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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1929
Page
2
Testimony details Dewhurst recounts alterations to election precincts 18 13 14 34 20 and 87 amid cross examination. Witness quotes about pressure from unnamed figures and a claim that Judge McCloskey may have known of changes, with references to Creager Nolte and Padre McCloskey’s absence during parts of the events.
The trial of Judge McCloskey on election fraud charges resumes as Dave Dewhurst testifies that changes to precinct returns favored McCloskey. The county clerk details alterations, the pressure to adjust tallies, and a tense courtroom scene with prosecutors, defense, and witnesses detailing alleged counting irregularities surrounding the county presiding judge’s returns.
Chicago report details a chaotic scene as Mike Teelst and companion encounter a wolf at a locality. The man claimed to have slain the wolf then fled, later recounting the episode to a doctor. The wolf carcass disappeared before authorities could catalog the incident.
Dewhurst faced questions about alleged altered returns as witness Guin testified at the grand jury hearing. Guin suggested Tull McCloskey may have changed figures while Dewhurst denied any alteration. Wayne Davis, a defense counsel member, discussed potential grand jury explanations from an American Legion meeting in San Antonio. Dewhurst stayed on the stand late while other officials such as Judge McCrory and local election figures were referenced in the ongoing proceedings.
Fragmented OCR passage references Uncle Sam, national banks, a merger between the Guarantee Trust and National Bank of Commerce, with Myra Cavlan cited as a leading business figure. Mentions National City Bank, Wall Street, and large loan figures, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Fragmented OCR note reports Eckener's son planned visit to a Zeppelins plant with references to Bakeries and misread words. It lacks coherent dates or locations but hints at a ceremonial or exploratory visit involving aviation history.
Austin reported that a Sunday movie show bill passed the House despite strong preacher opposition. The measure would legalize after 1 o'clock showings, citing concerns about violations of the Sabbath and youth, with amendments debated to allow municipal prohibitions. Representatives argued both for and against relaxing the Sunday cinema ban.
Edwin Downs aged 84 died in a pasture near his home in Livalde Friday. He had lived in the area for over 50 years and was a member of the Lutheran church. Survived by his wife Mry Knighton, daughter Mrs Mined Holder of Man Antowing, granddaughter Grace Mohr of Tallis, sister Mrs fl Bonn of Baa Ane xetes, and brothers Jeff Leot Flore Downs of Arizona. Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon with burial at the local cemetery.
Mrs Williams aged 64 is buried locally. Four sisters survive her, including Maude Mara of Houston and Adele Avetgen of Houston. The funeral service was conducted by the Alaska Division and held on Friday morning at North Olive Street.
A garbled OCR snippet lists names and addresses including Brandi Ghartes and Welty Frerne, with scattered street and city cues such as 490 Iowa wed A Mlgove and 107 Melting area in Vont OUhanates. The fragment mentions dates around February 23 and a mix of university and local locales, but lacks coherent context or actions.
A garbled OCR fragment references a postman named Jitu or Wilson and mentions a street at 1022. The text is unclear but hints at a delivery route or earlier dates. No cohesive event or clear entities beyond these names and an address.
J Wile, a mail carrier for nearly 20 years in Los Angeles, moves to 620 Seller Avenue and begins delivering in San Antonio. He establishes a residential route covering multiple streets including Caminton, West Cypress, Duffield, West Evergreen, North Vluree, Hitchings, Laurel, Jackson, Taklurpe, Nesbite, Moplar, Sam Houston Place, Walkh, Wandby, and Woodliee streets.
Nationalist forces in China conduct a harsh campaign against separatist rebels amid rising unrest. Officers report strong victories, with authorities asserting control as they return to key locations after clashes. The crackdown follows a revolt linked to regional power figures and former warlords, signaling a decisive but costly aftermath.
G T Soderiing of Warkfort Conn an engine expert from Winthams Whitney arrives in San Antonio to tune the Pau American plane motor. Captain Try Halter will fly on a plane-tasks test from Drawnaville to the Panama canal zone. Contalh Liderau plans to depart Scottle for the new plane and final preps for the flight. The motor features 450 bore power and a supercharging setup for high altitude efficiency, delivering speeds around 156 to 160 mph with a treetop top speed near 188 mph.
Fire rips through a building near the northwest corner causing smoke and water damage as residents rush to safety. Fire crews work from a recently purchased engine while onlookers in nearby areas watch the scene with concern.
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