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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1928

Page

2

Oil Magnate Stewart Hits Witness Stand in Trial

AVREHENGTON Nov 19 Stewart Standard Oil magnate takes the witness stand in his own defense and denies the remarks attributed to him about the Ravepot indictment. The defense seeks a directed verdict of not guilty in the Hubert W. Stewart case as the government concludes its presentation on bondman charges.

AY. Stewart Jennings “Halt Sojembia Supreme” Court Hubert W.stewart

Vote Decision In County Court Delayed To Tuesday

Be ar county commissioners heard charges of election irregularities in the 1920 race between Republican Harry Wurabneh and Judge Augustus Me Uliskey. The court planned to announce the official vote count Tuesday morning after considering envelopes opened in the precinct tally sheets and alleged discrepancies at four precincts. If Wurabneh’s objections stand, the overall result could shift, keeping the outcome in doubt until the court decision is issued.

Die Emil Dave Dewhurst Wurabach Tex Tay Fenbank Bexar County

Businessmen Back Public Service Funding Plan

A group called the Public Service builds support for a new stock offering. Leaders include Albert Sleres and Rayfaid Phelps with a general meeting set for Tuesday to review plans. Appointments list D. Bonner, L. Lipscomb, H. W. Kelfer, R. Cureron, Theiner, and others assisting Ren Murin and Charles D. Tal as captains.

Eens Rae Ind Rayfaid Phelps Talph Darke Phelp Z. D. Bonner Louis W. Lipscomb Harold W. Kelfer Ralph 11. Cureron A. Theiner Wilson ‘Southwall Rok Butee Alex Villar Darkee Will Ren Murin Cock Brean Charles D. Tal Heodore Frivirich J. I.‘ Morton A. O. Roemer H.” x Ochs Portiy Loring

Annual Prom Honors at Main Avenue and Iridae High

Prom committees honor Aids of Main Avenue and Iridae high schools. Decorations feature Mary Lavi Wellin Bane Elizabeth Terrell Johsona Belle Steves Mary Walthall Dorothy Vigna Maverick Augusta LeRoy Demaen Brown 4Riiman June Clover and Margaret Chaih Bird Margeret Soule. Cheperons listed for the ceceelon include A Aesdames St. A. Tichey D. W- Bissner Leon id A Steres.

Jaza Beles Main Avenue Iridae Ihe Mary Lavi Wellin Bane Elizabeth Terrell Johsona Belle Steves Mary Walthall Dorothy Vigna Maverick Augusta LeRoy Demaen Brown

Nurses' Weekly Meeting Promised by San Antonio Teachers

A notice notes two home meetings planned by the San Antonio Parent Association and teachers. The first gathering, conducted by Nurse Mary Joiner, will be held Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 3 at Baptist Church, with Miss De Bone, superintendent of public schools, presiding.

San Antonio Baptist Mary Joiner Miss de Bone

Discharge 4 in Row Over Dog Quarrel

Four individuals were discharged in a local corporation court after a dispute between two East Mitchell families over a dog. The cases against K. G. Crockett of Lauter and Charles M. Seater were dismissed. testimony was heard and the defendants cited for disturbing the peace. Johnny Onion appeared in today’s proceedings.

East Mitchell Hison D Mrz K. G. Crockett Lauter Charles M. Seater Johnny Onion

Connecticut official speaks on island rehabilitation plan

Benietor Rabe Tercan from Forte reports that Connecticut lawmakers are advancing a rehabilitation bill for the island after recon events. The statement emphasizes progress and potential outcomes, with local institutions watching closely for formal passage and implementation.

Benietor Rabe Tercan Connecticut Forte Izland

Maryland Battleship Bound for Panama With Hoover Passenger

A sizable crew has prepared the U.S. Maryland for its voyage to Panama carrying Herbert Hoover as a passenger. The scene shows the battleship Maryland in San Diego harbor preparing for the trip south and onward to Central America.

U.S Maryland Panama Herbert Hoaver San

Peace talks on telephone rates continue in city

A meeting between the mayor and city officials discussed a possible compromise with the telephone company. The company may agree to a 25 percent rate reduction from current increases of 20 to 33 1/3 percent. A resumed hearing set for December 3 before Judge Dibrell will hear city evidence challenging any rate increase.

