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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1928
Page
1
A garbled desultory piece discusses Anglo French secret treaties and American safety pledges, noting public discomfort with censorship and the impact on speech. It recounts examples from history about rulers and facial hair as symbols, and mentions Herbert Hoover in a fragmentary aside.
San Antonio and vicinity expected warmer Sunday with gusty winds and unsettled conditions. Rain chances rise Saturday night into Sunday with cooler coastal temperatures and variable winds along the Gulf.
The Mount Etna eruption devastates eastern Sicily with lava rivers advancing toward Maccali and Nuoro, destroying farms and communications. Rail and road links severed as steamship services operate between Catanta and Messina. Government promises 2000 to 800 new houses and town rebuilding assistance as residents evacuate and await further action.
A car sped along East Josephine street Friday night firing from an automobile. Residents say about 100 shots were heard as a crowd fled the area. Robert Collins, a night clerk, heard the shots and alerted police before the vehicle vanished.
Funeral services for Tonry Willis Hedgecock aged 79 will be held in Emporia Kansas. He died at home on Sunday after a year abroad in Ban Any fonio. He was a Mason of the Maconic circle and resided at 51 Craig Place. Survived by widow Mrs W tle Medgerork and two daughters Mrs W Gibson of Topeks and Mrs Lerly M innnim of Malvern Ark. Other listed survivors include TW Fleigegork and Dalitha Sherres.
An 10 year old boy named Fetdleman was accidentally shot in the forearm and abdomen while cleaning a pistol with a companion. He was taken to a hospital where he died from the injuries.
Poppies bloom in San Antonio as welfare work for disabled veterans continues. The annual Poppy Sale is organized under Alamo West American Legion with help from legion auxiliaries. With Armistice Day on Sunday, the sale runs Saturday and Monday, led by Commander Tay Davin of the local post.
Jay G. Drywood alleges a charge of receiving stolen property following a trial before July in the Thirty-seventh District court. John Shields, negro, was convicted of burglary and theft in the same court last week and sentenced to two years in the Texas penitentiary. He allegedly sold army clothing to Ong Wor l, an army goods dealer and Shields’ employer, with Miller testifying about the store being entered on August 18.
Detective Belertte Arex and Goormans ride a unicycle toward Houston on a Hawaii bound Saturday. They follow a train route with a pipped bicycle stream of movement.
A fragmented contest item from Austen, Texas notes University of Towns students balking at a photo session in swimwear. The piece mentions Rochelle Tevet and a parade before the camera, with unclear details about permissions and timing.
Mayor Chambers, a leading San Antonio supporter, says the Light Straw signals sentiment rather than judgment and notes steady support across Tremocrats and Repaliticane factions. He argues the Light's presidential straw reflects a rising, disciplined approach in Texas politics before the election.
Police searched for Lucille Couch 18 after she failed to return home Friday night from the Aztec theater where she worked for the first time in a week due to illness. Family fears a relapse. A second missing person, Isabella Revers 40, was reported on Saturday from 26 Gertwood Street, daughter of Andrew Revera.
A 24 year old William Wheeler of Company Infantry was thrown from a moving car in an incident described by Mrs. Fr ed Tennings of 418 Richmond Avenue. Wheeler was revived but not seriously hurt. authorities offered no suspect names and provided limited details.
Police traced a raid on a Texas and Pacific Railway mail car where bandits bound two clerks and looted about 53 000. A man matching the bandit’s description fled toward Summit avenue viaduct, dropping notes and hiding the bag with 50 000 in currency. A companion woman linked to a prior robbery was arrested. a portion of the cash, 2790, was recovered. The case centers on the Saturday night heist near Fort Worth.
Market report shows December cotton opening at 19.21 cents with price movement noted in New York. Terms reference March and May futures amid unsettled bargain activity, while other months display scattered quotes consistent with a light trading day.
Chicago area report says funds from student and alumni ticket sales for a Madison game were stolen. Three men reportedly sacked the Chicago and Northwestern railroad’s office in Madison, with losses ranging from five thousand to ten thousand dollars in receipts and tickets.
Voters approved all amendments to the Bexar constitution in the election Tuesday. The pension fund measure led with 10008 for and 6207 against. The education board amendment passed 7501 to 7020, the parsonage amendment narrowly failed, and the official term amendment carried 7532 to 6901.
Dallas wire reports show Herbert Hoover widening lead over Alfred E. Smith in Texas with 252 of 234 counties reporting. Hoover at 755,027 to Smith’s 18901 as returns come in, indicating continued momentum in Texas.
Nov release reports Romanian Premier Inline Monty acknowledged King Michael in a nod to the monarchy. Observers noted Premier Monty, head of the peasant party, is seen as republican in temperament and speculated on future royal relations.
Southeastern conference of the Methodist church rejoices over a presidential election result seen as aiding missionary work abroad. The resolution notes the defeat of a candidate viewed as an obstacle to mission funding and support, marking a significant moment for church mission efforts in foreign fields.
Officers Dit Upl Autos near 0.4 River with Detectives Dortholmar and Sure discover a graveyard of five wrecked automobiles buried in sand by a well organized ring preying on San Antonio area vehicle owners for over six months. They recover motor blocks and body parts, identify a single serial amber, and vow further operations to pursue the gang.
In Patis Nevada reports a note of hope that Poincare will form a government again as premier. M. Holncare secured adhesion of most ministers with him, except for four radicals, amid a fragile cabinet situation.
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