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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1928
Page
12
An escaped city jail prisoner, who had just begun a three year term, reportedly dug up a $96 fine and was released four days after his arrest order. The incident occurred Thursday as he secured his freedom from custody.
Reports from across Japan indicate the arrest of 36 extremists following a nationwide probe after the general election. Handbills denouncing the government were seized and investigations continued.
Dallas March 15. Superintendent Ailicus Webb of the Anti Salaam league of Texas declares the dry fort conference program. Speakers include W E Williams Mayor H E Burt Dr B A Copasg Mrs J T Blodlyworth Wade Lewis Cullen D Thomas Cora Megrail W J Townsend Florence Sterling and others across Fort Worth San Antonio Dallas Belton Wichita Falls. Night speakers include Bishop Moore and Drs Harma Sandifer Bowden Selman among others.
Last minute crowds at the San Antonio internal revenue office thinning as delays persist. About eight staffers faced a quiet scene with noon totals uncertain and a 4 pm close looming. Penalties of 25 percent apply after the deadline, while nationwide the rush mirrors possible 1927 rate reviews.
A bumper honey crop is forecast with Bexar county near third in statewide production as no heavy freeze threatened the Southwest. E T Edwards, president of the State Beekeepers Association, announced results from a Thursday San Antonio meeting where crop conditions were discussed and reports from Nueces valley and Winter Garden were presented.
From Galveston to Brownsville F Trabes Davison secretary of war for aviation and Maj. Gen. James B Fechet chief of the army air corps landed at Point Isabel at 10 a m after battling a deadwind. They had planned to fly to Tampico without stopping and no further stops were announced.
Emily Weaten Beil died March 4 leaving an estate over 277000 and probate proceedings reveal she willed 50000 to her niece Juanita Jones and nephew Edvent Jones each. The will was filed for probate on Thursday and directs 25000 to each beneficiary.
Dalhart shipments reported by the Chamber of Commerce show 2693 cattle cars totaling about 23 thousand head have left since August 20. The average is roughly 30 cattle per car as entrepreneurs move livestock from the area.
The Supreme Court heard Wednesday’s filings including applications for writs of error and attorney rejections. Cases involve Michal Greenwalt versus W. Ti, Idpon, Tarrang, Ligon. Teran Company versus Real et al. Freestone matters. and motions to withdraw or rehear. Proceedings cover numerous writ applications and leave to intervene across several counties with multiple parties named.
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