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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1928

Page

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Thanksgiving Day Turkeys and Market Hype Amid Prosperity

The piece laments inflated savior rhetoric and cites booming stocks as evidence of wealth. It notes a controversial usury pattern with high call money and criticizes public indifference. It also reports Ford Motor Company signing a contract with Kemal Pasha’s government for a plant in Turkey and mentions a House group probing a vote in South Australia.

Banka Ford Motor Company Kemal Paalia Duchinh Alomahily Turkey

Thankful Slayer Pete McKenzie Contemplates Clemency

Page 2 feature by Bess Carroll profiles Pete McKenzie, condemned slayer of Baty Street, as he speaks from jail about Thanksgiving, faith, and possible clemency amid appeals. He reflects on crime, punishment, and lessons learned, while a court decision looms and emotions run high in a rambling interview.

Bess McKenvie Wesxar Earil Oakes McGrory Janny Mike Pete Frankuces Nabh Changis Iehzic Sisilars Tuto Zake Lithday Sina Pere Melvenzie Dean Anggie Lele McKeinsie Hone Tremembes

Abandoned Car Sparks Morning Crash on City Street

A motorist named Winrick was severely injured leaving a ruptured leg when a car slammed into a truck on San Antonio Street. The car’s driver fled, with the vehicle later found abandoned near Trinpio Ftreets. Moran, injured while working on a paving machine at San Antonio Mule Vees, is reportedly recovering. Meanwhile Anna Gusanlea and others were treated for injuries at local hospitals after separate crashes on Guadalupe Street and Hackberry Street, as memorials and medical care continue.

Valies Mnutomobile Fink Ehrick Grislauto Winrick San Antonio Lraros Moran Eitwekay San Amonio Mulevee Company South Mores Arsenal Anna Gusanlea Ton Aoler Montezuma Street Rity Linepital Alcin Walton Ae Stebert VW Green Memoriat

World news and economic worries in a fractured era

A scrambled report outlines automobile industry news in the Netherlands and the United States with new six cylinder cars from General Motors. It notes anticipated production and the role of Ralph Bloomenfeld in a London matter. The piece discusses Christmas shopping, British king’s illness, and potential national mourning impacting merchants and insurance during holiday season.

General Motors

Bandits Foiled Near Saint Leonrobbery Attempt Deters

A Wednesday night theft attempt near Saint Leon ended when a homeowner defended against attackers wounding a bandit whose description matched a previously sighted suspect. In another incident, motorman G. W. Mallett was robbed of a watch on San Vedro avenue and Magnolia street. a suspect was arrested shortly after, with detectives pursuing further leads.

Queuis Fingene Collress Saint Leon Alek Din Money Motomman Hobomd G. W. Mallett San Antonio Public Service Company San Vedro Avenue Magnolia Street Ity Nec Grose Albert Kole Ler Williamson Ening Seuyeh

Weather Notes From A Muddy Friday Night

The report describes heavy rainfall and mild temperatures with a northerly wind. Fragments mention cooler conditions overnight and in the southern portion, with mentions of a stormy Friday night and lingering damp weather.

Warm Spell Forecasts and Weather Signs Warn of Heavies

A garbled weather notice cites J Tl Jarboe and San Avtowin predicting an end to a warm spell with a drop in temperature to around forty degrees by Friday morning. The text remains unclear on exact locations and times but implies a sharp cool-down later in the week.

San Avtowin J. Tl Jarboe United States Burr Durong Charen

Fall From Porch Breaks Man's Leg in City

A man fell from a porch and broke his leg during a friendly scuffle, suffering an eight leg fracture. He was treated at City Hospital after the incident occurred early this morning in Stamplore.

Stamplore Wens

Liberty Motor Doomeds A War Era Debate Drains Resources

A chaotic wartime summary discusses the Liberty motor, criticizing it as unreliable and costly while urging rapid elimination of excess production. Secretary Davison warns of a weapons shortage, advocating a larger five year expansion to avoid hampering unit training and stressing immediate plane availability.

