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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1928

Page

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Governor Smith Nervous as Election Sparks Debate

Report outlines Governor Smith's nerve under scrutiny amid a sermon clash and crowd at a public event. Includes references to Dr John Straten and Ku Klux Klan figures, with mentions of Johnston's radio talk and Turkish affairs as context. Multiple historical figures and locales are cited, painting a tense political landscape.

Smith Atrol Eptniking Oklbwna Gils Whersiay Ter John Wich Straten Wermor Stith Dorr Gorercorth Boa Wboma Ku Klux Klan Gar

Weather forecast bulletin with scattered trends

Fragmented OCR text describes mostly cloudy conditions, including mentions of northern winds and cold temperatures. It references Kan Antonin and Taras with a forecast for tonight and Monday, noting fresh northerly winds along the coast and possible changes in weather patterns.

Kan Antonin Saleag Miabana Taras Fonduy Nesiiz

Florida mother abandons one month old baby on doorstep

A month old girl was found on a Florida doorstep at 2:30 a.m. by Mrs. Miller. A note signed by the mother requests care for the infant if possible, or placement where she will be cared for. Detectives investigated as the mother’s identity and motive remained unclear.

Qerar Miller Weillen Malbioen Lane Yehabe Tonnin Sith Maier Mat Elie Amin

Broker Predicts Cotton Price Rise In 1922

A Dallas report notes broker Henry Meliberg of New Orleans predicts a sharp rise in cotton prices following the advance in futures. Meliberg, a member of a New Orleans brokerage firm, foresees the market moving upward as the season progresses.

Dallas Feu Cole Ton Henry Meliberg New Griro New Orleans Collin

U S Flier Injured in French Crash

MARSEILLE Sept 2 A U S airman from Seattle was injured when his plane flipped during takeoff on the next leg of a trip to Corsica. The mishap occurred near Marseilles as the craft attempted departure, with the flyer sustaining non life threatening injuries.

U.S Marsgilles George TH Storck Seattle Enon Atouml Chewart Corsica Mane Wat Lally Darangeil

Byrd’s Polar Ship Sets Sail for Antarctic Mission

Vanama dispatch reports the City of New York, repaired after repairs, to depart with Commander Tyrt’n South Wolex leading a New Zealand expedition crew to explore the Antarctic coast aboard the polar vessel.

Byrd Vanama UPI Holytiagins City of New York Tyrt Linzlin New Zealand

Coolidge Returns to Capital Prom New England Tour

Vice President Coolidge arrived in Washington today after a tour through his native Vermont. He inspected reconstruction work undertaken after last year. Mrs. Coolidge accompanied the party and remained in Northampton for her stay.

Coolidge Capital New England Washington, Se Waeleinglow Vermit Wwe

Chinese Bandits Hold British Girl PRIN Sent

In the manna area Chinese bandits hold a British girl named Miss Tobin, a member of the British church, and are detaining her. A man named Mirek Wohios traveling with Miss Lobly to Cavion was captured.

Prin Cp—Tha Adh Manna Rene ¢ Ping

Woman reports purse snatched near Sycamore and Commuter Streets

Mrs. Nora Crawford of 400 South Main reports her purse snatched Friday night near Sycamore and Commuter Streets. The bag contained 34 in a small case and a few coins. No injuries reported.

Nora Crawford South Main Street Sycamore Crawford

New Trial Sought in Ward Slaying

An appeal was filed today in the Court of Grimnet Appeals seeking a new trial for Teah Lanley who received a life sentence on Ward murder counts. The alleged crime involved the killing of Dan Worn on March 25.

Austin Teah Lanley Ward Court of Grimnet Mic Dan Worn

Police Seek Help Finding Youth A VL Tefnards

Police request public aid in locating youth A VL Tefnards and Sam Mounton. Last seen near 102 Grayson Street on Saturday. Reported missing for two days. police urge any information to contact authorities.

Sam Mounton Grayson Ateeet Pelies

Former Park Employee Appointments Shake City Hall

Io Gwenpost and Cordell lead a string of personnel changes in the court clerk and park departments. Mayor Chambers announced Callaghan and Lambert will assume key roles, with Chanders offering little comment. The changes follow an aldermanic inquiry into court procedures and warrants.

Ren Cordell Corperation Court Mayer Chambers Balinday Alefred Callaghan Park

Lineman Killed Working Near Rene Wisconsin

A lineman named AL Winn, 24, was fatally injured when he touched a high voltage wire while on a pole near Rene in Wisconsin. Friends nearby watched as he was killed. his safety belt and crew found him unresponsive when they called.

Lineman AL Winn Rene Wis

Brisbane Talks With GOP Leader At Republican HQ

Arthur Brisbane, noted editor of the Heart of newspapers, conferred with Theodore Hoover at the Republican presidential nominees' headquarters in Washington. Brisbane commented on Hoover's campaign and his own views, signaling alignment on key issues.

Wastiingson Seny Arthur Brisbane Heart Tierhert Woover Vie Nrepublican

Big Bosses of Auxiliary Meet For National Legion Meet

The women's auxiliary leaders finalize plans as the National Legion event approaches. Seated left to right are Mesdames Co. W Titus Walton JD Hood J. S Peter and Douglas Lawley. standing are Mesdames Ralph Durkee W. BF Tuttle Alex Boynton and Ross Cole.

National Legion Women's Auxiliary Mesdames Titus Walton JD Hood J. S Peter Douglas Lawley Standing Ralph Durkee W. Bf, Tuttle Alex Boynton Ross Cole

Weather tolls in first norther storm delay

The U S Weather Bureau reports cloudy unsettled conditions with cool lows around 60s and 70s. A storm dropped 2.72 inches of rain Friday, knocking out power and delaying service to Alamo neighbors as lines and sewers faltered.

United States Weather Bureau Sunvay Vriday Storn Alamo Neigis Seelinns

Legion Aids to Complete Plans to Entertain Convention Visitors

The executive committee chairwoman Mrs. Wal ton OD. Hoot led final planning for entertainment and hospitality for an upcoming convention. Eight subcommittee chairs coordinate reception, publicity, and convention hall arrangements, with members including Mrs. W. 11 Kotte and George Wurshach among others.

Legion Walton OD. Hoot Ilood Convent Hall Mry Maud and Musdames W Kotte, Go, We Titus Vouglay Tawlos Fannin Applewhite George Wurshach Alex Toynten Tale “Durkee J. Se Petes

New York Cotton Market Outlook Shifts in Opening Trade

The New York cotton market opens firm with futures showing active flow. Contracts for October and December deliverable next year rise as traders weigh demand and supply signals amid steady pricing.

Auto Wreck Kills One on Corpus Christi Highway

A bus carrying San Marcos Normal football players crashed on a Corpus Christi highway three miles south of Earille Friday afternoon. Al Muck of Glen Elder was killed, D. J. Tietering of Glen Elder injured, others treated for head injuries. bus overturned, passengers thrown.

San Marcos Corpus Christi Earille San Antonio Teasey Wingsville AL Muck Glen Elder Sony Prin

Storm death toll nears 1500 mark in Florida disaster

Reports from Florida detail escalating tolls as the Everglades flood swamps the region around Lake Okeechobee. Gov. Wayne Martin and officials describe disarray and widespread destruction while relief efforts mobilize. Residents face ruined roads, inaccessible areas, and rising casualty fears as authorities tally cases and urge aid.

Detin W. Martin Maohkee Lake Okecenohee Everslades Polokes Florida

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