09 Sep 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1928
Page
1
Article fragment notes political farce and public discourse featuring John Coolidge and a commentary by Arthur Brisbane. Mentions Americans and a Star Company in a clipped, phrase heavy style typical of syndicated newspaper text.
The piece sketches a chaotic 1920s political backdrop with figures like Harkness, Lorri Jett, and Governor Smith, noting labor unions in New Jersey backing Smith while politicians react to the labor vote. It mentions Magyar Walker’s stance on church-state issues and hints at a volatile election landscape, including media magnates and a noting of Lombardo’s Chicago-era murder context.
A wartime style analysis from C N Wheeler portrays Hoover trend shifts after a Wisconsin primary drama. The piece discusses Smith, Lafollette, and Toliver linked figures, predicting a sweeping statewide battle for electoral gates and party realignment as voters reassess leadership and policy direction.
Chie of Voile Owen Wilday outlined plans for adding 100 extra police to the force during the American Legion convention. The men must be 21 to 35 years old, weigh 60 pounds or more, and will be issued uniforms and receive regular policemen wages for five days.
Mian escapes two would be bandits on the Pekin Reitel road near the Austin road. The assailants signaled him to halt and fired, but he sped away. One bandit fired a shot that missed as a booted guard kept him from being struck. Police reported no one hurt.
Austin dispatch reports Governor Van Moody delaying public stance on the dry plank. Allies expect a shifting strategy after battles at Braumont and Houston. The governor declines comment while insiders weigh a move toward compromise or continued opposition.
A state official prepared a plan to place air transport under the railroad commission's jurisdiction starting January. The move follows legislative efforts to extend regulatory authority over aviation, aiming to streamline oversight and apply existing railroad rules to airplanes.
A man claiming to be a retired Royal Geographic Society officer and Antarctic explorer was arrested in Columbia on a vagrancy charge. The suspect presented as Tannorge Tet ley, alias Intianatoule, and conducted authorities said his identity is under review.
Assistant city attorney Bill Overton on Saturday announced an ordinance requiring motorists to carry an identification card with name address age and photograph. The measure aims to stop alias warrants and aid police and the corporation court in prosecuting traffic offenders. If adopted in San Antonio the card would replace the license and be issued at low cost with penalties for noncompliance.
Ay Tnirinalirial News Service reports a Dallas incident where Martin S-Tigh, a 4 sales manager at Sanders News, was shot and killed after an altercation with Arence Carter who claims he tried to stop Martin from beating his wife. Carter sustained a knife wound during the fight.
News item reports Joyce Pegey arriving in New York aboard the Aquitania to oversee publication of her memoir. She travels with Fond Northesk, her current fiancé, who accompanies her on the trip and aids in the project.
A vivid political allegory portrays St George as Du Pont leaving GM and the Hoover camp to back Smith. The piece frames a clash over temperance and reform, with water and beer imagery, predicting a partisan contest through the upcoming November election.
Kenyon of Tartan pushed a crowd toward safety as the new airport field neared dedication time. Robert Duke of Pittsburgh and Earl Rowland of Wichita traded the lead in a hard fought race, with Rowland in a Cesena plane and Duke close behind as a third flier, Robert Nake of Pittsburgh, came to Midland in an American Moth.
Washington reports the German airship Crnt Zeppelin is expected to fly the Atlantic within the next six months. Postmaster General Harry S. New announced the German postal administration notified of the planned voyage.
The British government rejects claims that it abandoned the Anglo French naval peace plan. An official note says the report is unfounded as officials await the views of the United States, Italy and Japan. The government’s position remains unchanged since the naval accord was negotiated.
Deenr Kraweh of Duf fala No Vnnervy elected pastor of St Lake s United Tothertin church at West Sourtan nul Chrypaderag shoots will assume charge of his new field Sunday. He will preach at both the morning and evening services.
Contintal News Service reports former American Secretary of State Charles Evans Hughes receives high praise from the League of Nations council for his long service and influence on global affairs. Walter Simons of Germany and other delegates acknowledge his work shaping the postwar order and diplomacy.
Trimertal Service Special Cable reports a fire threat in cable tunnels under the Victoria Embankment in London. For hours the city faced a potential replica of the 1656 disaster as high pressure main fire hoses battled burning rubber and flames. Firefighters in asbestos suits stood by as the tunnel glowed like a subterranean furnace, endangering the embankment from Mackfnians to Charing Gross.
New York based tailor Max Weinstein reported finding two thousand dollars inside a suit. He notified the owner Frank Puscarell, who owned the outfit, after discovering the cash in a pocket while preparing the garment.
The report details a heated dispute between Governor Al Smith of New York and Massachusetts attorney general candidate Glare nes A Barnes. Barnes accuses Albany of an illegal baseball pool operating near the capitol, challenging Smith to reveal its headquarters and methods of enforcement. Smith replies briefly asking Barnes to provide concrete evidence from Albany to support his charge.
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