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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1928
Page
1
A garbled 1933 era column echoes Arthur Brisbane style commentary on politics and finance. It critiques high interest rates, cites New York law, and mocks bankers and Republicans while referencing public figures and a multi column continuation.
Bobby Jones dominates opening round at Braeburn Country Club Newton in a Gulf Championship match. Jones defeats rival Moaning Artie and advances after a decisive 2 and 4 victory. Other results include Mas Marsion and Pranvis Quire advancing as well as Watts Gunn’s upset losses.
Urge Detention Home for Children SA sparks charity drive to fund a new Vermitton Home for crippled and timeless San Antonio kids. City officials, led by Mayor C M Chambers, face petition from multiple charities and medical groups seeking tax levies and bond support for a detention and welfare facility with park and playground improvements.
Florence Brown holds the Bible and Old Glory while Barbara Frieshmuth and Gordon Charlton salute in a small ceremony.
Commissioner Wright opposes sale of old structures without a sufficient bid to fund a three story central building housing fire police health and detectives offices. He warns he may consent to sale only if a new site and adequate space are guaranteed and bids open Monday. Several sites under study.
Col W E Welsh reports to Fort Sam Houston for new duties after a long Army career. He previously served at Port Snelling and Washington, led Belgian allied forces in World War I, and earned the Army War College degree before WWII era postings. He arrived in San Antonio in May with his wife.
Local observer in Santa Monica doubts the Dole aircraft’s Hawaii landing claim. The piece notes uncertain testimony about Gore Mow Svutt and Diek Wross, with speculation over their roles aboard the vessel tied to a suspected quarantine incident and the ship’s arrival near a bluff overlooking La.
Near Nowntown on a September day a dog caused traffic to halt for about thirty minutes as frightened pedestrians and shoppers fled. Police pursued and captured the animal after a brief chase, aided by officers who assisted in directing cars and crowd control.
Dr J J Rosminzky of the Arkansas department head of the American Legion warns World War veterans nationwide and in Arkansas to keep the Legion separate from political organizations to avoid association with politics. The message emphasizes the Legion’s nonpartisan stance and urges veterans to refrain from political endorsements.
A chaotic report notes a man with a fragile footing during a night incident involving wet concrete. A scouter, a fridge unit, and a collapse near a site at Beebe Miles Variety are mentioned. Nine men were injured.
A report from a public safety desk notes a 15 year old Black youth injured during a prowling incident on Mills Street near Robert B Green Hospital. Police say a 17 year old was also involved and a 25 year old man provided statements about the shooting.
Kansas City market today saw yearling steers selling at 18 dollars per hundredweight. Casement of Manhattan delivered the top bid for the lot, delivering 89 pounds per steer in steady demand.
A child, daughter of Rachel Jaritite of Kingsville, swallowed an open safety pin. Physicians failed to remove it on the Kingsville route and at Santa Mosine infirmary, risking her life. Her father Vince rushed to Antonia, with a rescue effort by doctors along the road and at Kingsville. The pin’s removal remained unsuccessful as reports traced the peril and ongoing danger.
Final session ends summer program at Alma Heights Presbyterian Church. Children ages two to twelve wrap up Bible study, stories and play as Rev McGill leads closing ceremonies Friday night at 8.00 with Miss Karr and Mrs Owens directing religious education for Western Texas.
In Benlin on September Stines Tr, while held in suil during a court inquiry into his dealings in German state bonds, Stinne resigns all board memberships and other business positions amid the investigation.
A troubled report describes a Mexican youth detained over a theft at Mira A istrada 205 Arzenal street being paraded before a camera room believed to resemble an electric chair. Officers feared coercion while the youth shouted and accused in a tense interrogation setup.
TASBON Portugal Sept 12 1947 government police seize a balltam factory in Rega a town in southern Portugal many suspects were seized and arrests were made in connection with the bomb plot authorities said.
An 81 year old ex-empress, widow of an emperor of Thassin, sister of the Queen Mother of England, died in Denmark after a prolonged precarious health condition.
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