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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1929

Page

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Narcotic scandal shakes Los Angeles as actress fights addiction

Miss Anna Rubens, famed film actress, lies in a Los Angeles hospital battling narcotic addiction while Dr. L. Citron faces state and federal probes over alleged sale of morphine. The inquiry traces nationwide cash for broken lives, with officials revealing compromised penalties and ongoing investigations.

Tos Angeles Examiner and Caivrreel Los Angeles Anna Rubens Jesse Citron Siong Morphins Miss Matheus Marcobe San Francisco Uniter Dr. Citron Theos Angeleu Reeays United States Aeros Intrenus Lee Rebens Balonte

Prohibition Era Headlines Mixed With Economic Rhetoric

The piece blends Arthur Brisbane commentary with plans for a social department at Yale funded by Rockefeller donations totaling 7.5 million, questioning how mankind should be studied while citing large national and state wealth figures. It contrasts speculative finance with calls for social reform amid a violent bootleg crackdown and police corruption allegations.

Lethal gas chamber to end lives at city dog pound

A harsh city plan installs a lethal gas chamber at the municipal dog pound inPrackenridge under PHIL Wright and F A Teil with a carbon monoxide system. The chamber aims for painless death for condemned dogs, sparking debate about the practice and its victims.

Mercy Prackenridge Tire and Tatler Phil Wright Aud F. A. Teil Focal Lhymane Society

Davis Leads McCloskey Defense in Austin Case

Davis, counsel for Judge Augustoq McCloskey, left Saturday for Austin to head the defense Monday in Travis County Criminal District Court. The case involves alteration of returns from the last general election. McCloskey has been in Austin since Wednesday, conferring with his counsel.

Warne Davis Augustoq McCloskey Congerssmm Austin McCloskey Opera Travis County Dave Calson Corporation Court Seaved

Weather Notes and Fragments From a Cold Weekend

Fragmentary report describes warmer mornings and frost on the east coast, with northerly to easterly winds and colder conditions inland. Mentions Saturday night frost, a mixed forecast for the south and northwest, and uncertain notes about warmer months.

Vielalty Sundar Sandie

Rum Lands In Wrong Hands In Detroit River Smuggling Case

DETROIT, Feb. 10 A cargo of liquor crossed the Detroit river into Canada yesterday. William Mure was on the phone when a man claimed a shipment had been seized and demanded payment. A trap led to a raid aboard a vessel where a confrontation escalated, ending with a threatened action and the seizure of money under a $1000 bid.

Detroit Canada William Mure William Himier Wwuarter

Settlement at San Marcos College Row amid Dean Brogden crisis

On the Texas campus students press for the resignation of Dean Mary Brogden over alleged espionage and harsh enforcement. After a Friday night petition, an assembly is planned to resolve demands and potential escalation to the board president Flower, with nineteen charges cited and fears of a broader protest if no settlement is reached. The dispute centers on the college’s dean of women and disciplinary practices.

San Mancos Tonehors Talinge Tolas Inter Miss Mary Strogden Ryotnens Ht College Miss Broxden Simav Sea Trents Faeily Mlo Flower Te Board of Restats Miss Grogden Dean of Women Mex Smalser Pat Ward Som Tay Warren Philibert Carlos Gilbert Pano 2 Col. &.Y

Deportation fights over alien law amid Chicago massacre heat

Ny International News Service reports Washington debate as lawmakers push deportation measures in response to nationwide crime rise. Proposals broaden penalties for aliens involved with illegal alcohol, weapons, or crimes. splits emerge over enforcement and constitutional limits. The House advances related border and immigration bills amid ongoing contention.

Ny International News Service Washington, D. G Chicago Figuy Urrer Wemocrat Georgia Eupyortel IL Meavides United States Johnson Washington

Baker to Pilot Plane in Long Range Test Flight

An early report notes Capt. Lt. Baker will pilot the P12 pursuit plane in a United States air force test, with stops planned across Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua and other regions. The route includes Seattle where the ship is built and Kelly Field for a final briefing before departure.