Neen Breretary Davison Aly Plance Tan Han Lm Cates Wien Curthor Cael Agi

Fisherman Admits Hammer Slaying

International News Service reports Bandustry. Frank Hiniz, 30, a fisherman, admitted to death by hammer. Jones Tingham, 43, another fisherman, faced murder charges after a session describing the fatal blow. Details indicate a planned act and subsequent confession.

International Newa Service Bandusry Frank Hiniz Bento Tn Ieath Ant Jones Tingham Peste Tingham Wintz Dao Leiondly

Markets Close for Thanksgiving Observance in New York

Markets in New York suspend trading on Thanksgiving Eve as major financial institutions, securities, commodity exchanges, and wholesale and retail firms halt activity. The International News Service reports the nationwide observance impacts stock and commodity markets across the city.

International News Service York Thorkesiving Dar Avneejean

Robert M. Cumnock Dies in Chicago

CONCAGIO November 29 The Rev Robert McTeow Mittinock SS professor emeritus and former head of the school of speech at Northwestern University died suddenly of heart disease at his home.

Robert M. Cumnock Chicago Concagio Robert McTeow Mittinock Peofescor Neritus Soa Sneceh Nevibwrsterny Wie Versky Hvinn Beve

Doe Falls Victim to Circumstance

Tess Doe falls victim to circumstance as Welly Jurg of San Antonio is accused in a baffling incident. The game laws were considered, with a prior penalty noted, but this time the event drew attention for its oddity. The incident centers on a single shot that scored eleven points, though other details remain unclear.

Tredericksbursg Tess

James Spradlen Burial by Masonic Lodge

James Robert Spradlin aged 67 died at his home Wednesday. Funeral services were held Thursday at 205 Warren Street with the Masonic lodge officiating and interment at the cemetery. He was a member of East Indian Masonic lodge Scottish Rite Shrine of Galveston and Masonic lodge No FA. Survived by his wife Mrs Cow Lee Boyadlin and three sons Ragwell of Houston R 7 of Montpelier and Marshall of San Antonio.

James Robert Spradlin Warren Street Ilion T Jones Tennessee Masonic Lodge Scottish Rite and Shrine of Galveson Masonic Lodge No. FA Cow Lee Boyadlin Ragwell Wouston Mompstendaml Marshall Hap Antonio

Rome Outraged by Light Paris Killer Sentence

Rome voices anger over a Paris murder verdict that spared harsher punishment. Sergi di Modugno received two years with fifteen months suspended. Italian public and officials denounce the decision as a grave injustice in the case tied to the assassination of a national figure.

Lomb Moman Laris Sergi di Modugno Gonat Carlo Nardink Modugno JI Tevere Unis

Chicago awards 300 bounty on bandits after killing

Chicago officials announce a $300 bounty on the heads of bandits involved in a restaurant hold up killing. Patrolman George Selmetier, though probationary, shot and killed one assailant during the incident. Police discussions label the case as a warning and promise harsher action against criminals.

Chicago Universal Senates Momlay George Selmetier Selmetier Dandie Schaetter Lim

Mes' Closkey to face hearing in Wurzbach election probe

In San Antonio a congressional committee prepared to hear Judge Augustus Mes Closkey who is viewed as an apparent victor in Hidalgo county and to contest irregularities in the Wurzbach election. The panel planned a Friday session with limited witnesses and aims to report before Washington's Monday session, with a continuation promised on the next page.

Augustus Mes Closkey Flarry MM. Wurzbach Congressional Onder Chaialiman BR. Teblbnels New Torsey Wurzbach Stig. McClagher Shorte Wuaraback Hidalgo County Marnings Chaiman Lellbach Mev Uloghes Wrrzhach Electina Iwiges Teblebach San Antonio Tlidulgo County Warhington Congress

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