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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1928

Page

12

Protest Over Main Avenue Property Purchase Proposal

A protest led by Mrs. Lory G. Denning against ehinayos on Main Avenue was discussed with Mayor M. Chambers and Street Commissioner Paul B. Steffler. Denning urged city purchase of additional east Munin Avenue property to avoid dirt damage, while Steffler argued the property could not be bought due to safety concerns.

Main Avenue Lory G. Denning M. Chambers Paul B. Stetller Whursdlay Steffler Frank FH. T’nshick

Contested Main Avenue Plan Sparks Condemnation Fight

City officials clash over condemnation of property on Main avenue to widen the street and build a park. Commissioner Steffier warns of legal action as residents oppose taking homes and sides of the street, dating back to earlier administrations.

Baylor Speaker Defends Coolidge Nicaragua Stand

Baylor event in Waco features a speaker defending President Coolidge on Nicaragua policy. The remarks address international tensions and U S stance amid regional turmoil.

Baylor Coolidge Nicaragua

Fragmented Vets Extract Steel From Leg Mystery

An unclear and broken OCR fragment references veterans and a mystery involving a leg injury and steel extraction. The leg incident appears tied to Chester or Manchester area hints but specifics are unreadable. No coherent event or person details can be confirmed from the readable text.

John Hicks House Gets New Location

Fragmentary OCR text notes a relocation for the John Hicks House with scattered mentions of organizations and individuals. The readable lines reference SMPTE and M Ip, but no clear dates, places, or concrete facts emerge to confirm a full event description.

John Hicks

Bates of Cotton Ginned 1 North Washington

Fragmentary OCR notes describe cotton ginned figures and an advertisement for trees, mentioning George Keene and a Pruste must be Sabsted. Details are unclear but indicate a local agricultural or commercial item with Bates and Washington references.

Bates Nwarhelngton

Chicago jury hears extortion trial of Mike Devito

A Chicago extortion case unfolds as Judge Gerrteel and Assistant Mueller hear testimony. Key witness Mike Devito faces threats and alleged coercion while Angelo Perilli, Willy Tae, and others testify about a scheme linked to the funeral of Ely Bowers and the Cavellion family.

Ciucago Ter Mike Devito Angelo Perilli Willy Taenieri Cimied Robert Gentwel Che Petitti Seuths Devita USL Fred Delliti Angelo Aluclleo Gerrteel Nui Beiis I Chey Don Alenu Adel Gexoliz Bor Kaukaler Ely Bowers Sheleon

Envoy Sees Hope of Peaceful Settlement in Americas

An envoy traveling from Mexico City to Washington via Asuncion and Dau says he believes most nations in the region favor avoiding conflict with Bolivia and Tuvagu. He notes support from Melle, ambassador to the Tuihat State, and cites calm sentiment among arbor countries seeking a rapid, peaceful solution.

Bolivia Tuvagu Manuel Teflex Anton Weshington Mexico City Asuncion Melle Tuihat

Frisch to Exchange Pulpit With Rabbi From Fort Worth

Frisch will swap pulpits with a Fort Worth rabbi in a mutually arranged exchange. The program involves temple leaders from the Fort Worth area and a Wellton congregation, aiming to strengthen interfaith ties and community dialogue.

Frisch Rabbi Fort Worth

San Antonio Commerce Sees New Year Growth Record

The UME year is expected to show growth in San Antonio as Chamber of Commerce publicity director Sitmey EK reports the city’s post office receipts bank clearings and building permits for 1928, excluding December, total about 70 million more than the previous year. Kring compiles figures showing a record eleven months of growth with bank clearings up 70 million year to date and receipts at December end surpassing prior totals.

St Antonio Sitmey EK Seriny Kring Sehiek Sur- Bank Dale Mts Yaar i Gore Ling Coneladid

Three Shots Fail to Stop Car Driver in Hot Chase

Testimony shows three shots fired by motorcade officer Gongales failed to halt a speeding car driven by John Onton after a twenty block chase from Porte Street to Ul Street. An officer testified Hola sent a signal, but the chase continued until the suspect was brought to stop.

Polina Gongales John B. Onton Porte

Society Favorite Held For Bigamy

Fragmentary OCR shows a society figure linked to a bigamy case. Names and exact details are unclear due to damaged text but imply a high profile widow and a married man involved with social prominence. Further readable entities are not extractable from the garbled snippet.

Curtis to remain in Congress past short session

Wichita Deacon reports that Senator Charles Curtis has been asked by President Coolidge to stay in Congress until the close of the short session. The source of information was not disclosed by the newspaper.

Wisil Curtis Wichita Kau Ber Semlor Charles Curtis Cootilge Congress

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