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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane surveys a decline of roaming Gypsies in Hungary and Europe, noting protests and a push to ban gland therapy and control nomadic life. He reflects on civilization, gender roles, and historical shifts from wandering tribes to settled life, interweaving social debates and public figures.
In Rockford a widow Ivy Cook Plager accuses suitor Paul Reed of planting a dynamite bomb that killed her husband Vernon Plager. The case features her testimony of love and elopement, Reed’s denial, and jurors weighing evidence as authorities pursue charges.
A San Antonio plea urges drastic action to remove slot machines from public places harming youth. The piece argues professional gambling feeds on minors, urges a special grand jury to question those behind displays, and asks if local parents want the machines kept from their children.
Austin July 21 Thomas Lose of Dallas candidate for lieutenant governor failed to obtain relief from the Texas Supreme Court. The court held it would not entertain an application for a writ of error in the appeal from the Fourth Court of Civil Appeals at San Antonio. Cameron County District Court injunction denying ballot name for a county Democratic executive committeeman stood.
Alvin Moody announces resignation from the Democratic state executive committee in Houston on July 21. He says the committee had no authority to demand his exit after receiving a letter from D. W. Wilcox and will back party nominees except the presidential candidate while remaining in the Democratic Party.
Pateet Parmer was seriously injured when a vehicle overturned on a highway near San Antonio. The 80 year old truck driver from Pa teal was rushed to Hubert I. Green hospital for treatment after the accident.
In Nuevo Laredo Mexico honors Capt Emilia Carranza the hero who died returning from a goodwill flight to the United States. After ceremonies at the International Bridge his body was sent by train to Mexico City at 10 am accompanied by Mexican troops under Gen Jose Luis Amezcun. An American guard of honor will accompany the body to Mexico.
Workers in San Antonio arrange wreaths for Capt Emilio Carrenzy the young Mexican ace. Wreaths from Fort Sam Houston and the 78th Leatherhead unit along with Consul Santibanes and Brig Gen Rowley will stay on the coffin until it reaches Mexico City. The gesture reflects broad support from laborers and Mexican officials.
Four people positively identify a suspect linked to a bold kidnapping and payroll robbery in San Antonio. The bandit approached Hubbard and Lawrence near Main and West Creek, forced them into a car, and fled with about 125 in silver and currency. Police arrested a man at his West Commerce street home after alibis failed during relentless questioning.
A Nandi activation in San Antonio sparked two hold ups and one attempted robbery within about two hours. Mrs. Gouisa Roundtree and Mrs. Joh Murphey were accosted by two masked bandits near her home, with $150 taken and rough handling reported. In front of Central Grocery two armed men attempted a robbery. shots were fired as they fled. A third act involved McNamara and a companion robbed of $25 in Bushnell Place. Mexican assailants then targeted two women on Travis and Concho streets, stealing purses with about $10 recovered.
A 14 year old youth intervened as his father beat his mother, attacking the man with a stick of wood and injuring him in the head. The wounded father was taken to Robert H. Green hospital. Police reported the incident occurred Saturday night in WhO WAG Aid.
Detective Owen Kilay was appointed acting chief of police, succeeding Chief T Miller who is on indefinite sick leave. Mayor Chambers and Police Commissioner Wright discussed a broader department shakeup as Kilay takes command and a new captain of detectives will be named. Wright promised changes as needed and cooperation in reorganizing the force.
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