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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1929
Page
16
Fragmented OCR notes describe upheaval and danger from traitors and disasters as crowds gather. References to Cotton Mather, global temperatures, and military reforms hint at a period of fear and global events, with scattered mentions of places and figures and a teaser for continued coverage on page 2.
An inquiry reaches the state level as investigators question highway department spending and potential usurpation of authority. The probe also examines the general land office contracts and Hidalgo county election irregularities amid a wave of fiscal scrutiny.
A damaged weather item describes a windy period with warmish trends and unsettled outlook. Mentions Monday night temperatures and a risk of light dust or frost, with references to valleys and northern and southeastern regions.
Photographers capture Mr and Mrs Hoover on the steps of the J C Penney home near Belle Isle Miami Beach. They are welcomed by Miss Olga Autenreith of White Plains New York, sister of Mrs Penney, and Bar dette Lewis, vice president of the J C Penney Gwino company.
President Hoover, answering a question from a foreign correspondent, said he would be glad to see Governor Alfred E. Smith after his vacation. The former New York governor indicated he preferred not to be disturbed by telephone calls from newspaper correspondents while away. An attempt to arrange a meeting via a third party reportedly failed, and Hoover’s navy policy stance remained noted by the White House.
Forecast from J Hy Jarhoe notes sunny days in San Antonio with gradual warming this week. No change expected before Wednesday with Monday and Sunday lows around freezing in some areas. Amarillo and Brownsville report varied cold and warm extremes.
Five masked men assaulted a woman walking home in Chicago while she carried her baby. They robbed her of $140 and fled the scene leaving the infant unharmed. The incident disrupted the neighborhood as authorities investigated.
Voi Plessen age 54 died today in Votterdam Germany after a bout with the grippe. He served as adjutant to Kaiser Wilhelm and was aide to the imperial household.
Obituary notes the death today of Malte TLOVELD, aged 23, last survivor of Lincoln’s bodyguard group. He served during the Civil War era and witnessed key moments protecting the president, with relatives and former colleagues mourning his passing.
County Judge Terry S Robertson announced a survey of the hospital by city and county engineers after a grand jury recommendation. Officials will consult a contractor to outline a definite plan and funding for essential repairs to bring the hospital up to standard.
King George made quiet progress in London with a late night at Buckingham Palace. Reports say the monarch rested at the residence after another day of ceremonial duties and state affairs.
fragmented OCR text from a Dallas report mentions a Black individual seeking a slimmer seatmate. contains garbled phrases and unclear details about people and events. no clear date, organization, or concrete outcome available.
A former deputy constable in Warlandale Prevue faced indictments for Bribery after being charged with accepting money from a driver in a traffic incident. The bond was set at 500 dollars by the local justice of the peace for failure to appear.
City officials move to construct a new zoo wing at the San Antonio Zoological Park. A resolution by Park Commissioner Duke Hurbiala and Mayor G M Chrovlera approves plans submitted by Abbatt Stoves Fir. Estimated costs between 63000 and 375000 with no exact figure set.
Commander Richard J. Byrd, during the South Pole expedition, reportedly discovered a new island and 14 peaks near King Edward VII Land while radio messages were being copied. The report appears in the New York Times and San Francisco Post-Dispatch.
A fragmented report describes Turkish women allegedly joining brigand bands in an Anatolian region long dominated by men. The piece cites claims of nighttime raids and a local uprising led by figures including Ummuban Meer, with tensions tied to reported government inaction.
Fragmentary note reports a pact ratified by South Africa involving Kellogg pacts and a South African house of assembly. The readable bits mention Capetown and the Union of South Molen.
affidavits from Gall to Austin surface as McKenzie awaits execution with petitions against clemency intensifying. San Antonio officers, defense counsel, and officials debate how to present evidence while McKenzie’s case moves toward the governor’s review.
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