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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1928

Page

2

14 Cent Increase in L A Tax Rate Looms

City officials discuss a proposed $4,000,000 municipal improvement bond issue and its likely effect on the L A tax rate. Past bond issues suggest about four cents per $100 valuation per $1,000,000 of debt. the current rate includes school and city levies, with a promised more precise estimate forthcoming. Mayor Chambers indicates San Antonio will vote in March, with a 30 day notice needed before bond elections.

Frank H. Busi Hushick Marror Chambers Laredo Buehick Cerein Inett Pond San Antonio Chambers Mechel Dukes Bay Arteria Eileen Fyieye

Girl Fights Gallows Over Taxi Driver Slaying

Mrs. Doris McDonald, facing imminent execution for the taxi driver killing, appeals to avoid the Canadian gallows. W. W. Cribari, with Dr. W. W. Cervantes, treasurer of the defense fund, departs to pursue the case.

Doris McDonald W. W. Cribari W. W. Cervantes Defense Fund Case

Frisco Plans New Rail Link to San Angelo Assured

A long discussed Frisco route to San Angelo appears assured with projections of substantial revenue. Officials debate traffic projections, construction timelines, and impact on territory and markets as they weigh the economic benefits against costs and logistical hurdles.

San Angelo Frisco

Montreal condemned woman proclaims innocence in murder trial

Doris Falmer McDowall, 21, on death row with husband George McDonald for the Abelard Bovehard taxi murder in Montreal, says she is not guilty. In an exclusive interview at the House of Refuge, she reflects on self blame, love for her husband, and the belief that she did not kill anyone while awaiting execution set for March 23.

International News Service Montreal Quebec Tech Weild Doris Falmer McDowall Honge George McDonald Abelard Bovehard Doris New York City Mount Vernon N. Y Hans Doria Dorna Order of the Good Shepherd Bordonua J Ruth Searcher

Foster Mother to Aid Doomed Girl

Dr Frances Palmer learns her foster daughter Julia McDonald faces death sentence in Montreal for killing a taxi driver. Palmer plans affidavits and a personal history to prove mental illness, contacting Julia's Chicago mother Tugel Snyder. Palmer and husband cite grandfather Thomas Walker’s death. seek legal testimony to challenge the case.

International News Service Oklanoma Frances Z. Palmer Mas Julia Pala McDonald Montreal Julia Oklahoma City Della Alen Lemmlaling Dieven Melonald New York

Lad Killed in Auto Crash With Glass Shard Shocks Town

A young lad was severely injured when a car crash near Flagler, Texas, left him with glass cuts. The incident occurred Friday evening as the auto collided with a street vehicle, sending debris across the road. Rescue crews rushed him to a nearby hospital for treatment as authorities investigated the mishap and traffic disruptions were recorded.

Fragmented historic musings mix politics and myth

The fragmentary text weaves disjointed notes on Nicaragua US treaty prospects, a Vienna scholar translating a Josephus passage about Caligula statues, and a remark on Christ's existence. It references Will Rogers bets on Coolidge, a legal repayment notice for triah Repub lic buyers, and a court decision limiting access to funds.

de Vaterg Triah Republic Peter J. Brady Theliver Supreme Court New York City de ¥Alera

Hearing On Alamo Heights Contract Revived In Court

A district court recessed hearings on an injunction brought by W Montgomery and other residents over a 12 percent fee built into a noncompetitive contract for street and sewer work in Alamo Heights. Councilman Hammond ended testimony as the hearing will extend into next week. Residents allege the contract with Colglazier and Hoff exceeded proper authority and lacked competitive bidding.

Holt Improvement Alamo Heights Tob Il B. M. Uammond Cuuciloyan Hairta Sertary Didge Anderson Attornneys Hammond Callazier and Hoff Cubuch Ar. Haremond Calglazier Toff Urey

Stamp Collectors Thank Postmaster for Appreciation

A garbled note from stamp collectors thanks the postmaster for extended service and recognition. It mentions dates and names in distorted form, highlighting gratitude from a local group toward postal staff and a ceremonial acknowledgment in a community setting.

Valley Vegetable Movement On In Winter

A fragmented note references a valley vegetable movement in winter. Mentions unclear names and places, with scattered terms like VICTUNTA, Pel Tine, Granily, Helahi, and Victoria. The text hints at care of mixed yogatohten and health or Turkle references, but specifics remain unreadable.

Turkle Victoria Dally

Edison on morals and life after death

Thomas Edison discusses society, religion, and education in a candid interview. He criticizes modern fashions, questions eternity, and argues churches must reform to regain interest. He praises MIT and forecasts radio and television progress while stressing practical testing.

Rogera Wns Jodie Blohe Edison Nobous Massachusetts Institute of Boulogy Tantae Querinil Dussachusetts Institute of Luchmology Lilien Won

Mexico to Study Economic Needs

Mexico City reports the government plans to organize a national economic board to study the economy of the Colles administration. It will include representatives from the finance, industry, commerce, and interior departments, plus members from public works and finance groups.

Mexico Mexico City Tehala Titetional Economic Board Colles Finance, Industry, Commerce Inector Ind Communicationsa Mubloehd Finon

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