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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1928

Page

14

Ex Service Merit Fair Vote Tidalgd Mall en Turbulent Policy Battle

In Tidalgo Mallen Nov 6 a telegraphic appeal by the Widelya county ex service men club seeks a fair election. The club targets the governor attorney general and state senators urging square dealing on Tuesday’s polling. Plans include picketing and affidavits to verify ballots cast. Messages to national figures followed by a flood of telegrams to President Coolidge urging investigation.

Mallen Tidalgo Connis Widelya County Mon Don Moody Chane Vollart Bellators Westies Aone Enel Dy Massiell Morris Sheppard Cepressanon Rox Sanders Stayburt Sunner Driggs Garrett Buchanan Connally Garner Wurzbeck Blau On Clu Eich Poling Anid Amidileo Fickré Coolddge Department of Justice

Army deserter held in slaying of car motorman

A desertion case is tied to the fatal shooting of Sam A. Colt, 32, a streetcar motorman, in Dallas last night. Police say the suspect fled after the hijack attempt and a bullet from him wounded Colt. The suspect reportedly deserted from the army at San Antonio.

Dallas Staten Army Sam A. Colt Aotorman Als Wallee Cole San Antonio

Playwright and Actress Wed in British City

US playwright Crinn Wilbur and actress Aimy enterica Blinn wed in a British city amid delayed confirmation from London officials. Friends and distant relatives attended, including Minn Woolbryck, whose sympathy followed the couple after a recent family tragedy. Wilbur’s previous works include The Song Writer and Htoninnicing Roun lwet, produced by Khorgis Leles.

Valvvrant Hergtes Crinn Wilbur Aye Felor Aimy Enterica Blinn Loidon Miss Minn Woolbryck Khorgis Leles

Fire Girl's Brother Starts Separate Probe Over Death

Relatives of Thfrigde Kanak hire independent investigators to probe the death of a young schoolteacher found near Lake MWe yiinge. Alvin Knunk, the teacher’s brother, seeks clarity about Charles W. Thitehcork and a former minister as part of the inquiry into possible spiritual abuse and motives behind the tragedy.

Fire Girl Tatrelope Charles W. Thitehcork Wight Paresien Aml Mvlian Pietnice Aglot

Gordon in Recital at Temple Beth El

Gordon performs in recital at Temple Beth El as part of a United States tour. The event, noted by a local source, lists planned appearances and venues including a show at Richard Wigner near Lanois Corner.

Gordon Temple Beth el Gorton United States Richard Wigner Lanois

Shrine party will wit Kenedy festival in Kenedy county

The Tigartel by John C. Tamas, potentate of Aknine Temple, announces a Shrine Jubilee in Kenedy county on Nov 9. Uniformed Shrine bodies will hold street exhibitions starting 8 PM, with the Si sine band concert. A barbecue for Shrivers and families follows at Wenelly, then an oration by O. Te Mach from San Antonio. Local shrines across multiple counties are invited to attend.

San Antonio Gobind Gonzales Live Oak San Patricio Nilecca Aransas Cathal Victoria Yncaca Fasetie Refugio Kivkers Coblwell Uva Jim Wells

Traffic Cases in Los Angeles City Court Monday

Four traffic cases were heard in Los Angeles City Court on Monday. The docket included a mix of minor violations and routine citations with decisions announced by the judge.

L.A. City Court

Court Proceedings Hinds Rassoseed and Traffic Violations

A historical court record lists numerous individuals facing traffic violations and assorted charges, including Martin A. Caw and Flora Stavcha with fines. Several names appear with monetary penalties, while others await trial or judgment in the Fifty Seventh District Court under Judge We H Anderinn and related officials.

Hinds Rassoseed Martin A. Caw Thee Ulres Elly Vica Neiniuce Wronget Ed Ariat Livleit Branent Winton Unteln X. W.W. Norton Lot ‘Parin Jatene Gritz Wrank Fugrex J. Vy Fatolo Mor Paes WV. Karper John Willing James Williaing A. Martines Rika Bran Bhert Deiua Pon Leonard Saridoyal Alerrima Frank Datadout Joe Vin Mitre Ie Maurirn Faat Wyton Seezanny Heute

Telephone hearing delays court adjournment in Manion case

A court adjourned after delays due to absence of key officials. Testimony by Caughey and Manion was completed in half an hour before a noon adjournment. The hearing focused on telephone system costs and operations, with expert witnesses detailing line counts, peak hours, and equipment depreciation affecting service and planning.

