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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1929

Page

5

Bribery Charge Hangs Over Federal Prohibition Agent

Milwaukee, April 24. Billington, 82, former paid investigator of the federal prohibition department, was held today on a charge of accepting 207 dollars to influence testimony in a case. He was arrested on a charge of bribery. Petropoulos, who is scheduled for arraignment on a liquor charge, and a preliminary hearing for Mingtouwstrae was set for tomorrow.

Milwauker Ya Billington Federal Prohibition Department Bilington Petropoulos Mingtouws Trae Tomorro

Graf Zeppelin Over Lisbon on Three Day Cruise

Graf Zeppelin soars over Lisbon during a three day eastern Mediterranean cruise en route to a possible Atlantic crossing. The dirigible’s master Dr. Hugo Eckener adapts the schedule to dodge a storm as the airliner makes its final voyage before a trans Atlantic crossing.

Lisbon Portugal Yugo Eckener Arens

Indigestion Remedy Endorsed by Doctors CenturyOld

An old advertisement extols Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the instant remedy for indigestion. It claims rapid, harmless relief from excess stomach acids with a single spoonful dissolved in water. The copy notes the product has been a registered trade mark since 1875 and urged readers to purchase from drug stores.

Erie Phillips Gates U.S Phillips Chemical Comming Charles B. Phillips

City plans and bids for San Antonio fire station No 6

The city commission held a special meeting to discuss the fire station improvement program. Bids for Station No 6 construction were opened, with Ce Hy Blount lowest on the general contract at 17003 and Oventher Elevtere lowest on the electrical contract at 512. The commission authorized a contract with Mitchell Construction for Station 6 at Mason and Boers streets and appropriated 23006.26 for the building, plus 517.50 to W G Grinbere for extras on Station 4. They approved 151.49 to Moeller and Weil for foundation work on Station 13 and 10142 for foundation adjustment to widen South Presa Street.

San Antonio City Commission Mason and Boers Streets W. G. Grinbere Lena City Calaveras Suests Moeller and Weilbyeler

Parking Space Dispute Yields Not Guilty Ruling

Richard G. Painter faced trial in Corporation Court on a rude disturbing the peace charge after a confrontation over a single parking space at Diver Avenue and Dolorosa Street. Judge Dave Watson found Painter not guilty, noting no evidence of a rude approach and deeming the charge unfounded.

Diver, Avenue and Dolorosa Street Richard G. Painter Corporation Court C. W. Gunter Painter Isoved Dave Watson Mye Guulor Uren Painter

Doctors Work Hours to Break Open Safety Ply Threat

Doctors labored long hours to pry open a safety ply amid a threat involving Helen Aiay a 344 year old resident of Bridgeport Connecticut.

Helen Aiay Bridgeport Conn

President speech on safety and state of the nation

In Boston on April 24 a writer mocks a president’s speech claiming it echoed, not authored by the speaker, and notes a separate mention of Babe Ruth’s appearance that afternoon. The letter blends critique of national condition with personal observations on the speech’s authenticity and delivery.

City to Pass Law Clearing Land Title

City council to approve an ordinance clearing title to land bought in 124 for front preventive purposes. The measure, with a $214 appropriation, will be paid into the tax fund. The land was purchased from Rosa Tovar.

Rosa ‘Tovar Eset

Girl Succumbs to Dose of Poison in School Building

SANSATA April 24 Miss Wate dle Hicks 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Hicks dies from effects of a dose of strychnine. Poison taken as the school building. physicians failed to save her. A letter was left by the girl the contents of which were not given.

Sansata Miss Wate Dle Hicks Will Hicks

Thursday Parade Open to All Pets

Pets and their owners may enter the Tet Parade for prizes in the 11 o clock Thursday morning event without a formal application. John Hangaed, superintendent of recreation and parade manager, announced entries will be accepted up to parade start time.

John Hangaed Elts

Dr Work to Sail for London Meet

Washington April 24 Dr Hibert Work chairman of the Republican national committee sails from New York tonight to Towton to attend as a delegate the fifth international congress on military medicine and pharmacy He is in a cadet medical offices reserve corps student unit.

Washington, BC Hibert Republican National Committee Wil Bail New York Towton Congress Afe Medical Officies Reserve Corpa

Al Smith Foe At Elm Of Tammany

New York April 4. Al fred B. Smith once Democratic presidential candidate and head of Tammany Hall fell from influence. John M. Curry won Tammany leadership by 12 1 6 to 11 3 votes, replacing George W. Olvany who had been backed by Smith forces and recently arrested.

New York Alfred B. Smith Taomny Uull John Curry Ewa Smith T ‘Amon Wisemril Jr Alenru Schneer Iorce W. Olvany Olvany Wg Altars Tammany

Man Feared Slain Found Alive in Odd Charges Shelved

Miguel Picaso of 1302 Chihuahua Street was thought dead after a Sunday knife attack by Gehe and Manuel Rodriguez. Wednesday he was alive, and murder charges against Rodriguez were dropped by District Attorney Lamar Seelizson. Vienso suffered stomach and chest injuries but is recovering. José Dienso, father, says his son has a fair chance of recovery. Todri Ruez had not been arrested as of Wednesday. charges will be reclassified per the district attorney. The complaint was filed before Justice John F. Onion.

Miguel Picaso Chihuahua Street Manuel Rodriguez Rodriguez Lamar Seelizson Vienso Luhave Jose Dienso Todri Ruez Worlsdas Onesant Tanmeder Justice of the Prace John F. Onion

75 Story Hotel Planned in New York

Plans filed for a 75 story hotel in Brooklyn on Clinton and Montague streets by the Lous bronk corporation. The building will rise 200 feet taller than the Woolworth structure with an estimated cost of 15 million dollars. A comprehensive Educational Directory is published daily in the ...

N.Y Universal Service New Pan All B. MT Clinton and Montague Streets Reaklyn Lousbronk Corporation Woolworth

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