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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1928

Page

2

Six Witnesses Called by State in Byler Hold-Up Trial

In the Ells P Byler case the state rested its case after presenting six witnesses for the fourth district court. testimony covered Byler and Bradley’s purchase of pistol shells and the alleged hold-up of Leo Toepperwein, a Texas State Bank messenger, with arrest details supplied by Laredo police and sheriff. Cashier W J Walthall testified about bank funds entrusted to Toepperwein for Federal Reserve transport.

Ells P. Byler Wineryfourth Caudi Leo Toenpermelo Texas State Bank and Trust Company Messenger MW. OW. McCrory Byler Waosa iBoe Bradley Gall Biateln T. Karotkin East Commerce Street Pho Hyler Bradley Bine Bratha Suns Barat ‘Kin Toepperwein College Street Goepperwein Tospperwein Bradley Sad Eyler Iaredo Bey I. ‘Quintesius Laredo Bromuaa Larete Ie J. Condres Eberité Webbie Gulomobile Filer Jater Condren Thin Sherff Coniren W. J. Walthall Toepper- Wein Federal Reserve Book

Youth Kills Shark With Knife in Beach Incident

BELFAST October 27 Lawrence Cole a young high school graduate killed a nine foot shark with a knife after battling in a small boat off Babson Island. He initially struck the fish with an oar and then stabbed it repeatedly until it died, with the shark thrashing water as it attacked the boat.

Belfast Sir Lawrence Cole Charita Narasano Thamster Cole Rome Yanlon Babtoo Island Babson Weir Gols

Boy Murders Told Aden Ape Slayer Case Details

Carl Panzram, a self confessed killer, gave police a detailed account of slayings in Salem Ames near New Haven and Philadelphia. Authorities plan extradition as they verify the admissions and link them to the Alec Useacke case and other murders. He claimed a compulsion to murder and is held in solitary as investigators review his statements.

Washington Carl Pansrad Panzram Perl Keman Pantram Box Salem Ames Evolher New Haven New London Conn Philadelphia Pangram Alec Useacke Jns Massachusetts

Federal probe in Hidalgo looms over Edinburg race

Hidalgo county reels after a mass meeting as the U S department of justice is poised to investigate election conditions amid a heated campaign. The Edinburg gathering focused on the Republican ticket and a long-running county machine dispute.

Edinburg Tavestina- Yon United States Department of Juetica Hidalgo County Calvin Coolfige Waah- Togton Department of Justice Houston Boulbern Eldalgo County Republican Citizens Mandamus Cam Hill Blm District Court Fourth Court of Civil Appeals Bac Antonia Willard Ferguson Fort Worth Gordon Griffin McAllen Ninety-third Judicial District Warry J. E Leslie Io Griffin Machine Grite Db. E Worley Haringen Washington Wee H. J. Leonard McAllen Monitor Kirgan Weslaco Rams Rivere Creeke Streacos Geila Igan Kirgac Pourth Court San Antone Supreme Court of ‘Texas Grade Galloway Edinburg Oltaries

Navy Day Message From Judge Praises U S Navy History

Judge W. Fly of the Fourth Circuit spoke on WOAL praising the Navy’s history as American glory. E. Lee announced recruiting efforts and Mayor C. M. Chambers proclaimed Oct 27 Navy Day. Fly warned against neglecting naval power for defense and peace, urging readiness for war demands.

W. 8 Fly United States Navy WOAL E. Lee C. M. Chambers Judge Fly

Lawyers Flip Coin For Verdict

In Asheville on October 27 the Buncombe County civil division considered settling a case around $25. Judges, lawyers and court staff observed a coin flip to decide the verdict amount to avoid a lengthy trial. The parties requested the judge’s guidance but agreed to let fate determine the settlement, ending the dispute without a full trial.

Asheville Buncombe County Percy H. Hoyle Blok Burperlor Court Questiyn Couré Roort Lock

Sinta Maria Road Bridge Set for Reconstruction

International News Service reports Mallen on Oct 27 that a contract for reconstructing the main bridge on the new military highway across the arroyo Oola-Tada near Storceden is set. Commissioner W D Chadick says work will start soon. The 2240 foot bridge will be the valley's second longest.

Mallen Mfaria Commisnioner W. D. Chadick Oola- Tada Storceden

Zeppelin safety and US ship plans dominate Today’s reports

In a continuation of yesterday’s column, discussion centers on airship safety and German Graf Zeppelin, alongside United States plans to expand ocean travel with thirty four new fast steamers. Debates touch on Hoover’s socialism charge, public school funding, and rhetoric about national policy and manpower.

Dp Eckoners Perogs Graf Zeppelin Count Zeppelin

Lengthy Phone Hearing in Prospect for Utilities Case

After weeks of telephone testimony and cross examination, the prospects of completing the case stretch into seven more weeks. The Dell Telephone Co seeks a permanent injunction to block city rate limits and preserve a 22 to 34 percent rate increase and about five percent return on investment. New York engineer Walter Manion is set to testify on depreciation with Walter Pennell to discuss patents and plant restoration. total plant value tops 7.0 million, with 1927 revenue about 1.7 million and expenses around 1.57 million yielding net income of 104 thousand.

Bela A. E. Heatt St Louis Audlhtor Howdy Wil Bruce Teagarden Flis Sam Antonio H. W., Tlangen Bt. Louis Telephone Company Ita Howard S Snell Dallas William F. Sloan Chicago Torker, W. . Manion New York Andraizal Uneiil Cafcn Afr Manion Walter Pennell Scott

Dakota Girl HK Best Back in Universal Chiropractors Meet

First honors in the most beautiful back contest at the St. Aur Yong hotel during the twenty third annual convention won by Sylvia Lukken of Lennox K W who received a cash prize of 3500 Cleta Block of Grlewold Toma won second honors and 100 Eight runners up each won 12 50 with prizes going to Marcella Harn Jefferson Julia Corington J Birch alreets Mr ger 625 Hot Wells house rala Ler Cook 210 Telena nvemie Sra D R French 02 Minnon street Tessie Wilton 700 Afyrle alreet and Dirs Ti M Lewin Wert Cammeree abreet.

St. Aur Yong Hotel Universal Chiropractors” Association Sylvia Lukken Lennox K. W Cleta Block Grlewold Toma Marcella Harn Jurlia Corington JL Birch

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