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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage reports on the American Federation of Labor and a National Society for Prevention of Disease page, mixing assertions about stock dividends, bank profits, and religious superstition. It includes disjointed quotes about fear, motherhood, and a Denver policeman case, ending with a continuation note.
About 40,000 signaled Cortes GH as provisional president in Mexico City during his inaugural address. He pledged friendship with the United States and urged harmony in diplomacy while saluting the retiring president and the American ambassador for easing tensions. He outlined a constructive program and supported labor and agrarian movements.
Mrs. Kate Richards O Hare former St Louis Socialist leader and widow of Frank Quare married Alabama landowner Cunningham in San Jose California on the same day her former husband wed Miss Irene M Neynelds of St Louis The match links a prominent political figure with a planter owning large holdings in Alabama The ceremony is described as widely known and marks a notable personal alliance amid public life
Reynolds Pegar, treasurer of the Chandler Cleveland Motor Corporation, announced negotiations for control of the Chandler company by the Tupp Motor Co. were reached today in Cleveland.
New York Stock Exchange trading reports a seat sold for 580000, a rise of 50000 from the prior sale, reflecting a record price in NYSE turnover. The buyer’s identity was not disclosed as brokers noted strong demand for scarce exchange seats.
Paris dispatch reports Mrs. Florence Mashrick once condemned to die for her husband’s murder, later commuted to life penal servitude. After serving sixteen years she was released in 1903, and now England reports she inherited about £150,000 from Walter Thomas Burrell, a British subject residing in France.
Reports from the interior of Santo Domingo indicate heavy rains have created serious conditions, with continuous downpours aggravating food shortages and causing extensive damage. Many lives and livelihoods are at risk as officials anticipate further impacts.
A 13 year old boy hunter was shot through the left shoulder during a hunting trip near Watnesville Texas. He was wounded seriously and transported for medical care as authorities investigated the accident involving his companions. The incident occurred in an area described as sparsely populated with few witnesses. Local officials urged caution in handling firearms and reminded residents of hunter safety rules.
The readable text references a cool air pattern with a north to northeast wind, Friday night chills, and a warmer spell later in the Panhandle region. Mentions of temperatures around 16 degrees and a southeast port area imply a late week cold snap followed by modest warming.
Delegates chosen Friday afternoon by weighted ballot at the Municipal Auditorium will elect the 1923 1929 association president as the second day of its golden anniversary convention proceeds. J C G Coehran and the South Veras touchner head the floor nominations with Dallas educator Itush Caldwell the only other prospect. Executive committee members include A W Birdwell and others from Texas counties. County school unit discussed with remarks by state operintending officers and the North Lexas State Teachers’ college president. Mayor Chambers welcomed delegates and Rev Th Cuan prayed as the institution was asked to proceed.
Detective Serpent William J. Raney arrives in Moontown amid embezzlement allegations tied to William A. Kings held in a city jail. Memphis officers accuse Kings in a case involving the American Insurance company. Raney declined to comment.
On the eve of the charter amendment election San Antonio completed voting plans. Ballots will ask whether to amend the charter to allow a municipal pension fund for disabled police and firefighters and their dependents. Voters will cast ballots at numerous precincts listed by the City Clerk.
A report from New York State describes a woman who was declared dead after a long, curious chain of events in Clowee of Te reset her own broken arp aid mt XO wis provounced dead as a ghysleian. The unusual episode occurred yesterday in Meigo yr tank Sno wag mn wnthye of Wixingy don Country, New York.
Senator W. Ky Jones of Washington chairs the committee and plans a resolution for next week calling for a full inquiry into the sinking of the liner Vestris by a Senate committee. The plan follows the long inquiry and coordination with the New York attorney general, aiming to report findings soon.
A fragmentary report notes the Albanian official’s young assassin being killed at his trial. The poorly legible text references a ministerial assassination and mentions locations and names with unclear accuracy.
Meeker, in Seattle, is slowly regaining strength while attendants report cautious progress in his recovery. Early morning updates say he is stable, able to sip water and orange juice as wires note the cautious pace of his improvement.
Representative Weller of New York urged awarding the Congressional Medal to Lincoln Liearikh, credited with guiding the sinking of the submarine Sostis and saving twenty lives during the incident. The proposal seeks national recognition for his actions and heroism.
Arching floods force authorities to remove children from the Villegny area near Arusse ls. Report notes concerns over whooping cough among evacuees and the fragile health of youngsters while relief crews stabilize shelters and monitor access routes.
In a dramatic session before federal investigators, McCloskey and Wurzbach clashed as three precinct judges faced possible contempt for failing to produce returns. The hearing revealed chaotic handling of precinct records, accusations of altered documents, and threats of sanctions from committee chairmen as witnesses sparred over missing canvass copies.
Police arrested eight suspects after a warehouse burglary attempt at Ed Fe Molehec on San Tac and Media streets. A watchman fired a shot near the burglars, who fled through a basement entrance with bricks removed from the vault door. Detectives later detained a suspect. the case involved a pistol, a frightened watchman, and loot worth thousands of dollars.
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