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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1928
Page
1
A fragmentary report reflects on a glenolie magnet powering scientific aims and industrial uses, imagining inexhaustible earth power reducing the need for waterfalls. It also touches on New York nightlife, Zeppelin ventures, and distant wartime casualties, all in a sweeping, speculative tone.
The forecast notes a Thursday night cold front bringing variable winds along the 16 coast. Expect clearer skies in West Team, Tonigish, and Twueaiay with partly cloudy conditions and cooler temperatures overall.
Pete M'Kenzie, known as a toomed slayer of Sam Street, is interviewed in Huntsville death cell. He recounts visits to San Antonio gaming halls and says, They all go there.
Reports from Moscow describe a reconnaissance flight locating the Nobile group near Furnislam and Cap Pinter northeast of Sand. Italian officers led by Cap. Ale torte Mariani and Cap. Filippo anys aimed to reach Ming Doy base to aid stranded companions, while search planes covered the area for missing crew and the Walking party headed by Dr. Muluigreet.
Angeles July 11. William Falcon sought a second alimony record after being granted alimony as the first in Galliornié. Judge Leo Yankwish denied an increase from $1600 monthly from Grace W. Ele Tiott. Court costs of the attempt to raise the sum were to be borne by the defendant wife Eliioth.
Unchanged police personnel in San Antonio with only nine replacements added from the extra list. Commissioner Phil Wright stated a review was requested by merchants for a more efficient force. He indicated that if names of the nine new officers were to be published, a later decision would be announced.
A damaged report states robbers opened the Princess Theater safe after learning the combination. The incident occurred after hours, with investigators noting the safe had been worked on overnight and opened Wednesday morning.
Boumarerst dispatch reports Queen Marie plans another tour of the United States in the year’s travel program. She will be accompanied by Sir Steann, and the visit follows invitations extended earlier.
Indictments accuse Clarence Saunders of using the manly to defend through the rate of stock of the Wagly-Wirgly corporation. The case was lit moderw today by United States Treasury Teamy Toa TT, Tree.
Colonel Crecelius presented a cheaper sewer plan to city officials proposing a 1 250 000 dollar disposal system or a partial mechanical system. His bid contrasts with a rival 1 800 000 dollar proposal to line 200 miles of streets and irrigate 20 000 acres. Crecelius outlines a full plan including sedimentation tank digestion bank and drying beds and would supervise the project at 12 2 percent of total cost.
AUATIN July 11 The United States Department of Agriculture estimate places Texas cotton acreage on July 1 at 18 366 000 acres with only about AGS000 acres planted last year The average yield was 120 pounds per acre according to federal statistician Sobuts
Chief of Police Wt. O. Alillee applied for authority to destroy twenty three slot machines seized by Megan Anton in the police department. Hearing set for July 15. The machines, owned by unknown individuals, were displayed for gaming in open defiance of the law. District Attorney Fre Cowen prepared the application.
Ida I Larner of Bert Worth sues Henryetta Texas for $600,000 alleging nine years as common law wife of J Te Tugguins prior to his death in May. She cites securities valued at 2,010,000 and names W 1k Mrors, executor of Tugguins estate.
MelKengke, jailed in Austin over a motion for a receipt, comments from Berne county jail about Rambling in San Antonio and others. He recalls Chief of Detectives Sam Street killed in a gunfight at Lnuers steed and San Pedro avenue. McKenzie is an escaped convict from El Paso on a murder charge.
The Stroller reports from the business district on slot machines in this final article of a tour. The piece notes gash amounts logged and the day’s events as the second article in the Light series concludes.
The Stroller notes a rambling downtown San Antonio tour of gambling venues, seeing a7 elut machines being removed and questioning credentials for entry. The piece hints at Monte gambling and a public curiosity about the scene, with continued coverage elsewhere.
Mayor C M Chambers said changes are likely from top to bottom in the police department. Fire and Police Commissioner Phi Weright will oversee a department reorganization as a crime drive is promised. The mayor emphasized hiring younger, larger men with clean records and warned some current officers may be discharged. He cautioned against discarding loyal older officers and noted pension issues pending.
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