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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1928
Page
50
A long, scattered column argues for government catastrophe insurance to spread risk from natural disasters to private firms, noting high earthquake and tornado threats, and cites an apartment building insured for 1.5 million dollars. It criticizes private firms for overcharging and praises public backing while reflecting on crime, religion, and social reform themes interwoven with economic policy.
Capt Clyde Kelly reports for duty at Fort Sain Touatan assigned to the Twenty third Infantry after recruitment and training. The ceremony confirms his reassignment and readiness for active service.
Jacob Hubiola won the Precinct 2 county commission seat in a special election, defeating R. H. Lambert by a 11,728 to 6,718 margin. Total city votes reached 17,040, close to the prior mayoral total, with Hubiola planning to take office soon amid canvass plans for Monday.
Former County Commissioner Jacob Rubiola has been elected Saturday to succeed the late Ray Lambert as commissioner of parks and sanitation. General R. H. Lambert ran in opposition.
Two sisters Mrs Hilsel Noack 25 and Mrs Eunice Neal 20 of BU Trasemary street were shot at home Friday night and Saturday. They were brought to Tolbert Green hospital with wounds. An operation removed a bullet from Noack back near the spine while Neal rested easily.
Fragmented OCR notes show Methodist women leading sewing efforts at an orphan home and church activities. The report mentions 182 women involved in a year of charitable sewing and support, with references to San Antonio and annual board director records.
Beaumont Texas January 14 2 Burrows 3% was killed in an automobile wreck here today. His throat was cut by a broken wind Kiel through which he was hurled the impact. He was an employee of the Sun Oil Company.
International News Service reports in Los Angeles that Weade Hickman told court observers he would kill if he were hanged for kidnapping and murder. He trembled at the sight of a figure, claimed he cares not for death, and insisted a life sentence would be worse, while doctors debated his sanity.
President Coolidge reaches Key West aboard the presidential special before sailing aboard the Texas to Havana. Crowds greet him at Daytona Beach and along the route, as orange baskets are exchanged and the party proceeds toward the Pan American conference.
A dramatic account claims Ruth Snyder hoped to revive after execution by manipulating her body. Attorney Joseph Tuso alleged a Sing Sing ward en and New York attorney general blocked the procedure. An unauthorized autopsy proceeded on Snyder and Todd Gray.
Report notes confusion over President Coolidge’s beverage choices as diplomatic talks with Machado’s Cuba pivot. Officials from Washington reportedly pressed for discretion in serving wine during a contentious meeting, while the American delegation weighed possible gestures to ease tensions.
President Coolidge speeds toward Havana for a major mission to improve United States Latin America relations. He plans to address Western Hemisphere statesmen and explain Washington policy and Tri Americanism amid tensions from Nicaragua and Mexico. The trip marks a historic effort in U.S. world politics on foreign soil.
A 3 12 year-old boy, son of a Fort Sam Houston officer, fell from the fourth floor of Brackenridge apartments into an elevator shaft after the lift halted at the ground floor. Medical staff operated Friday as the child remained in critical condition with severe injuries.
A couple, Mr and Mrs, were seriously injured when their automobile left the Fort Worth pike and plunged off an embankment. They were reported improving at a local hospital today by information services.
A tragic accident occurred when a child was struck and killed by a train on the Illinois Traction System line near Wotawa on January 14. Officials say the incident happened quickly with no immediate details available.
Victoria Boraz Jin reports Albert Witvan, 23, of Thownsville, died Saturday near hers after a freight car toppled while he attempted to cling to it. The mishap occurred on a Missoni TMirifig line, with authorities investigating the cause of the rolling train.
Medora Radio commission extended all broadcasting rights on June 4 and March extension details remain in official records. The decision affects services in Washington area and names extending authorities for ongoing broadcasts.
A chaotic scene in Brooklyn ends as 9 police squad cars disperse a pro Sandino disturbance. Mounted units attempted to quell the unrest as demonstrators were driven from the area. continued coverage promised on page five.
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