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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1928

Page

11

West Quizzed on Infallible Ties to Insull by Senate Panel

Secretary Roy O. West faced questions from the Senate slush fund and public lands committees over decades long ties with Samuel Insull. West admitted always conferring with Insull on investments and politics, raising confirmation doubts as he testified about funding for the 1926 primary and his role as Interior Secretary overseeing highways, reclamation, and power sites.

Ty International News Service Washingto Ulterior Roy O. West Senate Slush Fund Committee Senate Etate Public Lands Committee West Samuel Insull Chienzo Weel Reed Committee Frank J. Smith Quiltee Cerre

Bombing Plot Raid Linked to Chemistry Student

Police raided a house after a detailed railway map was found. An 18 year old named Carlos Gutierrez claimed to be a chemistry student and police believe he manufactured bombs with dynamite and arumi nition. No second suspect was arrested near the scene. President Irigoyen urged heightened security during the US president-elect visit.

Taiking Carlos Gutierez Cher Irigoyen Republic United States of America

Prince George Called Home Amid King’s Illness

Prince George the youngest son of King George has been recalled from Bermuda. He will travel to New York on a British naval vessel and then embark for Europe aboard the Cunard liner Heren Sonia Dee. The Prince of Wales and Duke of York remain at the king’s bedside with the Duke of Gloucester en route from Capetown aboard the Halmyral.

Tondon Prince George King George Eachnage Bermuda New York Europe Cunard Prince of Wales Duke of York Duke of Gloucester London Capetown Beath-Africa Halmyral Uaslie

Prince of Wales Returns to London After Queen’s Assurance

Universal Service reports the Prince of Wales has reached Buckingham Palace with the Duke of York after King’s fainting spell. The royal meeting in the drawing room appeared calm as the queen offered reassurance, while officials noted the king’s strength improving with the prince’s arrival and a promise to reach London by 10:30.

Universal Service London Rlinsider Buckingham Palace Place of Wales Han Vines Pyuree Prince of Wales Duke of York Victoria Station Buchincham Palace Hans Thealan Union Miey Ron Elas Sun Joep Whedink É Stanfordham

Prince Again Visits Sickroom

In London today Prince George visits the king in his sickroom, continuing to receive medical attention. The royal entourage remains at Balmoral and officials report stability as the situation is closely watched by the nation.

Witness Bickler Testifies in City Telephone Probe

In Wichita, Kansas City witness ain shiverian Be TL DBickler testified on Wednesday morning in a city hearing about Southwestern Bell Telephone company cost of service. The city seeks to show the firm would gain from increased rates, while defense objects to placing arguments in records. Judge Dibrell heard objections as the city aimed to extend time for Bickler’s testimony focusing on traffic, call handling, and San Antonio exchange stations.

Ain Shiverian Betl Dbickler Kansas City Mil KW. Clausen Rounsel Southwestern Hall Telephone Company Cie Company Clausen Joseph Dibrell Clausch Dibrell BiehJer San Antonio Claugea Alantgomery Wichita Kuseaundr Bickler Sans Antonio Bruce Teagarden Sity

Peaches Love Tried It Bare a War Time Tale

Fragmentary wartime testimony recounts a couple’s alleged love scene in a house. Witnesses describe a nurse, a guest room, and discussions about leaving the war, with unclear details and shifting recollections. The account centers on a man named Adlon and a woman linked to Miss Mullen during the home visit.

Tady Mr. Allen Olive Stariel Bat Rainnte Ders Dave

Maurine Janssen Buried From Home

Maurine Janssen daughter of Mr and Mrs was buried from home on Wednesday afternoon at 16 Handteee avenue. The service honored her memory and was attended by family including Edna Janssen and a brother.

S. A. Exchange Bees TAFE elects Rowdel president

Arthur G. Rowdel, local insurance broker, was elected president of the San Antonio Insurance Exchange for the coming year. He is active in the San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce and serves as secretary of the United States Chamber of Commerce board. Other officers include C. O. Sawtelle, Francis Ludolph, Lytle Gosling, and John Gill. Frank M. Coleman is retiring. An advertisement for Dickey’s Reliable Eye Water and related products is included.

Arthur G. Rowdel San Antonio Insurance Exchange Rowdel San Antonio Junior Chamber of Commerce United States Chamber of Commerce C. O. Sawtelle Francis ¥. Ludolph Lytle W.gosling John J. Gill Frank M. Coleman

Railway Stock Sale Taxes Civic Pride in San Antonio

Col W L Tuttle to host an appreciation dinner for the general sales committee as they seek to market 650000 dollars in stock of the armoased Giulé and West Texas railroad in Paritonia. The campaign shifts to a post holiday drive while groups aim to rebuild momentum after $279000 raised at a Plaza hotel luncheon. Porter Whaley calls the effort a test of civic pride with property values at stake.

WL. Tuttle Genera Denny Giulé and West Texas Railroad Paritonia Tuttle Con Witlee Emnpaigy Sivner Iuncheon Sehieh Wil Tigw Oehse Iuter Albert Staves Sr Alg Thorman Acacon Plaza Hotel Iltres Whaley Porter Whaley Chamber of Commerce San Antonio

Big Club Meet To Be Led By Edgar Allan Pps School

About 250 boys are expected to attend the evening meeting at 6 20 on Thursday. Norman Macleod Jr director chairs the event with James Monroe Dugger leading the program Herbert Crate Hi lob chairman speaks as principal speaker.

Inier Ursday Norman Macleod Jr Edgar Allan Pps James Monroe Dugger Herbert Crate

Highways Warned Near Whelder After Rain Flooding

In the Whelder area motorists face possible lane closures as heavy rain prompts warnings. The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce highway department reports a shuttle of escorts may be needed on the stretch between Whelder and Flatonia to assist traffic. Local details reference Willian Wurlong as the source.

Tab Shey Whelder Flatonia Willian Wurlong Highway Department San Antonio Cums Ioeree

Wife-Desertion Suspect Arrested in Ohio Warrant

Joh Hnedin was arrested on an Auglaize county warrant charging wife abandonment. He was remanded to custody after a Wednesday morning hearing on a Governor Grant requisition. Judge J W McGrors presided in the Ninety-fourth District coast.

Auglaize County Ohio Fool Ohio City Dan Ready J W. W. McGrors Ninety-fourth District

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