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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1928

Page

2

Wurzbach to Finalize Plans for Election Contest

Congressman Warshoch plans final conferences with aides and supporters in Seguin to contest Augustus seat. O W Audereau quotes Warzbach as seeking court action to rescind the election, with District Attorney Dame and County Attorney Tout supporting the petition. Meanwhile the Ninety Fourth District court grand jury recessed after hearings on alleged vote alterations involving McCloskey and associates.

Augustus Warzbach Rtobertaon Anderson Katurdar Reacher Warsbach PDP Eadalte Wadalmoces Opin Feng Damat Touttom Hevitts Atete Seugreemmat Ninety-fourth District Court McCloskey Charles Rem Elmer Warner Boateally

Notable Local Figures and Wildlife Tales From Kerr County

Long missives reveal a Laredo cattleman patient after illness and a string of anecdotes. Garner visit to Mr. Atun sparks talk of hunting licenses, ranching plans, and cowboy reminiscences. Reports cover pecan harvests, birthdays, and veterans, alongside wildlife incidents including a Kerrville panther kill and an eagle trapped for evidence in Bandera County.

A. M. Hetnl Laredo Br. Bron John N. Garant Atun Jobn Bruni Garnar Ja Birma Nick Intworth

Farmer Shot in Dispute Over Dog Ends in Death

In a dispute over a dog, farmer Morris, 40, was shot and died at a local scene. Enrl Asles, 27, a brother of Morris, surrendered to authorities and is being held. The incident occurred amid an argument that escalated to violence.

Farmer Oiell Morris Founda Enrl Asles Intiy Morrin

And I Remember When

Local reminiscence by J T Zuercher recounts driving a horse drawn wagon through San Antonio era streets. The memory recalls a ford down Medina street, a two horse peddler wagon, and various neighbors at shops and saloons during a forty four year span.

J. T. Zuercher Marina County San Antonio Medina R. Krank Mikate

Cotton Trade Move Brings Texas Family Cotton Authority

The De Lesdernier family built a cotton trade in Texas with J P De Lesdernier moving to San Antonio. His son W F Tie Leader Ulber became a leading cotton expert in the state, handling dealings and shipping while the father managed business and sales. The pair travel seasonally between market close in spring and July opening to service buyers in Texas and beyond.

J. P. de Lesdernier Bay Antonio Mga San Antonio Termanegt Aeller Jarns Texas Imalliea Cattune Jayan Germacy

Courts List Presses Through Seventy-Nine District Actions

A dense legal docket from a Texas court list shows numerous civil cases across multiple districts. Entries include damages claims against firms such as Ferrand Service and Monarch Engineering, tax disputes with City of Ben Antonio, and judgments for plaintiffs in contract and damages actions.

Tivaty-Seventiy District Court Jange W. & Anderzom Ta G. Juntition Ox Ann Antonty Paiite Bervize Company Fudrutent Plate of Texas Histrick Andes T. Arizow Frank Miler Vx Trivelora Incuzance Sutton Pistb- Ina CM Company T. B. Keltmas Et A Bearborough Janey Mecouon Barnett Mery Cheb Va Monarch Engineering Aelllad Karotkia Feralinre Company Twina Et A Walt Judemeni Biate Teras Va Geo W. Phillips Q Pittel Jeane Agchis Atsentesrd Texas Fata Polansky Tid Elx Méniha

Mrs Engelhardt Burial Service to Be Held Sunday

Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Cleise Engelhardt, 77, of 220 Waewtck boulevard, will be held at 3 30 p m Sunday from the Behrens funeral home. The Rev Te Walle of Be John’s Lutheran church will officiate. Burial will be in the Houston area. Mrs Engelhardt is survived by four sons William Ed Arthur Tynny Levis Engelhardt. three daughters Mrs Freda Franciox Mrs Alex Zorheib and Mrs A C Russell of Houston. four brothers four sisters and fifteen grandchildren.

Cleise Engelhardt Theodore Engelhrdt Aieneer Waewtck Luesley X Te. Walle John's Loiheran Dull

Dog Driver Aims to Reclaim Forty Huskies on 7000-Mile Dash

Canadian report says Bill Kiley the dog driver, aboard the liner Anrangi, completed a 7000 mile run from Dunedin to Vancouver to recover forty huskies from the old Antarctic Expedition. Contaminated water is blamed for the deaths of the others after arrival at Port Chalmers in New Zealand.

Vancouver B.C. Dee Dunedine New Zealand Ue Vikon Bill Kiley Dtiver Anrangi Port Chianders

Indirect Notice for Saturday Night Event at Conmapalttan

A fragmentary notice announces a gathering at the Grey Coffee venue on Therks shire avenue near Uitekherrs street. The event is set for 8:30 PM Saturday night with unspecified performers or purpose. The text is garbled but implies a reading or performance accompanied by vague remarks.

