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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1927
Page
8
Court probes possible juror influence and detective contact as government prepares affidavits for a grand jury. Justice Siddons oversees the process amid rumors in the courthouse corridors. Neil Burkinshaw leads the district attorney’s investigation into alleged misconduct related to the Teapot Dome case.
An 8 A man was accosted near the corner of San Marcos and Fl Paso streets late Monday night. He was slugged and robbed by two men. Detectives John Higgins and F C Hardcastle are investigating the case.
The commentary laments tax cuts at £225,000,000 while incomes tax looms and mocks the idea of harm from such cuts. It notes Alfonso of Spain and empire tunnel schemes under the Straits of Gibraltar and the English Channel, warns of air power and dirigible obsolescence, and urges metal duralumin airships. It argues for domestic experimentation, cites Russia’s arms policy with the League of Nations, and deems Europe’s future unsettled by Russia Germany and a powerful army.
Detectives under Chief William F. Green investigated a Halloween night robbery in which diamonds valued at over 33600 were stolen. Alberto Darwin reported three diamonds and 20 dollars taken near West Commerce Street. A woman he knew briefly led officers to the party location, where three arrests followed after officers interviewed witnesses and recovered items including rings set with diamonds and a stickpin. Mrs J W Neat reported two sets of diamond earrings valued at 2500 and provided suspect details to Detectives Lankford and Gray.
In Austin amid debate over state ad valorem taxes and possible rate cuts, officials discuss delaying surplus use, keeping funds on hand, and re fixing rates after a special session. Governor Mandy pushes for tax relief while Treasurer Hatcher urges caution on base rate changes.
Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright praised the holiday as celebrants enjoyed a safe, sane Halloween after a decade without alarms or incidents. He stressed the community’s cooperation and orderly conduct during the event.
Westminster Gazette reports Mercedes Gleiter a London typist and channel swimmer will attempt to swim the Straits of Gibraltar in December. The distance of the planned swim is about twenty seven miles.
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