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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1928
Page
5
In Texas the Republican party will conduct a statewide primary in 1930 under the Terrell law. Any party that polled over 100,000 votes for a state office must hold a statewide primary.
In Indianapolis a man named Mattiea J. Fraveill operated a street car by radio control. He stood aboard the car guiding speed and starts with a portable transmitter while accompanying on foot, drawing 25 thousand spectators.
A 19th century physician notes that women and children are sick more often than men and that most illnesses are mild. He later formulates Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, claiming broad success with a gentle, non narcotic action. Thousands report relief, with free bottle programs and letters of thanks from families nationwide.
Extensive listing of stations KTAP KGHC WOAL and others detailing programs by time blocks. Mentions various orchestras, operas, dance bands, markets and weather. Includes dates around November 28 and multiple country and city outlets across Chicago Detroit Cincinnati and New York.
The Railway Mail Clerks and the Womans Auxiliary of the Railway Mail Association plan a dinner at the original Mexican restaurant on Wednesday night to honor H. W. Strickland industrial secretary of the Railway Mail Association of Washington D C Strickland arrived in San Antonio on the Southern Pacific from New Orleans where he attended the American Federation of Labor convention at Labor Temple he spoke to local association members about likely regulatory actions for the upcoming short congressional session Several speakers will attend the dinner including Congressman Harry M Wurzbach S R Lockhart vice president of the Eleventh division H W McCool chief clerk of Railway mail service in this district S Sh Lockhart president of the women's auxiliary and J Ey Collier
The Los Angeles Bar Association opened an inquiry into alleged police brutality tied to the death of Alfredo Conche, 42, who hanged himself in the city jail. Relatives dispute the official suicide theory, citing third degree methods and torture as possible causes.
A bigamy charge was filed Tuesday morning against Henry A. M. Dillard, a fireman at Fire Station No 1, by Mrs. Latha Vaillard. She alleges Dillard married Luz Vareia after his prior marriage to a woman at Lvale on May 14, 1920. A warrant for his arrest was issued.
Laboratory Bluff reports linked to a scandal involving Mins Elfrieda Knaak who named Charles W. Thiteh eck as her spirit lover during her deathbed. The village police force faces upheaval as Charles W. Thiteh eck is asked to resign after the inquiry. Police Chief Barney Remenhagen has been discharged.
In San Bernardino California the First Congregational and First Baptist churches lost tax exemption rights after dining rooms were used for banquets by service clubs and the chamber of commerce. The decision found misuse of church property for private events, triggering taxable status under local laws.
Pottsville reports a major blaze at the Montgomery Ward building destroying about 350000 dollars of stock. Firemen were injured by a collapse amid efforts to control the fire as officials assess the losses and cause.
Washington November 23 1927 reports higher employment and rising earnings signaling improved business and financial conditions. Divorces granted list includes Clara Lane vs John Lane Rick Crown vs Florence Keyrs Milford Key Maria Sanchez de Quinez Teon neda Quiroz Mary Yanek Joseph Vanek.
A Bank of England wall collapse during demolition killed one workman and injured three others who were rushed to hospital. The accident occurred as crews cleared the old wall to make way for a new building.
Burglars broke into Lupe Crownlies at 428 Furnish Avenue and took a dress, two pocketbooks, and $27, police report filed Wednesday morning. The incident is under investigation.
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