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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
1
The item surveys wartime talk and market moves with garbled references to Hoover, Argentina, Argentina, Packard and Chrysler, Wall Street highs, and looming jury trials. It blends political anxieties, economic speculation, and social commentary on poverty and childbirth while hinting at pages of continued discussion.
Mrs Filossene Cime seeks the return of a month-old infant adopted by Mrs Mary Rangel a week after birth. Cime, 23, testified she and her two sons earn about 80 weekly and 5 weekly respectively, and that she cannot care for the child. Judge W W McCrory heard the case in Decatur’s fourth district court, with testimony noting counts of marriage abroad and survival of only six of 23 children.
In a Corpus court fireday a man was fined 200 for disturbing the peace and discharging a pistol in the room. Testimony described an attempted exit blocked by a shot over a head, with others present. Additional fines included 100 for discharging firearms and 100 for disturbing the peace. Some charges of drunkenness were dismissed or reduced.
Fragmentary OCR reports a former U S secretary of war near death amid political turmoil. WAEHA Serracy and THCAGU entries appear garbled. Hickinsai and Wiysleians are referenced with alleged operations or medical events, but the text is incomplete and unclear about names, dates, places, or definitive actions.
In a disorderly clash on the street, M. G. Stantern was fined on a charge of rough conduct while A. O. Strowex was discharged. Reports say brickbats were hurled, with walls damaged during the altercation near the Alamo. The incident followed a long-standing feud and was tied to a local corporation court action.
Municipal post offices opened at the city quadrant on Thursday to handle a heavy Christmas mail surge. Three offices began operation at Wolf and Marx store, Joske's at Atlantic and Commerce, and a city venue near the auditorium, with over 100 extra staff not employed.
North New Braunfels Avenue will be widened between Thiwsen and Thurlesin blocks pending city right of way. The Street Commission says widening possible if the city owns sufficient space to proceed without acquiring additional land.
In a corporation court hearing, vagrancy charges were brought against a suspect who shouted about leaving the town. Judge John P Gian advised keeping the individual in custody, noting the prior agreement to depart was not honored.
Fragmented OCR notes describe temperature, wind, and rain chances for a Wednesday through Friday period. Mentions warmer temperatures, northerly winds, and possible showers with varying confidence. Notes include references to Sauleratues and nearby localities without clear dates or reliable measurements.
London dispatch reports the king's condition improving after a coma as the Prince of Wales and Queen Mary move between Buckingham Palace and Windsor in a tightly watched sequence. Lords Dawson and Wewell return to the palace, with Princess Mary and the Prince of Wales seen leaving for further engagements. The Universal Service notes an exclusive glimpse of the reunion and the king's response, including recognition of the Prince.
A garbled New York item notes a person named Lewis Browne and mentions a list or directory change. The text is largely unreadable with multiple garbled phrases and names, including Zzyz and Browne, without clear events or dates.
The article details a dispute over the seating of a Democratic challenger in Texas fourteenth district. Attorney general discussions with Governor Moody involve the state canvassing board and vote tallies from Bexar County. The case centers on whether the board can require certification data and how it affects seating in the U S House.
Severe wind and rain storms sweep two states leaving at least thirteen injured and one dead. A Sulphur Springs resident died when her home collapsed amid flying debris. Across parishes in two states, nine people were hospitalized with several in critical condition as homes were destroyed and trees felled. Rescue crews treated injured near destroyed dwellings while storm damage reports spread from Noble to Shreveport with scattered outages and uprooted trees.
In Dallas 1869 a Jackson Walton follower misread the scheme at North Fort Bank while attempting a $150 payout in twenty dollar notes. A witness saw the suspect at a Boggy Bayou residence and a man on the fifth floor of the Ely Hall building was taken into custody after a sharp exchange.
Detectives probed a Wednesday night burglary at the Figgly Wiggly warehouse on Buena Vista Street. Thieves reportedly entered by breaking boards and then tried to access the Wilson Broken use company warehouse on South Alamo. A large quantity of goods was missing, with investigators checking what had been taken and weighing chances of capture.
A garbled weather forecast from San Antonio predicts fair skies for Thursday night and Friday after recent wet days. Meteorologist J H Jarboe notes no frost, with low temperatures around thirty six degrees and a colder trend for East and West Texas.
Ray Adams case moves toward jury verdict as closing arguments concluded yesterday. Court proceedings showed prosecutors outlining motive and opportunity in the slaying of Mathews, while defense highlighted inconsistencies and urged reasonable doubt ahead of the final day.
A chaotic incident in an Alamo city street saw two cattle, 3200 pounds combined, break from a slaughter site and charge through crowds. Police halted the rampage with a sharpshooter’s shot, fatally wounding one steer and injuring another, as bystanders fled.
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