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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1928

Page

4

Mosquito Bite Highlights The Cobbs Family Legal Trail

A legacy tale shows Thomas J Dobbs Sr rising from civil engineer to associate justice after a mosquito bite spurred legal study. His son Thomas Olds Jr follows a path through Texas tech and Arbor, with family roots in Alabama law. Three generations share a drive toward the bar as youth follow fathers into law.

Thomas Jabbs Sr Fourth Court of Civil Anpeals Alabama and Chattanooga Alabama Wobb Usher Veon Court of Civil Appeals Hexar County Thomas Olds Jr Airwines Texas Wlawyer Lan Dobbs Texas University Fin Arbor Cobbs Thomas Bbs Chats Cellor Shudge Cobbs Thomas D. Cobbs Jr Belor

Cobbs Family Ties Highlight City Hall Lineage

Tommy Cobbs assistant city attorney follows his father and judge in public service. Judge Thomas D Cobbs Sr. holds a remarkable record reflecting a family tradition in law. Tommy remains a bachelor and one of the few city hall officials still unmarried and at large.

Tommy” Cobbs Attochey Test Thomas D. Cobbs Sr Tommy City Hall

Two Aviators Die In Midair Plane Collapse

Two student civilian aviators die when a vintage plane built by George Nusck and piloted by Gordon Bird breaks apart in midair. The 1900s era craft plunges about 1000 feet near the crash site. Debris and wreckage are scattered as investigators study the fatal incident.

Ciucago Plang George Nusck Gorton Bird Dusek Renehelin

Moody Mrs Sarah Moody Funeral Rites Held Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Moody, long resident of Texas, were held Monday after dying Sunday at her Wyoming Street home. She came to San Antonio forty years ago with husband, left three daughters and many relatives. Survivors include daughter Meslton, two sisters, and several brothers. Burial followed at local cemetery.

Saab M. Moody Wyoming Street Hell

Twenty Four Men Arrested in Gambling Raids

Twenty four men were arrested Saturday night in two gambling raids carried out by Detectives Krank Vogler and F. Lo Taillepage. Officers seized nineteen suspects in Snooth bnechi slend and five at SUS in South fared. Charges for gaming will be filed against all.

Krank Vogler F. Lo Taillepage Mien Ok de Snooth Bnechi Slend Sus South

Babe Scooped Up Life Saved by Trolley Device

A Dallas report describes a 10 month old child saved when a trolley car's emergency mechanism released a basket and lifted the child away from the tracks as the car halted. The event occurred near Leland Stowe manor, with Mr and Mrs W L Stowe noted. Bleaker OCR text confirms the dramatic rescue near the child’s home.

Babe Dallas Leland Stowe W. L. Stowe Automusic

Engineer Killed When Passenger Train Hits Switch

MEMPHIS Tenn November 12 Lynn Ssily engineer was killed and several persons injured when Louisville and Nashville passenger train 101 from Cincinnati and Louisville ran through a faulty switch and crashed into a switch engine in the yards here. report states the accident occurred during the mishap with injuries to multiple aboard and on site.

Memphis Tenn C! Lynn Ssily Stanile Louisville and Nashiville Cincinnati Louisville

City considers new traffic law to curb motorcycle offenses

Commissioner Phi Wright announced a proposed ordinance to curb traffic violations within city limits. If approved, it would prohibit county officers from arresting violators in the city and send cases to county precincts for trial. The measure awaits a city commission meeting after Armistice Day.

Mopday Volleo Mishioner Phi Wright Luesig Cig Ab Ely

Exhumation Sought in Texan Refinery Death Case

Justice of the peace TL A Butler ordered exhumation and autopsy of a refinery worker’s body following claims of poisoning. The request aims to verify the cause of death and address conflicting statements from a local witness.

Cathie Judeo

Run-Down Women Regain Strength In Philadelphia Ad

A Philadelphia reader cites dramatic improvements after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Pills for Constipation. The testimonial from Mrs Helen Seq/V and Mrs Hirven Semior praises regained energy and better health after childbirth and postnatal weakness, urging publication of such letters to reassure other women.

Helen National St Troong Phila Polladelphia Lydia Finkham Ale Lydia EB. Finkham National Breet Tacony Philadelphia Terre Haute Lydia E. Pinkham Alep Jetlere J. Ic Nance Blaine Avenue Terra Ilante Indiana

DAA Society Expels Mrs Mary MacFarland

New York news reports Mary MacFarland of Unnaver New Jersey expelled from the Daughters of the American Revolution for conduct deemed to disturb the organization and injure its good name. She allegedly denounced D A members and prominent liberals, and refused to be tried, prompting the action last month.

New York Mary MacFarland Unnaver American Association of University Women Daughters of the American Revolution D. A. Red Blac

Sons of World War Dead Enter West Point Ranks

The War Department announced thirty five vacancies at West Point will be filled by sons of veterans killed in the World War. The appointments were authorized by an act of Congress in June. Washington, D.C., November 19.

Sons of War Dead ae _oniversus Bereare Wasiington D. C West Point Congress

Banking Officials Entertained on Tour of Texas

Representatives of the Teabeds Haughteling investment banking firm of Chicago were entertained Monday with a breakfast at the Pinta hotel. The hosts included Eel of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Decleor of the Mf. 121. Tait company. The party is touring to study industrial possibilities in the state and is led by Jay Voner, assistant to the president of the company, who will return to Corpus Christi Monday night.

Haughteling Unit Company Chicago Pinza Hotel Cr. Eel San Antonio Jay Voner Comums Corps Christi

Negro Takes Life of Car Operator in Moullon

In Moullon on November 12 a Black man fatally shot Rea Melton, 87, a street car operator, as he opened his door for him. Melton’s body was found near the car by a colleague on the same line. The unidentified assailant fled, and police search for the killer continues.

Moullon Rea. Melton Mellon Dennis Culture Beauty Shops

Peasants Seize Power Amid Rumors Of Coup In Mumianng

In Haucharest Runapin on November 12 authorities report peasants gaining leverage over the government amid coup threats. Foreign observers note unrest as peasant factions march on the capital while opposition groups rally. The Tiberal party under leader Ceomine Vintilla Deationy calls for timely governance changes as regency nears.

Haucharest Runapin Mumianng Witiné Deng de Dreier Tuliu Monto Mio Ceomine Vintilla Tiberal

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