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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1928

Page

2

Massachusetts Primary Confusion Shapes 1930 Race

By C N Wheeler in Chicago September 22 Massachusetts presidential primary's results spark new confusion in the national contest. Smith leads Hoover in statewide totals as Republicans gain about 400000 votes while Democrats register strong turnout. Results show Smith ahead in both divisions with notable gains among women voters.

C. N. Wheeler Ghicago Tassschusetts New York New Jersey Smith Massachusetts Hoover Brassachusetts

Obregon Insurance in U S $1,000,000

Mexico City reports that late President elect Obregon earned about 100000 life insurance in American firms. Symcics in Los Angeles handles the matter and newspapers say insurers may contest payments due to Obregon’s death. Governor Alfred E. Smith in Helena, Montana, may be adopted with a name meaning Chief of All Mounting by Indian tribes.

Mexico City la Trense Elece Obregon Symcics Los Angeles General Obregon Eelena Mont Alfred EB. Smith

Returns From Most States In Electoral College Race

Returns from all but three of the forty sight states have been received. Louisiana 10 electoral votes, Arkansas 9, North Dakota 5 remain missing. Popular vote totals show Hoover 381,250 to Smith 318,964 with 308 voting blocks counted and 908 remaining in dispute.

Louisiana Arkansas North Dakota Hoover Smith Hoover Smith Noquer — Smith Weien Ean N. J Bget Alge N.Y Ohia Okla Penn Texas Utah

Weather tallies and rainfall figures across Texas cities

The report lists rainfall amounts from multiple Texan cities with Galveston 4.42 inches and San Antonio near 4.98 inches for September, noting ongoing wet conditions since August 30. It also records a separate London case where John O Rourke, a Glasgow truckman, was jailed for transporting bricks and whiskey from a railway station to a dock.

Weather Bureau Avelin Cart Palestine Galveston Det Hip Cornus Christi Brownsville San Antonio London Wotan Herd Jahor John O'Rourke Glasgow Ike Dockr

Prosperity and politics in a strained campaign aria

Fragmented clipping contrasts calls for prosperity with hunger and political endorsements. A clergyman cites the dinner pail as proof of need, while candidates debate religion and policy. Personal woes emerge as breadwinners lose jobs and relationships strain under economic stress.

B.C. Forbes Prosperus Packetiook

Steamers Crash Off California Coast Reported

Harbor radio station issued a brief message about a steamer collision near Sur California. The Kentuckian belatedly reported a bilge leak was detected with unclear interference details. The incident occurred about 150 miles south of San Francisco.

California Seatile Sentdie Harbor Chion Collider Alamos Sur Calif Riker Annes Hon Francisco

Destroyers Arrive in Japan Amid Unclear Report

Five US destroyers reach Japanese waters amid tangled, garbled text. The fragment references a naval movement with incomplete phrases, unclear dates, and stray terms, but indicates a maritime arrival involving US ships near Japan with uncertain context.

Japan

Slout Sues Wife In Court Over Weekly Pay

In Chicago Repl. 2-1 Joseph Slout sues his wife seeking $9.00 after a weekly allowance dispute. He argues $3 for lunches is too little and requests an increase, while Mrs Slout refuses. The divorce petition follows the frictionful financial clash seen in the marriage dispute.

Ghicago Joseph Slout Slouf Sloul Pia

Private execution for William Tickwan to be held

In San Francisco the warden of Sea Quentin Prison decides William Kilwerd Tickwan, slave of Marion Parker, will be executed in private. Officials confirmed only the witness for the execution will be allowed. all other requests to attend the ceremony are denied.

Fox San Francisco Welotian Sea Quentin Willian Kilwerd Tickwan Marion Parker Angelor Hinlokun Hay Men Jethal Cha Mickwan Holnkan

Pocket Theft Report From Gonsiana

A fragmentary report notes a man missing $300 from his pocket in Gonsiana on September 22. The text describes a commodity, a sale, and a family event, with references to George Wash and a Teaserunt Als. It remains unclear but indicates a theft and unsettled meals.

Gonsiana George Cullan

Disaster Strikes Florida Town As Flood Claims Dozens

Reports detail extensive flood damage across Miami area with boats delivering aid and hundreds of bodies recovered. State and federal agencies mobilize resources, crossing flooded streets to collect victims while public officials urge rapid assistance and organized burial efforts.

