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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1928

Page

10

Dapper Don in Pouceton's Grip Again

New York newspaper reports that "Dapper Don" Collins known by many aliases faced a fourth Baymes law case for hush money extortion tied to a gin raid. He fled pursuit in Forty-second Street, had links to past murders and 1924 Paris arrest, and was engaged to Mrs Helen Weyworth, a scandal that disrupted his plans before possible sentencing.

New York Don” Collins Dapner Don Estaty Collins Oscar Yastrub Charles A. Cromwell Robert Arthur Toubil Ton Hemingaway Forty-second Tig William Deen and Taylor Paris John H. Reid Helen Weyworth Otto Young Wayworth Oo 'Oung Chieagnim Himson Reid Bare Bratt Marrier Dapper Dan Annie

Police Nab Thief Now Seek Who Burled Loot Inside Auto

City detectives Wednesday held a man charged with stealing several automobiles. He was linked to a lodge of religious texts and women's clothing found in a member fiat box hidden in a car on Travis Street. Detectives sought the person who supplied the car to dispose of the loot.

Travis Street Xere

Pampa Elects Osborne Mayor in 1920s Election

Osborne elected mayor of Pampa while Lyn Burd retains seat as commissioner. Former councilman L. Murfer chosen as the other commissioner in the council slate.

Pampa Osborne Oeborne Ity Lyn Burd Anther Sioner L 1 Murfer Oir

Sir Harry Dinna Defends Marriage In Debated Union

Sir Harry Lander argues that marriage preserves individuality and aids progress, citing his own knighthood rise from a coal miner after marrying 56 years ago. Count Herman Keyserling counters that marriage destroys individuality in a heated exchange.

Sir Harry Lander Herman Keyserling Sir Harry Riage

Division Set for Camp and Corps Inspection

Troops of the Second Division depart Fort Sam Houston for Camp Stanley on May 10 for annual maneuvers and a tactical inspection at Leon Springs. The Second Field Artillery Brigade and the Third Brigade begin May 10 with infantry routing over two days. Field tests run May 18, 19, 21, and corps inspection planned for May 24 and 25. Units return to Fort Sam Houston May 28.

Fort Sam Houston Camp Stanley Leon Springs Second Field Artillery Artilery Fort Sau Houston

Rules for Auto By Fortr-even Regdlations Discussed

A Texas railroad commission meeting in Austin Saturday will discuss motor vehicle rules for highway operation. A report from the U.S. Parkett of the chamber freight department cites provisions barring any bus operator who drinks or is intoxicated from employment and states no passenger will be accepted while such conditions exist.

Texas Austin U.S. Pawkett Chamber of Commerce Freight Department

British to Keep Troops in Egypt Despite Claims Rejected

London reports the British government remains firm on maintaining troops in Egypt and rejects Egyptian withdrawal demands. After unsuccessful Anglo-Egyptian talks, Britain says it will revert to the 122 declaration, terminating the protectorate and declaring Egypt an independent sovereign state with Britain reserving control over communications and foreign protection.

London Egypt Great Britain

Escaped inmate nabbed in Houston investigation

Joe Hall, a 45 year old white man described as an escaped inmate from the Ukraine state prison, was recaptured by Houston police after a Tuesday incident involving a Black female accomplice. Hall, previously sentenced to YY years for murder in Sherman eleven years prior, had walked away from a prison farm.

Nor Tex Joe Hall White Arasty Kraine Faqui Dallas Hall Sherman Mureb

Illness Reunites Anna Gould and Mate in New York

Illness brings Anna Gould and her partner together in New York as local society notes report a reunion. The item notes a medical event impacting their schedule and social circle, with focus on the couple's return to public life following health concerns.

Teachers Speak On Home Training Responsibility

Judge McCrory of the national origin commission told Wor ans club members that American women rely on teachers to guide children as families drift from home roots. He estimated public funds for education as six to eight billion dollars annually, noting teachers’ long daily contact makes them influential in shaping youths away from danger and toward proper conduct.

Todge W. W. McCrocy National Origin Commission Tudge McCrory McCrory Iba Wan Wien Shanith Josephe Fuere

Becky Rogers Appeal Filed in Tunis University Case

An unfinished report notes Becky Rogers appealing a bank rubbery related conviction. The text mentions Rebecca Bradley Hungers, a Tunis University student, and references a Court of Appeals prior to submission. Details are garbled but indicate an appeal process and ongoing legal action.

Austin Tebecca Bradley Ier University of Tunis Dhycar Bank Lauirange Naviosal Bane Pete Q

Karotkin Case Marking Time

Fragmentary OCR describes proceedings in the Karotkin case with references to the defendant, witnesses, and anticipated release. The text mentions dates, procedures, and procedural steps while noting the state’s involvement and potential testimony.

Fire destroys school building in Boranton Va

At dawn a fire gutted Renablienn's building in Boranton Virginia, trapping workers and teachers. Several workers were hospitalized after jumping from windows as escape routes failed. The loss is pegged around 500 dollars and the district announces school offices and junior college closed through Friday.

Boranton Vivinen Luins de Phint Prees

Grandmother Cleared in Slaying Charge in Court

A trial ended with acquittal for a grandmother accused of murdering her daughter's infant child. The court discharged her after deliberations, with the verdict bringing an end to the homicide case despite earlier suspicions surrounding the infant's death.

Ign ‘Gineutt Aue

Record Prices Set At Auction For Rare Books

In New York on April 4 a $77,000 price for "Alice in Wonderland" manuscript led a sale, with De A W Roxen of Philadelphia buying the original. J P Morgan paid a high but undisclosed sum for a "Book of the Hours" illuminated manuscript, while the Ren JOD miniatures and Gutenberg Bible fetched substantial sums. The auction marked new peaks for literary manuscripts and rare books.

LNW York W. Roxen Hac Philadelphia Auelion Londo J.P. Morgan Tosenbach Company

Insurgents Attack Wequila in Tulisa. Rebels Beaten

Guadalajara reports police and volunteers defend Wequila, described as one of Tulisa's most important towns. Insurgents led by a priest Luiz number around 200, attacked early Tuesday. Federal troops arrived and repelled the attack, leaving volunteers dead or wounded.

Mexico Glny Guadalajara Hevoicntis Wequila Tulisia Luiz Lown Auningh Voluntuers Bill Salior Eral Deni Eck

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