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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1928
Page
1
A garbled, OCR like text fragment recounts warnings from Arthur Brisbane era amid reflections on death, duty, travel, religion, and preparedness. It weaves names, places, and opinions about war, faith, and social order in a disjointed monologue.
The fragment mentions several individuals including Holt Chaves Misael Wool wart and Antes Cote in an unclear judge related context. No clear event date or location is readable.
A mayoral invitation and public reception in San Antonio accompany a reported visit by B C Forbes. The event highlights include a live program and a commerce emphasis with local officials arranging a substantial publicity push. The visit is framed as a compliment to the city with plans for community leaders and attendees.
A review of street extension plans proposes nearly $200,000 in additional funds for the Mason County area. Propositions include extending Jagaya Avenue to East Commerce and Broadway, with estimated costs around $65,000 for two projects. Mayor Chambers notes consideration will occur in the next city council week.
In a contempt case, charges pressed against Cot. Veith, Baltimore manager for the Crimantic Metainative Agency, tied to a speculative scheme. The action centers on proceedings within the District of Columbia with a Pebruary 17 date and unsettled legal posture.
R. P. Daniel, an L. A. druggist, was robbed by a bandit who feared the parrot Lindy would cry out. The bird did not utter a sound, and the hold up proceeded without incident.
Fragments describe a forecast with strong winds and frigid highs near 85 degrees in a May era misread. Mentions a downturn to snow by morning and temperatures dropping to near 62 degrees extended into a chilly spell. Lists several station names and places imprecisely.
Anette Asquith funeral arrangements announced with police and local officials noting venue and date. The service is planned for Monday in London with details coordinated by the Met and local funeral authorities.
A masked bandit tried to rob South Park store after a struggle with proprietor Grevenyoht. Daniel aided bystander in keeping the suspect from fleeing, leading to a tense confrontation near the rear of the shop. No injuries reported.
A four day trial ended without a verdict as the jury in the Harry Hill case failed to reach agreement. The panel was discharged after deliberations stalled and jurors cited uncertainty about key evidence. No further action announced.
Contempt case against Eud Sinclair advances in Washington court. The thread of testimony and related actions outline the key proceedings as the trial nears a critical phase. Passages describe detectives and witnesses preparing for ongoing testimony and potential rulings.
Charge details fragmented and unclear. No coherent names, dates, or locations are discernible to identify the case or parties involved.
The article notes a large energy project near Laredo involving the Ras family and Terramian, highlighting widespread production feeds and regional impact. Details are fragmented but point to continued development and local economic effects.
The city commission, led by Mayor Chambers, prepares for a hearing on a blanket rate hike sought by Southwestern Telephone for its San Antonio unit. Witnesses questioned on valuation, cost, and fair return as the case may go to federal court if rejected.
A garbled report describes peace terms attributed to Admiral Sandino and a naval or military delegation. It mentions terms, reception by allied or opposing forces, and references to observers or officials, with unclear names and places. The passage indicates dialogue on agreements, potential reversals, and communications among factions, but lacks coherent details.
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