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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1929
Page
8
An early report notes a fire station on Hicks Avenue in Wor and a cited loss around 25 000 with delays in repairs. The story mentions Fire Commissioner Tail Wright and Chief J G Sarran and hints at business opportunities in the community column.
In Augusta on July 26 A N Tiurnett aged 54 killed his wife and badly injured his four year old son Efleard then cut his own throat with a razor following a failed drowning attempt in a bathtub. A local saloon dispute is noted with comments on liquor and safety.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright serves as acting mayor on Thursday while Mayor Chambers attends a function in Austin.
Court records list various cases across multiple courts. Notable items include ex parte proceedings for burglary and theft with discharge refusals and bonds, custody motions, amended petitions, judgments for defendants, and numerous fines for traffic and public order violations.
About 126 youths barred from the regular Boy Scouts organize as the Junior Yanke in San Antonio to train for future membership. Thirty six come from Lima field with three troops meeting Saturdays at Lions Field. The senior bugler corps, 14 strong, is a standout unit under Noble Ti Roberts among the group that hopes to expand when they come of age.
Attorneys questioned jurors as 11 of 12 prospects were disqualified and Manuel Rodriguez faced trial for the murder of Fred Castilla in a March 25 hearing. The lone qualified juror, Thomas Tenga, was noted at East Crickett Street as Special Judge W. Anthons granted a defense motion for a continuation.
In Beamount Texas July 25 a Jefferson County man Blate Representative Be F Quinn paid a one dollar fine after his automobile blocked a downtown street. Corporation Court Judge A K Casey upheld the state law shielding on duty legislators from certain duties.
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