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23 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1928
Page
1
JURY GIVEN KIDNAP CASE Newton Declares War On Bexar
Sheriff-elect Alfonso Newton Jr announces a hardline plan to enforce all laws in Bexar County. He vows to target open gambling, slot machines, and pitch games, with District Attorney Lamar Secligton backing strong enforcement and cooperation across agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Bexar
Lawless
Stree Law Enforcement
Alfonso Newton Jr
Jnkna
Besar
Jus
Wertton Ax Jate
Secligton
Mail Hits Highest Mark December 24 1926
Post officials recorded a record mail day with 424249 machine cancellations as December 24 1926 broke all records. Other mail activity rose, parcels moved swiftly past departments, and air mail advanced amid strong volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Lit
Antiauction Ordinance Appeal Heads to High Court
The San Antonio city appeal on a rejected anti auction ordinance moves forward with an advanced submission granted by the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals without argument. The measure aimed to regulate public sales around Christmas, requiring permits and posting, and was backed by the San Antonio Merchants association. A temporary restraining order issued by Judge Anderson blocks enforcement against the South Frank company, which argues the ordinance is discriminatory and unconstitutional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
W. S. Amerson
Mirty-seventh Dbteiel Court
Tourth Court of Ci Appeala
San Antonio Nemnil Merchants' Association
Tudge Anderson
South Trank Company
Private Sleuth Freed on Bond in Houston Slaying
In Houston on December 22 a private detective named Mortis, 34, was released on $800 bond after being charged with murder in connection with the slaying of a 66 year old carpenter in a rear section behind a grocery store. Harris reportedly assisted Rand in the alleged crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny International News Services
Houston
Mortis
Mammons
Eammona Sweat
Wa Wit
Harris
Rand
King George Confined But Appears Stable in Palace Note
LONDON December 2 King George who has now been confined for two days was more than holding his own in the palace note issued this afternoon. The morning bulletin said his condition was unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
London
Governor commutes five death row sentences as pardons
In Chicago on December 22 Governor Ten Smo boy granted clemency to five inmates then under sentence of death by commuting their sentences to life imprisonment. The action followed orders from the state midweek and was reported by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miicago
Moir
Frost Bank Lockwood Merge Consolidation creates large San Antonio bank
The Frost National Bank merges with Lockwood National to form the Frost National Bank with capital of 1.2 million and deposits over 19 million. Joseph Muir becomes vice chairman as officers and directors from Lockwood join the enlarged board. The consolidation aims to support San Antonio’s growth with a bank large enough to finance development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Solirginer
Gus J. Groos
Ned Mellenny
L. In Tents
Eorge J. Pancoast
E.W. Richardson
Tank Vi Bancoast
Anl
A. H. Muir
Stobert
Smilly
TP. Muller
Aasselant Cashier
B. F. Everett
Assastant Cashier
TC. Prost Jr
TG. Frost
Elute Tin
Joseph Muir
Robert Diswoll
J. M. Frost
John Krogt
John M. Gaddis
Gas i Grooy
W. 8. Hamilton
F. Z. Tiger
B. Sorerat
Ta. Mokernat
1. Tenphaan
Nel Melhouny
Fa. Piper
Coolidge to Depart Washington for Christmas Vacation
President Coolidge will leave Washington for Christmas vacation. Reports from Wallington indicate plans to depart on Christmastide day, with the precise schedule to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wartlington
Coolitze
Wallington
Washington
Wecatale
Lowerl
Protest over McCloskey certificate delays action after holidays
A non telegraphic protest from San Antonio voters and supporters of Rep Harry M Wurzbach prompted the Texas election board to withhold a ruling on Augustus J McCloskeys certificate of election until after Christmas. The move followed protests alleging the canvass that placed McCloskey in the 14th district race was illegal, with action expected only after brief by Worth Boschs attorneys is filed and official notices are served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antonio
Augustus J. McCliskey
State Election Board
Ghristmas Uolidass
Harry M. Wurzbach
Vols
McCloskey
Advicas
Vony
Austin Satuday
Niate Jacr
Berthsyen Hall
Dan Moody
Geneert Claide PoMard
Worth Boch
Filad
Wilkins Describes Daring Flight Over Antarctic Wastes
Sir George Wilkins recounts a daring Antarctic flight with the Willsforttearat al expedition. He praises sponsors and crew, notes discoveries about Grotam Land, ice barriers, and meteorological observations, and outlines future radio tests and provisioning constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Antarctic
Sir George Wilkins
Willsforttearat
Alarelia
Fyn Antunis
Mexican labor funds alleged misappropriation case grows
At recent labor meetings in Mexico City serious charges emerged over union funds. Alleged unaccounted sums include 200000 pesos for the Mes ro City Slaughterhouse Workers treasury, 1000000 pesos for a Workingman's home, and 1000000 pesos for the Union of Government Print Works savings fund. The total involved amounts to about 1.1 million dollars, with unions seeking recovery and naming the Regional Confederation of Mexican Labor in the allegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal Service
Mbenico City
Confederation of Mexican Tabor
Mesro City
Confederation
Union of Government
United States
Injuries Reported After Youth Incident In New York
A 16 year old, K W Fielmer, suffered injuries from exposure and illness after an incident this week. He lay for a day, then died from complications attributed to the injuries. Investigators note the case involves youth neglect and hazardous conditions at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny International Neva Dersices
K. W. Fielmer
Death of ex UT student under probe in Wilton
Lawrence Tuumsden, 22, formerly of the University of Texas, was found shot to death in a Wilton car. A pistol lay nearby as investigators probe the case. He had withdrawn from UT months earlier due to illness but kept residence at the Phi Gamma Delta house where he had been pledged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austen
Dee
Lawrence Tuumsden
Wilton
Dewas
University of Texas
Ute
Phi Gamma Velta
Runaway Novel Teases New Violi Maras Title
A fragment hints at Violi Maras presenting Runaway the second in a forthcoming wine themed series. The notice notes the book begins Monday and concludes the following Saturday, with the author hailed as famous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violi Maras
Mafia death trial awaits decision in extortion case
In Chicago on December 22 the state asks the supreme court to sentence Angelo Petritiy Stav e and Andras Capellano to death for the kidnapping of Billy Ranieri. The defendants ran a $360,000 ransom scheme and faced death threats as the trial proceeded with capital punishment urged by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
My International News Service
Chicago
Twa
Olty
Billy Ranieri
Angelo Petritiy Stave
Ewarls
Andras Capellano
Kidnup
Billy
Meteor Fire Blamed for Fatal Farmhouse Blaze
In Grepnville New York on December 22 a meteor was blamed for a fatal farmhouse fire that killed Mrs Willits Penter 13 and her infant nephew Raymond Ford Jry. Fire trapped occupants as a bale of fire fell from the sky and struck the house while William Dentor and Symmond Ford worked in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dy Tuterarlosal Nous Service
Grepnville
Woml
J. Fe Hicks
Willits Penter
Raymond Ford Jry
William Dentor
Christmas Pardon Restores Rights to Ex-Congressman
International News Service reports in Washington that former Kentucky congressman Johnny Kingsley, a Republican, has regained civil rights via a Christmas pardon. President Coolidge and Attorney General Sargent recommended the action. Langley had served time in Miami prison for conspiracy to violate sex laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Veo
Johny Kingley
Kentucky
Coolidge
Sargent
Tia Pridun
Langley
Mianta
Coolidge Raises Duty on Onions
Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge announced a proclamation increasing the duty on onions. The move follows a prior injunction in a related case as a judge expressed concern over enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
Thy International
Wahemington
Ameoson
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