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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1928
Page
1
Arthur Brisbane Coprrant reports in 1938 on women campaigning amid fear of socialism. The piece notes limited funding of five thousand dollars for the Lord and references Grant's great grandson in a political context.
In a sweeping Madison Square Garden event R Hooter addressed about 22 000 listeners then touted on radio a Gov Smith program against socialism. The piece cites W Woolin Rask et al and others shifting to Smith sides amid campaign rhetoric. It notes women playing a key role and mentions Mrs Woodrow Wilson and Pinchot supporting Smith while Neely Veges backs Fleever.
Forecast indicates a fair to warm stretch with mild changes in temperature and variable winds. Expect warmer conditions midweek with potential rain chances and eastward gusts, followed by further warming into Thursday and Friday across multiple areas.
In a verdict likely to shock Vive Oak County residents a male suspect named Leahy is sentenced to life for the killing of Dr Js Hantsey. The case details show a lone assailant and a lengthy investigation leading to a murder conviction.
The last resort court affirmed death row for Harry J. Leahy a Live Oak rancher after rejecting his bid for a new trial. The case centers on the 2016 killing of a physician in Bee County with a Mexican suspect linked to the crime. Evidence and legal moves spanned multiple trials in George West and Austin, highlighting a high profile murder in the region.
Gregory, brother of the abducted schoolgirl, reports four suspects used a white two-door car with a New York plate to lure Dorothy from her school. Police tracked the vehicle to San Antonio then Houston, with witnesses describing two women and a man in the car.
In the Ninety fourth District Court on Wednesday the defendant pleaded guilty to burglary of the residence of County Commissioner Frank Sonmera at 111 Tenth Street. Judge W W McGrary sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary. A separate indictment against Nonnet for burglary theft in the annex court was also considered.
Washington October 44 All records for enforcement activity by the Department of Justice in federal prohibition laws were broken in the fiscal year ended June 40. Attorney General Sargent announced 55,729 criminal cases instituted, up from the prior year, with 48,42S cases eliminated and 3a convictions achieved.
Flier Harry Tucker, owner of the Yonker Opedte monoplane, planned a nonstop attempt from California to New York this afternoon weather permitting. The weather bureau reported excellent conditions for the record flight across the continent.
About twenty five Yoakum veterans of the Spanish War will organize a post of the United Spanish War Veterans on Wednesday night, led by Tenry Quasso, commander of the Heenaniez camp. Quasas and Ynery Schmidt will serve as quartermaster and assist in forming the new unit.
Burns from a gasoline-soaked rag ignited by a torn match killed Maggie Tot Sueleth infant daughter of Lenest Suddeth of Roxton Lamar County. Mrs Sueleth also burned trying to smother the fire.
The retirement application for Rear Admiral Cary T. Grazeon, formerly President Wilson's personal physician, has been approved by President Coolidge. Grayson has been elected president of the Gorgas Memorial Institute.
An explosion at a coast area apartment damaged a wall and blew out a section of a residence identified as Ghnelea home. Authorities believe bandits stole jewelry worth about $20,000 from the Gems. Torey area witnesses report sounds early today.
Douglas Lawley, Charles Dickson and John K. Weber, named by Alamo Post, conduct a formal inquiry into the Legion convention bureau in San Antonio. They review accounts and records as the bureau handles the financial end of the big event.
A San Antonio bandit known as The Automatic Kid claimed five robberies in four hours and threatened a visit to a local station. Chief Oyen Kildny, replying coolly, ordered Detective Chief Harris to detain suspects while other officers pursue the case. The bandit robbed Gulf Willing station manager C. T. Doolin and extorted $17 before fleeing toward Alamo Heights then Magnolia station. Police continued investigations into the audacious spree and warned of further attacks.
In Dallas on October 4 9 a violent incident near Oak Cliff left Emergency Squad Officer A A Tyey dead after a suspect fired on officers Bril Whit and another. A note found May 10 suggested a family dispute. The wounded man had threatened self harm and fled barefoot with minimal clothing.
In Tarampa, TAMIA Florida, Wes Crowther completes a 100 hour piano marathon as part of the world championship. He rested only fifteen minutes every six hours, surpassing a German pianist previously regarded as the marathon champion.
New York October 24. National City company plans to invest between 5 million and 10 million dollars in Doving Airplane and Transport company of Seattle to establish regular passenger service in superairplanes linking San Francisco and New York.
Washington Oct 21 President Coolidge issued a proclamation designating November 20 as Thanksgiving Day. The address announces national observance with gratitude for the harvest and blessings of the year.
Henry Leg Taylor Alamo post commander testified that information reached deputies about professional gamblers planned to operate in Bay Antonio during the tenth Legion convention. He described the opening session of a three member committee probe, with hearings in Room 618 Hick building open to the public.
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