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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1928
Page
1
A disjointed clippings blend economy talk and weather forecast. It references a prosperity myth, dividends, and a looming election, then shifts to a cloudy forecast with temperatures around fifty degrees and winds shifting from westerly to northerly.
Thoward Sty Icanels of the Fifteenth field artillery is charged with murder in the Pearce Tickman case. St Francie faces civil authorities for alleged failure to aid a wounded comrade, with Ida May Litke charged after admitting responsibility for firing the fatal shot. Tickman died after a prolonged investigation reopening the case.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a political note with garbled wording. Mentions "Bird" and "plans were completed" amid unclear dialogue. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, yielding a brief, ambiguous item about political clues and morning events.
Special dispatches report insurgent leader Arnutto Viveroa and four followers slain by federal troops at Noiente ranch after a brisk counter operation. The rancher and one employee were killed when the troops arrived and dispersed the band that was firing on the ranch.
New York cotton markets opened firm on November 3 with gains of 6 to 46 points. Front-month December advanced to 19.45 cents, while January and May contracts showed notable prices at 10 4 in 1904 terms and 19.28 cents respectively, signaling a buoyant start for the session.
In Greenville on November 1 a Black man was convicted in district court for an incident involving a white woman. He was sentenced to life in prison. The case names Willie Grady as a key figure in the proceedings.
New Orleans markets for cotton, rice, coffee and other staples are closed in observance of a holiday. Trade halted nationwide as patrons observe the holiday.
Captain Harrison is reassigned to Kelly Capl and For Bam Bourton in a routine personnel shuffle. The notice lists new postings with no additional details on dates or duties.
Ten squads of police in evening clothes guarded Chicago Civic Opera opening, not to guard crowds but to eye valuables worth about 40 million dollars hidden in the venue. The officers watched for theft during the Carmen performance, while attendees enjoyed the show.
A West to East cold wave reaches Texas with rising winds and a drop in temperatures. Local meteorologist Jarboe predicts Thursday night will fall toward 50 degrees with Friday highs near 68. San Antonio should escape the worst, with warmer weather expected on Saturday. North-northwesterly winds and a thawing forecast for West and East Texas, including possible freezing in extreme East Texas northwest.
San Angelo Texas November 1 City manager Spence after three years resigns effective January 1. He will take a December leave of absence. During his tenure municipal improvements include a sewer disposal plant, electric traffic signals, a junior college, a $250000 city hall and auditorium, a central fire alarm system and paving 250 blocks.
A Daily Express dispatch from Kenya Colony reports that the colors of the Irish Free State failed to win the Prince of Wales in a horse race. Tiny Sheila O'Sbra presented the colors, the prince paused to kiss her, then rode to the port as the event ended unresolved.
Regular sessions of the American Legion investigating committee were convened to probe activities during the convention. Testimony from witnesses is set for 4 o'clock Thursday in room 613 of the Hleba building as committee members consider gambling, liquor, and related conduct at the event.
International News Service reports 19 year old St. Louis youth Clarence Terhune arriving in Germany after stowing away aboard the Graf Zeppelin. He is met by thousands, praised by admirers, and pressed with job offers from film, newspapers, and other enterprises. He recalls the welcome as unforgettable and hopes it yields opportunity.
At a Thursday hearing on a permanent injunction to block enforcement of a rate regulation ordinance, Dallas officials pressed the cross examination of a Southwest Bell witness. Revenue figures showed 1927 mailing costs at 0.2405 dollars per subscriber and Texas officials’ expenditures of 188000 dollars. further testimony outlined cross questions on federal administration and related policy notes. The next witness will be W. T. Manion.
Vin Revis Fred Thomas and Santos Sanchez were indicted by Caldwell County grand jury on ten counts for burglarizing several stores in Bentress Last Friday A woman claiming to be Revis sweet heart a Cherokee Indian is held at Fallous Hills tied to a separate burglary At Sweethome two weeks ago police say articles were found in her possession
Italian fishing vessels came under fire as French forces engaged a convoy off the coast. The incident disrupted fishing operations and prompted calls for ceasefire actions amid ongoing tensions and naval patrols in the region.
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