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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

17

Denounces Oil Leases Controversy In Nye Report

Washington May 20 The Nye committee report denounces the oil leases as a contemptible private steal and accuses Hubert W Stewart and others of conspiracy and fraud. Senator Walsh and the Nye investigation called for political reforms, warning of wealth power corrupting politics and justice.

Washington Teapotpe Committee Inalor Nyaepublican North Data Thid Gecate Inventiring Group Senator Walsh Wena. L Montina Hubert W. Stewart Wry F. Sitelnir H. M. Blackamer James E. O'Neil Anu Uw Enae’ Wolving Meio Ene Upreme United States Truat Nye

Advertising experts hear club meeting in San Antonio

C King Woodbridge, a resident connected with the Thuriistional Advertising association and Belvinator company, led the session at the weekly San Antonio Advertising Club gathering at the Pless hotel. Plans were discussed for a ritual event at Hair Ouka on the South Leap Suturing, with A L Koenig as committee chairman.

C. King Woodbridge Thuriistional Advertising Association Belvinator Company San Antonnio Advertising Club Pless Root Treas von Mel Woodbridge A. L. Koenig iv

Special Trains to Take Railway Workers to Picnic

About 1000 Missouri Pacific employees were sent by two special trains from the railway to New Braunfels for the annual shop craft drive. The San Antonio group would join workers from De Quincy and other towns for the gathering, with meals and refreshments provided.

Amissouri Pacific Railroad Missouri Pacific San Antonio De _Quincy Tin

Newton W. Yates Buried With Rites

Funeral services were held for Newton W. Yates in a Turing chapel with a brief obituary noting his residence in Misning baytal pack and his widow Mire. Meritt Kolonia and a Shia associate attended, with fond mentions of his miner years and ties to local groups.

Newton W. Yates Turing Nacian W. Tatas Titerninntena Misning Baytal Io Toxpians Templar Ivara Mire Meritt Kolonia Heather Rlater

Enigmatic Evening Events At Woodlawn Theater

A garbled listing hints at a Woodlawn theater program featuring music by the Bhelky and a dance piece by Danning Wediontay. An evening under the banner of local entertainment includes a mention of a racey or dramatic event with possible attendees and a night show.

First Habitual Sentence Under New Law in Bexar County

Joee Xviz became the first person to receive a second penitentiary term under the new habitual criminal law in Bexar County. He got twelve years for burglary and an additional ten years for theft over fifty dollars after pleading guilty to a residence break in Martin Wright's home. The indictment showed prior prison time on burglary, with sentencing in the Seventh District Court in 1922, and the law imposes escalating penalties for repeat offenses.

Joee Xviz Bexar County Fred Cowan Rui Chir Lee Ollouxe

Camp Opens June 14 Amid Infirmary Prep

Preventions for the brow of that camp opening on June 14. The Twenty-Used Infantry, the regiment assigned to conduct the dump, replaces the Second Engineers at Arn Toast. Col. Austin A. Parker will be announced as officer in charge under division command supervision.

Auatia A. Parker

Trade Extension Bureau to Meet in San Antonio Chamber Event

A meeting of Mia trade extension bureau members of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce will be held at the Red at Liv Tian hotel at noon Thursday. Howell W. Jones, secretary, announces details. Diana plans a trade trip to San Angelo on June 28 and 29 with delegates. Sub-committees will set their party for the meeting and plans for a forthcoming event in August.

Mia Buceau San Antonio

Isle of Pines Post to Send Delegates

Isle of Pines Post will send delegates to represent at the USmesican Ligios event off the coast. Delegates include Frank Anilere and Gilbert Merman, with local Legion committee support from Port Non de al Sain y firvona.

Isle of Pines Pittes Isle of Pinen Sain Firvona

C C Banquet For Jesse Jones Here In San Antonio

The Houston man Jesse Jones is slated to attend a luncheon at the Maan hotel near noon, hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce. Officials, led by Mortar Ay Whaley, announce the event as a notable business gathering in San Antonio.

C.C Jesse Jones Went Jones Houston Alt Geal Tignor San Antionio Commeres Maan Hotel

Local produce prices near San Antonio market record

A fragmentary list shows wholesale and retail prices for fruits and vegetables in the San Antonio area. Items include spinach at 1 per pound, onions 86 cents per pound, green peppers 13 10 0 cents per pound, and various prices for carrots, celery, cabbage, potatoes, citrus, apples, and more. The irregular OCR yields many misspellings and unclear figures, but the core gist is a price rundown from a local produce market.

Abbés Ted Bailleanne Sunkist Jemuna Pune Graneruil Plone

Telephone Company to Spend 204000 for Improvements

Southwestern Bell Telephone in San Antonio plans a 204000 project to lay new cables across Crockett Travis and Woodlawn areas. The work includes a 4500 pair cable, 19 gauge lines, rerouting 350 Alamo Weights lines, and extending service to Olmon Dark Estates and Work Hill addition.

