Rumor of Prohibition Debate and Tipster Feud Across Cities
A fragmented account discusses anti drink laws against wets and drys, noting international contrasts, tolls on beer and wine, and moral arguments. It mentions tipsters in New York and Chicago, who claim insider info from bankers and city figures, plus a large highway funding scheme and shifts in governing powers. The piece also references John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil disputes, medical figures broadly commenting on alcohol and public health, and hints at a continuation on page 13.
Slain Man Shooting Probed By Authorities
A shooting at a San Antonio home left attorney seriously injured as investigators pursue leads. Witnesses describe a tense scene as a gunman opened fire, while a 23 year old suspect, stepson to a local figure, faces formal charges. Prosecutors say the case centers on motives tied to the slain man’s circle, with a grand jury examining evidence gathered after the attack. The incident prompted a broader probe into the surrounding events and possible connections to the victim’s business and personal ties. The shooter surrendered to sheriffs deputies and is to appear before a judge for an examining trial.
Byrnes executes for murder of Sal Angelo girl Myra
An International News Service report from Newville, Wor. details the execution of Dos Newton Byrnes for the murder of 12 year old Myra duersens at Sal Angelo. He confessed to killing Myra, her mother, and her grandmother, and showed calm prior to the electric chair. He requested a priest and spoke to prison chaplain Water Tigh Finnegan before his death.
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Uwntsville
Wor
Dau
Dos Newton Brynes
Myra Duersens
Sal Angelo
Gother
Tego
Hytehee
Tiem
Finnegan
Trouston
Mmeder
Tuergens
Jikieco
Urenes
Sulphur Springs
Mon Angelo
Myenit
Tieir
Doctor Guilty in Death of Girl
A jury finds Doctor Guilty in the death of a young girl Loretta Eavlers. Sentencing follows a pending trial for the medical act. Authorities report the case involved a major operation and the defendant faces a lengthy prison term.
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Cinco
Jan T.de. Amante Hangolti
Mies
Loretta Eavlers
Anther
Urians
Yaure
Penitentiars
Woman Robbed of Wrist Watch and Personal Items
A wrist watch was stolen from a woman at 1025 Cares Street, with a report filed Friday. A $4 loss was reported at 220 East Houston Street, and a portable typewriter was taken from a car near the Builders' Exchange building.
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Rogelin
Two Houston Boys Sought in City
In a brief city notice two Houston youths are missing. Authorities identify Emilio Canalen, 18, son of Mps, and Keane elven Canales, and Japa Myre Nety as persons of interest in the case. Police urge any information leading to their location.
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Houston
Adiiculo Polion Werd
Wildig
Jook
F Houaton Bbya
Emilio Canalen
Gon
Keane Elven Canales
Japa Myre Nety
Mrs Stevens in Court Over Rustic Violation Charge
Mrs Stevens, widow of a former county sheriff, faces charges in a court at Curnora after a brak incident near Cherry and Victoria streets. Witnesses testified that a tight hit did not occur as claimed, and the defense questioned the alleged rustic violation.
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Cherry
Victoria Street
Matt Stevens
Wewar County
Sherth
Simmons Couingeay
Curnora Bu Court
Chacye
Biesons
British Monarch Advances in Health Fight Progress
King George continued on the road to recovery with no change in his condition overnight. Police officers reported the monarch slept well this morning as the public restlessly follows official updates amid hesitation over a possible future separation.
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DS International
Tan
King George
Temperature forecast for Friday night in San Antonio
Weather bulletin predicts a cool Friday night in San Antonio with temperatures falling to around 88 degrees. Winds from the north are expected, with a low around mid to upper 40s and a morning low near 40s.
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Haw Antonio
Darhoe
Unitil
Trly
Durant Denies Quitting Rumors Amid Motor Firm Turmoil
Durant moves to quell reports he will resign as head of Durant Motors after speculation he handed control to a group of managers. The executive confirms his continued involvement and a new management contract, stating no relinquishment of leadership.
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Pervice
New York
Jan
Jan Toils
Durant Motors
Joe
Woman to Give Psychology Lectures at Local Hospital
Mrs Ann Wheiffer Texlar, head of the rmnes apartment of St Marya hall, will deliver a series of psychology lectures to nurses at Robert We Green hospital. The talks begin Monday evening January 14 and will continue at intervals through May.
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Ann Wheiffer Texlar
Rmnes
St. Marya ‘Hall
Robert We Green Hospital
Tims Wil Mays
Reed Attacks the League Treaty in Senate Debate
Senator Reed of Missouri assails the Versailles League pact in a long awaited Senate speech. He portrays the treaty as irreconcilable with national interest and warns of potential future entanglements. The debate highlights deep party lines over U S participation in the League.
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Washington, D.C
Reed
Missouri
League of Nations
San Antonio Building Permits Jump Amid Year End Totals
Annual report by Ernest Gremmel shows 4084 building permits issued in 1928 valued at 16.467 million, up from 1927’s 11.42 million. May led months with 2.055 million, August at 2.68 million. total city building fees collected were 11,827.50.