Ehiteery Minin J. Leo- Woy Nardisal Komats City Vaughey Luesvas Caughey O. E. Scott St. Lowld Muditor

Prohibition Prosecution Recommendations Reported

A report by Prohibition administrator Verne Miller details raids on Northern area stills destroying several illicit operations. The combined capacity of four foreign stills reached 1240 gallons with 203 gallons of liquor seized, 1122 gallons of beer, and 25 gallons of wine confiscated. Police arrested 93 people, with 24 further charged, as about 500 dollars in property seizures occurred.

United State Prohibition Noroher Verne Miler Mgzent Wink Vale Ragathlows Amonohites

Officer Assigned to New Post Amid Turmoil

A disrupted report shows Lt. Cob Tuy Chupa newly assigned adjutant general duties in the Second Division. An Antonio relays indicate changes in staff as Captain Groemrell and others face reassignment while Caplainin serves in the Philippines.

Lient Chupa Aligston Han Antlonio Cup Groemrell Cal Momitron Ciaplinin Sarghily

Radio Set Stolen From Man's Home

Radio set stolen from a man's home, sheriff notified. Fragmentary text mentions Kan halemiany and a Crockett address, with references to a demonstration set near a San Antonio firm and attempts to obtain returns, all unclear and scattered in OCR.

Williamn Valling Crockett Vie Sheriff's Office San Antonio

Grayburg Awarded City Gas Contract

The San Antonio city commission awarded the mid November gasoline supply contract to Fraylues O1 company after a competitive bid. The control price set a per gallon rate higher than the Navy bid, ensuring fuel for city needs.

Contret San Antonio Fraylues O1 Thes Sity Commission Phe Navy

Chicago Wheat Prices Rally Amid Declines In World Markets

Widespread wheat price movement dominates the Chicago market with declines in Argentina and New York as traders digest shifting crop forecasts. Prices show volatility through the day with gains for some contracts and continued selling pressure as reports disclose large U.S. and world stock adjustments. Separate notes list local real estate vacancies and rental dwellings in the city.

City approves funds for street work damages

The city commission on Monday appropriated $5920 for damages from street widening on Dayer avenue between Wilkin and Nuova reels. Payments to Ham Hansen, Chris Angerse n, and others cover top remains and property impacts. An ordinance also allocates $5500 to reimburse for damages to Skirt property caused by widening Union Street between Brent Clonmerre and Fagarkel.

city_ commission Conta Dayer Avenue Iver Wilkin Nuova Ehreels Qomly Harry J. Hansen Chris Lian Anrgensen Uonhan Street Bnet Clonmerre Fagarkel

Enlistment Drive Amid Wartime Recruiting Efforts

In October, recruitment efforts proceed with local volunteers under Sergeant John AleGeo and officers Bergend Charles Ty Miller and Corporal Glenn HR. Sinpsen, with hard figures not fully legible, indicate a push to enlist men into the United States Army, including names such as McGee and others in the regional unit.

Crom Santonto Lowny Catlister United States Shri Geterber John AleGeo aLlidor Amoncess Charles Ty, Miller Sergrant McGee Mid Glenn HR. Sinpsen

City Pays $1260 For 4 Fountains

City approves payment of 1260 to acquire four drinking fountains. The funds cover purchase and installation costs for new public drinking stations in the municipal program.

Wit and Wanderings of Texas Cattle Men in San Antonio

A fragmentary account traces Hackberry Stina and Oni Otley, BellermutY cattlemen from Gray Chiliress, visiting San Antonio. It notes long Texan journeys, cattle dealings with Mexico, range reports from Vou Torn, and a mix of local人物 including Mrs Scott and Poultry expert Riley. The piece blends humor and anecdotes from the Texas livestock world with mentions of family and travels across the Southwest.

Warner Vitaphone in Three Languages Reported

A circulated note claims Warner’s Vitaphone will produce a feature in English French and German. The item discusses industry reaction and potential cast and production details while noting skepticism and market strategy amid a growing multi language film trend.

