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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1928

Page

6

Allenby Honored With Legion Medal At Conference

A ceremony at the Legion of National Commander Eiwaed J. Spafford opened with Field Marshal Lenk Edmund Allenby receiving the American Legion service medal. Arabic greetings followed by George Fuildert of Shreveport as a relative of General Hadad praised Allied leaders and urged continued efforts for peace despite war’s persistence.

Yize Alan American Legion Lenk Edmund Nears Gary 6000 le Fionisires Arana George Fuildert Shreveport Hadad Lory Adenby'a

Secretary of War Dwight F Davis flies to San Antonio flight

Secretary of War Dwight F Davis arrives in San Antonio after a Washington to San Antonio air flight aboard a new Fokker transport. Pilot Jester Meliland and First Lieut. S Thompena assist as the aircraft, first arms transport in service with Pratt and Whitney engines, is tested on the route. The ship cruises at about 12% miles per hour and leverages new air control equipment during the run.

Dwight F Davis Washington San Anitan Kelly Pied Pirce Trent J. Melilend i S_ Thompen

Man gets ten years in jail for 10 cent holdup

Kansas City Missouri report says William Duncan, 33, of Jorn Mo, was sentenced to ten years in state prison after he allegedly took ten cents in a vest holdup. Trial records show the incident occurred in the aftermath of the robbery in Indgo Thorens. Duncan was remanded to the penitentiar.

Kansas City Sto. Oel Wiliani Duncan Jorn Iran Rérhain

English Visitors Two Find L A Charm in City

Left to right May L B Clegg Lady Allenby and Mrs Harry Rogers are pictured amid mid convention activities in Los Angeles during a visit that highlights the city as a charming destination for English guests.

L.A Charming City May L. B. Clegg Lady Allenby Harry Rogers

Col William Mitchell To Speak At Legion Meet

Col William E. Mitchell former chief of the air service will attend the Legion meet Monday night on familiar ground. He formerly was stationed at Kelly Field here.

William E. Mitchell The Air Service Legion Meet Kelly Field

Mitchell Here to Rene Fight at San Antonio Convention

Reported remarks by Col Mitchell in San Antonio after arriving Monday night to attend a veterans convention. He stresses unity to aid disabled veterans, defense, and welfare programs, while avoiding comment on private matters. Coauthors and attendees include Maj Clarence Winkler and Maj Monahan as part of the air corps leadership, and the event centers on wartime and peacetime service themes.

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Couple to Wed By Television Amid Radio Show Chaos

A chaotic bi media wedding plan unfolds with a couple set to marry via television and radio links. The ceremony will be staged under a telesmatic arrangement with ministers and studios coordinating from multiple locations.

Tobin Heads Multia Unit In Unclear Election

Fragmentary OCR report shows names Chaylee M Tobin and others amid messy text about a Tipthamp unit and an election held this week. Mentions of Larned Malik, Thalvimere Mia, Finian Guenther, and Alex Walton appear as scattered references with no clear roles.

Chaylee M. Tobin Tipthamp Deifles Larned Malik Neue Sh HH Young My Hospital Thalvimere Mia Finian Guenther Alex Walton Previtoute Reepactlvrlys Hi

Local officials and figures cited in damaged text

Fragmentary OCR lists names Fal tary Van Jae gnt George Worabaet Cha Fugene WMreseule Cathe Maglane Wirectore CoM Tobin Kot Aten Shapeun Ates Po FB Guenther Ces WAL Witzhan Sin Milton Feveretty Tyides Davis. The legible parts show a roster-like note involving multiple individuals.

Faltary van Jae George Worabaet Cha Fugene Wmreseule Ani Cathe Maglane Wirectore Tobin Kot Aten Im Shapeun Ates Po FB Guenther Ces Wal Witzhan Sin Milton

Pershing Remembered As Soldier At Legion Hall Stop

A veteran portrait of Gen John J Pershing is revisited as he stood in a San Antonio photo era while a quiet citizen in a Legion convention hall, reflecting on his turbulent past and the looming great struggle ahead.

Legion Convention John J. Pershing San Antonio

Chinese Imbibe '00 Much of Tea 1 Nt. 6- The Chinese rink toe

The item notes early 20th century political shifts under a new Nationalist Peking administration. It references tea, alcohol limits, and routine practice changes within the Chinese context as reported by a reconstituted national bureau.

Pershing Remarks Highlight a Decade Old Legion Talk

A reprint from The Light marks ten years since General John J. Pershing spoke at a Legion meeting. The piece compares his current remarks to his earlier statement about the A.B. F. Nott push and the broader wartime actions in a major campaign.

A.B. F. Nott

Auxiliary II Battle Over Changes

A fragment from a notice describes a lengthy debate within the American Legion over proposed amendments and procedures. It notes a forthcoming convention vote, a Sunday meeting at a church, and the need for agreement before amendments pass, mentioning Mrs. Trene McIntyre W. bridge and financial considerations.

Ube eMort American Legion Aus Firsk Baptist Obieh Trene McIntyre W. Bridge Ferekeit Heceksary Metheil Gc

Steamer Hurts Thirty-Four Passengers and One Crew Member

A Hamburg American Line steamer suffered injuries to thirty four passengers and one crew member in an incident near New York on October l-ii. The voyage and exact cause are under investigation as rescue efforts continue.

New York

Lakehurst mission weather delays ship departure

Reports describe the Fort Worth area and surrounding facilities facing weather constraints. Naval officials weigh routes and timing as weather outlooks influence ship maneuvering and crew readiness amid tension between commanders and port authorities.

Lady Allenby Ghar 3.4 Women Attract Notice

By Bess Carroll, the article profiles Lady Allenby wife of the British marshal, detailing her appearance and role at a convention. notes her attire, guarded security, and engagement with welfare and social issues. It emphasizes her view of intelligent, well-behaved youth and her interest in progressive welfare questions as she travels in England and America.

Bess Carroll Thak Tandy Allenby Montay Trylon Tnt Americes Alleney Anilerad Lin Hike Ehutor Moly Tani Allenby Allenby Fetc England Jak Rerpt Chittren Alma XY Worner Jandy Mondy Eilies Espn

Club Man Weds Sister's Governess

A fragmentary item reports Samuel Thorne, once a Yale student, marrying Vera Solntolf Ushrowsky, with a ceremony held Friday night before midnight. The report is garbled but notes the bride as Mine and references connections to local figures and events in Avé, N V in October.

Peereiney Samuel Thorne Yale Atudent Sneleb Wilk Winter Rovernesy Vera Solntolf Ushrowsky Iletsia Jettenberd On Juatlee Tha Neact

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