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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1930

Page

6

San Antonio Bond Rally Denounces Graft Claims

City officials address 750 residents at Prospect Hill bond rally defending finances and bond issues. George W. Saunders of the Old Trail Drivers of Texas chaired, rebutting anti-land speaker charges and praising the city’s development through bonds while warning against graft and mismanagement.

San Antonio Chambers Addresson Prospect Hill George W. Saunders Old Trail Drivers of Texas Buccue Vista Calaveres Streets Saunders Sen Antonin San Ant Evory Ins

Grateful Man Praises Modern Konjola Medicine

Surprising claims surround Konjola a medicine featuring 32 ingredients made from herbs and juices. A Fort Ward resident Herbert W Wilson reports relief from stomach trouble after using Konjola and praises its effects. The Konjola Man at Scammers Drug Store in Legosa Street distributes samples and literature urging readers to seek the remedy.

Herbert W. Wilson Yee Konjola Legosa Street Jesson Herbert WW. Wilson Lamar Street Fort Ward

City leads Texas cities despite bond debate clash

Mayor Chambers denounces bond opponents as slanderous while urging residents to back the issue as essential for Fort City’s growth. Street Commissioner Steffler touts savings on Main Avenue and South Alamo projects, promising 85 miles of paving if approved, amid claims of overblown indebtedness by critics.

Texas Chambers Steffler Paul Steffler Bigtrict Court Edresdar Ninety-Fourth District Rayings Wee San Antonio Frank H. Bushick

Temple Beth-El League Names Officers for Term

The Temple Beth El league will elect Miss Nescie Levinson as president for the coming term. After the election, plans were announced for the annual stunt eight at the Community center May 6 under Frank Falkstein, with Miss Jennnie Me Jacobs in charge of tickets. Other officers include Sidney Kline vice president Fay East secretary Jennie Mae Jacobs treasurer Kam Wich reporter Morris Wise parliamentarian Frank Falkstein sergeant at arms Silaes Lecyson Bern ard M. Brooks Fannie Sewdiig Sophie Feller Perry Kallison directors Sidney Berkowitz Betty Scheer.

Temple League Temple Beth- el Nescie Levinson Frank Falkstein Jennnie Me Jacobs Sidney Kline Jennie Mae Jacobs Kam Wich Morris Wise Serge Ma¢Ntaras Silaes Lecyson Bernard M. Brooks Fannie Sewdiig Sophie Feller Perry Kallison Directeres Sidney Berkowitz Betty Scheer Dramatics

Funeral services for James Wade Hampton buried in city

James Wade Hampton, 51, died at a San Antonio hospital Wednesday. Funeral rites were held Thursday at Nazarene Church with Rev. Ben F. Nowlie officiating. He leaves Edith Hampton. four sons James Hall Thomas Wade Jeusa Pershing Lloyd Bay Hampton. four daughters Garrett Galy Roac Stock ett Letha Choquette Ruth Hampton. five sisters and one brother.

James Wade Hampton San Ate Tonto Ben F. Nowlie the Nazarene Church Hampton San Aztania Edith Hampton Teasewood Asence James’ Hall Thomas Wade Jeusa Pershing Lloyd Bay Hampton Garrett Galy Mins Roac Stockett Mra Letha

Seized Supplies Aid Girls' Homes Reported

April 24 report from Allanla notes authorities seized supplies used to aid workers at sugar mills. Prohibition officials diverted twenty tons of supplies to the Sisters' Home for Girls, Inc. which operates the institutions.

Allanla Cnurrkes Girla, Inc Wites

Dieting Seen as Cause of Farm Food Surplus

Secretary of Agriculture Arthur M. Hyde told the Chicago Commercial Club that widespread dieting contributed to farm product surplus. He argued that if experts could influence public eating choices, farmers would not face surplus troubles.

Chicago Arthur M. Hyde Chicago Commercial Club Hrde

Questioned Rector May Retain Pulpit

In LESINGTON April Faring reports on the rector of St tareh, amid uncertain hopes. The congregation weighs whether Arnold can still lead as rector despite recent questions about his fitness.