Saill Accused in Banker's Death in Dallas Trial

A Dallas court continued the testimony of key witnesses in the banker murder case. Prosecution and defense sparred over a planned gun purchase and a $2000 vote-sway bet linked to the Connally Mayfield race. Prominent attorney W. Z. Mehican was set to follow Adams on the stand as the defense seeks to undermine earlier statements and establish a different motive.

Dallas Dew Cestifsing Hay Adams Baetlett Orville Luthens Robert Allen Mathews Calti Oni Spolen Will Gale Wean W. Z. Mehican Wert Worth Adsmm Pisktet Adame Fnrmer Fort Worth Atate Itz Adams McLean Baritelt

Four U Eight Sailors Win Laudation

Secretary of the Navy Wilbur lauds four American sailors for heroism at Tutuila Samoa as they assisted at a burning Heiliah steamer, helping to fight a blaze and save crew from a crewed craft carrying volatile materials.

Washington Dee Tutuia Samoa Wilbur Aca Fred Vile

Marine Charles Williams Killed In Nicaragua Action

Gunnery Sergeant Charles Williams of Astoria Oregon was fatally wounded by a stray bullet during a marine operation in northern Nicaragua near Segovia. The death comes as Marines intercepted marauders in the area as part of ongoing action against banditry.

Managia Dec Nicaragua Charles Willams Astoria Marine Narrof Wap & Meme Nuer Segovia

Two Men Die as Hold Up Fails at Indianapolis Dry Goods Store

In Indianapolis on December 3 two men are killed and several police are lightly wounded during a botched hold up of a small dry goods store. Names and details of suspects and victims are partly obscured in the report, with limited readable fragments.

Tngtanapolis Ind Tera

Social notes from San Antonio travel and guests

The SPOTLIGHTS column lists numerous visiting and hosting residents and guests in San Antonio and area. It mentions General and Mrs. Stank and others staying with friends, patrons attending church events, and residents and relatives visiting from New York, Galveston, Winchester, and Nashville. It notes upcoming trips, local engagements, and church activities across several homes, hotels, and clubs, reflecting a bustling winter social scene.

Bethlehem Rice seeks $20 million over patent suit

Fragmented text shows Bethlehem Rice pursuing a $20,000,000 claim from United States Steel over a steel beam patent. Mention of Charles M Schwab, stockholder dynamics, and a court scene with Judge Only and Judge Gary hint at a complex patent and finance dispute amid broader world weather and social commentary snippets.

Bethehem Rice United States Hive Rouble Charles M. Schwab Westgel “Harmony Inte Ju Se Ory Charley Bethlehem United States Bla Nted Menton Gliel Gary Aaid United Brater Steel

Louise Thaden Aims For Women’s Altitude Mark

Oakland, Dec. 4. Mrs Louise Thaden, noted aviatrix and wife of an Oakland aircraft manager, seeks a new women’s altitude record. Her climb to 25,400 feet in a DB Warren biplane followed varying readings from altimeters. Warren and Nelson Aeronautical Association officials expect calibration will confirm the record.

Oakland Cal Louise McPhetridge Thaden Oak- Jon Airplany Eeena Todgy Theden Leo Waris Nelsoun Aeronautical

Fort Worth Murder Suicide Shocks City

Mrs Owens is slain in a domestic dispute as husband Owen Owens, 18, says he shot his wife after a quarrel then apparently tried to kill himself. Police report a double tragedy with a car left in a wood area and a mourner claiming possible remorse. Detectives seek motive as details trickle in from Fort Worth.

Yip International Narn Sexyice Fort Worth Dee Ysuth Owens Jp Owens Belde Mia Ruth Sande Owens Landis Owene Wis Owen Tiller Tom TD Omens New York Tos N Mienthgs Hese

Local Notices Render Fragmented Names and Addresses

A jumble of names and addresses appears with multiple street references such as East Kings Highway West King Highway Wort Hollywout and Westover Drive. Several personal names include Clara Peters Charles Herrera R W Patton George Bell and Drexdl with various street numbers and partial titles. The readable items resemble a loose public or classified listing with scattered city blocks and house numbers.

Clara Peters Carles Charles Herrera Craig” Mice R. W Patton West King Highway W. Scholes Stomewill KR. Vasu Crosby F. A. Walker Drexdl the Kampmann East Kings Highway George KE. Bell Wort Hollywout Aventis Maury Stephean Pine Street Stra A. G. Lelra Westover Drive

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