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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1928

Page

7

Slot Machines Operate in L A Despite Texas Statute Teeth

A long, error-filled report describes slot machines resurfacing in Los Angeles and nearby districts, noting Texas statute provisions on possession and destruction. It cites police, district attorneys, and officials discussing seizure, ownership, and the punitive framework for gambling paraphernalia and illicit devices.

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Dallasité Names Jehy G Vaughan Acting Insurance Official

Dallasité announces the appointment of Jehy G Vaughan of Dallas as acting actuary and deputy head of the insurance board effective July. Vaughan has worked with Hulbinden and Smith and conducted official examination work for the department under the Administration and is connected with the appointment firm.

Aubun, Wer Aire Jehy G. Vaughan Dallas Insurance Crminal Baturdey Cousing Jr Inurance Voughen Aneany Ronard Bernad Vaughan Aeeminting Hulbinden and Smith

Mountain Trout Offered at Hahose Colorado

An advertisement touts superb fishing in Alato, Colorado near Denver, promising both lake and stream trout fishing at Lake Maneroh and the Colorado Fork. It invites readers to request an illustrated booklet about two mountain homes and lodging opportunities, with contact at Equitable Building in Denver.

Hahose Colorado MaRobe Torment Denver Fork Iver Andere Miami Addiias Sohn Atolter Equitable Bulidias den- Ser Coloradn

Big Tim Murphy Buried Quietly in Chicago

Chicago gangster and labor racketeer Big Tim Murphy was buried without ceremony or church services. He died after a hail of bullets in front of his home, leaving behind a life of crime and labor influence. Born in a Chicago district famous for its politicians, he was previously imprisoned for a Dearborn Station mail robbery and later involved in cleaning and dyeing rackets. Police link his death to enmity from his criminal pursuits.

Chicago Diz ‘Tin, Murphy Luveral Tere Yardn Newsboy Inter Intercatelor Workers Time Dearborn Leavenworth Penitentiary Murphy Nihe

Mexico Votes Sunday For President

Mexico prepares for presidential election as Obregon leads in polls. U.S. officials expect improved relations with Obregon, with emphasis on stabilizing internal finances before addressing foreign debts. Economists foresee a focus on economy, conservation, and honoring international obligations amid postwar recovery.

Hie Mexico Evecare Claims Commissions Obregon Alvaro Obrezon White Leven Teen Tiny Dwight Morrow Coolidge Elnte Ico Kane Obre Kou Marro

Gang Leader O'Donnell Survives Night Assassination

CHICAGO June 30 Eddie O'Donnell head of the O'Donnell gang survives a nocturnal assassination attempt on West Sixty third Street. Gunmen open fire from a curtained car as he stood at his home but O'Donnell drops to the ground and counters with gunfire. Body guards fire, attackers miss and flee.

Dy Isle Tiasdie Srwe Berrien Chicago Eddie “Pike” O'Donnell O'Donnell Apike West Sixty-third Street Anensaine Prana Highenchman Spike

San Antonio Pushes for Bigger Police Force

A San Antonio business leaders conference urged a larger police force with better pay. They argued the present 250 officers are stretched thin across three shifts, leaving too few on patrol. Officials acknowledged budget cuts but pledged to seek funds for a stronger force, amid concerns crime remains high.

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Vets of Foreign Wars Leave For State Convention

B A Heil department quartermaster Vetorana of Foreign Waray Mrs senior vice promient at the to department and Mr and Airs 7 BE Mills also officers of the ste ganization left overland Sunday for TH Para to attend the state conven tion of the body. Gna Rtrombereer torn adjutant. Mra Ellen Mills sualiiary persident and Mra Kate Kasterling Incas treasurées will follow Tuesday.

B.A. Heil Foreign Waray Airs BE. Mills Steganization Para Mra Ellen Mills Sualiiary Kate Kasterling Tuenlay

Unsolved holdups and murders plague downtown area

Over eight weeks from March 28 to June 26, eleven holdups and two murders remain unsolved. Police report arrests in two robberies, with multiple suspects detained then released. A running list details each incident, including locations such as United Loan Co., Piggly Wiggly stores, ice cream stands, and cafes, with stolen sums and valuables.

Wid Prriod Harry W. Karotkin United Loan Company West Houston Street Sherry Broadway A. L. Huber East Dewey Place Effie ‘Torfaino Bluebonnet Lexington and Main Avenues EB. M. Snyder Fredericksburg Road Gus Eberting East Dewey Place Charlies Duran Josephine Street Avenue A B. F. Farmer The Light

Arrest Man Knife Victim In Hospital

A man was cut on the left arm and back in a late night incident in front of Nogniiton street address. A one year old boy said to have slashed has been taken into custody. The victim Owen was treated at Robert B. Green hospital after an altercation near Powell Street.

Bales Owen Powell Strect Te Nogniiton Street Nyuy Lim Owen Robert B. Green Hospital

Ban on Fireworks for Kiddies Urged by Texas Council

A Texas Council of Safety statement urged wholesale elimination of fireworks and explosives on the Fourth of July. It recommended displays supervised by experts as safe entertainment for children and urged precautions to protect youngsters.

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June 30 report from Washington notes Tany Loree the stormy petrel of toll road circles defends himself against threats of removal while also naming a new chairman for a railroad board and the Interstate Commerce Commission revokes authorization for Charles Harden to hold a Rock Island directorship.

Washington Tany Loree Tollroad Missoneci, Kanaar and Texan Kansas City Southern Inter State Commerce Commisson Charles Harden Rock Tsland Hood Ig Sovithsrestern

French mine disaster claims 650 lives in Roche La Moliere shafts

A fatal explosion in Roche La Moliere injuries 650 miners as fire and smoke cut off fresh air. Officials report asphyxiation amid a mining accident at the Inn mine facility, with government ministry involvement noted.

Parle Inns Fitty Egal Vila Roche la Moliere Ministry of Public Works

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