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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1928
Page
1
A chaotic Decoraum Day discussion touches on the power trust, the fate of the Boulder Dam bill, and new efforts if it dies. Speakers praise mothers and nation builders while a controversial blonde headline and a tale of a white woman killed by a white man spark scandal. News on lightning protection, publishing price changes, and stage continuation follow.
A damaged newspaper notice offers partial details for a local public sale with legible fragments naming the sale action and local officials.
Mrs. Sherman urged federation officers to organize against obstructive forces, calling for enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment and a program of law enforcement. She spoke during the opening session of the nineteenth biennial convention, addressing delegates, visitors, and the federation’s future growth and activities.
Fragmented OCR shows national and American league boxing? No clear event. Mentions teams such as Brooklyn and New York with battery pairs like Kherdel and Wilson, Hagatt, Hagatt? and others. Data appears garbled with names and line breaks, indicating a sports score or lineup listing rather than a coherent report.
Detroit scores six runs in the first inning and adds others to defeat Cleveland 11 to 9. Pitchers Whitehill and Woodall split duties for Detroit while Cleveland’s battery duo Miliee and Sewell worked behind the plate.
In Belgrade a new protest erupted over the Yugoslav government’s failure to curb Italian interference. Italian ministers hastily summoned a cabinet council as King Alexander returned from a session to review Italy’s role, threatening stronger steps and warning of further action.
Hickman of Kansas City faces appeal in Los Angeles over slaying case. His counsel filed closing brief asking Supreme Court to reveal the superior court judgment and grant a new trial, aiming to overturn the existing verdict.
Two people died as floodwaters surged in Colorado today along the Adana River. Rescue teams battled fast rising waters, while locals evacuated low-lying areas and awaited updated warnings from authorities.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a local town race with early victory expectations for the Republican faction. Mentions May timing, community venues, and partisan engagement, but details are garbled and names unclear.
A midweek report details the death of a man from Midway being investigated by authorities. The fragmentary text suggests a probe into the circumstances, with references to local officials and possible medical or investigative steps. The exact names, dates, and places are unclear due to OCR damage.
Unions led by Sidney Cornelius condemn policy as cross impartiality claims erupt over South Sansui plumbing walkout begun in May. Mayor Joe Chambers and officials face resignations as the board negotiates, with the pension and staffing affected and the city delaying projects to prepare for a potential restart.
A fragmentary report states James Ware is missing with his wife recounting the incident. The text is garbled, mentioning locations and possible names such as Jing Ti and Woy aint lor qeline, with references to a repeat of the wife and thin mists, suggesting unclear details.
A garbled and fragmented text documents a visit by Lindy to Amarillo regarding gas, with unclear subsequent events. The surviving phrases mention Lindy, Amarillo, gas, and a sequence of disjointed items that hint at further interactions but lack coherent detail or a clear outcome.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a motorized fielded monoplane air event near a Galen Gate route toward Anstentin. Captain Charles Wingsford-Savil and aides report flight plans, weather hopes, and emergency protocols while referencing medical staff and safety measures.
Memorial Day ceremonies in San Antonio honored fallen service members. Veterans groups led processions to the National Cemetery for services with military honors. City officials and organizations participated, as a bugles played and prayers offered for the war dead.
Leon Duray led a brutal start at the Ta Tiumunolia Motor Speedway as cars tangled. Spectators watched in awe and fear while authorities estimated near 185000 attendance and several favorites retired, including Cliff Bergere and Louie Schneider.
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