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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
1
By Arthur Brisbane U-1239 and Miew Evaiures By H Too, a cryptic note places Hoover in a literary puzzle. The fragmentary lines mention Lolerdo, Mrs Causeka, and a modern rich man amid a hypothetical naming question.
An editorial riffes on political labels as President Coolidge is dubbed the alien president and speculation turns to Mr Hoover’s future in office. The piece notes eight years more of business and comments on public discourse, social issues, and a tangential burst of crime and society figures. It also previews medical progress in pernicious anemia from the New York Academy of Medicine and hints at page 5 continuation.
Joe Graham, 88, former Bexar county assistant district attorney, was shot dead in his Therng home. Jinmin Thint, 96, charged with murder, said to have acted in defense of his mother. Deputy Sheriff August Vadlp filed murder charges Friday morning as Graham’s son was held at the county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice Davis. The coroner ruled Graham died from a gunshot wound to the right side of the face. Funeral services for Graham will be Friday at 10. The family includes Wanda, 1, and Mayer. The case centers on a quarrel in the kitchen that led to the fatal shot.
Trial of Congressman-elect Augustus J. McCloskey, facing five indictments over November 6 election returns, moves to Travis county for a change of venue. Judge W W McCrory overruled the motion to quash and indicated the case will be tried away from here, likely Austin, citing publicity and difficulty in obtaining an impartial jury. proceedings in Ninety-fourth District Court centered on venue transfer paperwork and preliminary actions before jurors.
The weather forecast by meteorologist Jarboe predicts a minimum near 40 degrees Thursday night in San Antonio as a cold front moves in. Friday looks fair with light to moderate northerly winds, and continued cold air is expected ahead of a likely drop in temperatures further west.
Stockholders of the Standard Oil company are asked to proxy for the annual meeting held in Murero apponahe retec tion at Cobroberry. Chairman at the company, Tenroed, faced with the push from Rockefeller urging action against Stewart.
A Paraguayan decree signed by President Gugkingi withdraws troops recalled to quell clashes with Holiva, declaring demobilization of forces already deployed only after the crisis subsides. Authorities urge calm as the move shifts control to civilian authorities.
A father asks for help locating his daughter Atvu M4 who has been missing since Wednesday. W J Toaphe of 147 Warwick Boulevard appealed for information Thursday morning.
General No bile's gripping defense of his polar expedition continues on Page 8 of this section today. The coverage underscores the strategic challenges faced, the terrain navigated, and the implications for ongoing research and future missions.
City officials debate annexation strategy following an advisory opinion by Mayor Chambers. A plan to seek legislative power to annex suburban areas by ordinance is considered unnecessary after a study and municipal needs review.
A beleaguered prisoner, Byrnes, faces execution by electric chair tonight in San Angelo. Court officials indicated a reprieve was unlikely as Floyd Newson, the confessed killer linked to the Elite wenen case, is scheduled for the first chair at midnight despite lingering appeals.
The Senate passed a measure repealing the leasing statute today with unanimous support from the senators present. The bill, introduced by ACATES Tesna and Dan, withdraws oil market participation and ends the leasing provision as currently practiced.
City officials pursue court action to compel the San Antonio Irrigation Co to comply with a long standing contract, seeking jurisdiction over irrigated lands and enforcement of terms set during the Stick administration. City Attorney Ryan Talydh led the filing. court opinions and appeals questioned the city’s authority over multi decade terms.
London reports on January 16 that King George showed a slight gain in strength, though extreme weakness persists as the main hurdle to recovery. Physicians hope continued improvement will ease wartime strain and reassure the public.
W C Durant relinquishes management of the Durant Motors corporation to a new executive team led by Maye after a dealer meeting at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. The move follows his long leadership and signals a shift to a more interlocked executive structure. He remains a prominent figure though he steps back from day to day control.
A large donation of two million dollars was given to the Northern Baptist movement, supporting missionary and religious activities. The gift, described as substantial, underscores continued collaboration between philanthropy and Baptist organizations.
Police aided search for two missing youths, Williams aged 12 and another boy from North Hamilton Street, as authorities comb area streets. Investigators urged residents to report any sightings and provided contact numbers for tips.
A Beauville area race hangs on a state canvassing delay after reports show duplicated returns and missing ballots in the Fourteenth district. Attorney General Claude Pollard notes disputed tallies involving Democrat Angesina McCloskey and Republican Waraby Warabach, with Beasley and Tudze Teasley seeking clarity to determine the rightful winner. The board must decide if Warehnel’s claimed votes or the 319 vote majority for McCloskey should stand, as Austin prepares a Friday briefing.
A garbled report outlines unfilled steel tonnage and production concerns involving several unnamed entities. The fragmentary text references May and a steel cooperative, with unclear action or outcome and no definable dates or organizations.
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