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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane reports on naval or political maneuvering near Pecksiffian Gulf with figures cited such as the Fishers’ vast capital, while notes on Florida and Copan 984 by Star Company hint at a broader Atlantic scale of events and interests.
The piece surveys President Coolidge and British figures like Lloyd George amid postwar tensions. It notes Hoover’s plans, naval power, and U.S. independence from Britain, while forecasting market upheavals and a dangerous age of big finance. It mentions Fisher brothers and Wall Street, with references to Europe’s upheavals and upcoming editorial continuation.
In New York November 17 important new evidence emerges as United States Adare Tuttle indicates hearings on the Vestris disaster will resume Monday afternoon. Walter Frank Johnson, chief officer, testifies on possible causes while Tuttle questions whether a bulkhead, coal bunkers, or a door failure allowed water to enter the vessel.
Fort Worth New Era reports Anne Valliant Durrett, a self made millionaire, wins a court ruling granting her an $850,000 stake in the War Way Boler trust fund, part of the settlement with former cofferant Guy T. Wheganer.
A local ceremony paid tribute to Captain William J. Conoy of the vessels who lived by the stern code while guiding his ship through perilous seas. The event honored his leadership and the crew’s steadfast service.
Five masked bandits robbed Khon Tutohers' Cafeteria at 2nd Street and Broadway in Times Square, stealing about 8700 in receipts from 140 patrons. They fired one shot at an employee, escaped, taking two tin boxes with roughly 200 in change as officers pursued.
Marie La Coste, 66, died at her home on Saturday after a number of illnesses. Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 o clock in St Marys Church. Surviving are three sisters Mrs Ferdinand Thrift Miss Hophle Lattoste and Miss Amelia LaCoste, and her brother In J Latante.
A Texas mother, Mia Green, age 16, and her three stepchildren were cited in a report stating she died from a gunshot wound received days earlier. The shooter, identified as her husband, Herbert, allegedly described the incident as an accident in a statement to District Judge George Atn.
Washington observers report a split among Republicans over a possible extra session to push farm relief and tariff policies before March. Western lawmakers push for relief measures while New England presses tariff revival, as Hoover-era plans face uncertain success ahead of the new administration.
The state highway commission will award $1.5 million in contracts at its Monday and Tuesday sessions. Projects include work on 127 miles of road across 21 counties, with proposals to be considered today.
Mayor silent as city officials and Telephone Company clash over open meetings and a possible compromise. City Attorney and officials say no decision will be made without public input while dispute centers on costs, refunds, and who pays legal fees.
Mr Hearst tells Lord Birkenhead that America backs Coolidge naval policy and offers both new and good news. He notes British and French pleas for U.S. aid during WWI and argues the United States should not be drawn into European conflicts or debt. Lord Birkenhead counters with a critical wartime perspective.
Congressman Wurzbach charges that envelopes from multiple precincts in Texas were opened when presented for canvass. The court admitted some envelopes were opened earlier, with claims that more votes were counted than registered. The hearing addressed violations of ballot secrecy and requests for corrected tallies as officials prepare official returns.
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