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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1929

Page

4

Detroit Chief Gang Victim Gunned Down in City Alley

Samuel Abramson, a noted New York and Detroit underworld figure, was shot to death by gangsters in an outlying residential area. Detectives say the slaying was revenge tied to liquor deals, with Abramson's presence in Detroit linked to his underworld ties and fugitives from New York. Police estimate his wealth at more than 350, and describe his associates as known to police as pickpockets and gunmen.

Detroit Samuel Abramson New York Abramsox Abramson Varias Nes’ York

Traffic Officer Catches Negro in Downtown Chase

A traffic officer named H F Curk stopped a Black man during a Thursday dawn chase at Houston and St. Macy’s. The fugitive broke free at Navarra and Houston before being overtaken near the downtown streets as bystanders offered advice amid the busy coffee hour.

H. F. Curk Tie Houston Street Houston St. Macy’s Street Click Navarra Broken Field

Pupils Learn Humane Care During Fiesta Week

In San Antonio schools humane education is emphasized during Humane Week ending with the Fiesta pet parade on April 25. Pupils display crafts like bird houses and baths as Hue mane society and parent teacher groups host speakers and activities. A school newspaper item notes the broad reach of humane instruction across grades.

San Antonio Huemane Comety Mies Lucy Smithers The San Antonio Humane Society

Belgian Band to Perform in City Friday Welcome Parade

The Symphonic band of Belgium, on its first U S tour, arrives Friday at 2 p m from Transtra via southern Pacific rail. Led by Cantor Arthur Prevost, the ensemble from Wrehington will parade downtown and be greeted at the depot by Col. Chambers and local civic leaders. A municipal concert at 8 48 p m is sponsored by officials including Prince Albert de Ligne as ambassador and school leaders.

Royal Helzian Guard Belgium United Stars Transtra Southern Pacific Railway Cant Arthur Prevost Wrehington Herbert Hoover Combiner Water Hotel Maser Col. Chambers Asl Commercis Kiwanis Rotary Optimistic J. P. Verraeke Helgian San Antonio W. M. Mclntosh Gris Walliger A. W. Grant Marcoall Tobnaten Frank &, Eukeley Enos Unng Arthur Storms Prince Albert de Ligne United States

Austria Faces Civil War as Parties Threaten Dictatorship

Vienna April 14 A tense standoff grips Austria as political bans persist. Both sides marshal large irregular forces to back their positions while Christian Socials, ruling the government, threaten to seize dictatorial power unless a revised rent law is adopted.

Austria Vienna Austria Waray Social

Smith Declines to Attend Major Democratic Dinner

The New York World reports former Gov. Alfred Smith will not attend the annual Jefferson Day dinner at the National Democratic Club. The newspaper cites a preference to stay away from the political spotlight amid ongoing campaign pressures.

Smith Sing York World Alfred Smith National Democratic Club Bateurday Due Tre Karkgeanail

Trade Institute Death Beside Road

Body of an unidentified man found beside a road near Kanhan Civil Institute. A bullet wound caused death. Automobile tracks were noted. Robbery apparently not the motive, and other jewelry not stolen. identité uncertain. investigation ongoing.

Kanhan Bale Telny

Dr Watts to Speak at Canopus Luncheon

Watts, chief autgeon of the San Antonio Pabtic pany, will address a luncheon at noon. Dre de Ay Watts will host. Martin Gleweke is named chairman of the day.

Dr. Watts Canopus Dre de Ay Watts San Antonio

Bank Robbery at Oakland Branch Involves $11,500 Theft

In Oakland California, three masked bandits robbed the College Avenue bank branch as manager L Tenler arrived. They demanded a deposit, shot no one, and escaped with a suitcase containing $500 plus $11,000 from other tellers. The episode coincided with a bankers’ meeting in Edgewater Mississippi.

Oakland Calif Apel L. Tenler College Avenue Oulland Bank M Ad Llicitor

Stop Rheumatic Pain With Prescription A-2851

Local druggists praise Prescription A-2851 for rheumatic pain relief whether chronic or occasional. The formula targets the pain at the source and has proven effective for gout, rheumatism, relnitis, and sciatic nerve pain. Tear out and show this note to your druggist for A-235.

Marvelous Tilgeovary For Expectant Mothers Ad

An old advertisement claims Daodur finds zay marveously relaxes skin and muscles, preventing pain during pregnancy. It touts Mother’s Friend as safe and speedy relief, says thousands credit it for childbirth ease, and urges readers to request a free brochure from Bradfield Regetator Co. in Atlanta.

Zay Pradfield Regetator Co Atlanta,Ga

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