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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
4
The third annual Institute of World Unity opens in Ayannis Massachusetts with Dr Parker Thomas Mann of Columbia University delivering Economics vs Politics. The program features public sessions and lectures on international relations.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a universal antiseptic that banishes itching from bites and poison ivy and soothes rashed skin. It claims 20 years of use, relief from pimples and irritation, and urges daily purchase at 350 or 1.00 dollars, sold everywhere.
A large number of women advocate trying a chic and rich vegetable tonic, claiming strong health benefits. The endorsement emphasizes the tonic’s value and urges readers to heed the advice and give it a try.
Tirana of Nerburgh features in a royal match report with expectations noted. The piece highlights key players and the tense buildup ahead of the event in a historic sports column.
Representatives from several fruit growing areas in South Texas planned a meeting in Caredeo to discuss methods to curb the Mediterranean fruit fly and the Mexican orange worm. Congressman Garner and George Teague, commissioner of recreation, were to speak as a federal bid of 1 million dollars to aid control was anticipated.
John H. Rothwell veteran, named as a Republican candidate for governor, died in Sedalia last night at about eighty one.
In Houston a Marvard graduate nicknamed Joe Murray faced punishment for a first offense as Judge J C Hutcheson Jr gave 30 days in jail and a $100 fine with a suspended five year federal sentence. The judge noted the shadow of the penitentiary while acknowledging education as a factor. Hutcheson had earlier issued a year and a day sentence but revoked it.
The city commission appropriated 5 758.76 to pay American Elevator and Machine for elevators and equipment at Frobert Green hospital during renovations. It also allotted 6 780.20 to J E Dickey and Seidel Plumbing and Heating for hospital work. An 11 0740 payment to Bart Mome funds the great Bend cut off river project. Tax collector disperses 717.61 for merchant bills.
A petition read before the city commission requests changing Lakeview Avenue to Martin Street to reduce confusion. Signers include affiants from the San Antonio Poorlend Pement company Well Manufacturing and others, stating the name change will clarify address listings.
Mexico City clerk Fred Fries and Mrs. Prins plan a Thursday visit to Mexico City to spend part of Fries vacation with their son Frederick J. Erica. In Fries absence, Wadya Tain will manage the department.
In San Antonio a rapid fire broke out at the Fink residence as ants swarmed a child’s room. Mrs. Fink awakened by screams, alerted neighbors and fire crews. Firemen from station No. 0 suffered injuries while saving occupants. the Finks escaped unharmed as damages were not yet estimated.
At Ostend Belgium August 5 a collision between excursion boats sank one craft and killed six women two girls and four men. Rescue efforts saved many while others suffered immersion shock and minor injuries. Crowds gathered on the shore as small boats pressed to the wreck for survivors.
William Darry, a convict on parole for robbery, tries a break from custody after being recognized with a fellow suspect. He bolts from the fifth floor police bureau, leaps from a window to the rail, and dies when struck by a passing train as officers close in.
Salina police report a man shot during a renewed feud in the Messena district likely fatally wounding John Wores. A suspect named Gonzales is described as involved in the ongoing violence linked to events around Vargas Wue der and Bon Vargas case.
Three firemen were killed and two police officers injured in a gas explosion at a Kansas City station on Friday. Officials and firefighting units reported the incident, with investigators from the department later confirming details.
A Fort Worth weekend crash spares few details but reports one death and multiple injuries. The incident involved several vehicles with the exact timing and locations not fully confirmed.
A fragmentary report from Austin notes rapid campus modernization with wooden shacks to be replaced by permanent buildings funded by oil wealth. The chemistry building is highlighted as key to moving most facilities from shacks, leaving seven on site.
Bil Clones the pilot and Faenaud Crow ett a mechanic from the Taxis Air Transport camp were bribed today when their plane overturned during landing at Palacios Texas. The tire was being worked to take passengers between Houston and the National Guard encampment here.
The story portrays three elder cigarette brands vying for the Prince by claiming superiority. The youngest proposes a fair comparison by smoking all four brands to let the Prince decide which he prefers. His Highness agrees, calling it a common sense idea.
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