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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1928

Page

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Death and life stories mix in postwar era notes

A garbled column blends obituaries of Max Hurl and others with fragmented anecdotes about immigration, labor, and American identity. It mentions Max Hart, a long-working 76-year-old who accumulation wealth, a reference to Hiram Evans and Ku Klux references, and stray notes on aviation feats and Prohibition era debates. The piece jumps between personal histories, national politics, and sensational vignettes, reflecting a noisy, era-called voice.

Max Hurl America Harry Abuildhied Cowry Lion Max Maré Oblenga

Weather Roundup Predicts Cloudy, Cold Weekend Ahead

Forecasters expect mainly cloudy skies with continued cold temperatures and scattered showers in parts of the region. Brief warm spells are unlikely with Monday showing light precipitation and winds easing. By weekend, conditions turn mostly cloudy with possible showers and cool nights. Local officials advise travelers to plan for variable winds and cautious driving over stormy periods.

Roosevelt aide testifies on flood control cost share

Washington February 24 6 Treiber Poorer Republican presidential candidate speaks before Senate commerce committee about federal state cost sharing for flood protection. He asserts the long standing division of costs should persist to ensure economy in federal spending. He argues flood area relief and broader flood control costs influence future employment and activity in Meywood territory while addressing interdepartmental plans and state assessment rights.

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Abolish Terrors of Maternity by Medullary Anesthesia

A report from Montpelier describes Professor Paul Delmas promoting a medullary anesthesia method to end pain in childbirth. He claims trials on forty cases show rapid delivery with no risk to mother or child and that other professors testified to rapid operations and minimal complications.

Montplalier

Cold Weather Likely With Rain Saturday Across City

Forecast warns freezing temperatures in San Antonio tonight with a low near 32 degrees. Rain expected Saturday as northerly winds shift easterly, with temperatures slowly rising through the day and possible light snow in the short term according to a local weather bulletin.

San Antonio IQ Jarboe Buren

Hickman Young Accomplice Will Take Stand Today

In Los Angeles on February 24 the trial of Welby Hunt and William Edward Hickman continued with their accomplice expected to testify today in his own defense. Prosecutors said the pair of confessed criminals faced strong evidence including connections to the kidnapping and murder of a young boy, while the defense prepared to recall the boy’s father George Vinod to the stand as a witness.

Hickman LOS Angels Gray Gihner Hones Deedmeut Hind George’ T. Vinod

Mrs Delaney Shot in Yard Reveals Hazy Clues

A fragmentary report states Mrs Myrtle Delany, aged 40, was found shot in the abdomen after entering a yard on Callaghan Street two days ago. The weapon believed to have fired the shot was discovered some distance away. the calm, uncertain notes left officials seeking lines of inquiry.

Delaney Myrtle Delany

Bank Robbery At City Bank In Kansas City

A band of men armed with machine guns and shotguns robbed the City Bank at eighteenth street and Grand Avenue in Kansas City, stealing about $20,000. They entered with a trench raid style assault, forced tellers to toss boxes, and escaped in two cars in opposite directions. The bank staff and customers were held at gunpoint. few details confirm the exact loot and number of assailants.

Kansas Liz Wily Donk Eighteenth Street Grand Avenue Sever Hink C. Kemper Tony R. J. Ttheem Ketger Boen Creed Kemper

L. A. Boys Build Real Kite

A group of boys from Clinton Kearny and Cresson enter a Lions Field kite diving contest next week. The huge kite requires multiple boys to anchor it, underscoring the size and effort involved in the event.

L. A Clinton Kearny Cresson Lions Field

Boys Organize to Win Prize For Kite Flying

A group of boys from Lions field organize a kite flying contest to be held next week. The large nine foot kite, built by Creson Kenny and six helpers, aims to win the main prize and showcase their teamwork at the Lions field event.

St. Louis San Antonio Salovrday Lions’ Field Needil Greson Kenny Grayson Elroel Creson Tlona Cheswin Feller

City to press removal of refinery from San Antonio

Within ten days the city will take legal steps to enforce its removal order against Giusturg Oil, forcing relocation of its refinery. City Attorney Joseph Ryan announced the action. Plaintiff seeks a temporary restraining order to suspend operation while awaiting a court ruling.

San Antonio Giusturg Oil Company Oulque Gily Joseph Ryan Wriday Chevily WL. Thomsony Peegient Thy Company Mra Mu Taliner

Gas Tax Law Held Unconstitutional

The supreme court today ruled the gasoline tax law unconstitutional, overturning a four year old measure that had imposed a tax of three cents per gallon. The decision was announced by the state’s highest court after arguments presented by the attorney general and the transportation agency.

TiHnola Legislatura

Measles Epidemic Closes 40 San Antonio Elementary Schools

Forty San Antonio elementary schools were closed for two weeks to combat a measles and cold outbreak that dropped attendance to about 40 percent. Dr. Philip McCaleb said the rapid spread among children forced the closures, though senior and junior high schools and San Antonio Junior College remained open. Mayor Chambers issued a proclamation urging parents to keep children from theaters, churches, and crowded places. Classes were to resume March 12 after a system-wide inspection.

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Mrs Coolidge Leaves Home After Illness

Mrs. Coolidge, long ill, left home today for the first time since a bout of influenza. She had been bedfast nearly a month as neighbors and doctors watched her condition closely.

Wootidge Xrippe Stutelgia

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