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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1928

Page

9

Air Field Near Shreveport Authorized for Army Use

Secretary of War Davis approved a 20 000 acre tract four miles east of Shreveport for the third attack wing of the Army Air Corps. About 3 000 acres will host quarters and facilities while the remaining land becomes a bombing and machine gun range. Project cost near 1 717 000 dollars with construction to start soon after Congress appropriations.

Universal Service Washington, Bee Shreveport S.cretacy Davis Homn Atary Air Corps Beroreport Congress Assiglant Davison An Gewers Mta Special Boardi Ag

Rule s With Free Rein: Schofield Becomes Philadelphia Public Safety Chief

Lemuel B. Schofield is sworn in as Philadelphia public safety director, surrounded by flowers as he pledges unfettered authority to guide the police bureau. The mayor promises to back efforts to clean up the Quaker City.

Lemuel B. Schofield Philadelphia Quaker City

Dr Caldwell’s 47 Years Practice Remains in Constipation Cure

Dr Caldwell advocates natural treatment over purges after 47 years of practice. His Syrup Persin is a mild vegetable remedy aiming to ease constipation without habit formation. Mothers report positive effects. avoid harsh evacuants and seek reliable bowel care with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Persin.

Cult Caldwell Tir

Eight Arrested in Ambline Gambling Raids Across City

In San Antonio, police, detectives, and district attorney aides conducted three early morning raids breaking a quiet period after gambling disclosures. Thirty-five men charged with gaming, a 1-year-old boy charged with exhibiting a gaming device, and a Chinese man charged with operating a lottery were arrested. Several addresses and names of those involved were listed, with many released on bond or awaiting corporation court.

San Antonio District Attorney’s Office Investixntar Tor Loula Caredenos District Attorney's Santa Rosa Lucas Ortiz Santa Resa Boree W. A. Warvey Joe Jones Fred West 1814 West Commerce Chew Wong Gee A. G. Lankford C. P. Heikina Cary Charles Gee North New Braunfels Berry Trenton Hf. Greer Blocker J.T. Lepoli Sor Tank Fort Spin T Houston Cecil L. Brand Twenty Second Ordnance Company Fort Sam Houston James A. Yarbrough Ninth Infantry Vernon Phillips San Pedro D, Brown Erl Davis Hardin Gnies Dikanns South Tinta Fred Rambo John Th. Andrews Maverick W. B. Gace Felipe Paredes Matamoran Victor Tizano Loreda

Welcome Hoover Parade Delights Callao Harbour

In Callao Peru on December 6 crowds welcomed President-elect Hoover as the U S Maryland reached port bearing him. The waterfront was lavishly decorated while naval and merchant ships saluted. Hoover planned to join his official party around 2 o'clock with a state visit to Lima ahead.

Callao Peru Orling Hoover U. 8 Maryland Lalin-América Una Moreland Hoover Party Woaver D O'Clark

Mexican Agent Dr Leal Expected in San Antonio

Dr Leal the Mexican agent is expected to arrive in San Antonio on Wednesday night en route to Mexico City aboard the Missouri Pacific Neb. He will depart at 11 30 p m, according to EB A Farr assistant general passenger agent.

Gostto Leal Washington San Antoni Mexico City EB. A. Farr Missouri Pacific

John Davidson Dies Suddenly at Home in Corpus Christi

John Davidson a railway engineer with Southern Pacific, died suddenly at his home on Durlesin street Wednesday night. He was 27 years with the railroad, native of Corpus Christi, survived by widow Vera Dayileon, daughter Pate King, son John Davidson Jr, brother Joseph Davidson of San Antonio, and sister Mrs A W De Pow of El Paso. Funeral arrangements have been made.

John. Davidson Southern Pacitts Durlesin Davidson Corpus Christi Vera Dayileon Pate King John Davidson Jr Jt Drotter Joseph Davidson San Antonio

Farm Boy 12 Wins Grand Prize With Pet Steer Dick

Twelve year old farm boy wins grand championship at Tulertoniane Livestock show with his steer Dick. Youth from State Center and other young competitors showcase health and skill amid stockmen’s praise. Detailed scores and sponsorship notes appear in the exhibit report.

Chicago Dee State Center Lown

Fingerprinting and photographs used against bootleggers in Philadelphia

Federal prohibition agents now fingerprint and photograph all arrestees and police question those arrested for drunkenness to trace liquor supplies. The move, promoted by Prohibition Administrator Joe Samger Wynne, aims to curb violations as authorities escalate their war on bootlegging.

Philadelphia Det Joe Samger O. Wynne

S P Agents Confer on Fuel Problems

Southern Pacific agents met at the Gunter hotel in San Antonio to discuss fuel problems. H A Laeftier, external freight agent, reported the gathering held at 2 o clock on Wednesday afternoon with A K Morrill, superintendent of the El Paso division, presiding.

el Tandigialan Gunter Hotel H. A. Laeftier Southorn Pacific San Antonio A. Tk. Morrill el Paso

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