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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1928
Page
5
Italian divers salvage a sunken treasure from the Belgian steamer Elizabethville off Lorient, finding intouds and precious stones valued at about 2 million dollars. The effort, after a dangerous dive, involved dynamiting a strong room and recovering the chest after the floor gave way.
New York Aug 10 The hour of Governor Smith's notification ceremonies at Albany on Aug 2 has been moved from 7 to 7 30 p m Eastern daylight time to reach a larger radio audience. The ceremonies will be broadened through NBC.
An Athens official committee issued a statement denying Turkish press reports that after elections Premier Fleuthecius Yonizrlog would seek to regulate the Greco Turkish frontier. The denial counters speculation about changes in leadership affecting border policy.
An ad touts Doricet Purification of the System as Nature's foundation of health. It urges ridding chronic ills by a Calolabs 2 course plan, taken twice weekly for several weeks, claiming the Dirt family package offers directions and is sold at drug stores for a modest price.
A vintage ad urges care for children's eyes with Murine drops to soothe chalk dust irritation and strain. It claims Murine has been used since 1895 and promotes a month’s supply as effective for keeping eyes clean and healthy.
Panama plans parallels to curb disorder as all saloons close from Friday night until noon Sunday for the presidential election. The government orders strict prosecution of fraud, with the Justice Minister ordering arrests of peace disturbers. The Nation Liberal backs Florencio Harmodio Arosenana and warns citizens cannot vote more than once.
In Chicago a weather battered hut that housed August Kessler for 26 years was burned last night as a public nuisance. The blaze consumed crude altars and a coffin storage area aiding police probes into a bullet, shotgun, and a mysterious murder linked to Kessler. A coffin under the hermit’s bed held Claudia Clara Hanne, dead since April, with authorities concluding natural death for Miss Haupt and noting no foundation for rumors of disappearances.
In Chicago on August 1, former state and federal official Charles Whatton and accomplice Cartes Cleaves face closing arguments in a $132,000 Evergreen Park mail robbery. Whatton allegedly aided the gang by letting his home host a staging area while Cleaves stands trial on multiple mail theft and assault charges.
Inglewood residents filed a petition with the city council to abate the Angelus Temple branch operated by Aimee Semple McPherson. Twenty seven signers alleged that the meetings in a shared lot produced harangues, shouting and loud music disturbing attendees and prompting plans for a permanent restriction.
Awakened by two men entering the bedroom of his lower east side assortment early today, Louis Meyerson, 40, a furrier, jumped from bed and was shot and killed. His wife, Mrs Rebecca Meyerson, told police the men, after shooting him, searched his clothing and fled.
Ogden Kansas woman reports three to four months of fatigue and insomnia improved after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes renewed energy for farm chores and housework without irritability, praising the product's effect.
Port au Prince authorities announce the burial of General Tustin Salgado, longtime commander at the presidential guard, who died from complications after surgery. The military funeral honors were held with officials from Haiti and international observers in attendance.
Cheyenne Aug 1 An information charging a valentaris manslaughter was filed in justice court by R G Mentzer Laramie county attorney against Tinsley Pawson union party watchman for the fatal shooting of William 17 of Sheborgan Wis
Local column highlights William Grisler and family returning from a ten day vacation in Fredericksburg. Others spent time at Bayside beach and Aransas Pass on business. donations totaling 65 dollars to the firemen and policemen pension fund from Mrs. Dora Stumberg are noted. Updates include travelers visiting San Antonio Brownwood New York City and Elgin as well as hospital anniversary and local social visits.
Wrightboro bound after a visit with Mrs Stella Hunt of this city. Mrs 0 HL fintherman has moved from Chillicothe Missouri to the city. ALA Butter of Katnes City was a business visitor. Miss Alice Delery spends time with friends at Point Teich mond California. Judge J Brooks among recent Falfurrias visitors. Adela Merkel returns to Frederickshure after visiting her brother Albert Merkel. Hicketts and daughter Mare fan among Sherwnnu ers on elite Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W W Bondurant and daughter Martha back from extended east trip. Miss Dorothy Callostas visiting Houston relatives. Mr and Mrs J Wesley Spencer return from Houston. Mrs William Johnson of Port Arthur.
Mrs Ella Slone visits daughter Mrs AL J Polle in Maili Fonville Wichita Falls area family gathers at Alamo Tuesday. William Yater returns to the city after trips to Cliburne Jim Christi Port Aransas and coast. Lt R J Cooper of Fort Sam Houston spends weekend at Eagle Pass. Trainmen auxiliary hosts a bucco party at the president Mrs Lulu Spiller 855 Gull Street at 5 pm Thursday admission 25 cents. Mrs J A Daughter hosts guests Mrs Nora Walker and Miss Lorena Falls of Long Beach Cal and Miss Velma Walker of Lorabore WN this week. Ad ends with drug ad for Visine like products.
Edward Skulldie a 45 year old laborer at the Terminal Tailpond nagneration admitted to city detectives and inspectors that he took money and valuables totaling about 40 from mail sacks. He was arrested and questioned, leading to his confession about the theft.
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