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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1928
Page
3
The San Antonio offices of the Sourhe Gas company will be retained at the same sites after a consolidation with PETee and Honstes Gas Heceiver. H Hunter Smith, president of the Ju eat office, notes a larger, Empire Power Corporation holding and a large, Bracd distribution company reshapes gas supply. The combined group plans to move more than 100 cubic feet daily from the merged operations.
The Minety-firet Dis court convened to hear robbery by firearms and murder charges against Robert Gill and Wears Helms tied to the First National Bank robbery on December 25. The men face separate trials as the docket proceeds today.
Washington Jan 16. Wholesale fraud in registration and voting in Philadelphia and Allegheny counties and four other Pennsylvania counties was charged in an amended petition filed in the Senate today by William G. Wilson Democrat challenging the seat of Republican opponent William S. Yeare.
Mrs Agnes Parsons of Debret Colorado will speak to the Psychology Club at 6 o clock Monday evening at the Chamber of Commerce venue. The topic is practical psychology and aims to offer actionable insights for attendees.
Wesley Lucas, noted for Ladies of the Underworld, reveals plans to marry Chicago May, the infamous blackmailer pictured with him. The announcement frames the union as a personal twist on his noir research and publication, stirring public curiosity about the couple and their past.
In Dallas a split among Texas Republicans unfolds as supporters of California secretary of commerce Herbert Hoover and Illinois governor Frank D. Lowden vie to back their favored presidential candidates. Local party officials and state leaders weigh in as a Texas convention gap potential changes loom.
A garbled listing outlines a week of radio programs featuring musical acts, talk segments, and shopping hours. Mentions KGRC KGCG stations, Betty, The Jones, and Indien Bandar with various 2 pm and 5 pm slots, along with assorted religious talks and editorials.
The Hoover campaign opened with leaders from New York and other states presiding at a Washington hotel ceremony. Anticipation rose as attendees voiced support for the candidate, while the crowd clapped for the public task ahead.
A Chamber of Commerce event invites California judge candidates to attend a dinner Monday night. The gathering includes members and invited guests, with logistics arranged through the chamber.
Prices for spinach climbed over the weekend in South Texas with quotes at Laredo reaching record levels. Market observer M. Longino of the San Anconig market news noted sales at 1.85 to 1.70 per bushel or wire nders and 1.40 cash. Wet weather and recent rains disrupted shipments, delaying new crop readiness to next week and only nineteen cars shipped over the weekend.
The Institute of American Meat Congress estimates 1947 U S meat and products decline by over fifty million dollars. Increased European production reduced foreign demand, an official statement says.
Assistant Secretary Lowman says smuggling is rampant in New York because of inadequate coast guards. He cites fifty million dollars in diamonds slipping into the United States annually via an international smuggling ring. Diamonds enter mainly on freighter crews but some are hidden by passengers on liners. No evidence found of smuggling at Nome Harbor.
A ferry collision near Nores sank a ferry boat, killing seven. Divers search the Mississippi for bodies as crew members face bond. Names tied to the tragedy include Decker, Arthur, Samuel Nichols, Walter Teretson, Wesley Berzeron and others. A $10,000 bond was set for the master of the boat.
A dated Army orders notice lists numerous officers with new postings and assignments across bases and territories. It names Colonels Teahvant vu for week, Allen, Monmuntit, Governors Island, and others including Lieutenants and Majors assigned to Fort Hamilton, Fort Bliss, and the Philippines. The document cites departments in Washington, Hawaii, Panama, and the Philippine department with various unit and corps references.
A joint meeting of bankers and life insurance unions with about five delegates will be held there February 7. Plans aim to create and administer estates through life insurance trusts. John E. Mitchell, president of Southwest Texas Life Underwriters Association, says Roger B. Hull, national president, will attend.
A man and another pursued by two intoxicated youths around the city for an hour on Monday resulted in all four being jailed after following them to police headquarters. No theft occurred. the would be suspects were drunk, and the tires remained with the man.
John T. O'Shea, a professor at Our Lady of Texe, will address the San Antonio Scientific Society on psychological principles. The talk is scheduled for the second floor of the Stevens Building this evening.
Federal Judge George A. Carpenter issued restraining orders against 25 night clubs and associated venues and added a prohibition on soft drink parlors and road houses. About 500 establishments were placed under a similar ban as actions expanded under the prohibition act.
The plan for Fiestamweek has been prepared by the association officers led by Walter Waltinill and presiding church leaders. The committee, including Wake Wiliniill, outlines a seven day program featuring events and activities for the community with emphasis on orderly conduct and participation.
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