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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1928

Page

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Three arrests in Beuke death case prompt police probe

Fredericksburg officers reopen inquiry into the death of Max Beuke found shot in his car on Fredericksburg road. Investigators report Beuke claimed a car crash caused his wound but officials doubt the account. Deputies F N Flores and W Speer questioned three suspects and released them after finding no connection. The case centers on a rumored lovers duel and a fatal head wound.

Mis Nait Max Teenke Fredericksburg Beuke Beaker Youl F. N. Flores W. €. Speer Benke

Democracy and pennies and a dead editor’s glee

A garbled column riffs on democracy author Lorimer and journalist Taleott Williams. It riffs on the Woolworth fortune, pennies and copper worth, and a quip about Joseph Pulitzer in heaven. It ends with a mock claim that colds cost the nation vast sums and debunking the idea of a “white cold.”

Kinga Woolworth Taleott Wiliams Joseph Pulitzer Professor Williams

Fire Rages in Mine Over Seventy Year Span

Philadelphia dispatch reports a mine fire at the Bunning coal mine, with Samuel D. Wariner an anthracite operator stating a solution has been found after seventy years of underground blaze. Authorities and workers await confirmation as firefighting efforts continue.

Philadelphia Samuel D. Wariner Bunning

Marriage license today only the first step to divorce

Vera L. Connolly writes a pointed column questioning whether modern marriage can survive contemporary behavior. The piece explores marital happiness, personal autonomy, and the idea that each partner must consider self interests in a changing social landscape.

Vera L. Connolly

Teapot Inquiry Seeks More Bond Data

The Senate oil inquiry deepens as officials seek Hyva corp records and Wall's New Mexico ranch ties. James W. Reid summoned to review books. Walsh Bones traces Liberty bonds profits tied to Continental Trading Co. and oil dealings. Everhart testifies to bonds and cash loans connected to Sinclair era deals.

Hyva Corpor Hion Sinclair James W. Reid New York Hyrva Spnater Walsh Liberty Bonds Continental Trading Company, Ltd District of Columbia Senate Knowedge Everhart Fall Wall New Mexico Falk Teapot Home Trisis Pall Russia Edward Th. Dwheny Eli Hills California Naval Air Rescue Ustayde Sincleir Hall Testismany Prairie Oil and Gaz Company Henry AL. Blacker The Mid West James E. O'Neil Prairie Company Hcbert W. Stewart Indiana Standard Canadien Corporation Senate Commitotee Political Campaigng A. C. Downing New York Trust Company Liberty Band Blackmer Bleckmer France Verhari Hit and Fall Williun

Bare False Report on Oil Juror Actions

Washington witnesses testified in a court hearing about alleged false reports by an oil conspiracy juror surveillance team. William J. McMullin said he followed juror Norman J. Glascock and saw him converse with a driver connected to J. Lamb. Charles G. Muddy was in charge of the surveillance and allegedly discussed large expenditures to influence the verdict.

Washington Burts Fair Sinclair Oil Wiliam J. McMullin McMulln Waerry HK Muddy Charles G. Muddy Philadelphia Byrne Tuddy Sinclair Anotler Kinclair

Woman seeks custody of her two year old daughter Rosemary

Mrs. Hester Traweek, shown below, claiming the right to custody of her two year old daughter Rosemary, is prepared to wage a court battle here Friday to keep the child from being given to her former husband.

Rosemary Hester Traweek

Mother fights for custody in Seventy-Third District Court

Mrs Hester Traweek Weilnecday moves to keep her 2 year old daughter Rosemarr from father Grover Traweek in a habeas corpus hearing before Judge K W B Terrell. The hearing, postponed from Tuesday, is set for Friday as she argues a mother's right to her baby.

Hester Traweek

Careless Washing Spoils the Hair Advertisement

A vintage ad touts Multified Cocoanut Oil Shampoo as the cure for dull brittle hair. It claims ordinary soaps damage hair and promises a greaseless formula that cleans thoroughly, produces rich lather, and leaves hair shiny and lustrous with regular use. The ad urges readers to buy the product from druggists and promises ample supply per bottle.

Turnip Clash Leads to Arrest Near Washington Square

Patrolman Mike Liro arrested a vegetable vendor after an altercation on Washington Square Wednesday morning. He struck Sam Pantusa at 513 South Pecas Street with a bunch of turnips, leaving Pantusa dazed and injured.

Patralman Mike Liro Washington Square Sam Pantuea Pecas Street Pantusa

Fairbanks Attends Hickman Trial Amid Court Delays

In a San Francisco court, actor Douglas Fairbanks sits in the rear as the Hickman trial proceeds with delays. Hickman, flanked by two lawyers and his bodyguard Deputy Sheriff, wears a rumpled blue serge. The district attorney reviews defense exceptions over bias claims while a document's technical omissions are debated.

Fairbanks Douglas Fairbanks Hickman Sheriiff Gievde Peters Alfred Hickman Curiy Inir Isamiyen Bardy Pee Keres Walen

Airplane Used in Hunt For Bandit

Clinton Ok Jan 25 The roar of an airplane motor echoed over Wichita county canyons as the manhunt for Jack Brown 50 Oklahoma City and J N Rickerd 35 continued after the two men held up the Bessie State bank and killed cashier Ben Hiehn. Sara Keufman Clinton aviator covered a large territory yesterday searching for the pair.

Clinton Weshita County Dey Jack Brown Oklahoma City Bessie State Bank Ben Hiehn Sara Keufman

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