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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

Page

2

New Clue Points to Police in Chicago Gang Massacre

A Chicago mass murder investigation leans toward a police connection as informants tie Moran gang killings to liquor hijacking and a randhouse partner. Federal and city officers seek the officer and driver seen with the gang’s car, amid conflicting testimony and a beauty shop dispute.

Chicago Ciicago Unite States Cook County Thurstday Chicara Moran Ganz George Moran Cntil Rons Itsras Whelburle Sweever Frank Greenberg Herman DD Bunieren Hon Federal

Slayers, Doheny Shot Victim and Rivalry Hub Noted

Hugh Plunkett killed his employer and friend Edward L. Doheny Jr and then shot himself. A witness claimed a police squad car was involved, denying the case. investigators connected possible motives to bootlegging and the cleaners and dyers industry. Moran and Cayenne tied to gang protection, with Capone linked to similar crimes.

Hugh Plunkett Edward L. Doheny Jr Plunkett Miami Chicago Moran Morgan North Side Coscern A. Caponeial

Wright Increases Woman's Fine Amid Threat Yellings

In a tense moment outside the Police van, Vern Wilson shouted at J Thnery after a 315 Weilmeedar fine was imposed in the corporation court for a dintirhing the perce. Wright, the judge, raised the penalty to 1 £ 40 amid the muttered remarks from the woman and ensuing disruption.

Wright Vern Wilson J. Thnery Weilmeedar Corporation Court Lee

Jury Night in Austin Court Deliberates on Election Returns

In Austin a federal court judge weighs charges related to Bexar county election returns as jurors consider a late evening break. Reginald Denny appears at a local theater after counsel debates entertainment options for the jurors.

Austin Fed Wagastus McCloskes Congress Ronn-Gi¢El Bexar County Reginald Denny

Weather overview and forecasts across regions

Uncertain text describes warmer conditions midweek with fronts moving southeast along coasts. Expect partly cloudy skies Wednesday night into Thursday with some showers along southern parts. North to northeast winds abate then shift east along coast, with warmer Thursday and improving conditions in several cities including Des Moines and New York.

San Antonio Chandy

McCloskey Case Delayed as Jury Selection Advances

Proceedings show District Attorney Seeligson ready to present documentary evidence against Judge McCloskey with Dewhurst as star witness. Jury selection continues as 28 prospective jurors are questioned. none knew McCloskey or opponent Harry M. Wurzbach, and deliberations hinge on remaining deliberations of the panel.

Brooks Moore Replinis Seeligson McCloskey Seebuson Lave Dewhurst County Commissioners' Court Dewhurst Charles Romteen Blemer Verneule Judge McCloskey Austin WY. O.thompson Itexay County Cqwally Staaiana Lexay Developme Harry 31. Wurzbach

Visitors See Army Review Amidst Quiet Town

Fragments describe local interest in military affairs and economic development. References to civic leaders and funding hints at ongoing community projects and reactions to national events shaping small town priorities.

Tariff Hearings Open With 283 Witnesses Testifying

Washington February 20 A tariff hearings session before the House Ways and Means Committee drew 283 witnesses the largest turnout for any single schedule. Chester Gray Washington representative of the American Farm Hand Federation urged removal of several commodities from the free list including cotton products and oil-bearing materials. He proposed duties that would protect cotton growers against foreign competition, urging rates tied to staple length and product type, and advocated duties on leather, hides, and other goods. Representative Garner of Texas warned the hearing to defend domestic vegetable oil and related industries from import competition as the committee projects to conclude March 1.

Washington TD. C Chester Gray Hatein Federation Gray Garner Gosp

Futuristic tech visions from early 20th century notes

The passage foresees dramatic advances in aviation and railroading technology, including automated landing fields, radio signaling for aircraft and trains, and wireless refueling concepts. It contemplates a near future with reduced human reliance and broader use of radio and signaling systems in transport. It also touches on bank robberies and finance, mentioning high rewards and cheap loans amid changing money markets.

New York Central Railroad Hiv Ben Wrakomon Rick Weladen Carn

Visitor Mrs Messie F Waukon Guests of San Antony Group

Mrs Messie F Waukon auxiliary chief visits San Antony members as honored guest during brgavization event.

Messie F. Waukon Weis W San Antony

VFW Auxiliary Hosts National President Visitor

San Antonio members of the VFW Auxiliary hosted Mrs Bes sie Hanken of Tevere Massachusetts their national president She arrived Wednesday morning by Southwest Airlines met by local and district officials at the station The visit included a Mexican dinner where she discussed supporting chapters in building a hospital for widows and orphans of deceased veterans Mayor M Chambers attended and San Antonio gave her a city sightseeing tour.

San Antonio Bessie Hanken Tevere Mass Hanken

Boy Hit by Auto on Fel Peo Street in Wednesday Crash

A seven year old boy named Tose Dorres was struck by a automobile while crossing 444 Fel Peo Street on Wednesday morning. He suffered facial injuries and was taken to Green Hospital for treatment.

Fel Peo Street Tose Dorres Noberl UB. Green Hospital

Solon charges U S oil losses huge

Solon accuses government losses in oil leases, claiming hundreds of millions were drained by Salt Creek and Wyoming fields. Senator Robinson, Republican from Iowa, calls for a thorough meeting to address alleged mismanagement and wasted funds.

Solon U.S Washington Te O Senatae Robinson Republican Tadiowa

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