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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1928
Page
4
valuables taken include sixteen drawers, several rings, and other items from the residence of Lo Hinojosa at 1621 Vera Cruz. Police noted the theft occurred recently though no suspects are named and the value is undetermined.
Complaints of persons who lost heavily Wednesday led to six arrests on charges of operating gambling devices at the rival car venue here for the Viesta.
A vintage advertisement recalls Dr. Caldwell from Mesieal College era promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation and indigestion. It touts mild herbal laxatives Yerba and roots, warns against purges, and invites readers to request a free sample bottle by mailing to Monticello Illinois.
Following a highly successful two day Texas Automotive Dealers convention, members head home as Laredo is chosen for the 13th annual meeting in April 1929. Amarillo will host a semi annual convention next fall. Tony Chisum of Amarillo steps down as president and is named to the board. New officers include Teed elected president, Williamson as first VP, Owens and Allen as second and third VP respectively. New directors include Moore, Winerich, Morriss, Cornwell, Akin, Allison, and Simmons. Chisum becomes a director.
Benton Illinois April 46 v Deserted by all legal aid Charles Birger gangster condemned for the murder of Toe Adams mayor of West City is to be hanged tomorrow. Robert B Smith his attorney declares this is the end of the road after a circuit court jury found him sane following a one day incapacity hearing. The judge resentences Birger for the Adam s murder as the county awaits the execution in the gallows at 10 p m.
In Mexico City on April 19 Excelsior published a statement by J. E. Valdez of the Legalista party arguing to extend President Calles's term by two years and to call off the June presidential election. The claim rests on a constitutional amendment extending the term from four to six years as printed in Diario Official.
An estate exceeding $50,000 was directed to Mrs. Jessie M Bench widow of Harrison L Bench former publisher of The Light It was earned when his will was filed for probate with the county clerk on Wednesday Bench died February 18.
San Antonio Local No 24 of the National Federation of Federal Employees will host a Wednesday night meeting at Labor Temple to discuss a pending congressional bill that would raise federal salaries outside the postal service by about 300 dollars a year, totaling roughly 600000 for San Antonio. Dan F E Connor, retiring quartermaster department president, will preside and says passage is likely. the Virginia Wendrum substitute target is a 1700 minimum yearly salary.
Weather bureau official J.H. Tarhoe reports markedly abnormal temperatures across the cotton region this week with the month tally at 100 degrees below normal. Daily readings run about six degrees below normal as heavy rains hinder planting and seed quality. Much planting stalled with seed deteriorating or failing to progress in central northern and western Texas.
The Bond Forfeit suit of Medds Burgomeister Turley to recover $7000 bond money was reversed by the Third Court of Civil Appeals at Austin and ordered for retrial in Bexar County. Judge G Tayloe of the Forty fifth District Court ruled against Mrs Turley after she and Zedda Turley had been charged with the slaying of Otto Koehler, a prominent brewer.
Two men who briefly eluded deputy sheriffs after a chase ended in a collision at Matamoray and Pecus streets were charged with stealing an auto from Murray Brooks, manager of the Brackenridge golf links, in Judge Louis Boltz's court on Wednesday. The suspects were captured a few hours after their escape.
Army dispatch lists numerous officer reassignments and retirements across forts and commands including colonels majors captains and lieutenants in the continental United States and theaters. names include El Williams Mortmann Peaton Biliett Sy Kiavall Modine Waterman Fuller Carr Taylor Care rer Linneuth Craig Mien Keotts Goeta Snelling Keatts and others with postings to Fort Leavenworth Fort Sam Houston Presidio Monterey Hawaii and Oklahoma City among others.
Wayne Parks of the city’s Winburn field, the municipal airport, declined the offer to become superintendent. He stated he was very satisfied where he is and would not change jobs. The mayor expressed willingness to fill the post with the best candidate.
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