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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1928
Page
2
Police Captain Gus Klerken Kemper Tuesday got tough with youths blamed for wrecking rubber stop rigs on Roman plaza. He placed a 900 pound iron post signal at the scene to deter further damage and down fares if struck.
Henry Kirk was released on a $750 bond after a hearing before United States Commissioner J. M. Siddall. A bond of $1000 was issued by son T. Throne charged with possession and sale of whiskey. Marin Wt. Hamivex was released on a $400 bond after a hearing on charges of liquor manufacture and possession of property tied to the case.
A. S. Milstead, superintendent of police identification bureau, demonstrates a new magnifying glass that speeds fingerprint analysis. He found the glass during a jewelry store burglary investigation, and the device is pictured enhancing his work at the bureau.
San Antonio police identify bureau unveils an adjustable glass device resembling a jeweler’s loupe that shines light on fingerprints. Superintendent S Milstead says the tool doubles efficiency by allowing side by side examination of two prints, replacing the older one-at-a-time method.
Turpin inspects eight area parks with Commissioner Rubigla accompanying. Turpin clarifies he is not joking and mentions Antonin overseeing park counters. The tour covers major parks and includes a stop at the Mafcene theater stage this week amid advertisement chatter.
The piece fragment discusses force, material wealth, and global tension, noting American production, automotive growth, and evolving world power. It references Europe and America, Pope relations, and figures like Francesco J'iombing, weaving a speculative view of geopolitics and alliances. It mentions Colombia building highways and public works spending in a broad, era-tinged context.
A freighter from TACKEONVILDE, Florida, was battered by heavy seas near Magnart. The vessel rode out the storm with crew reporting damage to the ship’s deck and containers. The ship anchored offshore overnight as sea conditions eased and preparations were made for inspection and possible repairs.
Nineteen traffic fines ranging from 82 to 100 dollars were imposed by Jude Sphig F Onion am Corporation court Warsday. Eleven cases were dismissed as defendants found not guilty. Seventeen warrants issued. Fines listed include William Jackson 100 Floyd Turner 50 Joe Lopez 25 H Rodriguez 157 C.J. Guerin 10. Names of others fined or charged appear in the court notes.
Officials from Missouri Tail lines and San Antonio Tumbeilas will confer with railroad authorities to plan terminal connections for the American Legion national convention. The event will be held in St. Louis with discussions set ahead of the gathering.
Mayor GM Chambers announced that a new building code will be ready by October 1 in San Antonio. The plan aims to replace obsolete provisions and modernize standards, with officials preparing updates to construction and safety measures.
In Dallas the convention descended into unrest as six brawls erupted with uniformed police restoring order. No serious injuries were reported though Mae Howell suffered nose and eye injuries. Myra Uhroek presided as temporary chairwoman while anti-Hoover factions clashed with pro-Smith delegates over leadership and party alignment.
W Frank James, chairman of the Military Affairs committee of the House of Representatives at Washington, will be the guest of honor at a reception by the Ban An upio chamber of commerce in this city on September 18. A reception committee will greet his arrival the morning of September 18, plans announced at a Military Affairs committee meeting chaired by Col. W S Tutto.
George Finke 44, a former police officer, was charged by Deputy Sheriff J. M. Doringnex with a crime connected to the beating that led to Olte Uet whiler’s death at 331 Conner Street. Finke appeared in the Thirty-second District Court with a $2,500 bond signed by B. L. Werlgand and Tr. Gillis, and was released after posting.
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