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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
12
A garbled discussion laments stock speculation and a faltering dollar from 100 to 60 cents in value. The piece weaves references to the Federal Reserve, wages, and national wealth while mentioning figures like Dr. Butler and George Bernard Shaw in a muddled survey of economic fear and social topics.
A San Antonio piece discusses a handwriting expert plan to analyze apparent traits of light readers. It mentions Micx Stoneleigh coordinating with The Dlat and Mayor C M Chambers. The feature, presented across pages, includes impressions of the mayor as humorous, generous, and private, with caution about letting sentiment override judgment.
Fragmentary forecast offers partial details for temperatures and winds. Mentions light to moderate warmth around 44 degrees and colder spells later. Forecast references include west coastal and northern wind shifts with varying daytime highs and nighttime cooling.
A congressional inquiry into the Continental Trading Company expands after revelations of large Liberty Bonds profits and a complex exchange involving several figures tied to Teapot Dome.Osier refuses to testify, citing confidential information, while counsel for Bates reports a witness from the government case has vanished.
J Pierpont Morgan is due in San Antonio to meet the party for a Mexico City journey. He will be greeted by the goodwill committee at the International Great Northern depot with Walter Walthall as chairman, then depart for Mexico City at 11:00 p.m.
A jury was impaneled in Diderot court to try Capt. Brawne Willis and four others on charges of conspiring to laud contraband liquor. The panel faced intense federal supervision amid a recent Washington Oil jury scandal and ongoing surveillance under orders from Federal Judge George J. Morrie of New Hampshire.
Police Chief Y. O. Miller announced that silver metal thumb tacks, five inches in diameter, will be placed at all intersections where traffic lights are muted to designate stopping points for cars during red signals. The tacks replace the white ribbon markers previously used.
In Greece the volcanic inland area near Suntoria Thita in the Crealan archinetano has become active again after a period of inactivity. Authorities report renewed volcanic conditions with possible effects on nearby settlements and travel.
Adame Ravse found guilty of murder in October 1023 in San Antonio. Jury fixed the death sentence. The defendant claimed he killed Mrs. Garcia under threats as she urged they end their affair. A shadow grave near the river yielded the skeleton of the missing woman.
In Heverly Hills California Rose C Dourng, an aunt of fellow Davies, is reported to have died after years of heart trouble. The sudden death occurred today in Marion. Davies' mother is noted in the obituary notices surrounding the family.
Berlin reports Admiral orders ban on bobbing hair for wives and daughters of navy officers amid fever fears. The directive targets officer families as a precaution in the Gemenn Bale area.
A reported theft involving a diamond bar pin was noted in Eugene Bunith with GRE last. The item missing from a house is described in sparse details, indicating a burglary incident reported on Thursday.
William Hickman calls for a super intellectual jury to try him for the murder of Marin Parker and the Parker family. The case unfolds as Alfred Kansas U student attends sessions in a Los Angeles court.
Fragmentary report notes Lindy speeds to a field in France after a takeoff from Branc. Mention of Cartagena Colombia and Colonel Lindberth estimating distances to Cartagena. Army plans and a canal area are referenced with multiple place names and dates, including a long freight shipment to Guatemala.
The mayor and council discuss a tight current year ending May 31 with expenditures rising above municipal averages. Officials cite a projected deficit between 100000 and 200000 and a reported budget surplus of 454000, while departments face economic challenges and search for cost reductions.
A heated jury selection for a high profile case unfolds as William Ady Hickman faces charges amid vigorous debate over juror bias. Proceedings reference venire, multiple jurors, and disputes about judge assignment, with allegations of intellectual bias coloring earlier hearings.
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