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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

3

Glued to Death Auto Sven Licva Slaying Case

Police pursue leads in a high speed crash between an officer and an automobile near Webster and Cantor avenues. Investigators describe three men in civilian clothes and two in police uniforms in a collision that injured occupants. one occupant lost a tooth. Authorities identify Jack McGurn as a leading suspect aiding Al Capone in Chicago's underworld.

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Capone Defends Himself About Gambling Killings

Al Capone, the Chicago bootlegger serving a prison sentence, professes ignorance of the murders linked to rival gamblers. He asks why authorities could not have restrained the violence and asserts he did not orchestrate or know the details of the killings.

Capone Host Amid Al Joles At Island Winter Estate

Major F D Silloway deputy prohibition director in Chicago claims police involvement in the seven gangsters slain by machine gun in a garage. He says protection caused trouble and spoke from his $250000 Tudhiv winter resort island home. Capone mansion lights ablaze as a party of about fifty guests, in evening wear and some in swimsuits, enjoys soft music and conversation by the pool. Capone says he is surprised by headlines linking him to the case and notes the public blames him when violence occurs. Capone’s mansion sits on a man made island near Miami or Mintch Beach with a pool tennis court and a putting green.

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Man Shot on Church Steps in Kenosha Crime Scene

Kenosha, Wis. Feb 18. A gang war gun attack outside a church left Jeff Anton Latzilotte dead on the steps. Police say a car sprayed the steps with six machine gun rounds and Lansilotte’s body was found on the church steps with no clear account of how he reached them. Neighbors recall his association with a local gang and earlier threats. The investigation continues as authorities seek suspects and motive.

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City Appropriates Funds To Meet Bond Interest Costs

City council approves 103075 to cover interest on bond issues through March 1. Additional appropriations include 2278 for other interest and 4751.87 to pay engineers Tawley and Dreege for sewage disposal plant plans.

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Judge McCloskey Faces Indictment Challenge In Austin Trial

Court in Austin heard continued testimony in the Bexar county election case with Judge McCloskey in charge. Key witnesses include Dave Dewhurst and several San Antonio voters as prosecutors seek to undermine indictments while defense argues over venue and legal sufficiency. Observers note light local interest compared with legislative session.

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Plan Autopsy on Slayer Continues on Page One

The report describes Tashir’s continued distress and isolation at Beverly Tilly amid a nervous breakdown. The dowager Taray, once linked to a multimillionaire, is depicted in social circles as suffering alongside her five children and frail family list. Dr Whyh, physician to the Doheny family, provides context on the disturbing case and its background.

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Theft Suspect Sentenced In Texas Robbery Case

A Texas theft suspect, Tahopkin, pled guilty to two counts of robbery connected to a spree in San Antonio in January. A jury in Shirts-Seventh District Court sentenced him to two four year terms to run concurrently, while co defendants Robertson and Teed faced related charges and await court action.

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Bandit Gets $1600 and Escapes From Laredo Street Robbery

A masked bandit entered an inn on Laredo Street at 1:80 am, stole about $1600 from a transfer box, and fled as police watched the joint. Barrett, the clerk, described the bandit as about six feet ten inches tall, slender, dark complexioned, with full teeth. Detectives and officers searched the area and fingerprints are being taken to identify the robbers.

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Sabinal Safe Robbed of Cash and Securities

Robbers broke into the Sabinal Mercantile vault early Monday 60 miles west of San Antonio, taking between $50 and $100 cash and more than 3400 in securities. Chief Deputy Peters and a fingerprint expert investigated, but no clue was found.

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Railroads and cars clash in evolving transport era

The era shows railroads improving profits and scales of travel, yet passenger traffic declines due to rising automobile and bus use. Experts warn autos may outpace trains, while proposals batten on faster cross country service. Colonel Tandbergh is assigned to supervise a New York to California run in 48 hours starting April, as rail and auto interests jostle for dominance.

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Airport Dedication at Brownsville Delayed by Flight Schedule

Brownsville airport opening postponed from February 21 as Baker Hop waits. Cont. from C. Tinker’s dawiekowlisk flight to depart the city aboard a Cain aircraft. Air Corps training center signals initial ceremony held later as Crocks firkl Kelly tieth and others face delays. medical supplies expected but misrouted.

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Lyons Returns to Work After Absence in City Scene

Lyons returns to his city job after an absence of nearly a year. The report notes Lyons rejoined his duties following a recount of, and he appears back at his post.

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