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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane writes a 1924 critique titled Hoover and the Serfs, examining campaign fairy tales, fiscal policies and alleged dumping of dollars abroad. He surveys international reactions, including bitterness in Mexico, and frames the debate in a sharp editorial voice of the period.
The piece cites JoHs Sullivan asserting President Hoover uses labor in China and Asia, backed by contractor James J. O'Brien. It contrasts alleged claims with facts about serfdom and labor in Asia, mentions U.S. wage and finance implications, and notes various political digressions including remarks about Lincoln and anti labor quotes amid a broad foreign policy critique.
The West Vésas Methodist conference rejects backing candidates who attack temperance laws and seek to modify protections from alcohol. a committee from various Methodist churches prepared the challenge report. The sermon by Bisley Moore urged unity among denominational leaders and condemned actions opposing church teachings, while a companion meeting discussed church missions and a planned rally with Dr. J. We Derry as keynote.
Fragmented forecast notes varying temperatures and wind, with warmer hints on Friday night. Entries mention West Texas and Midwest areas, plus cities like Chicago and New York. Several lines show unclear spellings and partial times, but overall weather terms imply mild to warm conditions with some rain or unsettled periods.
A Beaumont man was attacked in an act described as revenge by an alleged assailant. The assailant slashed Solomon's belt and forced mustard into his trousers, sending him to hospital briefly for emergency treatment before relief was secured. The incident occurred likely toward evening in Beaumont.
Only two persons appeared before the convention probe chaired by Henry Lee Taylor of the American Legion to discuss alleged phony activities related to the recent Tenth Annual convention. Dave Watson and J A Kulmadge testified amid limited public access as the committee prepared to continue its work.
Torn OCR reads as a crime tale involving a band of three robbers, a murdered boy, and a man named Gordon Stewart Northcott tied to a “murder farm” case. Extradition battles, clemency debates, and details about Roseree Wilson’s death probe surface, with Governor Moody weighing life imprisonment for Silver and questions over justice for the victims’ families.
A garbled dispatch ties Gordon Stewart Northcott to failed plea offers as authorities link the Riverside California deaths to a California ranch and his mother Mera Northcott. The report also covers a separate post office raid in Fentress with three bandits looting stores, stealing money, and tying a night watchman, while officers chase suspects from Seguin to San Antonio.
Twenty men join Bastrop Baptist Church for revival led by Rev. Williacy Joyner. Read aloud at Hostrop, the Rencon Lill Taplist church hosts the revival with repair work by Trev. Afr. Joyner. Revival closes Sunday with Mev. Me dosage to attend Wednesday prayer meeting at his church.
Fragmented report shows December cotton at 18.79 cents, with scattered figures for other months and slight declines. The OCR yields unclear words, but indicates daily cotton price shifts and annual figures in a historic market brief.
Captain Henry Miller became the prohibition administrator for the seventeenth district with offices on Avenue 9. He received official appointment from Washington on Thursday. Miller had three acting deputies the past four weeks. The former deputy J D Teeter is in Fort Worth after being appointed assistant administrator of the district.
London reviewers condemn the film describing it as tedious and unreal. Critics praise or pan the motion picture style, noting the drama fails to convey motion and fails to engage audiences. The sample reflects a mixed reception but leans toward negative assessment.
The Knights of Columbus announce a Thanksgiving carnival at Heir hall, Bormann Street, from November 20 to 26. Highlights include an auto and 180 turkeys in prizes and a separate whaling tournament with $50 in prizes for participants.
The Adda Dabble Ponda society at San Antonio Junior College on South Alamo Street held its annual initiation Friday. New initiates were entertained with two bridge scores at the president Miss Charlotte Roses home 131 Monticello Court Friday afternoon Susie Mac Huckahae is vice president
In New York on October 26 62 the war between She On Leong and Lip Sing Tong sides led to several Chinese deaths and many injuries. A peace accord was signed and described as a misunderstanding.
Goodyear Tire and Hubber company announced in a telephone conversation from Georgetown, Cal, that it plans to establish a southern factory room in Georgia or Alabama. The statement came from P W Latehfield, president, and underscores the firm’s regional growth strategy.
Dr. W. A. King city health officer will address principals of San Antonio elementary schools on public health standards and diphtheria. Miss Tilma Neal, elementary division director, announced the program Friday.
Former teachers from several colleges plan an alumni reunion in San Antonio. The event will be hosted by the Teachers College at Columbia University. Attendance is set for 6 am on November 20 in the ballroom of the venue.
The Republican National Committee reports receipts of 2901.50 and expenditures of 4,024,504.04 to date. Treasurer Nutt states the campaign has received 67,217 contributions. Official notes released from Washington on October 2 detail these figures and the campaign’s fundraising activity.
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