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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1928

Page

12

Two Swamis Too Many Let Lindbergh Rest

Los Angeles dispatch reports two Hindu swamis Mukurad Lal Ghosh and Basu Kumar Ragehi teaching fat reduction and love control to women, with gullible husbands paying 835 cash. Lindbergh’s Panama landing follows a long Central America trip, praised as vital to the nation. science forecasts longer life spans, while a Los Angeles man claims to have killed four captors in a kidnapping.

Lindbergh Mr. Barber Arthur Brisbane Spa Angeles India Mukurad Lal Ghosh Basu Kumar Ragehi Yoguounds Anil Dhirananda Los Angeles Ame Swaui Panama Central America Washington Mexico City For & Qphile

Weather forecast fragment for Texas looks off

Fragmentary report notes temperatures with a low around 46 degrees and a high near 68 or 68 degrees. Westerly winds are mentioned. The text shows garbled place names and unclear days but indicates a mild west wind pattern.

Rebels Terrorize Somotillo as U S Marines Face Flight

U S Marines rushed to Somotillo Nicaragua near the Honduran border after a Nicaraguan guard unit deserted to join Sandino rebels. The town’s population revolted forcing a retreat and wire communications were cut as Sandino forces pressed operations. A Marine Corps plane crashed but the crew escaped unharmed during reconnaissance over the Sapotilla ridge where fighting raged between Marines and rebels.

Marine ‘Corps Aavieos Marine Corps Vernon M. Guyman Nicaragua Ramiines Sandino Sapotillat Ridge Acong Sandeno

Hickman's Pal Will Aid State in Crime Case

A local report states Hickman’s close associate may testify to help the state in a crime case. Prosecutors seek cooperation to detail the events, motives, and parties involved. No further specifics available in the fragment.

Hickman

Visit of Gray's Wife at Sing Sing Prison Revealed

Henry Judd Gray, slated for the electric chair Thursday night, received an unexpected visit from his wife Mrs Tsabel Geny at Sing Sing death house. The meeting showed emotion amid Great secrecy as Gray awoke early while Mrs Snyder wrote after breakfast and waited for possible visitors.

Sing Sing Henry Judd Gray Tsabel Geny Albert Syndez Wae Gru Hin Jane Norwalk Gont Ruth Brown Snyder Blonde Co Gray Baddon Gray Syracuse Haddon Gray Tody Snyder Queen’a Boyhood Haddon Mansions Sly Todd Mrs. Snyder

Ruth Snyder Seeks Silk Garment Farewell Before Death

New York January 10 Ruth Snyder reportedly told her mother she would prefer to die in her own black silk gown rather than cotton or gingham worn since her confinement to Sing Sing. She expressed a wish to wear silk garments again for the execution, though Warden Lawes indicated she would not be permitted such a concession.

Ruth Snyder New York Raith Snyder Rowan Josephine Brown Lawes Wattan

Italy Sings Anthem to Worker goes Unniversal Service

RAME Jan 10 The hymn of work Italy's latest national anthem was sung for the first time at a ceremony. Italy now has three anthems One is the Royal March another is the raising chant of fascismo while the latest praises the laboring man. The words were written by Edatonds Rossani while he was working in the United States. The music is by Masengui author of the Cavalleria Rusticana. It will be sung in Rome for the first time next Sunday.

Rame Italy Fos Ehdatonds Rossani United States Masengui Anethor Cavaleria Rusticana Rome Funday

Vargas receives 60 day respite in murder case

Anastacio Vargas, sentenced to die for the 1925 slaying of Mrs. Louise Garcia, was granted a 60 day reprieve by Governor Dan Moody. He will be tried on an assault to murder charge related to an attack on Mrs. Garcia’s husband Gabriel Garcia, with a second murder trial anticipated to resolve identification questions.

Anastacio Vargas Louise Garcia Dan Moody Gabriel Garcia Austin Vargas Secon

RB R Water Tank Saves Cotton Car

Engineer A T Govlitan, glancing back, saw fire and smoke from a cotton car. He stopped the train under a water tank pipe and a deluge of water extinguished the blaze.

