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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1928

Page

3

Dallas gun girl jailed again in Hollywood incidents

Dallas blonde Rudell Feath, infamous as the gun girl, faces intoxication charges after damaging a glass door at Dr. Warry Koakihara’s Hollywood residence. She paid a $20 fine and was released, continuing a string of altercations with Bohannon, his sister, and others that previously led to jail time.

Los Angeles Rudell Texas Warry Koakihara Hollywood Herb Dorlor Dallas M. Bohannon Maui Bohannon Will

Youth 19 Killed After Altercation at Balton Farm

Balton Texas May 17 Carlton Fewett aged 19 was killed at a nearby dwelling after a dispute last night. Retired farmer FLD Thompson, who lives nearby, was arrested an hour later. In a signed statement Thompson said he would not deny the shooting.

Balton Tex Carlton Fewett Balade Fld Thompson

Kansas Pays Final Tribute to Aviator

Tributes were paid to Lieut Royall Thomas in M'South Wan May 17 as rites were held at his parents home. The aviator died testing a flight last Wednesday near the Teterboro New Jersey airport.

Kansas Aviator M'South Wan Trihunic Royall. Thomas Telerboro

Watson announces candidacy for Boxer County attorney

Augustus McDloskry and Dave Watson feature political notices declaring Watson's bid for Boxer County attorney in the Democratic primary. The ads urge support and emphasize party backing and campaign readiness for the July primary in Texas.

Dave Watson Boxer County

Gold Secret Will Out in Desolation Tale of Scotty Cache

Death Valley Scotty prepares to reveal the location of a long sought gold cache worth millions. He testified in court for a friend after returning from his desert residence to share details of the discovery and its concealment.

Death Valley Scotty Desert Castle

Sealed plea talks in girl killing case in Seattle

Seattle, May 17. County Prosecutor Colvin disclosed he received a defense offer from Walthen Cloyes Gaines Seville merchant sentenced to death for his daughter Sylvia Gaines murder. The offer sought naming an accomplice in the killing in exchange for leniency in Gaines punishment for second degree murder. Colvin said he suspected two years ago that Gaines was aided by an archivist.

Seattle Wash Feline Colvin Walthen Cloyes Gaines Seville Sylvia Gaines Aetion Cedure Gaines Nice Gailes

Two Bills Move to Goolidge After Conferees Agree

In May 17 1920s style report from Walmin gton farm relief and merchant marine bills clear Congress after conference reports adopt. The farm relief measure creates a farm board and revolving fund to aid farmers, with the equalization feature central to debate. The wording notes changes since earlier versions while marking the bills as substantially approved for White House consideration.

Walmington McNars-Tmaugen Merchant Marine Manche Senate House Vebo Relia Bill Vpn Farm Board Duge

Hold 3 in New York Gun Running Roundup

New York May 17. Police arrested two men on waterfront gun running charges. Five thousand rounds of rifle ammunition and two revolvers were seized in a shop. Brooklyn detectives aided in the operation, saying the men shipped contraband between Hoboken and Mexico to land guns on vessels in small packages. Del Rio and Denigno Del Rio, unnamed accomplices, and others were named by police.

New York del Rio Mevendex Jorn Muboken Mexica Carcy Gonds

College Boys Are Not So Dumb

Northwestern University students respond to a survey as they seek useful careers. Vocational expert Harry Newton Clark notes college youths pursue meaningful life work and face questions about money and future wages.

Evanston Harry Newton Clark Andionelly Northwestern Sal Ihis

Famous Napoleon Hat Sells for $1511 at Auction

A dusty Napoleonic hat once worn by Napoleon Bona Partes fetched $1511 at a historic corner auction. An anonymous French cavalry officer emerged as the successful bidder amid wartime wear and intrigue surrounding the relic.

Napoleon Bonaparte

Purchase site for hospital project outlined in local league action

The Wing home on Blead and Bronklyn Avenue is to be converted into a hospital by the local Janine League. A purchase of the King property for 40000 dollars was approved at a league meeting, with plans to renovate and equip the building for hospital use. The Aug agenda includes further discussions on enlarging the facility and installing new equipment.

Bronklyn Avenue W Antonio Rhapter Union True Peoperte Gilbert Donnan Janine League Univer League Pyaus

Deputy Goes to Dank Trial Over Bank Robbery Case

Deputy Sheriff Tew Grasshatteft Piursday testifies for the state in a Rockyprings bank robbery case. Three young men face charges from nearly a decade ago in Txt wards county Geasehelf. One confessed after an undercover ruse. two others were later arrested.

Tew Grasshatteft Rockyprings Walur

Civil War Pension Act Clears Senate

The Civil War Pension Act was passed by the Senate late last night. The measure would extend pensions to more than 1000 Civil War veterans and their widows, expanding benefits under the act as they anticipate final approval.

Senate Washington

Morex Glandular Extracts Tonic Promoted in Ads

An advertisement touts Morex a modern tonic containing glandular extracts. It claims concentrated benefits, recommends daily doses for ten days, and urges readers to obtain genuine packs from pharmacies and druggists nationwide.

Clonca Haw Tabint Lunding Drugetst Amerlée

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