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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1928

Page

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President Coolidge Anniversary Note and Global Oil Talks

The piece reflects on President Coolidge and wife celebrating their 23rd wedding anniversary and thanks to Mrs Coolidge for representing American women. It mentions Anglo-Tor-sian and Dutch Shell oil ties, Britain’s oil strategy against Standard Oil, and cautions on government overreach. It also comments on barges in the Hudson moral concerns and notes about American youth, food output, and farm numbers. continued on page 14.

Coolidge Cou John Coolinge White House

Weather forecast notes mixed temperatures and rain likely

The report lists temperatures and humidity with varying conditions tonight and tomorrow. It notes possible rain and wind, then a partly cloudy Saturday with a chance of improving by later in the day. The forecast mentions warm temperatures along with fair conditions in parts and tourist guidance.

Amonia Toalelt Maturdas Parliz Aml Wight Warner Worth Rome

Golf course damage spurs city to curb park trespass

Mareau Brooks, manager of the Genekenridge municipal links, urges an ordinance against nighttime golf-car trespass after cars damage greens. He cites frequent drives onto fairways, broken cedar rails, and lack of patrols. A municipal penalty and fines are proposed to deter repeat offenses.

Genekenridge Park Mareau Brooks Fritas Americ Legion Brooks Brooks Eaid Brookg Commpulleau Thek Ray Lambert Boliler Urdiniuie Mrooky

Candidates vie for national commander at Texas Legion meeting

Walton Hood of San Antonio leads Texas in bid for national commander as four candidates arrive for the tenth annual American Legion convention in San Antonio. Friday saw early campaigning and eliminations, with names including Ralph ONeill, Paul McNutt, Albert Cox and Roy Hoffman among contenders.

Viola Brennan Walton D. Hood San Antonio Texas Department of the American Legion Legion Ralph L. O'Neill Kanns Paul ¥. McNutt Indiana Albert I. Cox North Carolina Roy Hoffman Oklahoma G. T. Bodentamer Atkangag John Ewing Lowiana Tomelima Frank Douglas J. Monroe Johnson South Corolina Howard P. MacFarlane Floride Ruts Road Minnesote Neil H. 3 Slayton Aligsouri Dark

Hoover Campaign Costs 1 194 618 During September

Washington Republicans raised 1 074 670 70 for the Hoover campaign fund in September, increasing the total to 1 738 269 70. Treasurer J Ut Nutt announced expenditures of 110 018 70 for the month, bringing total outlay to 1 001 801 07.

Washington Hoover Lresaurer J. Ut Nutt SIAC

Out-of-City Police Arrive for Duty

Detective captains and officers travel to the city for duty as part of a broader police deployment. Jor Stowe and Liew lead the out-of-town contingent arriving with Jiamia Malone of VAladelphia aboard the ity Brie Any for the American Teplon.

Jor Stowe Liew Jiamia Malone Valadelphia

Hearst Returns From Europe Leaning Toward Hoover

Hearst, returning from Europe aboard the Berengaria, said he is inclined to favor Herbert Hoover for president on the basis of continuing the successful administrative system. He added he is not opposed to Governor Smith and will not go deeply into politics, aiming to print news impartially.

New York Wilm Randolph Hearst Herbert Hoover Smith Lam Julie

Merger Plans Abandoned in Rail Consolidation Bid

Washington DC The Interstate Commerce Commission announced the abandonment of the long running plan to merge the Missouri Kansas Texas line with the St Louis Southwestern and Kansas City Southern railroads. The bid, led by L. F. Tarrecan Fea, began over two years ago and faced formal termination today.

Wasnington D.C Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad St. Toute Southwestern Kansan City

Botanical Garden Planned in South Memphis

The Southwestern Association of Nurserymen and Memphis Park Commission will establish the first southern botanical garden in Memphis. The plan was decided at the association's annual meeting in Memphis.

Memphis Yeun AA Botanical Garden Mempha Southwestern Association of Nure Sorymen Memphis Park Commission

George Beban Film Star Dies After Accident

George Beban veteran stage and screen actor died at California Hospital after injuries from a fall on Saturday when he was thrown from a horse. He was 54 and had a long career in film and theater.

George Beban Dy International News Service Tos Angriea. Cal California Talheran Hospital Njuries Horas

Yankees in second game with Cardinals in World Series

The Yankees lineup for game two against the Cardinals shows George Pipgras to start as Waite Hoyt rests. Rain threats and sparse crowd attendances mark the day as Ruth belts three long drives in his opening turn.

