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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1929

Page

7

Ballot Trial Set For McCloskey Case In Austin

Preparations underway as Judge J D Moore prepares to hear the McCloskey case on Monday in Austin. Defense staff say they are ready after talks with Judge McCloskey and Polk Shelton. District Attorney Tamar Seeligson states the state will be ready for trial. McCloskey faces multiple indictments alleging altered election returns in late 1920s.

Tudeh Augustua McCloskey Congressi Clon Tim J. D. Moore Leavis County Austin Vaviathevis Priday McCluskey Polk Shelton Bee Chive Wings Travis County Bexar County Tamar Seeligvou Hie Jute McCloskey

Unsightly Pimples Cleared in Two Weeks Taunton Tale

Billie Enos reports rapid skin improvement after using Reginal Soap and Ointment with Resinol. The testimonial claims clear, smooth skin in two weeks and promotes Resinol as a daily toilet wash and bath aid, noting its popularity.

Taunton Billie Enos

Mike Livo Catches Marijuana Smell, Man Fined

Police officer Mike Livo detects marijuana smoke near Milani Park. Trinidad Herondez 100 yards away is linked to the scent. Peliceman Livo follows the odor to Hermunler who is accused of smoking. Court fines Hormander $100.

Mike Livo Milani Park Prinidad Herondez Paticeman Livo Hermunler

New Orleans Raid Targets Club During Gunfire Night

Lt Feb 15 In New Orleans Governor Lang announced a raid on the Tracman club after national guard troops swept the night scene. About 31,000 dollars were swept up as guests were searched and women guests kept partially clothed under privacy supervision. The governor warned of stricter actions and new searches across west routes.

New Onlmank Pi—Covernon Huey Fe Lot Louisiana Today New Orleans Tracman Club William C.thomas Sears Lang Ileferise la H Ware Indies

Kansas Tourist’s Auto Stolen Near Courthouse

Darvey Watt, a Kansas tourist visiting the courthouse, reported his auto stolen while he called on a friend. Deputy J. W. Davis noted the car was left in front of the city hall and missing about 20 minutes later, with clothing and baggage gone.

Darvey Watt Kansas Hig San Antonio Wark Hinme J. W. Davis Davis Alent B.A. Kincaid Timrry Hisrahy Mate Arthur Mayber Merchants’ Association Mayhew Hatats T. L. Martin Kincaid

Norris Scores on Floor in Texas House Debate

In Auslin on February 15 a floor vote defeated a public hearing resolution 85 to 63. Rev. J. Frank Norris of Fort Worth faced hostilities from lawmakers as Baldwin Duvall and Baldwin pressed for open hearing on a bill to legalize horse racing in Texas. Norris defended his right to speak while critics argued the resolution was unprecedented in state history. The measure, opposed by multiple preachers, would allow public inquiry into the racing bill as representatives argued for transparency.

Auslin Uplgan Cormialites Hieune House Lev J. Frank Norris Wort Worth Lhe Wall TG. Duvall Bort Worth Frank Baldwin Waea Aa Uealdwin Amineleey Mye Davi Waklyin Ny Stey Norris Norrig Arandy Bidkdwin Ray Soldery Tanneaster Frank Pitterson Fort Worth Baldwin Cravel Ort Worth Tinwall Tex Norri Texas Duvell Cecil Storer Vernon Grady Womhuff Deeulne

Williams Name Roots Run Deep in Welsh American Lineage

Harry Williams recounts the Williams surname history from Wales to America, noting how the name spread in San Antonio with many Williamses in the city directory. The piece covers emigration from Wales, the origin of Williams as Williamus, and the pride of descendants amid other colonial families, with digressions on related surnames and local lore.

Harry Williams San Antonio Williams Koow Rails Oon Welah Williway Pennsylvania Sam Aortonin Williams Direck Willams Williaans San Sntonio Jones Tohnsons Smiths Ving Gomez Rodriguez Netter Og Williams Wales Williamuso Gus Willd Normendy William Enor Guye A Williams Urais Ay Davis A Willianson Guy Bag

Name Calling Leads to Court Fine in Local Row

In a recent Friday session, a man named Campbell faced a ten dollar fine after calling another a name during a disputed property matter. Campbell failed to appear in court the following Tuesday, prompting a late attachment action and a reported rise in tensions between involved parties.

Corporation Cours Wriday Sam Doves Billig Campbell Mise Campbell Mr. Jones Campbell

Police Pension Plan 10 Be Discussed Next Week

City officials including Police Commissioner Phil Weight announced a review of Pension Plan 10 after a board conference. Commissioner Wright will draft a resolution and consult pension chiefs from New York Milwaukee and Dallas before the plan is finalized.

Toposalgavn Elreuen’s Pollen Man's Gaye Utsioner Phil Weight Prialay Wright Magyar Pension Board New York Mihwaukee Dallas Ue Board John Soyte Lilice Gwen Wilwayy Wire Il A. de Joh Mollipo Banva Charles Stevens Dopartnou

Fliers in Second Try For Altitude

The report describes Wright Llita and Onie deeked Gi-in ihe comic effork aiming to beat the world's altitude record for aviation. A. W. Stevens, a photographic expert, and Lieut. Maery Joun assisted as fans of the unit prepared for the ascent with constrained equipment shortly before takeoff.

Wright Llita Maery Joungo Tu Ue Hore Nea

Wideh Street Society TQ Onsrand Wideh Street Society

After working for one and a half years on the street widening project, the street commissioner reports total costs of 827.702 to complete the work. Immediate action requested to raise the ether funds, with further steps to be compiled by the commission if needed.

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Barton Ad Club to Hear Leslie Mf Varkom Secretary

Barton Ad Club announces a dinner event at the Vhuxa ballroom to honor the 100.000 group of American Pouddias with Leslie Mf. Varkom serving as secretary. Frank G Thaatse is listed among attendees for the program beginning at three o clock.

AD Club Barton Leslie Mf. Varkom Pouddias Vbe Sar Maton Glund Vhuxa Frank G Thaatse

Court Sets Traffic Case Days

Announcement that traffic offenders may have hearings on Thursdays and Saturdays with Friday mornings by the district court judge. The aim is to hear traffic cases separately while also handling other offenders. The court will issue rules for attendance by city officers and those facing traffic violations within the city limits.

Clare Walsut Minonnerd

iToist Foul Upsaid Quartet of Bandits

Five cars and a planned ambush near Austin headline a wild early morning highway confrontation described in a report to the sheriff’s department. Deputy and investigators trace the vehicle actions and note attempts to block and outmaneuver as the pursued party escapes toward the city.

W. G. Flamtey Austin sherifUa Department Aftian Aren Vo Wundley Wutomnot Frank Giraunde

Pimples Healed After Cuticura Soap Ointment Use

A woman from Woboken Ga describes a five year face breakout of rough itchy pimples that burned and itched. After trying Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment she claims complete healing with three cakes of soap and one box of ointment.

Trede Shuman Woboken Cuticure Laboratories Dent Malden Mare

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