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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1927
Page
1
The jury trial of Joe Talley for the murder of Frank Mall ap is scheduled before Judge WoWi MeCrary in the Ninety Fourth District Court, with proceedings set for Monday morning June 6, 1925. No venue change is anticipated.
Beckys lawyers challenge the indictments as the trial moves forward. The courtroom scenes show mixed reactions with spectators laughing and the judge guiding the defense to prepare further motions while the district attorney vows strong opposition. Becky and family travel from the depot to a distant home amid curious locals as the case unfolds.
Delegates to the twentieth annual Texas Ice Cream Manufacturers Association convention gather at the St. Anthony hotel in San Antonio. Topics include production of tree cream products and butterfat use. Speeches by A J White and Fred E. Koeing will address ideals, aims, and industry growth.
A violent incident left a man with a grazing head wound as police seek a woman and a girl struck by an axe. The chaotic events began Monday morning near 1 South Ran Marcos, with Marie Phelps reported injured at Vere 9 Cruz street and hospitalized. Authorities are investigating an axe found at the scene and the assault by an unidentified assailant.
A, Jb btabon, near Manterrs etree, had his good luck ring stolen by thieves. The incident occurred yesterday in Nowday, Noatan, as the man sobbed and searched the area for clues. Police report the ring, a small item with personal significance, was taken from the scene.
A widow recounts tense courtroom moments and alleged offers to hush testimony related to a killing. She denies affairs and details the quarrel that led to the death, naming observers and a postmaster. The report also touches on broader topics from diary secrets to Mexico’s irrigation dam plans.
A defiant affidavit alleges a witness altered testimony in the Antigmehl murder case. Harry Samerson of Synlnes Ohio confessed past errors and a courtroom tense moment looms as prosecutors signal fireworks but withhold details. Randereen’s sworn statement claims fear kept him from truth in grand jury testimony.
City commission orders immediate relocation of the Grazburg oil refinery and related rail spur to the outskirts. Commission cites health risks, higher insurance costs, and property devaluation as key factors. Affected company president to receive a copy of the ordinance amid resident complaints and looming court considerations.
Keene, director, plans to secure data for the Red Book amid a chaotic schedule. The project involves travel through San Antonio and Western routes, with unclear references to individuals and deadlines. The fragmentary text mentions Gate Bewil and KiCip MUR within a collection, but concrete details remain unreadable.
William H. Furlong of the Chamber of Commerce and head of the highway department attended a New York meeting Monday. The trip included a conference on improving road literacy and transit planning.
The District of Columbia court convened to hear contempt charges against Harry F Sinclair and associates for alleged jury shadowing and attempts to influence jurors in a Teapot Dome era case. Henry Mason Day testified about hiring detective services to monitor jurors and report activity to Sinclair's defense team while Sinclair denied wrongdoing and argued lack of jurisdiction.
A hard fought contest for the 1928 Republican national convention is under way in Washington with national committee members gathering to decide. Francisca, Detroit, and Kansas figures are among leaders. sixteen people, mostly traffic violators, were booked at police headquarters in the past twelve hours, police report.
A resident at 261 Dinping Avenue awoke around 3 30 am to a black bear attempting to force its way into the dwelling. Mrs Donaway and her husband smelled smoke as the incident unfolded.
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