RB. R Tingle A. T. Govlitan

Miners Threaten 30,000-Strong Czech Strike

Prague January reports 30,000 Czech Slovakia miners in one of the largest soft coal districts threaten to walk out on February 5 unless granted a 20 percent wage increase. Officials warned the stoppage could affect the industry and regional supply.

Univerist Service Prague Czecho Slovakia

Man Stabbed Twice Has Chance to Live

A man stabbed twice Sunday night near Heget Street was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital and remained alive Tuesday. Villanueva of 719 Sguta Laredy Street remained hospitalized with injuries but showed signs of recovery as police investigated the incident.

Villanueva Sguta Laredy Atreet Heget Robert B. Green

Suspect Arrested in Blanket Theft at local address

A 42 year old San Antonio man was arrested Tuesday for theft of ten blankets and other bedding from Tranke Glue at 415 Austin Street. The suspect faces charges related to the incident and is in custody.

San Antohio Austin Atrect

Escaped Bandit Hostage Plot In Mexico Ends In Deaths

Lyman F Barber, an escaped prisoner, and his servant Pedro were kidnapped near the Monte Carlo mines at Zacualpan. After three weeks of confinement, two bandits guarding them were killed during their attempt to flee. The pair had smuggled a bottle of cognac via couriers and overheard guards planning to kill on Tuesday if 16000 pesos were not found by then. The full story and escape details appear on Page 9.

Lyman J. Barber Los Angeles Guerrero Yastmyath Menteon Bandi Bacher Harber Mexico Cognde Lyman F. Barber Jng Bother Pedro Monte Caslo Zacualpuu

Welby Hunt Pleads Not Guilty in Druggist Murder

Welby Hunt, 18, confessed accomplice of William Wickman in the holdup and slaying of druggist Ivy Thoms, pleaded not guilty to murder charges. Trial set for Feb 1. Hunt may testify in Hickman insanity defense. Prosecutors plan to try Hunt in juvenile court, with continued coverage on Page 4.

Los Angeles Tan UPI Welby William Wickman Bipmatt Parker Ivy Thoms Thoms Hickman Imavian Parker G. W. Thoms Rogehill Hunt A. Gray Gilmer Hirkman Alwaye Eharges Ln Thoms Christmas Hive Distriel Worreys Marray Lunt Ieaier Jagheen Marrray Pape

Mystery of Hickman killing stirs Frederick area

Investigation into the September murder of a red haired girl near Fredericksburg was revived as W W Terry of 1606 West Summit Avenue said a man he suspects, William Edward Bickman, passed through San Antonio with the girl and another young man days before the body was found in a shallow grave. He claims to identify Hickman as one of the two slayers and notes the body was unearthed near Fredericksburg on September 12, with months of searching yielding no clues.

Frederickshire Besar Gillespie W. W. Terry West Summit Avenue William Edward Bickmen Fox M Mrderer Sant Antonio Siti Terry Hickman Fredericksburg Sana

Thieves Hit Four San Antonio Businesses in Brass Safe Jobs

Robbers targeted four downtown San Antonio establishments early Tuesday stealing hundreds of dollars in cash and checks while failing to crack two safes. The India from safes was removed at three sites, with the Lesage Motor Car company on Main Avenue yielding the largest haul of 500 dollars in checks and 45 dollars in cash. Police link the spree to a local ring of thieves blamed for recent robberies.

San Antonio Lesage Motor.Car Company Main Avenue Toolec Pulliam Furniture and Auction Company Msi A. M. Krisch Frocery San Marcos

Man Tries to Sell Judge Whiskey

A bootlegger attempted to sell a halfspint of whiskey to Judge J. Coffin, a foe of violators, after a friend advised him of the judge’s disfavor of bootlegging.

Man Wafaroneta J. OR. Coffin

Lionel Barrymore on public indifference to film art

The actor Lionel Barrymore criticizes public indifference to artistry in motion pictures. He argues that audiences underestimate the craft and the role of creative depth in cinema, calling for a greater appreciation of film as an art form.

Lionel Barrymore Sean Sering Gan Francisog Tan

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