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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1928

Page

5

Poison Death Incident Reported In San Marcos Area

A 17 year old girl died after reportedly drinking poison given by J H Jeuite, an employee of a local business. She was rushed to Robert V B Green hospital Tar treatment but died. Leslie and another man carried her to the hospital before she left. A witness named Vislie claimed to see the girl walking near a roadside dengalore near the IGN Repot.

J. H. Jeuite N_ enilyay San Marcos Leslie Robert VB. Green Hospital Pola Vieslie IGN

Woman Sheriff Takes Up Duties in Afra County

Afra Moilise Stevens, a woman sheriff, began duties at the Bexar county courthouse on Monday. She received floral welcomes from friends and department members as she assumed the office, following Bherri Stevens’s earlier intervention.

Moilise Stevens Shidow Bherri Dames Stevens Bexar County

Hye Water Re Deers Save Ryey from Dial and Gnats

Fragmentary advertisement touts a tonic named Hye Water claimed to cure diseases and pests. It mentions red fluid and “all deruggisls” with unclear instructions, reflecting a dubious patent remedy common in old newspapers.

Tozmeal Dickts Hye Ryey Tex

Intimacy and Mystery Bring Kelly Suspect to Trial

A murder scene at a Los Angeles exclusive district centers on Kelly, found after a morning confrontation with Mrs Melins. Deputies, a district attorney, and a detective question Mills and others as clues point to a violent struggle, a chase, and concealed rooms in a luxuriously furnished home.

Crom Angeles Kelly Millus Mithus Tailur Ander Mais Melins Ayas Hinad Jed Ue Wamnan

Lwery Firm Faces Large Tax Payment Dispute

A 1927 28 tax payment dispute involves the Lwery firm and a $2358 levy noted by Callevtay My Neil Crrabell. Circuit records indicate about $12,000 owed though an injunction in 127 blocked collection at the greveids. The case centers on interpreting the tax and related legal actions.

Che Merelauis Callevtay Neil Crrabell Varlaue Canna Owaver Campbutt Enid Ihn

Postal Inspector Praises Police for Mail Fraud Case

United States postal inspector Dawkins lauded local police for their work in tracking and arresting an alleged impersonator of "The Straler" in New Hampshire. The case involved alleged mail fraud and the inspector noted cooperative efforts with county officials.

Dawkins United States Inn Einiguineters Voumntendie Catreiman J Milstead Ateiden- Whientian Biter Colemin G. Herd Alia Harre Tittle the Straler New Hampshire

California Summersort Resorts and Antarctic Flight Tales

The article notes California as a summer resort region and mentions travel to San Francisco Seattle and New Zealand. It describes Antarctic exploration by Byrd, discusses base logistics near Whale Guy and food supplies, and recalls penguin encounters and Polish aviators with cautious forecasts for polar expeditions.

New York California Muir San Francisco Seattle Styrd South Pole

Mrs. Cole Named Assistant at American Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Voss St. Cole of Austin was chosen as assistant to Mrs Walton D Hood executive element of the American Legion Auxiliary convention. The appointment, announced Monday by Mrs M R Hardin of Wartingen president of the Texas department, assigns Mrs Cole wife of the philanthropic head of the Texas department to begin duties in San Antonio in connection with the convention.

Mrs. Cole Legion Auxiliary Voss St. Cole Austin Agyoininl Walton D. Hood American Legion Auxiliary Hood Mra IM. Hardin Wartingen Texas Department Cole Arsfilant San Antonio Immeiliatels Hoods

Murder suicide verdict in dual death case reported

Justice Paula F Boltz returned a verdict of murder by own action in a dual death case. The defendants were Mrs Lda Wilson of 2014 Nateson Street and W McArthur of Navarra and Finsk Elmnston streets. McArthur shot Wilson in the head then killed himself as a funeral sermon was held for Wilson at Porter Losing chapel. Interment followed at San Jose Burial Park. Services for McArthur were held.

Floresville Judge Sits In For Tayloe Tridge Woo

Floresville judge sits in at an Eighty inst district court in Floreaville for morning docket in the absence of Jilee G Tarlo who was away.

Floresville Tayloe Tridge Woo Murray Floreaville Diatrica Jilee G. Tarlo Haniy

Newton Keeps Endorsement in County Sheriff Race

In Bexar County Democratic events, Newton maintains endorsement while Deputy Sheriff A Nestor withdraws from the November sheriff race. Constable Duke Gaver is deemed eligible. Carver declines nomination unless offered later, with legal committee meetings and party disclosures shaping the process.

Duke Gaver A. Nestor Sue Tames Stevens Maver Hounerd Newton Nik Carver Constable Vail Mimal Bexar County Exeu Thessay Lim Carever Sheriff's

Anthony named special judge amid county meeting

The meeting elected Anthony as special judge with Charles F. Tingle, W C Willams, and Wil Morriss Sr. presiding. Grodenbeck and Raymond Rawaris counted ballots as County Democrat chairman John K. Weber administered the oath to Judge Anthony. Anthony will serve in a special term through September, handling the docket of ini cases under District Attorney DP AL McAskill.

Charles F. Tingle W C. Willams Wil Morriss Turlge Mowrsund Frei Ttnesi Eereetay John K. Weber Groenbeck Rarmond Rawaris Hitsad Anthony and Wiig Terns Oof Anthonys Hite Antony Ene Hams If Ir Xervnd Aksiatamt District Alterugs DP AL McAskill Severl Tenen Warte Gavis

Two Women Bonded in Robbery Cases for Theft Over Fifty

Louise May and Mrs Jillian Dodson Monias faced theft charges in Justice of the Peace Toftz's court for alleged theft of clothing and other items valued at 118 dollars from Mrs DO Roby of 211 Lexington. Both women posted 500 dollar bonds each on August 3.

Louise May Jillian Dodson Monias Justice of the Peace Toftz Do. Roby Lexington Nor

Ballot Test in San Antonio Voters Weigh Hoover Choice

San Antonio voters participate in a straw ballot to show preference between Hoover and Smith. The canvass uses tax lists and postcard ballots bearing candidate names, with comprehensive information to be published next Sunday as results are compiled.

Ali Poy Lennessin Kentucky Florida Oklahoma Dakotas Hoover Ansith San Antonio Comte Returns Conician

Seven Brooks Men Practice Air Jumps in Foxer DoH Tones

A group of seven Brook s men conducted practice air jumps with trained pilots at 20 000 feet above a landing area. The event occurred Monday and drew a crowd of onlookers. Authorities reported no injuries or civilian harm.

Brooks

Capture of Slot Machine Brank Voarsr Case Aids Raid

The suspect is held in connection with a slot machine device seized during a raid by Des Willis and Foe. Police report charges include use of an illegal gaming device and related offenses at a residence on North Hack Horny Street.

Brank Voarsr Hackhorny Street Atomius Des Willis Foe

Puritan Paul Laundry Promises Cheap Service

An advertisement for Puritan Paul Laundry announces a low price per pound and promotes economy cleaning. The text mentions a new laundry service aimed at meeting filth needs and provides an address at 418 Sout Flores Street.

Noasewives Puritas Paul Laundry Puritan Paul Laundry Flores &T

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