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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1928
Page
1
Fragmented OCR summary hints at New York, Walker nomination speculation and national party maneuvering. Mentions church influence, patronage, and tax figures in a muddled discussion of election dynamics, civic leaders, and potential Senate shifts amid urban political power plays.
The article reports Champ's daughter campaigning for Governor Smith, touring Oklahoma on November 5 with a Jeffersonian Democratic message. It notes the national committee backing and a westward Middle West route as part of the political push.
The San Antonio gathering of the American Legion expects Commander Spattard to lead the opening day with key figures like Col Card McGullach and Jean Washington among speakers. French war hero Stopius and L. Sable of the French Marines are slated to attend, with Pershing mentioned as a possible arrival. Officials say Col Charles Lindbergh’s presence remains unlikely but not entirely ruled out, as organizers push to secure his appearance for the convention’s climax.
Off icials and directors consider tougher punishments as the Aule Chieres case prompts calls for updated penalties amid ongoing discussions. The association notes the need for modern approaches beyond current methods to address the issue.
The first scheduled Mexico to Dallas Laredo air mail flight met fog delays over San Antonio as it stopped overnight in San Luis Potosi. The aircraft, a belt flown by Tallis Boser, carried six passengers and communications official Gen. Lduotda Tay. Officials planned a reception banquet at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio to honor the arrival and the air mail pilot.
In Bis city on Tuesday, a man described as Aliyy Florénce Coriarn was arrested by Policeman TA Laure after allegedly stealing eleven fountain pens valued over $50 from a department store. The suspect struggled, knocked a witness unconscious, and fled before being subdued and jailed.
SAN ANGELO Oct 2 A verdict of verdict returned here in the slaying of Mr and Mrs Gilbert at a private sanitarium. The couple had kept a year old son after Mr Gilbert jailed earlier amid threats. Gilbert went to the rear of the sanitarium and fired upon his wife as she stepped outside, three shots heard. Mrs Gilbert died almost instantly while bullets wounded the husband.
A court case stems from the alleged murder of Robert Yowell, a Black man, in Tiouston. The first of seven alleged felonious killings is set to be heard near the Democrat party gathering. The proceedings will focus on the fatal mob incident described in local reports.
The readable text fragment references India and civilization themes, mentioning isolation, governance aims, and modern times. Context is unclear. no concrete events, dates, or names are extractable for a solid news item.
A resident narrowly escaped a burglar when a faulty cartridge in the intruder's pistol failed to fire. The burglar, spotted by Evans as he entered through an unlocked door, stood in the kitchen before the gun misfired and the assailant fled. No one was harmed.
Velri Verrz, a three year old girl living on the Castroville road, was recovering from a rattlesnake bite suffered while playing near her home. At Robert Tt Green hospital it was decided that the snake bite serum was not necessary.
ADO Fintona and two others were among 45 agitators sentenced to prison terms ranging from one to fifteen years with hard labor. Most accused were said to have received their training abroad in Russia or were linked to Communist movements. The verdicts reflect a broad crackdown on subversive activity and extremist networks.
By Brahey Pavizon Vandistant, stor records show the will of Trubee Davison dated October 7. The document references Antive and outlines estate provisions with names and allocations.
District attorneys push to uncover alleged gambling and election law violations. Judge Anderson questions authority as Martin Wright leads a panel to probe lawlessness amid local press disclosures. Officials vow to pursue any substantiated breaches in Bexar County.
The 1928 census estimate places Dallas with about 417,000 residents, surpassing San Antonio's 217,000. City officials anticipate San Antonio expanding to match Dallas as plans for growth unfold, with projections suggesting San Antonio could rise significantly in coming years.
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