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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1928
Page
4
An ad describes a product claimed to soothe irritated eyes after driving. It suggests the solution instantly refreshes eyes and washes away dust causing tired heavy feeling. The text implies a daily use over a month for ongoing relief.
Miss Doris Stevens, a reform leader, confronted an intruder in her servant area as a black man entered through the back yard. Neighbors called police. Peggy and Eugenie Fontaine assisted, the intruder fled before a pistol was found unloaded. Mrs Mowers, mother of Peggy, returned to learn detectives investigated. A small stash of gold coins and valuables was reportedly discovered but nothing was taken.
In Riga Latvia on August 2 President Gustav Zemeals commuted convictions of three of four men recently found guilty of Rye zghiteo espionage for the Soviet. The commutations alter the final outcomes of the cases and reduce potential penalties.
An international group of suffragettes, including Americans and Britons, gathered in Teris and vowed to continue pressuring France’s government after a failed letter delivery to President Doumergue at Rambouillet. Doris Stevens and Lady Rhondda lead the campaign seeking an “equal rights treaty for women” though aims remain unclear across nations.
A mailed referendum asks BAM teachers in Texas whether to move the Texas State Teachers Association headquarters from Fort Worth to another city. San Antonio Chamber of Commerce officials say they will push to relocate the headquarters to San Antonio if the majority favors change.
Mrs Margaret A Douglas widow of Dr George J Douglas seeks compensation from the United States Veterans Bureau for injuries to her son while serving with the 310 Ammunition Train and as a medical officer. The suit, filed in federal district court, cites disability totals and monthly allowances as part of the claim.
Deputies Joe Dominguez and John Subira raided a Zacatecas street residence early Wednesday seeking a bigamist suspect. They detained one man on aHarmony charge after spotting a group entering the house and discovering iced beer being stored. The restrained man was handed to prohibition officers.
Tene G. Smith, appointed deputy sheriff of Stockdale Texas, will be tried on a charge of making threats against the life of Miss Dorothy Ehlers of 114 Mission Street. The case is before Justice of the Peace Laurin F. Bolts on Thursday aft rnon.
Annie Taurie Welle of Sen Ane tole won fifth place in the nations junior rifle matches held in Cam Yurer Ohio, according to order released Wednesday. She scored a 20 percent out of possible A.
Two men, one described as a negro, were jailed Wednesday after a disturbance aboard a Nord Flare trolley in the town of Pa. Patrolman Feck arrested the pair when the trolley reached town, following a complaint from a passenger.
The Pegreg of Manor Tratertive ake sociation Tage No. 00 plans a card and bunco party at 8 p.m. Friday in the hall. Mrs G Price announces details for attendees and members.
Local column records a parade of visitors and travelers including Mrs George Newsome returning from the hospital, Mr and Mrs Worter touring Aransas Pass, Mart Nelson returning home from Frigidaire school at Rocksprings, and Frank Mansfield and Z P Adams among others visiting and staying at hotels or visiting relatives. The notes spot Col and Mrs Neves and Col Standiford heading to new posts, and several residents visiting Seguin Lytle and San Antonio for short stays and business.
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