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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1928
Page
2
Bexar county records show poll tax receipts near 50.5 thousand with exemptions around 6 thousand. The 1945 total may rise slightly, aided by late voter registration and expectations of a vigorous gubernatorial race, while 20th century notes reference Ford, Lasker, and Chevrolet leadership amid a broader business column.
Reports say Judge Augustur J McClos ey in Santa Thas infomicy remains in serious condition after a major operation performed Wednesday morning. He had been at Lake hospital for more than a week and showed little improvement prompting the decision for surgery.
In a senate investigation, Robert W. Stewart of Standard Oil faces questions over a proposed contract with Continental Trading of Canada. Testimony reveals a $1.70 crude oil purchase plan and involvement with Sinclair interests. The probe cites a contract flow and government profits tied to Albert B. Fall era oil deals.
In Tarrant County Texas voters visited county collectors offices to pay poll taxes ahead of the general elections. Statewide reports indicate rising voter interest with registrations and turnout increasing. approximately 40 000 registered in the county as of last night.
City officials report that about 3,000 residents secured exemption certificates for tax relief with two citations required. Treasurer John Charlton's office estimates payments totaling around 85,000 in the period from February 1.
City records in Wichita Falls indicate receipts total around 18 500 with figures for current year showing shortfalls near 6 000 compared to prior period. County tax office figures reviewed suggest ongoing disparities in revenue reporting and budgeting accuracy.
A Brooksfield soldier T. F. Taylor was assaulted and robbed on North Pler3s Street near St Maryn and College as five men attempted to hold up another man on Houston. Taylor collapsed and was found by police with a head blow remembered. Hospital transfer noted. Voters qualify at Austin and tax records update with 15,000 registered policies and exemptions issued, nearing prior year totals.
A recheck of figures shows payments in Dallas near the 65,000 mark, though the latest total falls short of the prior presidential renewal. Earlier records noted 1,224 mail faxes and related figures, indicating discrepancies in the reported totals.
Testimony in a Kansas City murder case centers on a youth who confessed to killing Martin Parker. Witness James Parker says the youth quit a butcher job after refusing to bill a fare for a customer. The defendant's mother and doctors describe complex mental health history and potential insanity under California law.
Officials weigh a proposed 1.5 million bond to ease crowded San Antonio schools as city leaders avoid politics on the issue. A new survey by Texas educators will guide the plan while 3730 pupils cram two senior schools beyond capacity.
Police report $30000 in bonds believed stolen in San Antonio were recovered and telegraphed to Los Angeles officers. Two men are held, with Chief Detectives William F. Green saying the bonds likely belong to Lebr Warren, an oil stock salesman from New Orleans, who claimed losses in a hotel here January 12 while en route to New Orleans.
The fragmentary item mentions Pawkett and Corpus involving Chambers of Commerce and a voyage with connections to the Paltinere, Lyra Tallimore, and Charietton. It references a president and ship service with a focus on speed and maritime activity, but the text is largely incoherent.
Fragmented OCR text describes Air Corps Major visits at Dyncay with references to Duncan field and a Ferenee event with Jaan. Mentions a Wednesday night gathering near a railroad line, Hs yee, and a mansion trip toward Solio Weranenguy, with unclear details due to garbled wording.
The article notes Pret Sam Chaplain will deliver the Easter sermon at Hort Sin Linnstan with Colonel Casterbrook Wits invited to introduce the service. Walter Leed from a hospital in Washington will preside, and the event includes a Living Grove formation and expected attendance by the GUY people at Merlinal center.
The text appears garbled and incomplete but references infantry officers, likely discussing a training course at Fort Benning and mentions Maj or Mt with scattered names. No clear dates, actions, or outcomes are discernible from the legible fragments.
Fragmented OCR text references employment, housing, and legal matters in Austin. Mentions suit filings, a mayoral context, and city processes but lacks clear names, dates, or concrete actions. Summary reflects the scattered items as a brief municipal notice style.
Vague text describes a proposed street extension near Hildebrand and a park area with references to property rights and a commission member Pant B. Stoffler. The fragment references a bridge cover and an oil estate, with unclear events and names, lacking verifiable facts.
The Little Theatr announces near full seating for upcoming performances by Molitzes and support from Glick. Cast member names linked to the second play include Marian Marth Tawiuth King Baile and Fravein Schein with Erwin Tonge Hann Kennedy and others.
The district attorney obtained a temporary injunction on Wednesday restraining Chace Yu, a resident at 16 Soledad Street, from running an alleged gambling house at that address. Attorney Tone Seellgann secured the order from the district court.
A local notice announces an invitation extended to Chambers for a Jones Dinner in Miner Ohin. The event aims to gather community leaders and residents for a formal evening, with details on date and venue likely to follow in the next notice.
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