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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1928

Page

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Revocation Petition Challenged Over San Antonio Refinery

Officials weigh revoking a long running San Antonio refinery permit amid a push by South Side groups to keep the plant open. Proponents argue 2160000 in benefits over ten years and hundreds of jobs at risk. opponents cite public health threats and plea to retain the facility.

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Couple to Battle For Custody of Daughter

A custody fight is set for Friday afternoon in Seventy s reurt as Grover Traweek seeks habeas corpus to gain custody of his daughter from her mother Mas. ester Traweek. The father alleges lack of proper care and previously paid $12.50 weekly for several months toward the child’s upkeep under an agreed arrangement with the coentr attorney.

Hier Pew Mas Ester ‘Traweek Grover Tra Coentr Attorner Eeveru] Montie

Bandits Rob Bank of 50,000 in Chicago Office

Report from Chicago dated Jax 27 describes 19 bandits holding a watchman prisoner during a break into more than 100 safes at Walker's office. They stole an amount said to exceed 50,000 and escaped. Police pursuing leads as details blur in early dispatch.

International Chicago Jax Wawker

WnGHS Opens New Fight For Vargas Death Penalty Case

Anastacio Vargas, convicted of fatally slaying Mrs. Luisa Garcia and attacking her husband Gabriel Garrin on a Graytown road ranch, sees new evidence potential. Returned to Bexar County jail from Huntsville after two governor granted stays. trial date pending as prosecutors prepare to present the cave findings that revived the death penalty bid.

Anastacio Vargas Luisa TH Izuaterilje Bexar Ayeault Gabriel Garrin Verges Bexar County Garcia Graytown San Antonio Vargas Speer Court of Criminal Appeals Hunterville Berar Mondy Vargae W. C. Speer

Three Hurt At Gravel Pit In Texas Area

In a sequence of gravel plant accidents near San Antonio, three men were injured and two others suffocated. Rescue efforts saved two men, while a third remained in danger despite rapid medical aid. Names and ages of injured workers are listed in the obscured report, including A I Rules and other colleagues.

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Martin New SP Agent at Border Offices in Brownavill

Martin New SP agent at Border and Jou A Blurlin has been removed by passenger and ticket staff of the Southern Pacific railroad city offices at Brownavill. Ton Heid, a general avenger agent, announced the change. Martin, formerly a clerk at Nucaxl Wy, will assume his duties in San Antonio.

Jou A Blurlin Southern Pacifi Railroad Brownavillet Ton Heid General Atvenger Martin Nucaxl Sao Antonio

Hotel Enrolling Staff in Legion Campaign

The American Legion conducts a drive to enlist hotel staff and eligible Bi. An Anthony hotel employee Wallace Robinson Jr. announced MF. Weba te directing the campaign in ile dntel.

Legion American Legion Bi. Anthony Wallame Wn, Robinson Jr MF. Weba Te Ile Dntel

China famine fears amid stock market turmoil and Armour ties

A chaotic financial column laments stock losses and “cheap money” rhetoric while warning of vast hunger in China and civil war risks. It recalls J Ogden Armour’s financial woes, his role in a Chicago baseball scheme, and public reactions, then critiques modern education’s obsession with inflated standards driving youths to despair.

China J. Ogten Armour Clemere Armour Chicago Bred Gude Afrail

Offer To Sell Brains Giggon Giggon Caught For Season

On the front page report the Bears consider trading catcher Giggon after seasons with the team. The waiver rule may alter the major league player before any move to the minors, with negotiations ongoing and a possible public announcement after waivers.

Chis Bear

Thorman Trial Delayed To Monday in County Court No 2

Robert Waller Thorman, charged with child support neglect, saw his trial postponed to Monday after a failed out of court settlement attempt. The plaintiff, his former wife Mrs. Bobbie Elise Thorman, alleges continued failure to support their children since their December divorce. Judge George C. Clifton will preside as proceedings resume.

Robert Waller ‘Thorman Sturt Bobbie Elise Thorman Bridey Thorman Phorman George C. Clifton

Hickman Murder Trial Faces Jury Selection

A crowded but thinning courtroom opens with Hickman facing kidnapping and murder charges in the Marion Parker case. District Attorney Keyes outlines the plan to present the state's evidence in rebuttal after jury challenges. Defense counsel predicts a completed jury by week’s end amid group and individual juror examinations.

Coortroom Attornes Asa Heyes Marion Parker Hick- Man Torners Bnt Jerome Waleh Kensay City Keyes Cme Araburco Orider

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