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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1929

Page

6

Electric eye serves as fire guard and burglar alarm

Science shows an electric eye that uses a light beam to detect object interruption. A greatly amplified impulse triggers machinery, with a grid low tube boosting signals a millionfold. Illustration features distilled iron rings and magnets of iron and cobalt, noting strong repulsion and magnetic levitation.

Drastic Justice Warnings Circulate From Washington D C

Misstated US district attorney figures resulted in a warning from the Department of Justice. The misreported letter by Mabel Walker Willertbrandt implied discretion limits under the June legal changes. The memo threatens disfavor for attorneys who overstep guidance and suggests potential broad application of the Home Law to cases in the Milwaukee district.

Washington, D. C Mis United Alstes District Mabel Walker Willébrandt H. Bancroft Milwaukee Bin

Straton Suffers Stroke and Takes a Month's Rest

NEW YORK April 23. Pastor Straton of Cav alry Balice Church suffered a stroke from overwork. He will leave tomorrow for a month of rest at an Agnin hospital. He had a paralysis in his right side and could not speak at first, but by Friday he could move and speak faintly. He plans to rely on the Lord for comfort during his affliction.

New York Stev John -Reich Straton Cavalry Balice Church Ean At- Agnin Vyth Hooke Phobelen Fierl

Jobless Chicago Man Wounds Wife and Kills Himself

In Chicago a despondent man William Shannto 65 attacked his wife Hariet 18 with a knife then killed himself. Neighbors found his wife with a gash and the daughter injured fleeing the scene. The victim’s condition is unclear as responders assess the injuries.

Chicago William Shannto Banda Tare

Women's Christian Tenet ANON Campaign Aims Prohibition Repeal

In Chicago on April 2, the WG2.U party announces a campaign to repeal the dry law. The group plans to mobilize support and organize events to push the repeal and oppose prohibition.

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Dallas man dies by own action. funeral planned for James Linberger

Funeral arrangements are under way for 35 year old James I. Linberger after he shot himself in his Dallas home. A verdict of death by own action was rendered. The body was sent to Fort Worth for burial. The report notes a general sale of pets for adults and children.

Daiuab James I. Linberger Sotonér Fork Worth

Italy City Feels Its 23rd Tremor

Bologna Italy reports its 23rd tremor this month at 650 am with a sharp temperature rise. The city seeks a reliable business class in classification 153 for urgent commerce needs.

Italy Bologna

Aviators Reach Alaska On Chicago Nomé Flight

Parker D. Cramer and WW. I. Gane completed a flight from Chicago to Nome landing in Whitehorse Yukon Territory Saturday evening. They proceeded via Edmondson Alberta and passed Columbia points Prince George, Hope, Telegraph Creek and Atlin.

Whitehorse Yukon Territory Parker D. Cramer WW. I. Gane Chicago Nomé Yi. Edmondson Alberta Columbia Prince Gorge Hiwecllon Telegraph Creek Atlin

Opera Star Injured After Fall at State Theater

Maria Toritza of the Metropolitan Opera suffered a painful injury during a Cavalleria Rusticana performance at the state opera house last night. She reportedly slipped on church steps on stage, bleeding from a cut while the audience watched.

Vipnna Maria Toritza Metropolitan Opera Company Prima Dona Pera House

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