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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1928

Page

6

ity may buy land to end hazard at main avenue

Opening of negotiations to procure land on the west side of Main avenue to remove four dangerous traffic citations and widen the street. Street Commissioner Steffler reported actions to the Tax Commissioner for appraisal, while Commissioner Bushick Munday had not received the letter. The aim is to acquire Mrs. Lee Roy Denman’s land where a car track lies within 86 inches of the curb, deemed a menace. The mayor and board indicated they will adopt the recommendations.

Main Avenue French Place FB. I. Buebick Loud Steffler Steffler Bushick Munday Worneid Leeroy G. Denman Mai Misscouere Hive

Coffin Looms For Hoover Cabinet

President elect Hoover weighs a southern cabinet pick and has Howard B Coffin in mind a retired capitalist with an island estate near Savannah Georgia Coffin a former Detroit manufacturer and businessman is linked in political rumors as a potential appointee during Christmas holidays amid Coolidge visitation reports.

Pe International News Service Washington Dec Woover Anl Howard B. Coffin Savsonah Coolidge Colfin Detroit

Christwas Ureworks Largest Christmas Stock in Texas

Advertisement claims the store offers a large stock of Christmas items in Texas. It mentions 100 American and German goods, urging readers to save money and time. A Gift-O-Graph is advertised as solving Christmas chopping problems.

Christwas Ureworks Texas Sara Hertaberg Merleberg

Judge Delivers Heavy Sentences in Denver Crime Sweep

In Denver a statewide police drive against crime leads to six convicts receiving stiff terms. A life term plus eighty nine years total were handed down by judges at the West Side Court for six convicted and confessed criminals.

Dpnver Denver West Sides Court Fodar del

Reverend Hubbard to Occupy Pulpit Tonight

The Rev. Edgar Hubbard, pastor of Center Boulevard Presbyterian Church, has sufficiently recovered from a recent automobile accident to return to the pulpit at 7:00 p.m. Sunday services were announced by church officials.

Hubbard Edgar Hubbard Center Boulevard Presbyterian Church Troy

Marines to Leave China for Home in January

The Navy Department today ordered withdrawal of 1000 Marines from Tientsin China. They will sail home in January aboard the transport Nenterson.

China Yolernitts Newe Service Washington Nave Department Loby Cientsin Nenterson

Vare Called by Slush Fund Probe in Senate Inquiry

Pennsylvania Republican senator elect William Vare was ordered by the investigating committee to appear before it. The probe focuses on alleged slush fund activities connected to campaign financing and political spending.

Slush Fund Aly Interneconan News Service Washington Der William Vare Republic+can Pennsylvania

Mafia extortion threats loom in trial of Ranieri case

Prosecutors close as extortionists renew threats to Frank Ranieri and others linked to the case against Angelo Petitli and Andreiy Capellano. Witness Civica, key state star, faces danger amid new warnings as the court weighs death for two defendants and freedom for Tony Ranieri.

Dev Mafia Howisis Frank Manieri Geher Tilly Canieri Comet Reat News Suraje Mik Ranieri Civica Angelo Petitli Andreiy Capellano Tony Thestate Larlir Robert Goulzel

Desire to Spend Yuletide at Home Lands Him in Jail

A man identified as Maelinez was arrested in San Antonio after a Christmas visit to relatives ended with a murder charge. He allegedly stabbed Crescencio Villanueva on January 8, 1928, fled to Mexico, then returned and was taken into custody in Bexar County by Sheriff Alphonse Newton.

Haens Pedro Surt Bexar County Haw Bee Maelinez Alphonse Newton Dr Sheriff-Cleer Justice of Feare Y. F Crescencio Villanuern Mexico San An

Dangers Lurking in Christmas Tree Warns Sarran

Sarran warns of hidden hazards in Christmas trees as fire departments face a winter surge in fires. He urges extra care this year to cut fire risk, noting dry cotton, weak lights, and defective insulation can spark fires during holidays. Local fire officials stress vigilance to prevent Christmas fires.

Sarran Fon Yast

Junior Chamber Plans Industrial Tours Of Local Factories

The Junior Chamber of Commerce will begin monthly industrial tours in Ban Antoni. Frank B. Scott, chairman of the projects committee, says the first tour starts January 1. Local commercial clubs and city industries will host visits to eight area factories as young people learn about local manufacturing.

Ban Antoni Luanabut Ananafagiuriog Junior Chamber of Commerce Frank B. Scott Igh Aerioals Junior Chamber

Coldest Weather of Season Hits New York

New York on December 22 saw the coldest weather of the season as residents hurried during preholiday shopping. The mercury hovered near record lows, with a prior seasonal low on November 26 when temperatures fell to a similar setback.

S International News Service New Yone New York Christman Mercuty

Widow found dead in her kitchen in LOD Calif

Police report a 12 year old widow, Margaret Wolf, found dead in a kitchen with bruises and torn clothing. Daughter Georgia 3, faces trauma, investigators say the scene shows a struggle and a light left on before officers arrived. The family phone calls were unanswered, leading to an emergency response.

Calif Margaret Wolf Isie Georgia Ida Inez Otto Turth le Bons

Husband Shoots Wife Then Tries Suicide

Jasenh Perile, 38, was arrested after shooting his wife Esther in the breast with a shotgun and then attempting suicide with an ice pick. The incident occurred in their home. police report says he fired both barrels and was taken into custody.

Trnafly N. J Jasenh Perile Odawehargat Esther Perile Potee

Prices for costume and gold jewelry in the datest mode

An old advertising fragment lists items in costume and gold jewelry with prices from 2100.00 and up. It mentions rings, bracelets, links and other pieces described as offering value for buyers. The misspelled text implies a shop promoting gifts and accessories suitable for various tastes and purses.

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