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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1928
Page
4
Police probe the murder of an unidentified woman found in a cornfield near Norristown Pennsylvania. Detectives recovered a torn Christmas card reading Nancy from Elvira and pieces of photographs as clues to the slayer. The body was reportedly choked and shot, and remains were found with the victim still warm.
Dave Johnson of 714 Sherman Street surrendered Monday in Bexar County jail on an assault charge after knife wounds were found on his wife. The couple’s arrest complaint was filed by Justice of the Peace Louis F Boltz. Johnson said he came Sunday night thinking his wife was dead and turned himself in with deputies Grasshoff and Bwyer present. An ambulance took the woman to a hospital where doctors said the wounds were not serious.
Investigators indicate a car entry near Cehl fray lane led to a woman's body being dragged to a field spot found face down. A pocketbook, gloves, and a Christmas card were recovered along the trail. Coroner notes items show the victim was choked before a fatal shot to the head.
Mazie Jaroski, a noted phimpest acrobat, prefers Los Angeles as her home where most women aim to slim down. The article highlights her choice of city to support her physique and professional image.
Globetrotting trapeze performer Mazie Jaroski known as Tolls loves San Antonio best. Her mother lives at 1207 North Alamo Street and Mazie plans a two year stay in the Philippines before continuing her circusi career with famed troupes and venues in London and elsewhere.
The council declared public necessity for paving along Summit to Lynwood and Rosewood to city limits and awarded Hast Commerce from Michigan to Tre Grande for 310 535 to Alamo Paving. It accepted completed paving on Kentucky avenue from Adams to Glenmore. Also approved election judges for December 1 charter amendment election and permit for sewer lines.
The report narrates a string of figures and names amid radio era satire. Hoover and Coolidge are cited with policy shifts as relief for farmers wanes. A real estate and flood control note follows with a proposed contractor for San Antonio works.
In Washington on November 13, the contest over senator-elect William S. Ware, Republican of Pennsylvania, barred from the Senate, is set for settlement when Congress reconvenes. The battle pits Ware against former Labor Secretary William J. Wilson who alleges fraud and contests the election. The outcome could deny Ware the seat, leave a vacancy in Pennsylvania, and lead to an appointment ahead of the next election.
Funeral services for James H. King aged 35 were conducted Monday afternoon at his home on Bot Heck street. The Rev Mr Ht Deel of Geinled and W O W assisted with rites. Interment followed at Poteet cemetery.
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