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Stytisticians
Te Eny
Montit
Mary
Delayed Marriage Bill Endorsed by License Officials
County clerks of Texas discussed a proposed measure aimed at delaying marriage by requiring parental consent for minors and tightening age restrictions. The officials stated the bill would mandate clerks to maintain specific records of filings and seek necessary approvals, with enforcement details to be determined.
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Texas
Bexar
Parliament House Barracks Decree Shocks Jugoslavia
Vienna dispatch reports General Peter Zivkovic, dictator under King Ferdinand, decreed that the Yugoslav parliament building be repurposed as soldiers barracks. The move follows ongoing reorganization of the government and signals tightening control.
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Fatopnotioman News Service
Vienna
Dan
Hia
Peter Zivkovic
Absolutizt
Mremier
Tertinand
Tom Day
Air Mail Tonnage Increases in December 1928
Washington dispatch reports air mail services carried 687,113 pounds in December 1928, marking a substantial rise from the prior period. Officials note the growth reflects expanding routes and heightened mail volume across the network.
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Washington, D. Gy
Hite
It & Eye
Airship Abandons Florida Tour Reported Missing
A Florida airship abandoned its tour overnight and returned to port at Tortit. Wey West naval station reported the craft abandoned its mission around 6:50 a.m. no explanation was provided. The Lox Angulo hind is unclear in origin but appears connected to the incident.
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Tan
Wey West
Tortit
Joe
Olfred
Swedish Explorer Discovers New Dinosaur Species
Swedish explorer Sir Anders Isdin from Swerlah announces arrival from Concent Ania and claims discovery of a new species of dinosaur termed PRKIN Tan. The report notes the event as a notable paleontological find with local interest.
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Anders Isdin
Om Bia
Todag
Concent Ania
US Dry Fund Sees $25 Million Added in Aid
Washington January 11. An increase of 25 million dollars is allocated to the U S dry fund. Details indicate additional aid to Reno O on the program as reported by UPI.
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U. S
Wastington
UPI
Reno O
Wife Shines Mate's Shoes and Wins Divorce
In Culgagu Jan a wife named Mrs Tolgl filed and won a divorce citing long hours of her husband Charles, president of General Color Products and Elernleigh Color Deadnets, who forced her to eight hour days while she shined his shoes and served at home.
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Culgagu
Jan
Wits
Nasbaud
Ant
Dudge Joseph Sabath
George Laigh
Charles
Thn
General Color Products Company
Elernleigh
Tolgl Sant Teor
Trial Dates Set Amid Move to Change Venue in Wloskey Case
In Austin the Wloskey case faces a February 4 appearance in the criminal district court as venue changes are debated. Judge McCrory reconsiders motions while defense counsel Dave Watson argues the move is a grave injustice to the defendant and that a speedy trial is needed. The Travis County setting may produce a special term if required.
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Augustie Metlosker
Con
Bressmoneeleet
Tiny
Finh
Austin
Criminal District Court
Mouvig County
Bexar County
Dave Watson
Pelday
Travis County
MlcCoskey
Charlie Ramirez
Himer Wernell
WW. McCrory
Ninety-fourth District Court
Texar County
Fourteenth’ Congressional District
Rain County
Kriefer
J. D W. Moore
Trevis Criminal District
Sam Antonia Lights Fund
Bebrus Fey
al. Crooks
Invia
Mulge Moore
Enxo
Watson
Sun Ann
Tha
Cloakes
Contested Fourteenth District Vote Muddle Cited
Bee and Guadalupe counties feature in a tangled canvass as the state board plans to count Bee county returns and verify duplicates claimed lost in mail. The dispute centers on Wurzbach versus McCloskey with county-level totals shifting the potential majority after missing or misrouted returns.
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Yunges
Augustin McCloskey
Austin
Guadalupe County
Hew County
Corretion
Gen. Blupe County
Ibery M. Wurzbach
McCloskey
Caim
Bee County
Wurzbach
McCloskes
Guadaluas County
Witabach
State Board
Lee County
Woman Buries Son After Car Crash
Kate Lampton of Detroit returns home after a December 5 automobile crash that left her son George Thornton fatally injured and another son Jumex seriously hurt. The incident is referenced with family tragedy and addresses unnamed locations.
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Kate Lampton
Roger Atreet
Detroit
Georgé ‘Thornton
Lee
Tod
Jumex
Oldfield Widow Sworn to Post Special Election Oath
A local widow from Oldfield takes an oath as presiding officer for a special election. The ceremony occurred in Warbellinge Ton and involved community officials confirming her position to oversee voting procedures and ensure lawful conduct during the election.
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Oldfield
Warbelinge
Veen Williates
Abe Opersenk
Toliyy
Fleetoil
Avkaniaa
Herman Faber Dies at Home in Early Morning
Aged 73, Herman Faber died at his residence in the early hours. The obituary notes his longtime life, residence at 20 L Soul Lrusa area, and surrounding community reflections.
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Herman Faber
Ferman Faber
Ewe Kray
Moire
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