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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1928
Page
1
A quirky astrologer predicts Hoover will be president with strong psychic forces while Governor Smith lags. The piece wanders to Kepler and ancient astronomy, then shifts to a northern Alaska find of a mummified chief and family artifacts, preserved in fur garments and bird skins.
The Stroller column reports arrests in San Antonio connected to crime coalitions. The writer questions the police claims and notes the case involves The Light and a supposed figure named Stroller. A continuation is promised in The Light on Sunday.
Four robbers forced the driver, George Al. Griffles Jr., into a rumble seat of a tobacco truck and fled with about 1040 XR dollars worth of tobacco in Taquwis. The incident occurred on an ST street. Griffles escaped unharmed.
HOLLYWOOD July 7 A formal report from Hollywood hospital updates Charl Werrigatt assistant to Mayor James T. Walker of New York City after an emergency appendectomy He is said to be doing as well as can be expected and resting easily doctors report
James W. Good of Chicago was named Western campaign manager for Herbert Hoover today. The appointment positions Good to coordinate campaign activities across the western states.
Partly cloudy conditions with mountain fluence in temperature. Tonight low around 14 degrees. Sunday high near 60. Light southerly winds. Coastal showers and inland thunderstorms expected Sunday night into Monday across western Texas. Temperatures tomorrow through Monday show cooling trend with possible frost inland.
A disrupted report describes an autoist assaulted and shot by a bandit. A hearing is scheduled for the Cine Sleuth case as details emerge from an investigation into the crime scene and suspect actions.
Tuttle requested habeas relief and a hearing was set for 2 Saturday afternoon before Judge W. W. McCrory in the Ninety Fourth District court. He faces one felony and two misdemeanor charges tied to alleged bribe acceptance from Charley B. A second man, Tulle, was arrested Friday night on a felony warrant after posting bail on the earlier charges. Investigators and prosecutors questioned him as legal action continued.
San Antonio hosts a large welcome as 23 airplanes part of a national air relief tour stop at Winburn field before continuing to the Pacific coast. Acting Major Chel Wright proclaims Saturday and Sunday Aviation Days and urges citizens to assist in reception and entertainment.
Police report a man claiming to be THE STROLLER was arrested and charged with extortion, while critics say officers have not filed charges against gambling operators. The article cites Art 631 detailing fines up to fifty dollars for gambling houses and Art 641 imposing penalties on officers who withhold information about gaming offenses.
Secretary Herbert Hoover resigns from the Commerce Department cabinet post effective as President Coolidge wishes. The resignation was received at the White House today, signaling a change in the administration.
Services for Louis Levine brother of Mrs Eph M Goldstein of 327 Evergreen Street will be held here Monday. Levine was killed in an automobile accident on July 4 in Charleston after forty years residency there, his body being brought to San Antonio.
Police pursue a suspect described as a negro who tried to steal a car from 1000 Jones Avenue. After failing to halt, he fled under gunfire from officers and residents, including W. W. Tate and My Wright. Det. A. F. Heloxens and others arrived. shot were fired but no one was reported hit. The suspect fled past Tate’s yard as he ordered him to stop.
An armed robbery and attempted murder occurred on county highways near San Antonio. A doctor was struck, shot, and wounded after resisting a bandit who stole his wallet. Lt. Holland and another officer were threatened and relieved of a watch and ring. A second incident occurred on the Fredericksburg road involving a man identified as Solland. Authorities describe the attacker as of medium height with dark features.
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