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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1928
Page
1
A local record notes Aliocney T E Simmnang compiling a book on law breaking and city ordinances. It states a holder cannot claim ignorance as a defense once ordinances are codified.
A fragmented account describes Wall Street fluctuations, Ford Motor Company rubber ventures, and farm fires in the Northwest. It notes Mr Tex Rickard facing financial shortfalls, debates broadcasting fights, and hints at political and economic tensions, with references to steel markets, lenders, and potential aircraft extinguishing aid.
Theodore A. Simmang, assistant district attorney, codifies Dallas traffic laws dating back to 1904. The project, aided by District Attorney Loraar Seeligson, aims to produce a complete compilation of ordinances for ease of enforcement. The work covers speed limits, parking rules, negligent collision regulations, and other traffic provisions.
Federal prohibition agents confiscated the automobile owned by Trev Joseph Baterks pastor of Sacred Heart Church at Detour after locating forty three quarts of liquor in the vehicle during a raid.
TeMbra GILS Kan Anlanin reports mixed weekend weather across Tontgat and Sanday with near 72 degrees on Sunday and chances of showers. Winds from 16 miles per hour expected, with partial storms in parts of West Texas and southeast counties.
One man held in Bexar county jail, with no manhunt concluded Saturday for a robbery and assault on W. O. Ware, a 65 year old merchant, at his Nolap and Live Oak grocery store. Ware’s wife said a suspect identified in custody as the bandit shot him in the left hand. deputies offered differing views on the bandit’s status and an accomplice. The in custody man was jailed Saturday night on Chestnut Street by deputies Ben Stowe and Eu Knight.
Court order bars police from halting opening of greyhound races at Dorgan Wills Staten Island. Police attempted to intervene for alleged illegal betting but injunction issued by Supreme Court Justice Strang prevented action, allowing races to start as the police withdrew.
NEW YORK July 23 A note from Iceberg W Straus president of the Religious Tresi vera Men Inc urged golf clubs to close for a few hours on election day in November to remind members to vote. Several clubs replied with signals of favorable action.
Dispatches from Citernavnen report an assault on a train bound for Mexico City near the Tepoxtan station. The engine saved the train amid a fusillade of bullets with no communication available. Troops were marching the wagonload.
The Light's classified ad exchange offers election result updates via Crockett 2400 and TSA broadcast. Trained operators provide prompt, courteous service for latest figures on the election, and listeners can call Ay00 for personal checks.
NCO Mysteriously beaten. 18 year old B. B. Alexander of 236 Argyle Avenue found semi conscious by Patrolman W. T. Swift Saturday morning. He suffered facial and head blows, with police unsure of robbery motive. Alexander treated at police headquarters and taken home after emergency care.
Washington warns Panama about keeping order amid political factions in the run up to the August 5 elections. If revolutionary activity occurs as alleged by the opposition, the United States pledges to intervene to restore and maintain calm.
Chicago crime news mentions Vice President Dawes as a candidate to lead a citywide crackdown. The Chicago crime commission, chaired by George A. Paddock, reports the idea to appoint a dedicated chief to oversee violence reduction efforts across the metropolis.
Minneapolis July 25. Thomas Darlow Walker an 85 year old philanthropist and art collector known as a millionaire patron has died. He supported museums and artists worldwide and leaves a notable legacy in the arts community.
Guards pursue eight armed convicts after a dramatic escape from Imperial State Prison. A deputy is killed. Ward, the barn sergeant, dies from buckshot injuries near Richmond. Confederate gunfire and a chase through marshes lead to a staged car pursuit.
Rain halted the Davis Cup doubles and singles in Agueil France delaying play between the United States and France. Weather halted schedule as teams prepared for a tentative resumption with Tilden and Coe involved, while lineup changes and late decisions affected the standings.
World's champion marathon pianist Ru Reynolds pushes past seventy-five hours in a bid to set a continuous playing record. He began at 20 Main Avenue and reached 32 o'clock noon on Wednesday amid a marathon performance test.
Four year old Jose Gonzales, now of Inia Gonantes, was recovering Saturday from injuries received Friday night when a motorist crashed into the nut driven by the father. Gonz antler was driving in the 600 block of Tashbock Street when the other car struck.
The Sunday Light edition will press several hours later than usual due to late election news. Readers are advised patience as delivery may arrive a few minutes late tomorrow and the newspaper promises the latest figures once printed.
The article reports President Callies declaring retirement from the presidency on December 1. It notes efforts in various quarters to persuade him to change his mind and mentions Governor Aaron Saenz of Narvo Lion as a potential successor if Callies resigns. It discusses the possibility of appointing a provisional president and the implications for a future election.
London July 28. Barsar MacDonald, former penn minister, left London for Font Hampton to take the Repress of Bennee for Canada. He is said to depart with a boatload of expectation of fun and leisure. He is accompanied by daughters Teddel Joan and Sheila.
A large fire roared through the Fureka Flats grain counter area between Walla Walla and the Touchet river, consuming about 50,000 acres of wheat and pasture. Hundreds of firefighters battled the flames for hours before halting the spread.
Toronto reports permit receipts from liquor sales surge in the tourist season, showing this year’s total already exceeds 1927 by nearly sixty percent. High activity at the Ontario central booth reflects stronger travel flow and consumer demand through July.
Voters flocked to the polls early as Bexar County and city offices head toward a close in Saturdays Democratic primary. Key races include Henry Vielmann versus Tom J Newlow for county attorney and Dave Watson against Larwar Seeligeon for district attorney with strong showings from both camps. Albert Tolley opposed to Dick J Burke for county clerk drew sizable support, while Weber reported good turnout from his county chair position. Final results and continued coverage on Page 5.
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