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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1928
Page
1
A chaotic collage of stock market chatter and global notes spans Wall Street losses and investor nerves. The piece cites a sector shakeout while referencing Napoleon, Willys cars, luxury dining, and mixed commentary on women’s roles and public policy in a rapid, period-tinged montage.
Severe market panic sweeps through London and New York as stocks tumble. Major losses mount with radio and tech shares leading the downturn. Trading halts and record one day declines signal a disastrous week for equity values worldwide.
Elizabeth Yachape from Birmingham reveals a jewelry trend by wearing a part of her husband as an ornament. A local jeweler was startled when Inchcape presented a gold seal piece formed from a rib, explaining her husband underwent a recent operation and this rib portion was obtained with consent.
Washington dispatch reports Judge McCluskey indicted and ties to the 14 congressional deficits probe. Lawmakers weigh extending filing deadlines and possible minority report as Hoover’s election nears. Continuing uncertainty surrounds whether McCloskey may take oath or sit in hearings pending court action.
The state supreme court today ruled stunt flying does not excuse foul conduct for performances on Sunday. The opinion notes aviator duties apply regardless of indoor or outdoor venues and emphasizes ongoing obligations in entertainment events.
Officials report the seizure of what is believed to be the first shipment of Christian liquor in the area. The cache includes ninety-one barrels of whiskey and twenty-five gallons of grain alcohol. A liquor law violation complaint was filed against C. W. Weeks before U.S. Commissioner A. Mount.
A conference between Congressman Wurzbach and San Antonio leaders signals the formation of a nonpartisan party to challenge the city and county ticket in the upcoming election. Wurzbach departs for Washington soon as organizers press ahead with meetings Monday and Tuesday to build support. The group cites irregularities in the county general election and says the new ticket aims to clean up local politics.
An item from the International News Service notes public concern over artificial limbs, citing Mrs. Grudger in Vinton who claims such devices undermine morality. She recounts a trip to New Orleans where she reportedly saw a store display and sold the limbs, reflecting era anxieties about technology and propriety.
An armed bandit smashed the glass door of a Flores Street grocery at 9:80 pm and stole $1100 from manager W. A Cooney after forcing him to the floor. A confederate fled in a car as officers joined the probe, with the suspect described as a young man wearing a paper cup mask. Detective teams investigate the bold hold-up tied to recent Chicago-Tid incidents.
A house fire west of here killed a 37 year old woman Skene Steen, her brother 16 year old Saford, and their father 45 year old C. J. Segal. The mother Mea C Regal was severely burned and hospitalized tonight with the widow and local family in shock.
A blast on the oil tanker Gulflander, operated by the Gull Stefining company, killed three crewmen and seriously injured five others near the Gulf coast. The cause was not immediately known and investigators opened a probe.
The piece urges San Antonio businessmen to buy stock in Gulf and Northwest Texas to secure a new railroad linking northwest Texas to the city. It argues the line will unlock rich regional wealth, spur trade, and prevent loss of rail service, urging immediate, generous financial support.
In Tec 5 at Travtlese Texas a man testifies for self defense in the murder case of Urvidle Matthews, teller for the Republic National Bank, shot on a street corner. He contends Matthews stole $2000 tied to a senatorial election bet. court recessed after two more defense witnesses.
Court records show Judge A W Cunningham awaiting a verdict as the jury reviews the Robert Tothrings case related to a hospital killing for which A Wong is accused. Deliberations continued past midnight with jurors still considering charges.
The article describes a bet dispute involving Lata Hla Bets and Tex Bee in Rio Grande City. Charles Celaya and Gutierrez argued a wager over a mesh pound, leading to Gutierrez losing and being hospitalized after an operation. Celaya arrived in the afternoon to report the outcome.
Amid gangster activity in a Chicago suburb, authorities vow a cleanup after the murder of Police Chief Leroy Gilbert. The city seeks a decisive crackdown to restore order and restore public confidence.
London reports show the king’s grave illness with rising temperature and lung infection. Physicians including Sir Stooley Hewett and D Hodgson weigh future treatment and possible surgical exploration as the royal condition remains precarious.
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