Southwestern Bell Telephone Company of San Antonio Ithery Martyn Crockett Travis McGullough Avenue Olmon Dark Estates Work Hill Alamo Crockett and Travis Woodlawn Ixebinga Varluiale Mission Exchange AL A Vost

Hamilton Made Chief of Staff

Col Wesley Wyton, adjutant general of the Second Military, named acting chief of staff. Welborn, previously nicked as, remains in Jalan Corps Area headquarters as CG. officer in charge.

Hamilton Wesley Wy Wamilton Tvilvialan Sam Honston Brat Brew Tro GC Welborn Jalan Corps Qa RO

Deputies Seize 144 Bottles of Beer and Alcohol Cache

Deputies confiscated 144 bottles of beer and 44 bottles of liquor along with five gallons of mash at a rural establishment early on August 1. The seizure was conducted by Deputy Venuty Speelffiene Surry and Prohibition Agent Charles Beran.

Ons Mundeed Iver Venuty Speelffiene Surry Charles &, Beran

SATO DISCUSS SAN ANGELO RAILROAD MEETING CALLED

San Antonio business leaders discuss raising 1500000 for a San Antonio to San Angelo railroad link. W Morrison leads Gulf and West Lexum talks. plan aims to connect with Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi to San Angelo, Roosevelt and other towns, route via Old Spanish Trail.

San Antonio San Angelo Sam Anigus W. T Opeanizei Lapt Munsco System San Antono Morrison Te Gull Heras WDUD Kay Autouio Corpus Christi Ate Steves San Antoino W. A, Staths Robert Driscoll

Dogs Barred Near Democratic Convention Hall

Houston authorities announced permits for vendors and shooting galleries near the Democratic convention site. City Manager George H. Woods said stands within two blocks of the hall will be allowed only after proper application, with officials directing illicit activity away from the convention.

Houston George HW. Woods Nuno

Two Patalling Shot. Third Man Sought After Quarrel

In Naw Orga ns a violent confrontation left two Patalling shot and a third man sought for questioning. Authorities said the incident erupted after a quarrel at an unidentified location, and the suspect was being pursued while the victims received aid.

Six Weeks Summer Course Planned At Jantar School

An upcoming six weeks summer course is planned at Jantar school mendemica. Details are unclear due to garbled text. The notice mentions a launch on a Monday and credits toward makeup coursework.

Mark Wath Dunlon Yahoo Mary One Horne MiNo Walker

City Health Officers Get Pay Hike

City health officers receive raises after city commissioners approve increases. Dr H W Wands and other officials see salary bumps totaling from $600 per year to $1740, with statements from officials defending the change as necessary for health service continuity.

Chomberg Lin Lonesity Commissioners H.W. Wands Chambers Wing Wanda Glying Mary Ting

Alarm Gong Fends Off Thieves in Narrow Escape

On Tuesday a security alarm chased burglars from a residence on Upstro Street. Patrolman Addicks, while on rounds, found the front door disturbed but noted the burglars fled before he could confront them. Police later reported two suspects seen fleeing near the Abe Morog alley and the Juke Dodie Mercantile.

Tambir Cuit Upstro Street Urlag Rpin Sturm Stiorky von Addicks Aleem Dan Raybkit Dodie Mercantile Rankin Abe Alorg

San Antonio Traffic Fines Assessed in Partial Court

Judge John F. Onion and court officials assessed fines for traffic ordinances against several residents in partial hearings Tuesday. Names listed include G Cardenas, Free KR Poster, J Inckann, Robert Washington, W Connell, L Ja Sarmon, Joe Onion, MA Tsun, Sam Deve, and vanadas, with one individual jailed and another fined 315 dollars and remanded to jail.

San Antonio Cas John F. Onion G. Cardenas KR. Poster J Inckann Robert Washington W. Connell L. Ja Sarmon Joe Onion E, MA. Tsun Sam Deve Vanadas Gints

Envoy seeks arrest of U S citizen's killer in Mexico

An envoy by American Chargé dAffaires Seb feld at Mexico City sent to the Mexican foreign minister requesting prompt steps to apprehend and punish the murderer of Johnny Noldine an American citizen killed on May 10 in Mexico City.

Ashington Seb Feld Mexico City Johnny Noldine Aeny

Fort Sam Troops Ordered to Duty

Fort Sam detach ment of fifty-one enlisted men scheduled to depart by truck on June 1 for Obimhoma aviation duties under command of First Tieuls NL McKay. The unit includes cooks, truck drivers, a truck master, a merchant, a baker, and musical personnel.

Fork SM Vg Summwr Fort Sam Toston Watt Obimhoma First Tieuls NL McKay Imehile Wess Arogeniis

Unclear fragmentary notice about long marriage

Fragmented OCR text reports a biographical note on a married couple with 40 years together. Names, dates, and context are garbled, yielding no clear event, outcome, or verifiable details. The readable portions mention separation and alleged quotes but lack coherent facts.

Vegetable prices rise at market with higher bids

Market notes show vegetables commanding higher prices with bids up across items. Traders report steady demand and cautious selling as prices edge upward, with local wholesale activity and several lines hitting new highs this week.

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