Pulpit Lesington Sring Courpes Arnold Cacold Tareh

Lantern Fire Causes Burns and Vehicle Damage

A lantern sparked a fire causing painful burns to a person and damaging a vehicle worth about $00. The incident occurred as the lantern ignited near the scene, with the event noted in a local classified section and linked to a prohibited sale idea and an attempt to profit from the incident.

Eiriter

Convict Shot and Captured Near Huntsville

Manuel Romerez, 28, Mexican-born convict escaped from the state penitentiary at Huntsville last August. He was shot and seriously wounded during a pursuit in the Mosiran district after threatening to kill three people. He was wounded in the body and shoulder while attempting to hide behind straw, captured and taken to a hospital under guard. Romerez had been sentenced to six years for burglary at Karnes City in July 1922.

Temple Ter Manuel Romerez State Penitentiary Huntsville Romerez Mosiran Remerez Rewerez Karnes City

Lincoln’s Double Ts Lost to Stage

Pine River Minn April 24 A double of Lincoln preferred tailroading to work on the stage. Rowland W Spear received sundry theatrical offers because of his resemblance to the rail splitter who became President. He is dead at the age of 72.

Lincoln Pine River Minn Rowland W. Spear

Paul Whiteman Returns to West for Broadway Revival

New York April 94. California to New York musician Paul Whiteman plans to move west soon. He promises a happy time for the whole family as Broadway shifts tone and features homes in today’s classified ads. The ex- will be mans and the gang’s gone Hollywood.

Paul White Way New York California Paul Whiteman Broadway Hollywood

Inquest to Probe Woolson Air Crash Deaths

April 24 Attica N Y Department of commerce inspectors to open an investigation into the deaths of Maj Lionel B Woolson an aviation engineer at Packard Motor Co and two companions killed when a Drewell motorized ship crashed in a Browsternt hillside near Attica. Carl D Knight chief pilot for Verville Aircraft Corp Detroit and Gerald B Scott of Douglaston L I were among the other victims. The plane a Verville aircoach used a Diesel Aircraft motor developed by Major Woolson and was to be shown at the New York Aircraft show next month.

Attica Department of Commerce Inspectorn Lionel Bi. Woolson Army Air Reserve Packard Motor Company Wieo Detroit New York Carl D. Knight Verville Aircraft Corporation Gerald B. Scott Douglaston L. I Major Woolson

Klan Libel Case Nears Jury Deliberation

One hour of argument by Harry P. Lawther for Dr. Hiram W. Evans began the final hearing in the $150 000 libel suit against the Ku Klux Klan leader as District Judge Towne Young instructed the jury on three special issues. The proceedings continued through yesterday afternoon.

Leviathan Pushed to Make Up 19 Hours at Sea

Leviathan set to recover 10 hours lost awaiting the American naval conference delegates in Southampton. The Inez Leviathan ships at near 25 knots as it speeds to return the delegates to New York after negotiations.

Leviathan Bouthampton American Naval Conference United States Inez Leviathan New York

Graf Zeppelin South American Flight Postponed to May 15

The Zeppelin works announced in Friedrichshafen that the Graf Zeppelin’s South American flight is postponed from May 10 to May 15.

Friedrichshafen Germany Zeppelin Works

Texag Beauty Winner Wins Onor​ge San Francisco Divorce

In San Francisco on April 24 1924 Mrs Pauline Bradford Keeler former international beauty contest winner at Galveston in 1923 was granted a divorce from Irwin Keeler a hatel tracker and publisher on mental cruelty grounds. The couple married last October and separated April 1. Keeler had alleged harassment and quarrels. the decree follows a complaint by Mrs Keeler a week earlier. Her Galveston beauty portrait was chosen for display in the London Art Museum.

Ag Finner Galveston Keeler Art Museum London

Capudine Advertisement Promises Fast Nerve Pain Relief

Nervous pains such as headaches neuralgia and back pains are said to yield to Capudine a liquid remedy that works quickly without upsetting the stomach. The ad claims Capudine soothes nerves rather than deadening them and has offered relief for over 20 years. Available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.

Capudine Millicon

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