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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1929

Page

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The Dead Talk in Public Debate on Business Mileage

A garbled Colonial era essay discusses John D. Lease, Rockefeller, Friedsam, and public funds, noting vast quantities of wealth, corporate power, and the global economy. It mentions three blocks of New York real estate, a massive $261,000,000 investment over 87 years, and the influence of major oil and financial figures on American industry, with references to radio and technological advances shaping public opinion.

John D. Munke Jens Téenant Columbia University New York Opie House Nile Benet

Temperatures and Weather Outlook Across Regions

Readable fragments describe daily temperature ranges and wind directions for coming days. Forecasts mention northerly winds, varying highs and lows, and unsettled conditions with changes through Thursday and Friday.

First Pro Am Golf Event Opens With Penick Sow Entry

A quirky start marks the pro-amateur poojeh at Taxis Gen Goiliott as Mom Penick of Aland, the sow, leads the field with an unusual entry.

Mom Penick Aland Sow Taxis

Big Bunker And Trap Experts Play Texas Open Pro-Am

Paul Hangin as Little Rok and C. McTiurnell of San Angelo led the pro amateur event with a 69 as Leonden Nehnmuke of Tama Oslo and red CG Ayer of Aunt posted 70. Prospects of a late finish in the amateur professional best ball tournament precede the Texas Open start.

Paul Hangin Rok C. McTiurnell San Anglo Gver -Tho

Bride Evades Question in Hickman Shooting Trial

In a tense court session, the bride testifies evasively about who fired the fatal shot that killed Belgate Pierce W. Hickman. Key witnesses challenge her account as Major Wheeler notes defense conspired to shape statements. The trial reveals conflicting testimonies from Little, Brandis, and others as investigators weigh who fired the shot.

Belgate Pierce W. Hickman Mts Moe - Titus Howard St. Froneia Ar. Uneper Mest Little Jerry Tite Hickman Nick~ Snr Wry T. M. Wheeler Whit Worthenday Wyre Little Lad Francis Tickman

Pleads Boy's Case in Effort to Save Pete McKenzie

Mrs. H. C. Carter wife of a San Antonio attorney leads a campaign to save Pete McKenzie from the chair. She conferred on Thursday with Phil Wright police commissioner seeking his support for the effort.

H. C. Carter San Antonio Pete McKenzie Phil Wright Move John A Pete" Melkensie Wright McHenszie India W. W. McCrory

San Antonio Cries for Clemency in McKenzie Case

Police Commissioner Wright defends tough policing as San Antonio contemplates clemency for McKenzie sentenced to death for the slaying of a detective. Mrs. Carter meets Wright to petition Governor Moody for commutation while advocates urge mercy and the officer’s supporters emphasize public safety.

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Bolt Championship Looms as Um Player Trails Schedule

The amateur professional event, an 8 of holes, opens with six teams competing for $295 in prize money. Pros share the pot with $10 for the winner and $50 for second, plus medals. Mundas leads Texas Open with a 78 as play resumes Saturday toward a 48 hole finish Sunday.

Bolt Pharadas Schedle Joe’ Hymiyt Hig Asgiatahla Tima Woon Kallersitrs Sengh Owstamers Aled Utena Medila Anice Bo'elack Eemrea Ine Argo Fiell

Cold Spell to Hit Texas With Freezing Point Hint

A cold spell is forecast to reach Texas with temperatures near or at freezing. San Antonio could see a rapid fall by late Thursday night, with the mercury possibly dipping to 32. West Texas may drop to near zero in its northern area, while the north portion of the state could fall to around 14. Temperature changes are expected as a cold air mass moves southeast.

Beliz San Antonio J. TI. Iarbod Brora Leforsit Dlemueta Tarbor West Texas Lnat Texda

Capture Last of 8 Escaped Prisoners

Online New York report states George Price, the last of eight inmates who escaped Sing Sing, was captured this morning about a mile from the prison. Earlier, the remaining escapees Wally and Theathera were arrested yesterday.

N.Y George Price Sing Sing Pri

Primo De Rivera Recovering After Illness Report

Madrid dispatch reports Primo De Rivera showing noticeable improvement after an illness. Weather and language in the brief item are unclear but indicate the prime minister’s condition is improving following a recent health setback.

Cigaret Smokers to Pay $1,000,000 For School Deficit

In Chicago on January 2 a proposed bill would tax cigarette smokers to raise about $1 million for the state school fund. The plan imposes a one cent tax on each taxed cigarette and a half cent on each pack of cigarettes bought, with self-rolled cigarettes taxed differently.

Universal Kerrier Coicago

Kentucky Murder Trials For Dogs Shelved by Ruling

LEXINGTON Ky Jan 24 Kentucky's murder trials for dogs, once a legal novelty and part of court history, were struck down by Judge J. Keena Taingertiolt in the Court of Appeals. The court ruled the earlier law providing for dog murder trials repealed by act of VOIR, affecting licensing and enforcement.

Lexington Kentucky Doga Boc Bayotte Cireeni J. Keena Taingertiolt Court of Appeals Aheen

Mayor Pursues County Land Funding Behind Street Project

Mayor C M Chambers announced the city will participate in county land expenditures for street projects, seeking a legal ruling from Ava Thursday and Friday with the city attorney. He plans an inquiry into the legal status before the highway commission and attorney general, aiming to gain city funding largely paid by taxpayers and pressuring county commissioners to meet.

County Commissioners’ Court C. M. Chambers Ava Chambers Ryan Elt Capilid Much Belard State Highway Commission Genoa San Antonio Auhorltion Clumbers Algee

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