Anthangas Balvardon Atlanta Southwile Rune Inca Flurl Myn Cate County Mat Jon Vane Hinard Brlief Lie State Health Department Walter de Clewiston Pahokeryan Youleriday Arerel Holies Hring Okurchales Tverglader

Porto Rico Considers Immediate Employment Plan

In San Juan a Puerto Rico relief discussion focuses on rapid employment to avert further disaster. Doctors estimate many evacuees lack food and safety. planners seek a concrete program as Red Cross leaders urge district meetings to coordinate aid and repatriation. Local troops and vehicles speed relief to devastated inland areas.

Han Juan Porto Ton Charis Votta Hican Plenneil Andrey Cantlia Orto Colef Zavers National Guard Fmuts San Suan

China to Pay Damages Over King Disorder Killing Educator

A Chinese American commission reached a settlement regarding the Nanking disturbances that killed American educator Th. J. Wil Hans. China agreed to pay approximately $500,000 in damages to be distributed under the accord, settling the memorial case tied to the 1927 incident.

China U.S Mel Oi Slater Nanking IGT Th. J. Fi Wil- Hans Tenty Waa Mileralorel Ta Fe

Sears Sells Station WLS CHINES at Wis and Midwest farmers

Fragmentary report notes Sears Roebuck Co selling a station or chart at Wisconsin location with references to Prairie Farmers and a theater. Mentions investigations and an ongoing legal setting with unclear names and dates.

Sears, Roebuck Co Wis He Stara Hortyek Prairie Farmes Te Kotrés Raid Thy Hee Midwest Farmers

Orgynt TM and Music Features in Broadcaste Schedule

Radio listings show Orgynt TM and Musicp jwur across multiple stations including WESA WGC and WOU. Programs mention a Radio School of Pipeheiewy and various musical segments, with schedule details and times noted for Calgary Daytist church and Central Ytasdapl tme.

Satu Lay WESA Orgynt Peclal TM WGC Musicp Jwur AVOAL Hensillleat Nmtesa Orelestra WTSA Weauen Rds VM UTKA Mharoth Radio School of Pipeheiewy Alm RG Record Proctain Hennewee Fanky Vespers

Alpine Sees First Fire of Cold Season

Alpine residents report the first chill of the season as winter winds sweep through the city. Citizens light fires for warmth while streets show signs of early cold weather, with local reports noting heating needs and discomfort amid shifting temperatures.

Virex

Memory Traps Old Offender in Sept. 22 Case

Old offender Wallace, known as the man with the Hertilian Stein cry, is linked to a 1920s attempted pickpocket arrest. A figure identified as John was noted in a brawl over stolen fingerprint records in Rite, Montana, revealing tensions within the Churchill gang and questions over identity.

Tononto Wiliam Wallace Ibis Wallace John Ae Ainner Julie Fiowy

Traveling Opera to Begin in Berlin This October

BOMLIN Sem 22 A travelines opera company on wheel will inaugurate in Berlin in October. The entire company stage hands and staff will tour with a large portable theater and movable stage apparatus. The troupe will set up in suitable spots in each town visited.

Bomlin Berlin Ohesten

Furniture Firm Seeks Property After Theft Incident

Local furniture firm on Broadway reports a missing shipment valued at several hundred dollars. Police say three suspects were seen Saturday leaving the business with items believed staged for resale. Investigators request any information from the public.

Broadway

War Chief Warns Russia Prepared

War chief warns that Russia is prepared for conflict as tensions rise amid military maneuvers and official assemblies. The report notes civil and Communist factions and heightened security after a night of large demonstrations and powerful political activity.

Russia Roy Sens

Pedestrian Hurt in Auto Accident In Salardag

A pedestrian, Adare Thabtaron of Sit North Men, sustained injuries after being struck by a vehicle on Woe Taintain Street at around 1100 hours. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. condition not specified.

Ander Earu Sehiecken Derritors State of Miamin Adare Thabtaron Sit Menquite Street Salardag Taintain

Kidnapping case grips city as police name suspect

In a tense day police pursued leads in a kidnapping case. Witnesses described a husband and wife seen with the abductors while authorities surrounded a residence. A suspect, plus several others, were questioned as investigators traced money movements and a potential ransom before locating the boy safe. An earthquake report followed later in New York as seismographs recorded activity.

Storm Swep Aea Vast Morgue After Catastrophe

A chaotic storm lays waste to Orbechobee City Florida drowning boats homeless residents care for the dead. Officials report extensive casualties and thousands displaced with rescue efforts underway. Corpses are being collected as undertakers work through wreckage while authorities predict thousands more harmed or missing.

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