30 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1928
Page
1
The piece blends critiques of advertising campaigns for Tidewater oil with notes on major projects like a New York New Jersey tunnel and public works. It surveys scientific debates on relativity, universe models, and space, then shifts to medical advances such as blood transfusion history, noting Lister Lowe’s death and public health efforts. The tone reflects a restless, modernizing early 20th century newspaper voice.
Pretrial proceedings for Hideo Augwatna McCloskey’s case proceed while Judge McCloskey remains in bed after illness. Deputy sheriffs summon 100 jurors from five districts, with an extra 200 drawn to ensure a fair panel for the week of June 7.
Straton and his newlywed wife were en route to a ministerial convocation when charged with speeding at fifty five miles an hour near Wilmington Delaware. The Rev John Mead Simbin, pastor at New York, was killed in the incident.
In CINCAGO on December 22 a local divorce case names a so called ghost as causing the split. petitioner Paul Boe Heini declares his wife vanished two years ago while pursuing a dream lover. The judge quips that he has heard of a ghost but never one as a respondent in divorce proceedings.
Commissioner Phil Wright plans an inquiry by the Thirty-seventh District grand jury into the behavior of professional bondsmen after many defendants failed to appear in corporation court. George Clack was freed on bond after missing trial. Wright vows to hold bondsmen accountable for ensuring defendants attend court.
Premier Woroxehely plans to resign amid cabinet turmoil and Croatian autonomy discontent. The move follows pressure from a progressive movement and ongoing political strife in the government.
A tragic incident near Lockhart reports a baby smothered in a garage as a car carrier collided. The couple, Mr and Mrs Carl Tebatowky of Moustan, were en route to a family reunion when the fatal event occurred.
An Army of 1000 deputies and citizens scoured northern Mississippi in a massive manhunt for Charles Abronerd, a 19-year-old accused of abducting and assaulting Ruth Duvall. The search near Clarkdale and surrounding areas used bloodhounds and airplanes, while threats of mob violence and a nationwide reward mounted.
Uncle Sam tries on a string of international brands in a satirical cartoon sequence. Clever Europeans and American pacifists blindfold him to judge the League of Nations World Court and Kellogg Pact. The caption hints at overreaching regimes and the danger of external rule.
Kabul reports say rebel tribesmen were defeated by King Amanulla's loyal troops with Pershawar, Trdla advising, effectively removing Invermitlonah as a consequence of the battle today.
Nathan Leopold at Soliet Dre. 20 Nath an Leopold street confined with influenza He and Richard Loeb serving life terms for Debby Pranks report condition not serious and improving at Slatenville prison infirmary
Albany Nevada prepares a farewell banquet for Governor Alfred E. Smith tonight. The event, organized by the chamber of commerce, has nearly 600 reservations as Smith is honored before departing his term.
Fort Worth police hunted two men after last night’s robbery of Dom Freeman a service car driver. Freeman was gagged and shoved into a ditch before the bandits escaped in the automobile, taking his watch.
International news reports reveal Harry Daw, a Guggenheim thrornist, was murdered by potassium cyanide after a partially filled bottle contained enough poison to kill 100000 people. Dr Ames Gertler, New York city toxicologist, confirms cyanide as the cause.
Governor Moody says he will not convene a special Texas legislature session after returns from talks with Indian commissioner J T Thobinson about leasing 103000 acres of University of Texas oil lands. Sale planned for January 2 may be postponed. twenty sections could still be auctioned if requested.
International News Service reports twelve bombs found in the palace of Cardinal Post, archbishop of Milan. One device contained nitroglycerin and exploded minutes after discovery, with authorities stating it failed to ignite as intended.
Dr Sevyidy Beusted, about 65, lived at 211 Crescent Street, San Antonio, and escaped in night clothes as fire consumed the residence and more than 80 thousand dollars in paintings by Marmot. Neighbors and relatives aided in rescue. the doctor remained hospitalized but conscious with serious burns. The artwork, Spanish Moorish landscapes and portraits, belonged to the physician and friend Marmot, a painter from Europe. The Alamo Heights fire response included a company from San Antonio.
President Coolidge will deliver a New Year radio address nationwide via Columbia network and a special Sutionnt broadcast. M J Aylenworth of the National Areadvant ing company announced the plan from Sapelo Island where the president is reportedly staying.
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