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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1928
Page
2
Sept 12 report of a special run group charging to ram the rear of the subway cars caused a deflation of the underground railroad safety system, raising health concerns for travelers.
Vienna reports that the Ibistrian Nir transport company has completed five years of operation without an accident resulting in death or disabling injuries to a passenger. The milestone reflects safety performance since its founding, marking a record of reliability in regional transportation.
San Antonio leader M A Childers acting president of the Avili Saloon League of Texas declares he will vote for Herbert Hoover in 1928 though he is a Democrat. He criticizes Smith and says Hoover best protects the general welfare. He also backs Augustus Mettles for Congress, calling him a key Democrat ally.
Detectives cite a pattern of taunts and vandalism aimed at Kennedy. In two months he found torn currency on his front porch, including mutilated bills and shredded notes, with police noting staged mischief and mislaid cash clues. Continued cases point to a calculated harassment scheme staying under scrutiny.
STOCKHOLM Sweden Sept 12 W D since Dertil third son of Crown Prince Gustavus Adolphus will be prosecuted by authorities for driving an automobile without a license as announced.
District Attorney John Monaghan disclosed more bootlegger records naming police officials allegedly paid by the rum ring. He said the documents, found during a second raid on a large still, were turned over to the special grand jury. The records allegedly show a police captain in the district where the still stood receiving a monthly sum, with detectives and a street evr each paid weekly sums.
Seventy passengers aboard the Ward Line steamer Monterey were rescued after a fire broke out near Drogresa. Officers and crew battled the blaze. the Eureka returned to assist and took the ship’s agent and maritime officials ashore while the travelers were later landed safely.
Governor John K. Weeks won renomination in Vermont's primary, becoming the first governor since new elections to be renominated. The victory solidifies Weeks' bid for a Keron' tewn term, breaking a longstanding custom of alternating regional leadership. Local figures Mayer Filmard and Dearlt from Maniprtor were noted in the coverage.
Five prisoners escaped from Huntsville State Prison Farm, with two quickly recaptured. Interrogations indicate all escapees face robbery with firearms charges. authorities identify three as known gang members. The incident prompted a manhunt as the remaining inmates remain at large.
Amelia Earhart, noted pioneer aviator, departs from the area bound for Tucson. She lifted off from the local airfield at 7:10 a.m. and is expected to reach Tucson in about four hours amid calm weather conditions.
San Antonio Light and local merchants host a $2000 Cherry Chest contest with weekly question sets. Entries require reading published questions, submitting correct spellings, and may win $1000 first prize plus 149 additional awards. Broadcasts air on KGRG Saturdays at 10 pm with next set appearing Sunday.
A fragmented report recounts Capone foes and the killing of Tony Lombardo. It notes Scarface’s loyalists and Aspone’s gang at the crime scene with guns drawn and a mob mood pervading the city. The text meanders through crime lore and sensational details.
Nearly 500 pupils register at Creekenridge and Main avenue Senior schools as the fall term begins. Enrollment at Mandasy and elementary levels reaches 20 235, per W. H. Kivox, assistant superintendent, with junior and senior counts only partially included in the senior school totals.
The sixth week of the traffic session sat Wednesday with ten new charges added bringing the unsolved cases in the traffic docket to 827. Total cases on docket 5 25. Cases tried 5 5. Winsay dismissal and remaining on docket as of 2710.
Graduates of the three year Relieve Officer Training corps course will have no military education equal to the first two years at Veras-A and Meglinge under a new set of rules by the department adopted this term. The program reduces physical training, increases drill time, and expands target practice hours for boys in the OT.C.
GOODIICH Minn Rept 12 UP Anton Stasmer known as village blacksmith who raised twenty eight children. Of whom eighteen are alive. he died after a long illness at age 87. Rekener came from Austria with his wife and all children. The youngest Kilward is now 20. Among his children were five sets of twins.
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