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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1928

Page

2

Vargas Death-Row Review Opens in Ninety Fourth District

Anastiuio Vargas, facing a death sentence, petitions for relief after a fatal attack linked to the slaying of Gabriel Gareig, 80. The review, led by county prosecutor authorities, weighs whether Vargas should remain under sentence or receive reprieve. Dr Walter Zirzell, and the late wife of the dead man, testified about events of August 21, 1925, detailing a plan to murder and the death of the victim.

Anastiuio Vargas Mnder Wath Emir Thurday Wlaamding Aesnall Ta Moder Gabriel Gareig Vairene Rial Chie Daya Slecill Ab Newton Anating Vargas Hiuntsville Alline Vite Walter [Irzell Flmendorl Pheemay Aren Dietem

Clearing Skies Forecast For San Antonio Golf Tourney

J H Darboe of the weather bureau says clearing skies will bring better weather for golfers at the Texas Gaer golf tournament in San Antonio, with Friday noon expected to be clearer. General fair weather is indicated for the lower half of the town, though Thursday morning rainfall was light.

J. H. Darboe Weather Bureau San Antonio

Reserves Troop School Postponed at Main Avenue High

A troop school for reserve forces was postponed and will be held at Main Avenue High Auditorium. The event now relocates to Welpesday night at 9 o clock, per Ninefield Liviewn headquarters notice.

Oif Cork Main Avenue Ninefield Liviewn

Prisoners Transferred Under Federal Court Terms

Fifteen inmates who received terms in federal court were scheduled for transfer to Port Lenworth Thursday night, in custody of penitentiary agents.

Beahen Port Lentenworth Thursda

RIGA WILL TESTIFY IN KIDNAPPING TRIAL

The trial of William Edward Wickman continues as Mrs. Hickman, mother of the 12 year old victim, prepared to testify. The scene in the courtroom grows tense as she recounts her life and the hardships of raising her children in Arkansas and West Hart, detailing Wickman’s alleged temperament and actions leading to the case.

William Ediward Hickma Kiya M. Hickman Hickimam Love Iar Luther

Nine Enlisted Men to Take Eling Course

Nine enlisted men are slated to take an evidently abbreviated eling course at Minndot Township. The text appears garbled but shows a small training batch and a local instruction session arranged to improve readiness and skills.

Elying

Fragmented Daily News Fragments On Finance Literature And Health

A jumble of clipped quotes and topics appears from the Southiul competitor Schwab Kellogg and Russian bonds, discussing insurance risk and Wall Street. The piece cites British authors and fictional figures, asks about literary character likenesses, mentions a Paris cancer project, and hints at dietary remedies and sailor rations amid scattered notes.

Kellogg Mel Iuis Wall Street Smalleie

Kelly Pilots Welcome French Aviators to U.S.

Kelly field will host French aviators from the Might of Ure aray with lanes Way and Low Orleans set to greet the visitors. General Kirlea Phief of the Air Pitsday announced the plan as the fleet prepares to depart after a final check at New Orleans. The arrival and schedule will occur Sunday with flights to Sew Clelenie de soon as weather permits.

Fuet Tae Thompson Woo Galil Wurieh Reilly Kelly Field Orleans Kirlea Phief New Orleans

Vigar To Face Car Death Charge In County Court

Fragmentary OCR reports Vigar facing a car death charge with references to Vigne, Kelly, and Dowd in Tergr county. Readable names include Laath of Dilley and Kelle Feld Inst. event involved is a trial set in Coyne Hans Na.

Vigne Kelly Tergr Dilley Coyne

West court reports reveal days and fines

A garbled West side court brief notes multiple defendants with sentences and fines. Names read unclear, but references a guilty plea and court actions with modest penalties.

Witness Stewart defends oil deal amid heated Senate probe

Robert W. Stewart, chairman of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana, testified publicly in Washington as the oil investigations resumed. He described stock transfer plans and his role in contracts with Humphreys Oil and the Continental Trading Company, denying impropriety while defending Standard of Indiana amid accusations of profiteering and related arrangements.

Wastlington Robert W. Stewart Standard Oil Conpray Indiana Senate of Wasitington Senate Stamford Cominy EL Humphreys Continental Trading Company of Cunoiin. Ie Stewart Ox Harry F. Sinelli Cantibertet Humphreys Oil Continental Stanlasa Sinclair Steware Humphreys Stewart New York H. M. Brnckmer Midwest Refining Commpany Europe Standard Trimyphress E.G. Sewhert Standard of Indiana Standard Board Walsh Middle West Continental Trading Company Walele H. M. Treksner Milwert Refining, Company

Former Comal County officer held on rum charge

A former deputy sheriff of Comal County was detained in San Antonio on a reported rum charge. Investigators say the man claimed he was driven from his job after a dispute with county officials. The case involves county commissioners and other officers as details emerge.

Comal County Aman Comal San Antonio Hew Fife Phe Tam Siddall

Mail Heavier Statistics Reveal Dire Fraud Claims

A garbled OCR fragment references heavier mail, a dire claim of fraud, and comparisons with another party. It mentions a Kan group and a Vane pleoese date in Veastmanter FG Laan raid Thireslay, but the text is incomplete and unclear.

Would Increase Radio Board's Life Would Increase Radio Board's Life

Unclear OCR text mentions the bus commission and officials, with references to a national commerce email and a named person. The readable fragments imply a decision or motion affecting a board or commission, but details are fragmented and names are garbled.

Radio Board

Alls Well Maybe: Browns Move to Expensive New York Hotel

The hotel clerk Vincent Edward Brown and his bride, Lyiil Bayer, now reside in a pricey New York apartment hotel. Rumors swirl that they have reconciled with the heiress’ parents, who decline to comment.

Vincent Edward Brown Lyiil Bayer N.Y

Aliens Brought Here Deportation Charges Filed

Two San Antonio officers, Felix Newton and A S Huon, traveled to Fort Worth to assist at a deportation service station. They arrived with a small escort and had been away for about two weeks.

Nens Arresu Din Ward Worth Anylt Linelt Vy San Antonio Denon Tate Acral Fue Felix Newton A. S. Huon Uelornt Ufficw Mort Worth

State Pushes Hill Case Death Urged

Prosecutor A. J. O'Conner pieces together circumstantial evidence to seek the electric chair for Harry in Strencey NL for the murder of his mother Urs Elian Hell, a wealthy eccentric. The slate notes push for the case as February 2 coverage appears in Fenerie.

Fenerie Slate Jonne Tinsel Hanson Spesia A. J. O'Conner Harry Strencey Urs Elian Hell Teelyss

Bruny and Mayer Tie Unconventional City Union

Vin cen Edward Bruny a hotel elect and heiress Bybil Mayer were said to have wed recently and now live in an East Tiffieth street apartment hotel with a $140 monthly one room. Friends thought reconciliation with the bride’s parents possible, but Bruny declined to comment. Bruny is a great grandson of Julius Kayser, a glove maker.

York Tech Vincen Edward Bruny Elecl Bybil Mayer Julius Kayser

Model Will Web Trade Publisher Bride Miss Dorothy James Emart

New York, Feb 2. Dorothy James Emart, noted model famed for feathered adornments in ads, is engaged to Lyman Bill, publisher of trade papers. The couple, one of the most photographed in the world, plan a forthcoming wedding.

New Yori Missy Dorothy James Emart

Four Rebels Killed in Mexican Battle Report

Dispatches from Zacatecas report that the Mexican military killed four rebels in a clash with federal forces at Joncherey. The rebels captured were executed, and many rebels were wounded.

Mexico Zacatecca Get Anacleto Lance Elain Joncherey

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