Ratic Tits Yabe Ruth Firth

Road Engineers Seek to End Row About Machinery

AUSLIN Oct 5 Engineers from the state highway department and the state board of control clash over which road machinery and equipment should be included in a pending 400000 purchase. Roy T. Vennant, a purchasing member, said after Attorney General Pollard ruled the board has the task to decide what machinery will be bought.

Auslin State Highway Department Atute Board of Control Zotllonione Roy T. Vennant Pollard

Pleas of Not Guilty in Suppressed Meg Pleasure Case

In a New York general sessions court Mae Wert founder of the Meg Pleasure Ma and fifty four cast and crew members entered not guilty pleas to indictments charging for giving indecent performances during a police raid.

New York General Sessions Mae Wert Meg “Pleasure Ma Ringermanager

Bandits Take $8000 From Central Park Office

In a Central Park hold up the Uren bandits escaped with 8000 dollars from Arthur Obex and Miss I McCarthy of the Premice Fireproofing company. The incident occurred October 5 in New York City.

Bandits Central Park Uy International News Service New York Uren Bandits Escapad Arthur Obex Miss I. McCarthy Premice Fireproofing Company

Raskob to Found Children’s Relief Foundation

New York, Oct 6 A foundation with one million dollars to aid needy children has been established by John J Raskob and his wife in memory of their son who died in an automobile accident July The Damocntle National committee chairman and his wife fund the relief effort to assist distressed children nationwide.

Raskoh Children's Relief New York A_ foundation John J. Jtaskob Damocmtle National Kis Wiom Raskob

City Workers Quizzed on Poll Tax Questionnaires

Questionnaires circulated among San Antonio city employees to compile poll tax lists. Mayor Chambers denies city funds for printing stating lists are under an ordinance making poll tax payment compulsory for all city workers.

Chamberstong Chambers Rail San Antonio

Byrd Preparations Under Way For Polar Expedition

In Los Angeles Commander Byrd arrives as the Larsen steamer readies to sail for the edge of polar territory. The South Pole party will depart from the harbor Wednesday with Byrd supervising final preparations and instruction.

Los Angeles Richard GA. Larsen Byrd Wraonally

Nemesis of L-55 Drives Paris Taxi PATS

The man who pays he wank the British avhmaring £55, with forty-three men abnned off Geon stad, ig driving tax to Varia.

Paris Geonstad Varia

Mitchell to Stay at Home in Contested Air Corps

Col. William Mitchell once head of the air corps and court martial complainant due to criticism indicates he will remain at Kelly Field while Major Tinker reports his program may be affected by a local levy failure. The absence of corps leaders at the convention is seen as a key issue in the regional gathering.

Wr. Poling Fifth Avenue Marlle Collegiate Shurch New York Hudson River Esse Williamy Bitchell Aa Cislant Air Corps Army Ater Navy Mt Fort Barn Houston Anton Bat Yage Clarence Ty Tinkey Kelly Field Mitchell Tinker Diness Levy Khareydon

Free Meals for Joliet Pupils From Bel Estate Endowment

Joliet public schools reopen with free meals for pupils whose families cannot afford nourishing lunches. The program comes from the trust of Augustus J. Bel, who left an estate of about 45,000 dollars to fund child welfare in perpetuity.

Joliet Mada Childmar

Woman Injured in St. Mary Street Crash

Miss Mabel Cummings seven year old of 610 South St Marys Street sustained injuries in a collision as she alighted from a truck in front of the St Anthony hotel. Albert Ee Dalrymple of Laredo led the other car involved according to police.

Mabel Cummings South St. Mary

Rabbit Leaps Into Car Injuring Driver

Raoul Walsh Hollywood motion picture director suffered serious facial cuts after a jack rabbit leaped through the car window as it drove along in Utah. The incident happened with Walsh riding in the automobile when the animal was struck by headlights.

Rabbit Gedar Cley Utah Raoul Walsh Hollywood Anwara Walsh

Texas Man Receives Conscience Letter in Old Case

Brownwood Texas Oct 5 Pred Tohingon once ran a pool hall and sold liquor twenty three years ago. He was never arrested for the alleged theft of twenty two plots of whiskey from the stock. Recently a check arrived in a letter that referenced the long unsolved matter.

Brownwood Tex

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