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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1928
Page
1
An archival news note notes editorial stance from 14 British editors urging restraint by bishops and endorsing Lindbergh for Hoover. The item references Arthur Brisbane and Campau as Irish or American sources, signaling a period opinion fragment with unclear dates or broader context.
A garbled_dc transcription reports British editors warn against agitation and celebrate peace bids while urging unity with America. It cites bishops condemning birth control and spiritual independence and notes Lindbergh’s campaign stance. The piece hints at Democratic and Republican contrasts ahead of elections.
Fragmentary weather note mentions tonight and Friday. Partial phrases refer to partly cloudy conditions and a forecast period with tense wording. The text is garbled but indicates a light to moderate wind and unsettled skies in a coastal area with references to temperatures and skies.
In New York the 1939 World Series opener drew a record crowd as the Yankees faced the St Louis Cardinals. Babe Ruth era tone aside, the ballpark roared with 10000 plus fans, while pregame headlines and police measures highlighted the day.
The eldest son of General Obregon, a Mexican official, was wounded by a gunshot early today. Conflicting reports say he was shot during a driving incident or that a pistol discharged accidentally as he exited a car near a residence district. Police and hospital officials offered no confirmation on his condition.
In Vomtumna County Galway a fire destroyed the Lascelles residence late last night. Guards reported efforts to save the structure failed as the castle and its Tangemenia décor burned completely while the owner Mr Lascelles and his wife Mary were away.
Indictments returned against O. J. Brailtey Izy Tillis 0. Byler for holdup of To Torp rerroin, vexaw Bank and Trust company with 70,000 in cash seized. Habeas corpus bail set at 10,000 for Seadles and Tyler. Walter Lewis charged with robbery by assault on July 24, payroll thefts from American Ryding rod Toan company. Frank Wilkon implicated in WOF Ware robbery. both incidents tied to traffic stops and street crimes July 27.
A muffled court report from Tin ning ham details Frank Snyder and wife Lovine Snyder in a divorce suit. The proceedings reveal a temporary restraining order, custody arrangements for their two month old child, and limited access rights for the father. The district clerk notes the case was not open to public ingress and the matter stems from wife’s allegations of coercion and control.
In Brownsville on October 4 0 Sick Hardin of Mission withdrew his election contest suit. John Ne Garde Democratic congressional nominee vows to push investigation. Hardin says the effort would waste state money and that the irregularities in the Democratic primary favored Garner over Hardin by a wide margin.
Stewart, chairman of the board at the Standard Oil Company in Tidism, is from the case after a postponement. The trial had been set for October but was moved to November 12 due to testimony before a committee.
Gotham planning event features officials including Grover A. Whalen as chair of the mayor's resolution committee. The program names pilots and regional figures amid ongoing civic welcome efforts in New York.
Viola Brennan reports that the American Legion warns citizens to assume political duties or face taxation without representation. James T. Troston, linen adjutant, says legionnaires should support civic participation beyond partisan lines, stressing unified national politics to preserve liberty and defeat British rule.
Odin Marine reports a damaged American freighter Celacno en route to Losiga in heavy seas with SUL aid. Message dated Oct 4 states the vessel reported okay at port and continuing journey with assistance as needed.
A Chicago high school girl Dolores Meleh aged thirteen, nicknamed Taftstop, was found dead in her girl's room after the gas was turned on. A suicide note was left reading goodbye to Clark with an affectionate sign off.
New York reports cotton prices opening with a drop of two points from the prior close. December futures settled at 10,005, with January at 10,? and March around 19.67. Trading appeared subdued as market uncertainty lingered across the trading day.
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