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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1928

Page

2

San Antonio Workman's Foot Torn Off by Hit and Run

San Antonio public service worker Christiano Moran lost his right foot and sustained a broken ankle after a hit and run driver dragged him about twenty feet at 3 am near 625 South Flores Street. Moran and two coworkers narrowly escaped deeper harm as the car backed up and ran over him again after the driver paused. Police investigated with license numbers supplied, though digits differed, and nearby garage workers recalled an intoxicated driver leaving a few minutes earlier.

Adit Chrisianto Morat North Santa Rosa Street Jeff Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Wax San Antonio Public Service Company J. A. Meban Lacledetreet G. B. Sefan Woodlawn Moran Bolda Meban Sefantes Carl Carver F. J. Crow Arcident Revere Sefeban Sefuntes Aas South Flores Street Arsenal

Opinion and World News Snippets on Labor, Law and Scandal

A column critiques immigration limits and labor policy while defending prosperity and openness. It accuses railroads of blocking Mississippi barges, denounces world court involvement, and calls out opium and bootleg scandals in Shanghai. The piece notes Rothstein’s killing and urges detectives to expose silent participants with a hint that many know more than they say.

American Federation of Labor United States New England

Wurzbach Rally Mixed With Outburst at Meeting

Congressman Wurzbach defended his court of inquiry findings while recalling a tense scuffle at the hall. He praised District Attorney Sorligson and thanked a bold young DA for pursuing the matter, with other speakers including Dan Bliss and C. Bate man.

Robert F. Uhr Clairman Trobertson Wurzbach Court of Inquiry Comtt John H. Covington Colington T Wurzbach Hobertson Lamar Sorligson San Antonio Dan 4. Bliss Cosplain Bateman U. A

Ford to build auto plant in Turkey under contract

Constantinople Nov 28 Ford Motor Company signed a contract with the Turkish government to establish an automobile assembling plant in Turkey. The agreement covers construction and operation of the facility to assemble Ford models for the local market and regional exports.

Ford Turkey Constantinople Ford Motor Company Bret Optomobile

Exonoration of John Garner Ends Probe into Hardin Charges

The inquiry into charges raised by Sid Hardin against Congressman John N Garner concluded. Hardin recalled again but stated he had no witnesses or evidence and no lawyers. Garner thanked the committee and said he would go to Washington for talks with Democrats before Congress opens.

Glasscoct Sid Hardin Congress John N. Garner Hardin Qaid Lebbech Garner Tebbach

Lawyer Faces Grand Jurors Probe Of Bexar County

The federal district court probe into Bexar County conditions moves toward a two day session with a grand jury. Witnesses from the Ninety fourth District court inquiry and county clerk staff testified as investigators weigh alleged irregularities in the Democratic primary.

Tourtroom United States Erlrral District Court Bexar County District Court of Lori Whitely

Court Reverses Ban On San Antonio Dance Hall

The Fourth Court of Appeals overturns a district court order closing a dance hall on Lane Phine Street. Grover G. Cain owned the hall, sued by Henry M. Trocheatt. The appellate court orders the hall to close after 10 PM, reversing the prior injunction.

Fourth Court of Appeals Weidnenda Tourning San Antonio Lane Phine Street Grover G. Cain Henry M. Trocheatt

Furnace Girl Suspect in 0.4 Jall Case

Kelley alias Edward Mae Welsh alias Edward Miller alias John W Matthews claimed to be a deserter from the United States army. He was taken to the Fort Sam Houston guardhouse and later questioned by Chief Kilduff. He allegedly attacked Elfrida Kasak at the Lake Bluff pollen station and was bound for prints exposure.

