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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1928
Page
3
London dispatch reports the Anglo-Hreveli naval compromise faces growing opposition from the press. Critics say the pact will offend the United States and strains remain as details become clearer.
In Blossburg Pennsylvania on September 42 Agnes Lark Wilson daughter of former Secretary of Labor Wit Hiama Wilson died after an operation ending her bid for the congressional seat once vacated by her father. Her career had included several spirited campaigns and she planned a tough political run.
Riverside reports indictments charging Mrs Sneah Louisa Northcott and her son Gordon Northcott in California murder cases. Sanford Clark, 15, testified of killings on the Northcott ranch including the Walter Collins slaying. Clark said Mrs Northcott urged an axe blow and helped bury victims, while Gordon struck first blows. Evidence cited includes a stained bucket used to wash the weapon. Indictments accuse Northcott and others in the killing of Walter Collins and related offenses.
Vancouver report says Gordon Stuart Northend, linked to several alleged California murders, appeared unconcerned about extradition. He and his mother, Sarah Touise Northend, are Canadian citizens in Calgary, with the process routing through Sacramento and Washington before Victoria, officials warned the delay could reach two months.
Fellow workers in the office praised Ralph J. Fuller of the district clerk’s office at a luncheon in the Bexar county courthouse. Knights of Columbus entertained patients at W. W. hospital with a concert. Numerous residents from Highland Park to Medina visited relatives and attended campus events at the University of Texas and A. and M. College Station.
Fierce fires from Northern Oregon to California’s southern tip stretch resources along the Pacific coast. One man died and two women were injured as a Danville incident ignited gasoline in a truck near Livermore. A motor party of Reno and Los Angeles residents suffered burns amid brush and forest blazes threatening Santa Barbara National Forest and oil properties managed by Doheny.
In London dispatch from Nice the Iverning tlor reports that Oswald Mosley, son of Sir Oswald Mosley, will not renounce the title despite his socialist beliefs. He is returning to England today and quotes him as declaring he will retain the title and not yield it for nothing.
Chicago police rescue Farwell alias Glassman from gangsters after a dramatic pursuit. Farwell, severely beaten with a fractured jaw, was found in a car while being taken for life. Officers rushed him to a hospital for treatment as the suspect was captured.
Moo point of game four and the Vitehwenl Tozzle contest draw tickets for the Majestic theater prizes. Winners include Corinne Head and others listed with addresses and ticket counts. Some entries cite single tickets and two ticket prizes. several names and locations are given for the drawing.
In New York on September 22 a 17 year old girl, Anna Enledge, was arrested with 4000 dollars in money and jewelry hidden in her hat. She is claimed to be the leader of four armed men who robbed several parties in a Mons apartment shortly before. Police believe she has participated in multiple holdups and identify her as a key figure in the gang. The article also contains unrelated garbled content about a Light puzzle contest and submission rules.
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