Two Mexican bandits attacked Los Angeles girl and escort
Police hunt two Mexican attackers who robbed Shaw and his companion near San Antonio on Sayres road after forcing them from a car. Officers pursued but the pair escaped though described in detail by the victims. The girl was threatened and left by the roadside. Shaw was robbed of a watch and jewelry.
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Houston-Broadway
Ex-premier Says Visit With President Was Homely
Ex premier Ramssy Rae Monald, former British prime minister, met with President Coolidge at the White House for over thirty minutes. Monald called the visit homely and sociable in the British sense, describing Coolidge as genial and affable. He was joined by his daughter Tshbel and British ambassador Esme Howard.
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Esme Howard
Firemen Scale 23 Floors After False Alarm Prank
Irate pranksters trigger a false alarm at noon Thursday. Firemen respond to the National Bank of Commerce building, climb eight floors then five more in a bank addition, only to find workers calmly eating lunch on a spring day in a staged scare.
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Optometrists Close Texas Convention in San Antonio
The Texas optometrists wrapped up their annual convention at the St. Anthony hotel with passing of resolutions urging eye examinations and licensure for motorists and strict adherence to ethics. Officers to be elected at 4 pm. Brownswood Dallas and Mineral Wells bid to host the 1929 gathering. Dr. Stanley Block led the refraction clinic and Dr. Skeffington spoke on advanced optometry.
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Relief funds rise for Rock Springs disaster response
Thursday morning's mail adds 1230.50 to Cerar County Red Grass fund for Rock Springs relief, announced by Mrs Gray Leavell. Total reaches 20,420.11 as San Antonio lags on a 50,000 subscription. M R Reddy praised local efforts but warned of dire need. relief moves Monday to permanent housing and rebuilding for the stricken town.
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Officers Arrive for Fort Sam Duty With Engineers
Capt. John F. Zajicek and First Lieut. Phil G. Bruton of the engineers arrived at Fort Sam Houston to join the Second Engineers from the Fourteenth regiment for duty. Lieutenant Minton, a top rifle shot, is ordered to Fort DuPont to report for training with the engineer unit at Camp Perry until he completes the national matches.
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Unclear Text Report From Fragmentary Source
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions an engine running and a vehicle, with garbled phrases about people and a location. The readable bits hint at a vehicle in motion or idling, but the exact event, participants, and place remain undetermined in the readable material.
Hoover endorsed as president and steel stock payout discussed
The article reports on calls for Secretary Hoover to seek a second term with no third term issue involved, noting a breakfast between Hoover and the President. It mentions United States Steel stockholders praising a forthcoming stock dividend and reflects on past steel stock investments and prices, including Hank Monsey's large purchases.
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Hoover
Baar
United States Steel
Southern Pacific extension to Mexico opens May 8
William Sproule of the Pacific railroad says the new Southern Pacific extension into Moxico will formally open May 8 with President Calles driving the spike at Salsipuedes viaduct eighty miles north of Guadalajara. San Antonio stands to gain as the western Mexican territory opens to United States trade. Sproule notes Mexico’s turmoil has not halted the project.
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Moxico
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Pacific System of the Railroad
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Mexico
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Non-coms Society to Host Fort Sam Houston Dance
An informal dance will be given by the Non Commissioned Officers club Special Troops in their new Fort Sam Houston club rooms this evening from 8:30 until 12. The event aims to provide recreation for service members and officers alike at the base venue.
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Soft Water Recalled In A 1927 Household Tale
A narrator contrasts soft water from rain barrels with hard city water. Grandma’s clothes turned out whiter in the 80s, while modern taps require much soap and still leave rings. Mother longs for soft water, trying ammonia borax and sal soda, but finds it only partly soft.
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