Dares Kelley Edward Mae Welsh Edward Miller John W. Matthews United States Army Werdmess Elfrieda Kasak Finnocent Lake Bluff Clwen Kilday Selfridge Field Mich Fort Sam Houston Ktars Hem Amin Bertilion AB. Milstead Kil- Be Kildayesid Kilday Irl Killay Aliss Konak

Death Aims at Had News Killer Brave at Had News

A prisoner in Berar faces death with quiet resolve as memories, emotion, and a sense of loss haunt him. He speaks of fear, mortality, and the intangible, while a young inmate reflects on life, betrayal, and the lure of jazz amid a gray November day.

Berar Eaunts Eyra Ering

Theft Case Bonds Forfeited In Ida Theft Charge

Judge W. B. Anderson ordered forfeiture of bonds in a theft case against Joe Guerra. Guerra faces burglary and weapons charges after an October 20 break in at a South Figes Street hardware firm in Ida. Police allege he entered the War Mooganhinyee store and took guns knives and other articles.

Joe Guerre Anderson Guerra T Enue Mooganhinyee Ida South Figees Street

Tanker Rescues 3 Off Crippled Plane

International news from New York reports the tanker Madrona saved three people from a crippled plane near the Florila coast. The rescue occurred after the aircraft suffered damage and drifted toward the water. Details about the crew and rescue sequence were not provided.

Tis Internationa Newa Berelee New York Binclairit Company Madrona Bicker Croia Diane Florila Coftat Volay Givan

Detective Wires Fire on North Side

North Side alarms Wednesday morning traced to defective wiring. Firemen arrived at 8 57 from J A Wright radio battery shop 345 Frederickburg road causing about 400 dollars damage. A second alarm from 701 San Pedro cited a short circuit while electricians worked on a line. only wire damage occurred.

Teo North Side J. G. Sarran J. A. Wright Frederickburg Road Dantinge Sap Pedro

Texas State Teachers Meeting Opens in San Antonio

Thousands of teachers, principals, and superintendents from every county in Texas travel to San Antonio for the golden anniversary Texas State Teachers Association convention. Notables include Helen Gregory and T H B Harris. Separate lectures by William Allen White and Dr. William Bennett Dizzell are planned. The opening session is at 7 40 p m Thursday with services at 7 36 p m and 3 30 p m Friday plus 8 30 p m Saturday in the municipal auditorium.

Texas San Antonio Texas State Teachers’ Association Municipal Auditorium Helen Gregory National T. H B. Harris Louisiana R. G. Reybolds Teachers, College Columbia University New York City William Allen Emporia Kan Thorsday Mexiano Copregion

College Students Vote For Walkout Over President Resignation

Eureka college students voted to walk out of classes in a strike vote that ended early today, demanding the resignation of college president Berk Wilson be accepted as the issue.

Eumera Eureka College Mos Berk Wilson

City Commission Rejects Paying Bids On Bond Project

After an executive session, the city commission announced that all bids for paying of 17 attract bonds under the recent issue have been rejected. The body decided funds could not be appropriated until placed in the bank, with escrow offered until bonds could be sold. Mayor C. Chambers said bids would be returned and readvertising or reconsideration left undecided until funds are available.

City ‘Commission Nsua C. Mr. Chambers CASIS Paul Stetter Southwest Dutulituic Company Thomas D. Dobbs, Jr Inv Tegal

Karr Addresses Optimist Club on Need of New RR

Alexander Karr a representative of the American City bureau spoke at a noon Optimist club luncheon about the proposed West Texas and Viale railway. The event honored Rev Tek Henry of the South Side Christian church who moves to Wichita Falls for a new pastorate. Claude Carter spoke for the club bidding farewell to the Rev Henry.

Alexander Karr Chiengs American City Bureau West Texas and Vialé Optimist Club St. Anthony Hatch Tek Henry South Side

Wtkenzie to Die in Chair

A jury in the fourth district court found McKenzie guilty of murder on September 20 and fixed the death sentence. The defendant, represented by court-appointed counsel, had earlier trials and delays as authorities pursued appeals. He was held in the Dexer penny jail at the time of arrest.

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