Joseph Dibrell Cates

Escaped Convict Surrenders After Visit Home

Hush Stell, who escaped from Glemena state prison with fellow inmates, visited his wife and child in Wichita Walls before surrendering Saturday. He requested return to the Teres penitentiary to complete sentences totaling Leenty Fenre.

Wichita Walls Stell Teres Penitentary Leenty Fenre Glemena State Prison Farm

Smith and Hoover Called For Jury Service in 8

In a dated notice, A Smith and Hoover are listed for jury service. The string includes garbled addresses and names but identifies a courthouse proceeding set for Monday. No Herbert Hoover mentioned. the text also references A M Tourer of 2342 Sounders in a corrupted form.

al Sint Hoover Reeiding Florida Herbert A- M. Tourer

Denies Jury Tampering Charge In High Profile Case

In Atlanta on November 19 United States District Attorney Hager rejected claims of federal jury tampering linked to the Adair Theory and Trust company investigation. He said defense speculation amounted to the misstep that could trigger a mistrial.

Atlanta Chayees Department of Justice Oscott United States District Allomnes Adair Theory and Trust Company United States Hager

Lift Quarantine on Bexar Cattle

Quarantine on cattle in Bexar Bowie Junet Datmipasue Lavaca Wilson Zavally counties lifted after fever infestation eradicated in these areas per governor order. Livestock quarantine division confirms erasure and advises no further restrictions in these counties.

Bexar Austin Bowie Jurnet Nes Datmipasue Lavaca Wilson Zavally Countier Effevilse Asternmarion Br Preade

Perilous Bets and Public Funds Warned in Early Dime Novel

A column ridicules risky investments and warns that the public faces losses as millions are gambled in stock markets. It laments high national spend on public schools and rails at social and political figures while describing a sensational, cautionary verdict on financial speculation.

Jose Fk Zed Slayer Columbia Rir

BIOS OFFERED ORS BONDS CONTINUED ON BIDS

The article details bids for bond issues under charter provisions restricting issuance. Checks of 47,500 accompany each bid to secure bidding regulations. Bidder names include Central Trust Company J H B Young and several firms led by Dittmar Ro 2 Fuller G I Borman, with firms from Dallas, Chicago, New York and St Louis.

Texas Rail Officehs Central Trust Company J. HB. Young Hebi di Tarclay Ne Hounl Alster Dittmar Neelent Dittmar Fuller G. I Borman Dalles Talsey Steart Company Chicago Deoe Italy Corporation New York G. 3 van Ingen Compeny George Vey Gibbong and Romusey Pane Prart and Company Ghi- W. Cressrich Company Confidental National Company Stifel, Nicholaus,and Company Ht. Lovie Dallas Trust and Savings Company of Dallas

Jap Physicians Granted Right to Erect Hospital

The California Supreme Court ruled that Japanese physicians in Los Angeles may incorporate a hospital and erect it, paving the way for building under an American treaty with Japan. The court had previously sustained the claim in favor of Dr. Tashiro and others despite anti Japanese land restrictions.

Fy International News Sersion Wanfiington Supreme Court Today Los Angeles California Supreme Court He Tashiro Japan Tee California

Peaches to Take Stand in Divorce Case of Friend

In WHILE PLAINS New York on November 19 Frances Peaches Heensn is set to testify in a divorce suit filed by Mrs. Edgar Allen against her husband Allen. The case centers on allegations surrounding Peaches and the former Cimilérella girlride, with details described in oblique fashion. A tangential note mentions the prohibition era context and the involvement of officials, trains, and clocks, but the readable text is fragmentary and unclear.

Peaches Plains N.Y Frances ‘Peaches Daddy Urorning

Ambiguous Election Ruling Cited by Court Official

Court official Joe Newton cites a clear law and argues that ballots must be thrown out when boxes contain more votes than registered voters. He says the court will follow the law as applied to the contested count noted by Judge B McClaskes and the small majority outcome.

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