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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1928
Page
15
A brief urban feature highlights a quirky transit scene in which the Toonerville Trolley interacts with various rail services. The piece notes whimsical stops, local riders, and the playful charm of combining streetcar travel with regional trains in a transit culture sketch.
Fragmented clerical and service worker ads seek part time and full time help. Listings include hopes for cashier, day labor, street vendor, hotel staff, and shop assistants. Several notices mention ages and local references, with varied pay and dates, some offering travel or permanent placement.
Mexican Consul Huy Antonin plans clemency outreach for a condemned duo in San Antonio. The case involves allegations tied to a prolonged criminal investigation, with a Sept. 7 scheduled automobile sale and multiple legal notices amid broad public bidding.
A $190 000 allocation for preliminary airport work is approved for the new Mir Corns training Center site east of San Antonio. Captain ACW Parker will supervise water supply and structural prep as work starts on the airfield, rail, and highway connections with a June location decision pending.
A salvage style listing describes a 1926 Chevrolet coupe fully equipped with Duco finish and winterized tires. It mentions delivery options, a test run, and pricing around 160 dollars with additional items like a four door configuration and possible repairs. The ad references local sellers Ormesby Chevrolet and specific contact notes.
Cadets from Texas A and M receive commissions in the ROTC program. Lieut. Col. C J Nelson names Cadet Colonel W B Patton of Lockhart as captain and lists other Texas cadets from various companies and units receiving ranks and commissions.
In Cororation court Judge John J. Ovian fined Melayse George Ty Naylor and Wa L Nichols five dollars each after arraignment on charges connected to a fight involving Nichols's daughter. The men admitted starting the fray but argued over the circumstances of the earlier encounter and a trysting place in town.
Alfonse McGee and John Williams pleaded not guilty in a coroner court on Tuesday. The youths were freed on bond while the case proceeds, with statements suggesting the incident did not disturb public peace.
An officer testified Tim Simines showed signs of staggering and acting funny after arrest by Arresty Mowlay. Jimmnes admitted his belongings were Nuanal but claimed he was drunk. charged in corporation court Tuesday. Judge Tohn Fennin groused, Five dollars, please.
Four men including Charlie Mechel and George J Haamann appeared Tuesday in Louis Pyolz's court facing charges under state game laws. The group is accused of a wild act described as a "wild mourning face" at the Soult zoo in a closely watched case.
An agreement was reached between the San Antonio Steam Laundry and the city over the laundry’s share of expenses for work on Market Street last year. The dispute arose after the laundry protested claiming exemption in an oral deal with Major John W Tobin. Other parties were most likely involved in the concessions.
A municipal tourism drive outlined by secretary Cone Hinleth and other city officials outlined plans for a camp in the coming month. The notes describe visitor outreach and potential funding for the event, with emphasis on community engagement and city branding efforts.
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