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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1928
Page
1
A verbose column critiques Wall Street power and vast urban development plans in Manhattan led by Waller J. Gheyslee and Rockefeller tied to new buildings and fortunes. It notes a public obligation idea and a convalescent serum boasting progress, while criticizing speculative finance and social excesses.
New York on October 12 reports the Literary Digest plans a poll to find how many locals will write their name for politics. It notes Republicans lead Democrats by about a third in respondents, while predicting turnout on election day may widen the gap. Wilt Rogers remarks on signatures and party concerns. Only one more week for Coolidge to decide whom to back.
Fraying city tensions circle reopen plans for gambling venues with Chief Owen Wildy in the lead as officials weigh a 24.0 million bond package and a school system overhaul. Proposals include shuttering Main Avenue High and building new campuses to replace aging facilities, with strong input from the school board and local leaders.
Unclear report notes a postponement due to prison noise. References a conviction of Moris Hen for poisoning whiskey and a judge’s decision to delay sentencing. Details are garbled and difficult to confirm.
A retiring registrar at a university in Illinois record system ends career of thirty two years. The article describes the registrar returning to study as a pupil, engaging in classroom work and computer tasks to complete new academic steps.
Pekin families adjust as Nationalists order women to halt work at home. Men continue haircuts on street and in small shops, with some customers preferring home services despite restrictions. The story notes women face restrictions while men maintain barbering practices amid upheaval.
In Minnesota three women entered a public area and abducted a six year old girl named Wilbara Morgan after taking her into a vehicle. Authorities are pursuing the suspects as part of an ongoing investigation with officials prompting caution.
After five weeks of talks a joint committee of miners and operators reached a wage settlement basis. The agreement would set the new wage scale for bituminous coal mines, aiming to resume operations and end the five week stalemate. The parties hope to finalize terms soon and restart production.
New Bedford Oct 1 A wedding note describes Miss Verda Sykes and Miss Clara Dearden marrying in a ceremony tied to a 32 year pledge from earlier nuptials. The event ties families from New Bedford South Hastings and Detroit observers, with vows and social details lingering in the fragment.
In a court case the wife sought Marl Murch divorce on cruelty grounds after stating her husband once tried to choke her with beads. The testimony described escalating abuse culminating in nearly fatal strangling with a necklace.
Two former football stars, led by a group of ex players from Delaware era and other programs, promote a series of aerodynamic racing events. The roster includes Tommy Milton, Lena Thitay, Tavis Dishrows, George Clark, Mas Sampkin, Lares Stone and Sig Wanghdahl, aiming to draw crowds and revive interest in the sport.
A garbled report discusses a Deauville Casino stake rise, noting a gambling syndicate organized by three Greeks aiming to attract all players. It mentions an initial capital of 31,000,000 and a later increase to 520,000,000 amid speculation and confusion.
A San Antonio and Mo property valuation dispute over a Southwestern telephone company's assets raised over four thousand dollars in tax difference. The case centered on rate increases, a permanent auction in Austin, and prior testimony. Witnesses described property values around seven million dollars during 1927 88, with cross examination detailing valuation concerns. Page 17 continues the proceedings.
A Pennsylvania passenger train traveling from Columbus toward Akron derailed, sending wrecking equipment and doctors to the scene. Doctors rushed to aid injured passengers as crews cleared debris and secured the site.
Indiana News briefs report a pardon issued today for a pastor and anti saloon league figure, who was taken to the state penitentiary to begin serving a sentence for a violent crime. The item cites Governor action and the individuals involved in the case.
Cotton futures opened steady as the market welcomed cautious sentiment from New Orleans trading floors. Prices hovered near the prior settle with limited activity and a general tone of conservative parity amid light volume and unsettled harvest expectations.
Los Angeles reports a chilling December murder, the Marion Walker case, described as among California's most diabolical crimes. The 23 year old killer showed apparent remorse yet plotted the act, with experts divided on motive and mental state as details spill onto page 12.
William Edward Hickman, the Kansas City youth convicted of kidnapping and murdering 12 year old Mariog Parker of Los Angeles, was executed at San Quentin Prison at 10 40 a m. The scene drew about 200 onlookers as religious rites accompanied the lethal procedure.
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