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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

16

Fall Guys in San Antonio Liquor Raids Expose Prohibition Tricks

A San Antonio report describes the so called fall guys in liquor raids who take punishment for owners and see little pay. Women comprise about half of these fall guys who suffer jail terms for grateful men who quickly discard them. A local example recounts a woman jailed after taking rap for her husband with escalating fines and sentences.

Caid San Antonio Esi Bexar County Federsl

Edison scholar Huston congratulated by Lindbergh and Lindy

Wilber B. Huston wins the Edison scholarship after besting 48 competitors from across the country. Charles A. Lindbergh congratulates Huston as Henry Ford appears in the background, with Huston set to receive the best technical education free of charge.

Thomas A. Edison Wilber B. Huston Edison Charles A. Lindbergh Henry Ford Huston

Elevator Fall Injures 21 In New York Building

Twenty one people, including five women, were injured when an elevator on the seventh floor plunged to the basement today. The loaded car, operated by Jack Swan, returned downward without warning, crushing against springs and trapping passengers. Police and ambulances rushed to the scene as victims from New York suffered broken bones and two serious injuries.

New York Jack Swan Kar Ambulantes

Bevy Wills on Scouts and Powells Zeppelin Plans

Beverly Wills reflects on 20 000 Boy Scouts from 41 nations braving rain with bare heads and forgiving hearts in England under Baden Powell. He cites a Zeppelin trip linked to stowaway influence and urges parity with Japan in cruiser numbers as he advocates a conference to keep the status quo.

Beverly Wills Cail England Baden Powell ANU Syou Japan Will Rogers

Ex-Envoy Ordered to Support Child in Ohio Court

John Popovic former consul in Cleveland was ordered by Stark County Court Canton to pay 60 dollars monthly for the support of his 10 year old daughter Helen. The ruling notes his previous position and conviction for fraud defense.

Cleveland Ohio John Popovic Greveland Stark County Canton Helen

City Burns Brush and Weeds In Citywide Effort

The city fire and garbage departments cooperated Tuesday to burn brush and weeds along roads and vacant lots. Four crews of 120 men worked, with two in Fight id park and two in the northern city area. Ninety five? men cut brush and weeds and will continue for ten more days per park official William Tecker.

J. G. Surran Fighid Park William Tecker Park Department

Driver Stops Auto Too Suddenly and Cars Crash

Three cars trailed each other on Fredericksburg road when the tint car slowed abruptly causing a collision. F. B. Wallace received $10 fine for collision and $20 for drunken news. Ht. Steffler and M. Pres were acquitted.

Fredericksburg Corporation Court F. EB. Wallace Teslimyny Deve Walnon Ht. Steffler Jacon Street M. Pres Santa Monica S Renr

Mrs Fred Britten Reported Still in Critical Condition

Southampton reports Mrs. Fred A Britten wife of the naval affairs committee member aboard the liner Leviathan in mid Atlantic last week remains in critical condition. She was brought from the Leviathan to a private dormitory in New York for further care and treatment after two prior trips.

Fred Britten Southampton Ang. F Fred A. Britten House of Representatiors Naval Affairs Committee Gulerneulen mid-Atlanti Bruen Wan Leviatian Marrie New York

Wisconsin Refuses to Make Whiskey

MADIFUN, his proposal unearthed in the debate, aims to amend the climate constitution to exempt certain distillers from a new law. The measure would bar enforcement on operations tied to liquor production and sale, sparking debate over state authority and social impact.

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