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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
2
A man with a red face and fat nose, described as about 25 years old, wearing a blue suit and pork pie hat, robbed Martha Washington Candies in Marel at gunpoint. He fled with around 200 dollars after threatening clerk Margaret Swift, and witnesses say the suspect resembles a prior robber seen Wednesday night.
A Stockholm museum note reports primitive people Tagging objects for children as amusement. Ivar Schnell, museum technologist, found a small carved stone axe about 2.5 centimeters long, likely made as a toy for children in ancient times.
Rome December 20 The three scholars of the Oratory of St Peter, founded by the Knights of Columbus in America, received a unique privilege among Catholic youths during wartime. The priest who administered their first communion was Pope Pius III, nearing his fiftieth year.
The Mothers' Club of St. Anthony Kehoal presents the play Not on Man in the House at 8 o'clock Friday evening in the St. Anthony auditorium. The event features local cast members and is open to the public. Proceeds support club activities and scholarships.
Sixteen year old Josefing Culiorrez, home in Pearsall, was brought to Robert I Hospital early Thursday after a crash days earlier. She spoke incoherently about walking toward Pearsall and getting rides for medical care. Investigators could not confirm who delivered her to the hospital. An arm fracture awaited setting and possible surgery. Nurses and staff pursued questions but she remained largely unresponsive. Detective Higgins was assigned to the case.
Court records cover proceedings across forty seventh, seventy seventh, and other districts. Cases include receiverships and contract disputes, habeas corpus applications, and various civil actions with judgments or dismissals noted against parties such as Terrell Wells, Loy Ten, and J F Walls. Local matters involve traffic, assault charges, and real estate filings.
The vital statistics listing shows marriage license entries with names such as Lars MAL Beth r Deety and Julia A. Semihneer Atebaltiy Tater slit. It notes addresses, dwelling details, and valuations like a 1.8 room dwelling and a $3650 price. The fragmentary OCR includes many names, places, and numbers in a garbled block.
Washington December 20 A drive to defeat Roy O Wests Senate confirmation for interior secretary was stalled by a favorable public funds committee report. Opponents cite his long ties to utility interests and pending power permit applications before the department as grounds to block confirmation, while some Senators argue for a vote before the week ends.
Washington December 20 1920s congressional leaders predicted the administration would back a massive energy bill authorizing a 20 000 000 acre feet water project and a large power plant. The president has time to act and has sent the bill to the budget bureau for review.
District Attorney John Slonaghan plans to present a legislative program to the general assembly to expose gang murders and corruption in Philadelphia. He notes the grand jury investigation found a broad combination among police, politicians, and criminals, urging a complete divorce of police from politics.
Lumber men and their employees will hold a banquet at the San Antonio Country Club Thursday night after a golf tournament Wednesday afternoon in which forty will participate. Alec one will preside with no set program and few after dinner speeches. The banquet is an annual affair. Employment for men with women will be found in Classifications 150 to 100 in the Classified Section.
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