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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1928
Page
2
Bandits were successful in two separate incidents early Tuesday while a driver outwitted a van in what police describe as an versive crime spree. Police urge vigilance as details remain scarce and investigations continue.
A vintage note extols fruit cocktail combining grapefruit orange pineapple and bananas with sugar to taste. It argues sugar enhances flavor and healthful eating, warns against extreme dieting and semi starvation, and urges sufficient daily intake to prevent disease.
John A. Porell reports a robbery seven miles north of the ally where a bandit and a woman companion demanded 43 cents and a watch, after emerging from a vehicle and fleeing into the brush. separate incident on South Foote Steva avenue ends with a car passenger robbed of $80 as Morrison is thrown from a van near Cerallos Street. Detectives Powell and Woikens, Leonard investigate.
In a City hearing focusing on the Southwestern Hell Telephone Company valuation of idle and dead property, witness Topping from Kansas City tested land, cable plant, underground conduit, and pay station assets. Objections were raised to exhibits and to the witness's qualification to estimate values.
A congressional statement credits Coolidge with steady leadership and a peaceful retirement plan. It lauds cabinet members and the party, praising national prosperity, good will, and restored harmony as the nation faces long standing issues.
A two day court of inquiry preceded a grand jury probe into irregularities in the Bexar county congressional race. Congressman Wurzbach sought a re canvass after testimony before a federal committee indicated irregularities in tally marks. The commissioners court faced certification of returns to the state and could not rescind action.
Police used sledge hammers to force open the steel door of Lawrence Mangano's Minerva club during a raid on a gambling resort. About 160 individuals were arrested in connection with gambling centers as a court injunction had barred police from calling by retail though no warrant was issued. Local officials reported several arrests and ongoing investigations into illicit gambling activities.
The text hints at Mrs. Raymond Rebbins potentially becoming labor secretary in Mr. Voortz's cabinet, with talk of a broader representation based on population. It cites anti Republican sentiment, warning that Wall Street finance may favor banks temporarily but risk broader ruin. Financial bills pass, bears retreat yet wait for Inauguration, while politeness delays final moves.
Burial arrangements for Watson are incomplete awaiting his father’s arrival from Gary Indiana. An investigation at the crash site by B C Hazen linked a damaged propeller blade and a ruptured fuel tank to the fatal accident. Fire in a plane compartment spread to the fuel, igniting it, with theories attributing ignition to exhaust heating and a broken propeller blade. The funeral, led by Rev Falfe Crum and assisted by Dean Dogewell, will be at the Barter Loring parlor, with interment at Rostinwiy.
Unclear report describes an injured teamster as of Tuesday with attempts to identify him. Text mentions hospital, a worker who fell ill and drowned, and names that appear garbled or misread, including references to West Sneva and South As.
A youth testifies about a series of killings at Alde Ranch, describing how victims prayed before they were killed. He details plans to use an axe or shoot them in the head with a Trevotyer, and notes burying evidence in lime groves. The witness also recalls keeping a victim’s body in a ranch house and taking suspects to neighbors’ homes. Nelson Winslow’s fate is linked to a prior Winter case.
The article notes authorities know how many people must join Bay Antonio to keep it the largest city in the state. Suburbs are expected to merge into San Antonio, with annexation planned if needed to meet population targets. Property values in suburbs rise as taxes shift to the city, affecting residents until the next year.
Students at Lanier Lawlor School organize to learn hat making. Mig King is named leader, Mune Wong elected president of the Band Box chapter with officers for secretary and treasurer. The effort aims to boost craft skills and community engagement through millinery work.
A burst Belgian dike sent thousands fleeing as floodwaters swept across lowlands within minutes. Rescue efforts followed as authorities mobilized to evacuate residents and secure affected areas around Bruskels amid the river breach and rising waters.
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