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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1929

Page

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Confessed Slayer of Seven Executed in Electric Chair

Bellefonte Pa January 21 A ghost like figure in the death chamber received 2050 volts as a brown mask covered his face. Paul Jawa the killer bandit and sworn enemy of law drew his last breath as the electric current surged through him. Twenty four witnesses stood transfixed while guards ushered in Cassin James, a bootlegger slayer, for a separate proceeding.

Tatrritadevad Nera Bellefonte Inn Pan

Good Radio Reception Adverts in Light Classified Ads

A compact notice promotes improving radio reception with daily gains. It urges readers to find a stand set advertised in today’s Light Classified Ads and assures savings on prices. It highlights Classification 87 for details and emphasizes the value of a good radio set.

Sandburg to Write Life of Houston

The note suggests Carl Sandburg will pen a biography of Houston with focus on his long years, personal voice, and distinctive thoughts. It hints at literary aims and a connection to American letters, mentioning devotion to craftsmanship and enduring influence.

Sandburg Life OF Houston

Duster Looms For Sooners Governor Impending Action

A late 19th century report notes Governor Heory S. Julusion faces suspension and possible impeachment. The Senate plans a 1230 impeachment inquiry as charges are studied. Debate rages over timing and whether to pursue further investigation before trial.

Heory S. Julusion Wight Corti Senate Douli

Jaworski Confessed Killer of Seven Victims in Riotous Rampage

Pittsburgh January reports detail Taul Jaworski, a feared mob leader and payroll robber, confessing to multiple murders during a spree across Michigan and Pennsylvania. He faced execution after aiding a prison escape and was linked to the brutal death of Tsdiah Gump amid a scheme involving a $1,000 fine and a $150 liquor debt, while other figures target police and security in a string of robberies.

Iva Dioyarski Erin Ponnssiranis Mieligan Obivaim Tsdiah Gump Geard Mollenaue Pas Pittsburgh Upe- Taul Jaworski Viltsburg Jawereklin Mude Gwo-xun Cleveland Jaworski Titheburg Sin Parlint Garalyais Pittybiry Obin Saworeki Darrul Ingine Abn Firler Taward

Abdul Berman Gets onvooree and Rife Tales From Court

Fragmented OCR reports Abdul Berman and Mumtaz Begun amid royal intrigues in France. A decree splits their lives as Mumtaz seeks status through a marriage linked to the ex Maharaji and Abdul Berman’s own union is noted. The garbled text references labor and public events surrounding Jehartiah of Iniare and Jakare.

Adler France Lins Anse Hynenns Abdul Nebwian Fe Aremipett Jehartiah Iniare Biz Dowofall Maharaji Mumtaz Jakare Abdut Rolinian

Dead Bandits Reward Offered by Rebbed Store

A cracked ad from a local station, MEAMCETIS Ponty Tut 21, announces a reward of 500 dollars for dead bandits. The notice, dated this month, claims the store will pay for the captured or killed offenders and urges readers to head to the site for further details.

Meamcetis Ponty Servies Laatwer Aptive Vad Baudits Lizeye

Woman Treated For Slashed Throat After Release From Hospital

Rentrice Johnson, known as Wego Woman, was treated Monday morning at 124 North Hackberry Street for a slashed throat after being released from the hospital Saturday. Authorities labeled the case not serious, with unclear details and lingering confusion in the report.

Rentrice Johnson Wego Womran North Hackberry Street Nthe Skobert Bs Frreen Weie

Fragmentary text hints at rail and corporate topics in 1940s era style

OCR fragment references Gibraltar piles of pipe, rigidity of a structure, and mentions Standard Oil, Rockefeller, and a Chicago figure. It suggests a mixed article about industry and corporate influence, with disjointed notes on a steel or pipe project and references to notable firms.

New York Gibraltar Michelxon Chiengo

Private Howard St Francis Faces Slaying Charge

Private Howard St Francis is accused in the slaying of Pierce Hickman. The court martial at Fort Sag Foust will try St Francis, with witness Vie lay ws expected in San Antonio. Hickman died days after being shot in Houston, amid a legal proceeding tied to the case.

