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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

2

Northcott Fails to Produce Bodies in Desert Search

Los Angeles police return Gordon Northcott to county jail after fruitless Mojave desert search for the Wineville murder victims. He had claimed eleven bodies and admitted killings, then pleaded not guilty in a rapid court appearance as officials seek to move him to Riverside County for trial.

Internacional Newa Sbrstee Los Angeles Wineville Gordon Steyner Northcott Mojave Northcott Seaford Clark Erate Alvin Gothen Dols Puente Cal

Horns On Does Head Exhibit At Kerrville Taxidermy Stand

A mounted deer head held by taxidermist C. F. Diinn is claimed to be a doe killed by F. J. Bury near Kerrville. The antlers are large and well developed but lack fuzziness.

C. FL Diinn F. J. Bury Kerrville

Stock sale prompts tense luncheon at Gulf & West Texas railroad meet

Reports from a Houston luncheon reveal investors were active in selling $50,000 of Gulf & West Texas railroad stock to San Antonio. Directors plan a Friday or Saturday meeting with the group as questions from bolesmen linger. Names include L. Morrison, A. Wall, J. Hust, and others from San Angelo, Kieburg, and Brady in a developing murder case context.

Gulf & West ,Texas Railroad San Antonio Moter Hotel Hinichars Shettle Morrison Alpert Broves Sry Henesh Kam

Jury Resumes Vote Query In Texas Case Escalation

The jury resumes its inquiry into irregularities tied to Bexar County officials. Judge McCloskey and two others were arrested after a weeklong grand jury probe. Bonds were posted for McCloskey Wernet and Ramirez with local bankers and lawyers signing on. Deputies and prosecutors coordinated bond arrangements as hearings continued.

Con ‘Cuesday Grand Jury Bexar County Timilry Ty Junge McCrory Ulateictaltarary Charles Peters Kander Mecroskey Nofternack San Antonio Vernette Ramirez Chitt Walters Rown

Harding on Way to Probe Vote

Harding, a legislator from Torsant County, voices support for a congressional probe into alleged irregularities. He urges the state to join the inquiry and backs a January resolution calling for a probe of southern area elections.

Harding Dee Torsant County Tallay Starding Houth Toray

American Painter Coleman Dies at 88 in Naples

Coryt Coleman, an American painter and veteran, died aged 88. He lived on a Cane Island for many years and was known for his wartime service and long artistic career in Naples.

Coleman Naples Tals Uhiche Coryt Coleman Ftuffalo N. Yadaalad Cane

Topping Figures At Hearing On Telephone Costs

Testimony in a city rate case centers on Topping and Clausen as they question the accounting for advertising, maintenance, and organization costs. Clausen challenges a $25,000 personnel expense and a $20,000 matic allowance, while Topping defends allocations and the idea that much of the plant is being reconstructed.

BF. W. Clausen Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Milam Bop Ing Kansas Clausen Topping Wernen Des Talls Cabininy Ortahoer Txltence Tmerely Wonderet Anak Te Nértonnel Clateen Woodlawn Exchange Moe Bs Wat Enroek Clivsen Comeluaion Crisc J. TI Montgomery Wichita Ira Missouri Meen

One For Colder Night Weather Forecast Report

A winter cold wave moves into North Texas from the Rocky Mountains and Oklahoma. Temperatures fall from around 40s to near 32 degrees by morning with the possibility of freezing temperatures. San Antonio and Amarillo show similarly low readings as the nation braces for a late cold snap.

An- Corio J. H. Jarboe San Antonio Nant Hacky Mountains Oklahoma Kanaan Texas

Royal Sign Manual, Dwindling King George Powers Debated

The text outlines concerns over the king's ability to sign documents as doctors warn of his frailty. A royal commission, led by the Duke of York and other officials, may exercise control over royal duties. Reports mention travel plans and disruptions, including a cross nation route and flights affecting Chicago and Florida schedules.

Biguren King George's Diltown Weaherduy Tin King's Duke of York Anidwin Canterbury House of Lords

Funeral for Ballard Held in Texas City

Funeral services for Homer D. Ballard and four others killed in the Fohtielul yinne crash of the Sumbraid Aerial corporation were held at St Mark's Episcopal Church in Spur. The bodies were to be buried in local vaults or sent to Austin for burial, with other family members returning to Maine and Denver for interment.

Secricestor Homer D. Balldat San Antony Capitalist Fohtielul Yinne Sumbraid Aerial Corporation Spur Hold Welcesley St. Mark's Hpscopal He Ker Rolfe F. Crum SE. Mark's D. J. Doge Denver Conu Matthew Watadin Aerial Corporation Austin Burla Lhat Sity Austin Aerial Charles and Biles Grace Clellan Watson Chabet Porter Loring Wmii Washbuck Ballard Jide Bfes W. Bt. Wrshburne Maine Buta James’ O'Danton Negro Ebbuttedr of Ballard, Will Be Buried In Denver, His Bones While the Fmipio Sao An- Onl

Reganvass Delay Plea Hinted by Representatives

The document cites Woreheel and county officials urging a recount in the Bexar county congressional race after a narrow 30 vote lead for Judge McCloskey. Officials note late-placed tally sheets and fear the court may not consider the petition before certification.

Commisalonern Tomrk Tok Woreheel Bexar County Wich McCloskey Npt Tom J. Newlin Omniot Feadeslidt Ursing

General Court to Try Od Soldier at Fort Gait Houston

General courts martial at Fort Gait Houston hear charges in a manslaughter case stemming from a death near 316 Jags Street on Oct 2. Private Moree W. Birk and Private Hickman face related accusations including assault, failure to report, and aiding the escape of a wounded comrade amid conflicting statements.

Belonte Howard Bt. Francis Scryfice Pield Artiltery Fort Gait Houston Cinean Moree W. Birk Fanny Feeeult Jerry Little Sini Organization Privette Hickman Ignior St. Francis Alka Inlund Afra Hickman Lie Kentucky

Sixteen Injured as Switch Engine Hits Street Car

Sixteen persons were injured when a switch engine struck a street car today on a city street. Most injured were black adults. more than 40 other occupants of the street car escaped unharmed. The trolley was demolished and torn from its tracks by the impact as the switch engine backed around a blind curve before the crash occurred.

Housson

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