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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1929
Page
1
A fragmented 1928 1929 era editorial sketch discusses American ferocity in industry and war, referencing Bourah Good American and Trotzky and Stalin. It critiques Britain and naval power, mentions Wall Street, the stock market, and agriculture policy.
Fragmented weather report mentions cool morning and cloudy conditions with warmer tides along the coast. References to Wednesday and Sunday coast activities, with notes on marine conditions and northerly winds affecting the northern sector, including Sumas and nearby areas.
Detective Currey Drill was suspended indefinitely Saturday morning by Chief Tollee Oyen Kilday after an inquiry into the Vermont restaurant shooting just before midnight Friday The assailant fired several shots through the front of the cafe with bystanders and windows damaged Detective Captain Aubrey Mopking disarmed Brill at the scene and Brill was detained awaiting transport to headquarters formerly a county officer for eight months latest on the force
A federal court jury convicted former prosecutor Parish O. Boswell and three co-defendants of conspiracy to violate national prohibition laws. The case linked to wartime era gang activity in Illinois with figures connected to the Charlie Birger faction and the Southern Winds gang.
Martha Vader, 24, was jailed after a shooting incident in Wintesda, Kansas, involving Mrs. Lisy Tetena. Vader rose to prominence years ago after joining a preacher at services, and now faces a three year penitentiary sentence for harming the wife in a domestic dispute.
Cloudy and warmer conditions expected with possible showers. J E Tarte from the U S Weather Service notes southerly winds and a rising mercury, with temperatures around the 80s during day and near 40s at night through Saturday and Sunday.
Indicted for alleged election reforms transfer of case transcripts moved from Texas county to Travis County through an express shipment. Judge McGrory ordered venue change to the Criminal District Court in Austin, aiming for a fair trial. Transcripts expected to arrive Saturday with a February setting pending District Judge and Travis County attorney.
A dormitory at Baylor College in Waco burned down on January 26. Fire officials report the Marler Cottage for Women at Belton, south of here, was destroyed with no reported injuries or casualties. The cause remains under investigation and the structure suffered extensive damage.
New York January 2 reports altercation aboard the steamship Pari involving French tennis star Suzanne Lenglen and her mother as she travels to France with Baldwin, her suspected fiancé. Photographer scuffles erupt when Baldwin resists posing, with reporters and officials separating the men. The gossip centers on a possible divorce prior to marriage. Lenglen’s arrival earlier stirred headlines.
Police Commissioner Phil Wright orders Chief Owen Kilday to arrest idle visitors and suppress the ClemmUIP gang influence in San Antonio. The crackdown aims to keep out wandering troublemakers and boost park cleanup as a warning to offenders, with Judge Dave Watson agreeing to cooperate and impose substantial fines.
In New Oivilrans traders quoted March cotton at 19 cents and May, July, October futures with mixed bids. The market reflected a generally steady tone as buyers and sellers assessed supply and demand amid cautious activity in early trading.
A royal journey to the seaside resort of Bog nur is postponed as wintry weather delays the king’s departure. Officials expect the trip to occur in the first week of February, weather permitting, with a decision hinging on conditions in London.
In Athens Tennessee two persons were killed and two injured when a small hydroairplane struck off Korvion Crag after taking off from Gori at night. Charles Holder, an American banker, and his daughter aboard the plane suffered injuries.
Police search for two men who robbed Druny Lays, owner of a small Colorals and Preos streets store, taking eighty dollars from the cash register. The crime was not reported for 24 hours.
A reporter recounts that Communists abducted American Edward Young near Nunun fu in Kiangsu province and demanded a ransom of 10,000 dollars. Bishop O Shea of the Catholic mission confirms the incident. The report cites a kidnapping attributed to Communist forces.
In Chicago on January 26, Fred Milley a restaurant proprietor bumped his knee against a table and bled to death before medical help could arrive. Local reports describe the accident as causing fatal blood loss after the injury.
Affidavits by sleuths and officers strengthen the fight against clemency for John A. McKenzie in the murder of Chief Sam Street. Witnesses describe McKenzie’s attitude before arrest and his claim he would shoot it out with officers, while efforts to test his sanity proceed as Huntsville awaits execution day March 23.
In a tight Texas Open start Smith and Dudley led after Thursday with Ed Dudley and Harton Smith tied atop the leaderboard. Welsh, Williams, and Cruickbank chased as wind and greens challenged players through a foggy morning, with many Veterans and young talents in the hunt ahead of weekend play.
Kansas City officers, under Governor Clyde Reri’s enforcement program, began raids late last night to curb bootlegging and illegal alcohol sales. County officers and three special assistants conducted searches, seizing a sizeable quantity of contraband and detaining several individuals as the crackdown expanded citywide today.
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