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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1928

Page

6

City Council Hears Phone Co Rate Plea

The council debated a proposed rate increase for Southwestern Bell Telephone, arguing it would raise San Antonio revenue by about 358,871 and justify a higher return on the plant. Attorney Hoyle urged the commission to treat the Antonia plant as a separate entity and consider the rate as fair. The hearing paused for lunch amid discussions on figures and investment return.

San Aplonio Classis Scott Ande Jobo Borle San Antone Telephone Company San Antonio Hoyle Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Antonia Jaeigvad Thie Thala Vayle Fort Worth Wouston Dallas Ity Boyle Devhured Bos Commission

Fragmented OCR ends with aviation curiosity and ideals

The excerpt parses as garbled prose praising pioneers and engineers. It mentions Werber Hunser, Lindbergh, and Paul dines with references to aviation, industry, and perseverance, interwoven with uncertain phrases about land, economy, and government aviation policy.

Lindbergh Gindherel Paul Dines

Mrs Agnew Sees Son Bobbie on Screen Reunion

Mrs Agnew, mother of Tishhie Agnew, visits the Majestic for The College Hero as her son Bobbie appears on screen. She has not seen him in person for nearly a year and plans to return to Hollywood soon while another son, James, works with PhotoArts Moving in San Antonio.

M. Agnew Tishhie San Antonio Majestic Theater Agnew Hollywool Keens Florida James Bon Antnnio PhotoArts Moving Company Bobbie Hollywood Agnew Jes Leen Westlark Avenue

Noted actor Eddie Foy dies after heart attack

The veteran vaudeville star Eddie Foy suffered a heart attack last night after a performance of The Fallen Star. He collapsed in his hotel lobby following a restful night and died just before 9 o clock. Foy, born in Ireland in 1884, was married four times and began on the Chicago stage at age 15.

Way Det Dle Foy Munnis Re. Foy Eddie Foy Ireland Chicago Eddie

Prohibition Crackdown Targets 350 Chicago Nightlife Venues

Assistant U S Attorney Edgar Elder announced a government move to close about 350 cabarets night clubs and theater restaurants in Chicago within the next month. The actions affect centers of nightlife and involve properties valued at about 135 million dollars.

Chicago United States District Edgar Elder

World Alliance Official Assails Big Navy Plans

Maley Gordon extension secretary of the World Alliance for International Friendship urged the House Naval Committee that a 740 million warship program undermines security. As first witness on the hearing’s second day he warned armaments disrupt international peace efforts and praised nonmilitary security approaches.

World Alliance Washington Adtministralion Jiouse Maley Gordon Fin World Alliance For International Friendship

Booster Club Hears W. G. Choate At Teainman’s Ball

W. G. Choate general manager of the Pacific railroad spoke to the booster club during a Wednesday night meeting held at Teainman’s ballroom.

A. Booster Club W.G. Choate I Pecific Railroad Tone Lamo Rooster Club Teainman's

Thieves Loot Finker Yamin Novelty Store

Thieves broke into the Finker Yamin novelty company at 72 West Commerce Street late Wednesday or early Thursday, prying the rear door lock from inside. They stole jewelry valued at 2000 dollars and jewelry plus imported silks and valuables totaling about 2000 dollars from a large safe that was not locked. Detectives I. A. Williamson and Joe Rubnke assisted in the investigation.

Finker Yamin Novelty Company West Commerce Rind Qworth Louis Boze Twaits I. A. Williamson Joe Rubnke

California Fig Syrup Helps Constipation in Child

A San Antonio mother details her six year old daughter Fermabelle’s health improvement after using California Fig Syrup. She reports relief from stomach pains, constipation, fever, and weight gain, praising the product as gentle, natural, and effective for digestion and biliousness.

Tast Fermabelle Mss. A.C. Morris Lymgood Avenue New Antonio Hough Wright California Ter Davick California Iris Syton Company

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