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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1928
Page
1
The piece reports on demonstrations for Govers and trans Atlantic oilers, a gathering at Madison Squares Garden led by Herbert Hoover’s supporters, and reflections on the Graf Zeppelin. It notes emphasis on safety, future air travel, and optimism about national prosperity tied to production and distribution. It also cites Eugenics Society aims and moral guidance for parents.
The readable text mentions night temperature trends and brief forecasts across a northern coastal area. It references Sunday night and Monday near term conditions, with notes of warmer and cooler pockets and general wind and tide considerations.
Hoover concluded a northern border tour in Missouri and Colorado praising enthusiastic crowds in St. Louis and Dubla while outlining a plan for a national farm board. He called for farmer ownership, co operative marketing, warehousing, and government financed capital to stabilize farm income and combat depressions.
An informal notice invites readers to call Crockett 2400 for results of a local election. The ad declares Crockett 2400 as the classified ad department number to obtain the evening tally, promising courteous service and accurate reporting after 7 p.m. on Thursday.
San Antonio residents can expect warmer breezes over the weekend though a lingering cold spell will persist into Saturday night and Sunday as a front moves through. The United States Weather Bureau forecast calls for continuing northerly winds with lower temperatures, including a low around 41 degrees in some areas.
Edinburg Texas November 3 A petition by Citizens Republican candidates seeks to bar J T Duckow Weather and Bred Cantner McAdo from serving as election officials next Tuesday A Cameron County judge ruled he lacked jurisdiction in the case rendering the request moot No further action reported
Glamesville reports a night fire swept through a business block on Depot Street destroying buildings in the west half of a block and damaging the other half. Property loss is estimated at 150000 dollars. Authorities investigate cause and extent of damage.
Geneva report states Misa Priva Ankieman Scidmore of Washington a renowned author of Tinrikisha Days in Japan and other Far East works died today in Geneva at the age of 73.
In New York cotton markets early trading showed irregular movement with modest swings. Prices quoted around 10 points higher to 3 points lower, with futures like November near 10.20, January around 9.02, and July at 14.92, October 1842 noted among figures.
A Western Air Transport passenger plane from San Francisco to Portland crashed in heavy mountains near De Sabla California, injuring 12 people. The flyer squad, including pilot Noel D Evans and co-pilot G T Aligna, were rescued after an emergency landing at Corning. Passengers Mildred De Sith and Lewis Geld were among the severely hurt.
Authorities say Miss Fitirieda Kngok, two year old of Deerfield, suffered fatal injuries in a fire at a furnace area. Coroner Dr Taylor reports burns to head and body and proves brain concussion indicating foul play. The child insisted before death that others harmed her, while denying self infliction. She described a sequence leading to a mysterious burning that ended with her death. The case remains under investigation with scarce details and ongoing police inquiries.
Mrs Mabel Willbrandt assistant United States attorney general attacked Governor Alfred E. Smith over prohibition in a brief speech at Sala Lane Gate. She predicted an overwhelming victory for Herbert Hoover next Tuesday. Willebrandt was en route to Cal Hornin in route.
The court granted a continuance and change of venue for the Fritz death case after the defense sought a delay. Indicted defendant Bill Pritt, charged with the killing of Harte Hamilton at Rochester, was moved from the original venue to Anson, with judges directing the transfer on grounds stated in the motion.
John Fitzhenry, 83, long served Los Angeles as a peace officer, attends the Policemen and Firemen’s Ball. Proceeds will repay him and others, with the event supporting retirees and colleagues.
Police report describes an attempted hold up near 476 West Houston Street by three soldiers, with one wounded and another detained. Detectives Hica and Wirthian pursued suspects, while a civilian was injured in the struggle and several men were arrested.
Vague notes on a pension fund for policemen and firefighters and ticket sales for the annual ball. The piece references widows and children, a hall arrangement, and monthly pension payments amid local civic discussion, with unclear dates and figures.
Three youths aged about twelve to sixteen were hunting at Chigok Pond a resort area for duck hunters when tragedy struck. Chief Deputy Sheriff Peters notified officers by telephone and divers were mobilized as crews prepared to search the lake. The boys all lived nearby in Big Foot near Medina County where the incident occurred.
Bremen scene reports a bale of cotton carried by airship Zep amid cheers at the railway station. Flags of Germany, Dremta, the United States, and flowers were displayed as the bale arrived from Tinkehorse to honor the occasion.
Vienna November 8 report that Vintula Bratianu resigned as premier amid the death of his brother. Opposition leaders Mattiu of the national peasant party Floa Averefon of the people’s party Nicholay Jorge of the national party and others were to be received by the regency. M Maenla is said to be asked to form a cabinet with Titulezep slated for foreign envoy duties.
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