City Hall Vote Returns From Election Day

County and city officials prepare for a general election tally with Major Chambers announcing a holiday on Tuesday. The contest features Augustua McCloskes or a Democratic congress candidate and Republican incumbent Inecy M. Wurz in the fourteenth district. Returns from San Antonio and other counties will guide the final outcome as city hall staff collect the results.

Eifp Chambers Tim Kingene Smith Tiewh Gtnliota Wiskel Ly Grechiets Augustua McCloskes Congress Iren Inecy M. Wurzinch Wursbach San Antonio

Publicity Plan For Old Spanish Trail Promoted

Automobile editor Duncan Cures and Mrs Cerise With Purtonis of the San Antonio chamber of commerce promoted a publicity plan for the Old Spanish Trail. They urged inviting cantacm pipers to visit the Southwest to showcase travel routes coast to coast. Mr Curry and Mr Furlong estimated costs at 10000 to 12904 dollars to gain wide exposure for the Southwest, with Curry planning articles for the New York American. Sage W O Fuell hosted guests at Engle Vary Me and Mrs Carey.

Oerekent Bagby Tiss Duncan Cures New York Americiand Cerise Purtonis San Antonio Curry Tp Chambers of Commerce Furlong Guery New York

Wedding plans near end of cotton trade talks

The fragmentary text depicts a social subplot amid broader cotton market activity. It mentions characters Curtig, Joan, and Curtis plotting a party tied to a potential cable wall and looming negotiations, with references to family, travel, and a looming Oceanic trade context. The scene hints at tensions between social plans and economic deals as the newspaper excerpt ends with ongoing chatter and a continued narrative.

Market Report From A Dull Produce Trade Update

The report notes a dull produce market with several shipments from near coast and Ste Grando yutles and Winter Garden Mstrice. Prices show mixed activity with Jonathan apples around 72.56 per bushel and centa price near 95.60, while California tomatoes fetch about 2 per bushel and Lexos tomatoes at 43.50 per bushel.

Winter Garden California Focal

Fruit and Produce Prices From Kansas City Market Listing

A fragmented market listing shows prices for vegetables and fruits such as celery at 3.50 per crate, spinach 63.50 a bushel, onions at 1.26 per barrel, lemons 8 to 17 cents per pound, and eggs, meat, and dairy as part of a broader Kansas City agricultural report. The text includes numerous item quotes and shipping terms from regional vendors and buyers across multiple lines of trade.

Epinach Linas Greeny Owlers Aaren le & Renta Okva Browers Kansas City Investoge

Wife Lone Witness Force Free Husband

Moridas corporate court dismissed the case after Tanis Niven was charged with an offense tied to his wife’s death. The sole witness, Toive Joni Onion, died, leading to the case collapse.

Hovier Tovige Joni Onion

Party for Carmelite orphans at Mrs Hynt home

Mrs. Matt W Hynt hosts a party for the orphans of the Carmelite orphanage at her home 1918 Ne Treat from 2 to 7. Assistants include Mrs. Elaine and dames Nelson Nelson, Wendel, Puessel. Coffee sandwiches cake served and a fish pond will be part of the event.

Matt W Hynt Elane Medames Narry Toseph G. Nelson J. Wendel A. Puessel

Boy Indicted in New York For First Degree Murder

A 18-year-old athlete was indicted by the grand jury in Richmond County for first degree murder in the killing of his schoolgirl sweetheart, with witnesses examined before Justice Toka Kabaste. The indictment was handed to the Supreme Court after hours of testimony.

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Memorial Service Plans Discussed At Club Meeting

Ellis to discuss memorial services for members who have died recently at the regular weekly meeting of the club Monday night at 3 o clock. Grover Collins, secretary, will lead the Loainess meeting.

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Envoy to England Delayed by Misprint in Dispatch

A garbled notice notes an envoy to England arriving in Cit y, Ungustian, Mexigna commerce. The message hints at a Monday arrival around 0 aint m and mentions leasing Winn later Lie Siexien's city, with a tailroal column described as Special No. The text emphasizes profitable reads in the Tight Cinsaified column.

Ungustian Mexigna Atincin Ewannut Davitic Siexien Rene Tha

Fragmented OCR Note From Local Page

A distorted OCR fragment notes names and dates with unclear context. It mentions individuals and places in a garbled street corner style, lacking full sentences or identifiable event. No actionable details emerge beyond a sparse record of people and a local location.

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