at Eagle Pass. H W L Jackson of Laredo visiting. Charles Grosbner back from flight to Cartizy Springs. Buck Tosler from Carrizo Springs weekend in. Jeffrey and Lytle Gosling at New Orleans. A D Mims visiting Yoataw. Tex trip to Houston. May Howard returning from Comfort. Lieut John J Reever granted absence for one month and three months. Mr and Mrs W J Standefer and son Clifford visiting sister ill in city. Walter S Corlea from Wichita Falls. Marvin Evans and daughter Gueille from Rio Grande valleys shopping. Capt Herold K Coulter granted leave. etc. Continuous stream of social notes and travel updates across multiple towns and individuals.

Charles Grosbner Cartizy Springs Buck Tosler Carrizo Springs Séturdar Uhre Jeffrey Lytle Gosling New Prleang A. D. Mims Yoataw Walter Corlea Wichita Falls San Antonio Marvin Evans Gueille Rio Grande Valles Fon Rareoa Lucille

Army Orders Listing Dockets of Transfers and Promotions

A long OCR text excerpt records Army orders served listing transfers, promotions, and duty changes for officers across Fort Hancock Fort Bliss Fort Monmouth and other posts. Entries include names such as Captain Frank Shaw Lieutenant Arthur Hadwell Captain Lewis Fogle and Major Leiden with dates in April May June and July noting posts and duties and revocations and arrivals for personnel in cavalry infantry engineers and staff roles.

Arthur G. Hadwell Fort Monmouth Fort Bliss SM. T. C Frank ©. Shaw Benjamin C. Fowlkes Engineers Fowlkes Fort Humphress Irmy Washinecon Gap Davin Ho Finley Inniry Cincinnati Infaners Llewe Earle C Cas Cavalry Cavalry Finance L Willlane E. Gor Infantry Alen Ervin Cumpth Intamrs Porto Rico Lane Odbet Yeaton Bo Wateriute Intentry Oklahoma Cysto Wandolpn Cadman Khaw Washington Rining Davut Harry Bolly Wallute Q. Mot Saitou Chienga T Raining Fiske Linut Karen Hell King Ty Maleioa Lorene Wane Rice Liewt Ernest Avinar Martin B. C Calumnia Paname Fos Bernard Ace Tornes Void HM Brooks John Fale Cwratry Linut Gev Kelly A. C Fort Iuurlon Pex Lanre Frew Mix Weldon Lduntry Hart East Hagen Lchear Ey Virtens Wanttieton Puetuyes Mase Jorath Incoy

Hull leads as Smith wins Democratic plate convention vote

In Charlotte May 68 delegates to the county plate convention for Houston are to be chosen on Tune 32. Corde Thief Vennesten trails Smith by fourteen votes as newspapers tabulate eighty four counties showing Smith ahead in the preliminary.

Charlotte Smith Houston TSF Rhswel Vennesten

Al Capone Buys Dyeing Business to Quiet Trade

Chicago reports May 25 that notorious gangster Al Capone allegedly purchased a dyeing and cleaning business to quiet racketeering claims. The piece notes Capone’s notoriety and mentions a Sanitaey Cleaning Mila plant with links to Warned for not guilty records and long-time dyer Merrick Hecker, aged 42 years.

al Capone Chicago Whit Wollry Burinres Frilig Ad Capone Rte Capone Mila Merrik Hecker

Stated Foremaker Brawl Highlights Weekend Showing

A fragmentary report notes a voluntary roll call of foremakers and a Saturday brawl may reveal how Mined vat adight, cant Lee Nvereung ble life. The muddled lines hint at a tense incident with attendees pacing and an urgent mood.

Howe

Hoover Will Not Attend Eop Pow Wow

Washington May 26 Secretary Hoover will not attend the Republican national convention at Kansas City and will be in resignation talks if he is the nominee. James M. Good and Secretary Work are among representatives at Kansas City considered for campaign leadership. Rumors say Hoover may reiterate the I do not choose statement if opposition to his nomination persists.

Hoover Washington Republican Party Kansas City Coolidge Nsf Ouniener

Parachute Act Ends in Tragedy at Amusement Park

Loua ner a 28 year old aerial performer known as Teuise Gardner, tied to a triple jump parachute act, died when her chute failed at an Atlanta amusement park. Jimmy Wood, husband of the performer, watched in horror as her body fell after a malfunction behind the park. The couple, from Boston, had toured the country performing since their youth.

Atlanta Louaner Jimmy Wood Wift Teuise Gardner Nora Wood Boseton Mass Hed Pashiind

Auto Derlems Freight Girl Freemont Incident Involving Train

In Fremont Nebraska on May 26 an automobile driven by Gilbert Atdenon, a plumber, collided with a Chicago and Northwestern freight train, which was pulling six cars. Railroad officials indicate the company may seek damages in response to the damage claim.

Freemont Neb Chicago and Northwestern Gilbert Atdenon Northwestern

Escaping Thief Abandons Wife Bulldog and Car

A 20-year-old tourist from Kansas City attempted to steal a spare tire from an automobile parked near a downtown church. Deterred by officers, he abandoned the wife, a bulldog, his own car, and the stolen tire while fleeing. Police detained the woman.

Temple, Tés

British Parade Honors War Dead in London Rally

May 24. The British region held its annual rally to honor war dead. The Duke of York led a parade past Whitehall after a memorial service at Westminster Abbey.

London Binday Hone Thor Duke of York Whitehat Weatmbcier Abbey

Two Youths Die Beating Freight Train in Missouri

In Chillicothe Missouri two youths were killed after attempting to ride a freight train on a public road. A third youth was seriously injured as the train sped away from home, with authorities investigating the incident.

Chillicothe Tinnthanty

Household Linens and Bath Towels for Sale at Low Prices

Readable items include sheets pillow cases towels bath towels and bed spreads with prices noted. Items feature various sizes such as 42x80 inches and 40x60 inches and include rayon flat spreads cotton crepe blankets and border towels. Prices range from 9 cents to about 2 dollars per item.

Wearwell Rayon Bell

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