San Antonio Montag Maury Alnceeick Lincoln Hayes Sam Hoasston Ide Mas Lilite Pelvete Howard St. Francis Howard St. Francis Pierce Hickman Td Mane Little Jerry Little Kort Kaun Trouston San Antonio Frontier Home Dackson Vie Pelr Ste Weavery Vierce W. Hickuan San Autonio Ma AY Isleet Fort Sag Foust Hockman Hort Soo Horston Hickman

Scout Talk For 25009 Campaign Beginnings

A rough OCR fragment notes forty seven San Antonio business leaders backing a Scout campaign with a $25,009 goal. It mentions a premitory move to start the Rex Scoula council drive and an expected February 8 start with about 24 workers planned. Carl A. Beran, a Boy Scouts official, is named.

San Antonio Rex Scoula Ile Cambalan Carl A. Beran Wgid

Legless Girl Trained to Walk by Science in Chicago

A legless girl with one arm, described as very frail, is reportedly being trained to walk by Dr Henry Whitnaby at a Chicago medical college. The procedure uses artificial limbs wired to sensors, aiming to enable normal movement with no family support needed.

Chicago Inn Reience Tienry Basearn Whitnay University of Inoth College of Meilicine Torlay

Confectionery Bandits Seize $85 Then Flee in Roadster

A description of two men robbed the Wighiany Confectioners at 841 Konch nckberer street and took $85. Special Officer W. Fr Burtheit and others chased near Vietuy Bighorn Bark theater, as witnesses described two suspects around 25 years old, 6 feet tall and slight build. The men fled in a small roadster after forcing the clerk to the back door.

de Wighiany Confectioners Konch Nckberer Street Ha Antoniy Mottiny Torn Annie Supitatele Th. Punter W. T. Scarborough Boswig Efyuter le Lave Shenox Ofwicks W. FR Dburtheit Rigsby Wheel Vietuy Bighorn Bark

New US Currency Change Previewed in 3 Month Plan

The United States plans a three month transition starting in April to replace old large size treasury notes with new smaller currency. The redesign reduces the note size by about one third and old notes will circulate until late spring before being withdrawn. Washington will ship new notes to federal reserve banks about six weeks before the change reaches the public.

Ny International News Rexview Inn Uniter Sredies Treasury Wthau Wiper Washington Federal Reserve Banks Misteibuiim Hrevetany Melton

One Dead Ten Hurt as Fire Destroys Minneapolis Hotel

A downtown hotel fire Sunday left one man dead and ten injured. Firefighters found John Jones, 45, of Willston NC, among the victims on the fourth floor of the five story structure. Physicians report the injured in serious condition.

Minneapolis Minauavolis Jon John Jones Willston Eas

Arrest Ordered in Forgery Case in Woco

A warrant issued Monday for Folin Howard, wing dick TWorgk, charged with forgery and passing at a stage. The complaint alleges forging the name of CH, Fersiwn, 160 Filgbland Boulevard, filed in the court of Justice of the Peace DL. PO Ralts.

Warn Woco Folin Howard Wing Dick Tworgk Filgbland” Boulevard Court of Justice of the Treace DL PO Ralts

Governor Roosevelt Grants Surrender in Holdup Case

New York Governor Roosevelt ordered the surrender of a suspect linked to a bank holdup and murder in protection with a recent crime spree. The case involves Colonia and Whiley Walker, with other details incomplete from the fragmentary source.

N.Y Albant Colonia Whiley Walker Winder Neruat Huffaln Koosevel

City Refunds $500 in Street Widening Treaty

City council authorized a $500 refund related to street widening on Dolorosa Street. Names mentioned include Ja ty T. Alvers, Willian Danse, and J. M Rawel, dated weeks into the project.

Trraty Council Dolorosa Street Ja Ty T. Alvers Willian Danse J. Mrawel Weeks

Northcott 10 Take Stand In Cal Trial

Northcott testified in a California trial describing his intended actions while prosecutors pressed for questions. The defense and legal team reviewed prior witnesses and law, with Northcott facing procedural delays and attempts by the prosecution to elicit evidence before the court.

Ulvensidl Cal Alice Iawsers Nth Neethcott Ba

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