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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1928
Page
7
A 1978 article closes with byline credit to Arthur Brisbane Clayright from Star. the fragment hints at a syndicated column item and authorial attribution without broader context or event details.
A rambling, OCR-like fragment paints California scenes with awnings on cars, mountains, snow, and skiing near Los Angeles. It veers into a political wartime rant about Nicaragua, Landing, and Mexico, mixing names and rumors with a medical aside on metabolism and weight.
Fragmented weather notes indicate cooler conditions with partly cloudy skies and a chance of rain tonight. Sunday brings colder air with north to northwest winds along the coast, while inland areas expect decreasing temperatures and breezier conditions.
Attorney Walsh and deputy Costello launch a Midwest probe to gather testimony about Willige Hickman in the Marian Parker case. They seek witnesses from boyhood and school life to test insanity defenses while opposing defense access to a second confession.
Fritz the German police dog saves Mary Jane Dowry a year old girl from a house fire in Dallas. Dowry reentered the burning residence and was found by Fritz sounding alarm. both were brought to safety.
A 17 year old from Bluff City Penn named Frank Teague confessed to participating in yesterday's bank robbery at Wilderado. He was arrested early by City Marshal J C Hamilton and officers after the hold up used the bank president as a shield while escaping on a motorcycle.
New York January 7 The best models for Patou's purposes come from stage musical shows. Of four chosen in his Paris shop three originated on stage and the fourth was a 2 Fifth Avenue model.
On West Commerce Street early Saturday a disturbance by three intoxicated men and a woman drew police action from Alotercycle Of feers G. L. Van Vleck and John Toberts. The quartet was arrested and jailed.
Mrs. Thomas J. Lemurs, widow of Jefferson Davis attorney general and last survivor of the Confederate official family, dies in New Orleans at age ninety six.
A Broadway woman phoned police early Saturday seeking pity for her accused mate. She initially admitted involvement but later refused to confirm details as officers investigated the case.
New York July 7 reporters heard that Ruth Snyder and her counsel debated moving for a jury trial over a $97,000 insurance claim linked to her murdered husband. Edgard Huaeliou argued the jury trial, citing Snyder’s presence as essential. Hazelton sought a 80 day stay, while clemency discussions with Governor Smith persisted. Snyder, in Sing Sing death cell, was told by her mother to brace for execution as hopes for reprieve faded.
The Burton-Rons oil case, a multi million dollar matter, sets unprecedented marks in court records. 8. M. Siddal, now U. S. Commissioner since the case began, completed the record sequence.
Mayor C M Chambers received a letter from Michigan congressman W Franke Zantes stating he will push for a bill to locate the air base in San Antonio. The congressman promised to keep city officials posted as action in Washington progresses. Air Corps officials favor San Antonio for the base on more than 2000 acres near Seguin Road to be turned over to the government.
A fragmentary notice states Laurette Taylor's daughter will debut on Broadway soon with stage experience noted through prior work. The article is incomplete and names Marguerite as the mother’s child, but details are unreadable.
Tol McCormack and Maria Jeritza will host a radio program on January 20. The new show promises music and entertainment as the pair take the microphone.
The sprawling recon case in Los Angeles tied to land development with millions in value began May 1921 and concluded recently. Hearings occurred in multiple cities including New Orleans and San Antonio before Judge DuVal West. Edwent Rees received 1 5 million plus from Texas Oil Company.
Hal Roach, noted motion picture producer, and his wife Margot Nichols, formerly a film actress, have separated after ten years of marriage. The Los Angeles report states the couple will live apart while they consider their future.
Dr H H Cunningham reports his former wife Mary Cunningham damaged his business and sought to dissolve a partnership with Dr J E Adkinson. A temporary injunction restrains Mary from harassing him. A permanent injunction hearing date is not yet set.
The Fort Worth Association of Commerce telegraphed the post office proposing the mail route to Mexico City run via Fort Worth and Kansas City rather than via Houston and Atlanta. The telegram was sent yesterday to urge the change.
Victim Mrs Williams wounded double by gunfire. detectives identify suspect’s identity at hospital. Suspect fled after morning attack at residence, initial belief: accident. Police received a call promising to reveal address but no follow up.
War department reports a federal force killed rebel leader Vietgrong Tareatas who had operated in Guerrero for about a year. The incident occurred near El Gigante.
Madison Wisconsin report states author declines to enter the GOP race and will not seek a delegate position at the Republican national convention. The piece notes tensions around progressive women and party representation in the upcoming convention.
Brookfield areas report Connie Mack and Ghiree M prominent in town life with a record count of 162 canines noted among residents. No further details provided on names or events.
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