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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1928

Page

2

Identity of slain man sought after brutal Tasah discovery

Authorities attempted to establish the identity of the second mutilated man found near Tasah yesterday. A boy of Henry Allenby, formerly of Ada, Oklahoma, was discovered with a battered head in a city facility. The second body lay several miles away, missing for months, with a facial wound and a mark linking to Los Angeles items.

Tosah Henry Allenby Aday Oklu Faeite Ceven Oles Los Angeles

Prison Officials Fear Attempt to Liberate Silver

Huntsville Texas October 26 authorities fear a planned attempt to free J T Silver the payroll bandit before his scheduled electric chair execution Friday night A guard reported hearing strange noises prompting heightened security Three guards are stationed at the prison with a flood light and dog leash in front of the main gate to deter any rescue plot

Huntsville Tex LPI Gutharities Iast Wight J. Tr

In Prime At Any Age With Najal And Nujol Claims

The piece argues prime age varies by person, citing a 65 year old who still feels prime. It promotes Najal as key to wellbeing and Nujol as a harmless regulator of digestion and body cleanliness. It promotes regular schedules and warns against aging fast.

Avery Najal

Nujol urged for women to aid health balance

An advertisement promotes Nujol for women of all ages claiming they face more physical challenges than men. It urges starting a three month course, asserts benefits, and notes Najal Laboratories in New York sells sealed bottles in drugstores.

Cruc Najal Laboratories Broadway New York Jack Agai

Legion Probe Of Meet Opens

A legislative probe into a convention matter heard testimony from Phil Stapp and others. Witnesses described meetings with officials, including attempts to access office records and a disputed payment, as certified accountants reviewed accounts tied to the convention bureau.

Legion Faylor Phil Stapp Stappls Mie Convention Bureau Taylor Tarlor Davis Eo. Tench Abitong

Bandit Hurls Deflat Police At South Peares Street

A bandit robbed a Gulf station on South Peares Street after dark, firing a shot and escaping in a waiting car. Police pursued as officers and detectives searched the area, with multiple cars lining the street and a rapid response from local authorities.

Peares Street Towis Boze AL Cartman A. W. Herbet Collins

Three Traffic Cases Tried This Week in Court

Twenty two traffic cases were scheduled. only three were tried Wednesday. Two cases were dismissed and several new cases were filed or pending. The docket lists fines issued and statuses of the cases heard.

Oly Uhrer Cnses Cence Vane

Man Kills Brother After Family Altercation

In St. Louis on October 24 Charles Burdock aged 27 shot and killed his brother following a heated dispute. The accused had earlier threatened the elder brother with a knife after a brawl that involved alleged mistreatment of his bride and the mother.

AD. Louis Uri Charles Burdock Alex Nui Lad Lue

Heights Students to Witness Movie The Pilgrims

Alamo Heights High School will show a film titled The Pilgrims in the auditorium at 7 20 p m on November 2. J F Howard superintendent of the schools says proceeds go to the general fund of the school Parent-Teacher association Columbus and clown have been part of the preceding program.

Fragmentary 19th Century Incoherent Text Fragments

Fragmented OCR style text referencing various names and events. Mentions Shenghts IGmue Attila Mongolian laborers in Agia and a triennial VPentestant Epirenpad convention in Washington. Describes faith cures, a man killed by a razor, and speculative Wall Street bets about Hoover carrying New York. Mentions Kumediters and Governor Smith with vague political commentary.

Washington Lee Hxith

Sears Appoints C C Wolfe Head Of Local Branch

C C Wolfe, a well known San Antonio executive, is named manager of the Sears Roebuck store opening in San Antonio. The firm announces Wolfe will lead the local staff and oversee the region’s sales efforts with over 360 employees slated for hiring at the new outlet in downtown San Antonio.

CC Wolfe Known &. A New Sears Rachel Sears, Roebuck C.C. Wolfe C. C. Wolfe San Antonio Sears, Roebuck and Company Ate Wolfe San Antonio Stove

Court Proceedings in Ainetv Vourtil District Court

Court notes list multiple Texas cases across districts including McCrary v Cardanas and Francis with firearms, Bradley robbed, Hulse burglary verdict three years, plus other prosecutions. Records cover pleas, convictions, fines and sentences, appeals actions, damges, and court transitions in Austin and San Antonio jurisdictions.

Ainetv-Vourtil Distiict Couilt Junge W. W. McCrary State of Texas Ralph Cardanas Marlon Francis State of Teaas Jac Bradley Robery Pen Tennlars Susie Tuige W. J. Anderson John Enele S. G. Taylor Ander T Bea Mitchell County Court AT Law George G. Union

Logal Plant Case Involves Chicago Engineer Testimony

Chicago consultant William Sloan testified in a city suit over telephone rate increases. He argued most company estimates for plant costs were higher than his own valuations, while the city contends the rates should be kept lower. The cross examination continued into the afternoon as experts described plant maintenance and improvements dating back to 1917.

Essimbles William Sloan Chicago Welmsday Benv Anu Neonio Oan Uis Alt Scott St. Janis San Antonio Wiliam Stoan Sloan Ia Aiajor Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Throughnl Tursley Tohnson

Vital Statistics from a crowded urban register

A garbled city notice lists numerous names of residents and family relations, with scattered dates and addresses, followed by details of twenty two building permits for new theatres and dwellings. The entry mentions hospital notes, ages from infants to seniors, and various street references, indicating a broad municipal record segment.

Mrandeay Marine da Crus Hauar Guaialape Cert Wimonileen Mteven Venice Towa Airert Mace News Renstre Mal Avenne Siurcia Atroke Street Revie Weenie J.C Wrueser Frank Blower Laurel Cooper Atrent

City to Inspect All Auditoriums of Public Schools

The city will inspect all San Antonio school auditoriums to ensure compliance with regulations for theatricals and stage entertainments. Marsal Johnston, superintendent of public schools, announced the effort, with Fire Chief Henry Russ and Police and Fire Commissioner Mil Wright leading the project. Other officials include City Electrician Glaule Con vers and Building Inspector Charles Gemnieh, coordinating the work.

San Antonio Umder Widde Marsal Johnston Mil Wright Werdnesda Shil Henry Russ J. Ch Darran City Glaule Convers Charles Gemnieh

Police- Sure Tots Fell by Accident

New York police ruled the death of Mrs. Milton Waldman, mother of thirteen, an accident after a lull in the investigation. The incident involved a fall from a high window and was not declared homicide, as officers continued to probe the scene for any overlooked details.

New York Ieath Milton Waldman Wininey

Tolph Cardenas Sentenced to Five Years for Hold Up

Judge expressed regret that the law allows lighter punishment in his case. Tolph Cardenas, 17, pleaded guilty to robbery by assault with a firearm at the Redwood filling station. Willie James Camp Nor miogle baldier was indicted for the same offense and also received five years. Marion Prauelg and Mrs. Joseph ing Jackson await trial on indictments tied to the same robbery. Mrs Glyde Stichnisteau of Title visited San Antonio for the weekend.

Marion Prauelg Josephing Jackson Seime Robbrey

Hopes Held For Soldier Wickman Wounded In Altercation

Pearce W. Wickman a Fort Sam Houston soldier was wounded in a shooting after an altercation Sunday night. He is in critical condition at Stition hospital with authorities investigating the incident. A man charged with murder is connected to the case, with conflicting accounts about who fired the shot at Luens Street and he road intersection.

Pearce W. Wickman Fort Sam Trouston Jerry Hilnso Bolti¢E Stition Hospital Flickman Ani Tnt Idan Mar Little Court of Justice of the Menee Louis

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