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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
1
A dramatic discussion on outlawing war dominates readings, imagining a world without conflict and its impact on population, disease, famine, and progress. Meanwhile railroads post strong profits, the Fed raises rates, and U S stocks surge to new highs as markets react to a calmer world assumption.
City officials weigh purchase of the Grayburg refinery property for 21000, urged by South Side Improvement League leaders and Dr. F L Thomson. Mayor Chambers says the proposal will be refused and the law allowed to run its course after refinery is deemed not a nuisance.
Toxicants found in a cellar linked to Frank Mellus were presented in the murder trial of Lea P. Kelley, a Los Angeles butcher boy accused of the killing. The defense contends the evidence is insufficient to prove murder beyond reasonable doubt while prosecutors push for conviction based on the alleged poisoning.
A photo sequence shows a porter wheeling Mellus private stock for comparison with liquor alleged to have been consumed by the woman before death. The images suggest an exhibit of intoxicants linked to the case and the test results.
Los Angeles August 29. Frank Mellug, a wealthy social figure, was ordered to tell the judge about his wife's alleged affairs as the trial over Mrs Myrtle Metlus's death proceeds. Deputy Western Attorney Costeno described a string of letters and telegrams found at Mellug’s home and Kelley’s defense hinted at evidence to implicate Mellug’s behavior.
A Russian officer in the Hussain navy reportedly admitted paternity of an allegedly eugenic baby born to Mrs Grace Aallhauke Juroam in hospital on January 10. The case drew significant publicity with names such as Mra Ssumlini and Vern surfacing in commentary.
Eight youths accused of taking part in a free-for-all at the Gunire hotel on Saturday night were postponed until May fr Court postponement was sought by solicitor Sid Overton who aims to file charges of affray. The defendants already face a charge of disturbin g the peace. Names listed include B Duckworth John Wilkinson K Wack H W Alexander FW Shade Tits PL Byter TT Chitleens Teanil y BD Ts Lookyaad.
The forecast predicts continued warm weather for San Antonio with partly cloudy skies. A cooler spell is expected before Sunday per the law of averages and weather bureau notes, though records since 1884 show ongoing heat. Maximum Thursday temperatures may reach 99 degrees despite the near term cooler spell.
A new port record forms as eleven large Atlantic freighters tie up along the wharves and anchor in the basin at Corpus Christi. Each ship carries freight bound for various parts of the region, reflecting a busy loading and unloading period at the port.
Police report a burglary at Alamo Jewelry in which criminals cut a heavy window to gain entry and stole cash, watches, and valuables. The heist, described as by a likely novice, involved scaling the theater roof area near DTintoya, with total losses around $600 to $650.
Mrs. CheelingMllett of 103 Bandmeyer Street files for divorce in the seventh district court alleging her husband Tosa Wiott has been drunk for sixty days and frequents night outings with women. She seeks an injunction to keep him from visiting the Saxdmeyer Street home. Allegations include poisoning a dish on August 20 and an earlier attempt to burn her clothes.
In Nicaragua's Nueva Segovia region Marines defeated Sandinista rebels in the western sector, driving them from fortifications as a U.S. patrol reported success. Ground actions followed near RABPIMONS Nene Mneieliza amid ongoing hostilities.
Wantsville Aug 20 UPI Story reports a new Texas penitentiary warden arguing capital punishment should be used only in extrema cases. He advocates the electric chair as the most humane method, criticizing executions conducted by others as improper.
Flores Flores, 21, condemned for the slaying of 16-year-old Manel Fernndez, faces a death sentence again after grants of stays over the last six months. He is scheduled for execution in the electric chair at Stuntsville shortly after midnight Wednesday, with dispatches noting a wooden leg and an electrode placement on the right leg. The killing occurred during a store robbery, and his case has drawn renewed attention as the execution nears.
President Boron issued a statement urging international help for the hurricane devastated district of Haiti. The note said more than 100,000 people face starvation as crops and livestock were destroyed and farms washed out. it could take six months to grow new crops.
In Paris Texas Mrs S M Black of the North West District Women’s Missionary Union notes improving talks by Methodists today. Some 600 Methodists attend an all day gathering in Detroit, with emphasis on youth outreach and church unity.
Tokyo reports the cabinet approves withdrawing 2000 Tapaurie troops from Standhwria, detailing the scale of the move and its geopolitical context.
Mexico City dispatch reports Isinig Martinez Del Wis, a wealthy Mexican former husband of Dolores Dal Rio, will duel Edwin Carewe, a moving picture director, in Paris. The Del Wis family has long been prominent in Mexican society and Teig, living in Paris temporarily, presumes a quarrel with the director over the actress.
BAN FRANCISCO Aug 23 U S he nomination of veteran keene alor Miram W Johnson conceded interest to California primaries clee iow rentered today in contests ii five congressional contests Senator Johnson twice governor of the elate and now seething his third term in the United States secure was ahead of former Congressman Charles HI Randall of Los Angeles Returns from GOTL of the state's BOS2 precincts gave Johnson 228501 votes and Randall 40884
Fort Davis August 29 Testimony aimed to show Paul Mitchell and Mitchell’s brother Dave helped kill Pat Murphy Teagan Texas. Murphy’s body was found Sept 30 1987 in the Pecos River with skull crushed and body weighted by rocks.
Four French sergeants Serge Arsolant and Lefebre postponed their flight to New York due to dead winds. They will depart when weather conditions improve.
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