Manama Baker Yas Eltet Pyance Viel Vana Thoreah Lesty Kelly Felt

Two Charged With Oil Field Murder in Vernon Case

Vernon men Vernon Woualue and Thais Williama were charged with murder in the death of 21 year old Elorman Walden after his body was found along a stream bank near Uton. A third suspect with possible name Ovse delfrey remains sought as authorities investigate an oil field death tied to Feuzer exposure.

Vernon Yoyo Vernon Woualue Thais Williama Elorman Walden Offilng Ovse Delfrey Ptl Che Donnig Ant Willintay Wahlen Feuzer Uton

Official on talking film to address telephone firm

Walter S. Giffard, president of the American Telephone and Telegraph company, is heard in talks about a domestic weather program and will offer an informal talk on telephone business next week starting Saturday.

Walter S) Giffard Atoctican Telephonn Anil 'Elestaph Company Inv St Gorporation Hemestic Wheater Savurday Gifford Gee

Slay of Rail Employee Searched In Texas

MATISTIALT Texas Feb 11 44 All power officers of Harrison county were called to aid in the search for railroad employee Th Alston whose body was found in a Marshall cemetery the next night. His skull was crushed.

Matistialt Texas Harrison Cimaly Tong Th. Alston Texas & Pacific Raileas Marshall

Owner's Return: Car Thief Linked to Wenger Hotel

An automobile thief, who had parked at the Wenger hotel on Commerce Street, was later found with the vehicle absent and fled toward Leighton, according to a police cenort note.

Wenger

Deputies Add Fireworks To Wrestling Match Chaos

Vegas dispatch reports a wild wrestling bout ending in a deputy raid. An arrestee named Van onoan Solinas Cal allegedly resisted as officers moved in after a warrant for theft. The scene included dazed suspects and a delayed prior arrest amid chaotic activity.

Vegas Sheriffs Furs B' Vanonoan Solinas Cal Miona Hollywood Vanerinnn Init

Lindy Hops For Capital Despite Adverse Weather

Charles DinMwrgh from Miami to Washington D.C. flew the pilot field here at 6:45 today despite very adverse weather conditions.

Charleston

Miss Anne Morrow Goes Into Country

Miss Anne Morrow leaves with her father Ambassador Dwight W. Morrow and mother for a country retreat with Col. Charles A. Lindbergh as fiancé. They depart today and will remain until Monday at Caerasaes where the engagement was first announced.

Mentco Missy Anna Moreau Caerasaes Charles A. Windbergh Miss Morrow Dwight W. Morsay

Governor pushes plan to merge insurance boards in Texas

Governor Dan Moody urges consolidation of the state Industrial Accident Board and the Insurance Commission as part of his policy to reduce the number of state bureaus. He testified before the Senate Committee of Insurance, outlining his support for the measure and its intended efficiencies.

Austin Dan Moody Senate Sod Indospial Accident Board Insurance Commission Spike Fue Issey Bil

Driver Under $200 Bond After Crash

Thealorg Anderton of 2504 Mean Wir faced charges of aggravated assault after a crash that injured Joseph W. Cox of 21 East Aitheres Street on February 1 at the Houston street and Broadway intersection. Bond was set at $200 by Ini McColluia Burnett.

Thealorg Anderton Meanwir Joseph W. Cox East Aitheres

Passenger Rail Travel Dips in 1923, Rail Gauge Notes

In 1923 rail travel fell for the year, with a weak total of passengers reported by Railway Age Bureau. The study shows a decline in passenger numbers across major routes, reflecting broader slowdowns in travel demand and railway use during the period. The report highlights comparative figures and notes year end totals for key segments.

Guicagg Rivile Sonds Whallatlet Railway Age Ninite Public Todn

Court Halts Collection Over Slot Machine Allegations

A temporary injunction was granted by the Forty Fifth District Court in Samu Mercing district, halting the confiscation of alleged vending machines described as trade stimulators. Attorney Marty L. Howard filed the petition on Ayres behalf, arguing the machines are not genuine slot machines. Deputy sheriffs seized several machines in Felioam and San Antonio, prompting the district attorney to seek guidance on their classification as slot or vending devices.

Festrais Alfonso Newton Lamichines Samu Mercing Shend Weirier Marty L. Howard Ayres Abovift's Felioam San Antonio Deauty Newton Apres Superior Confection Company

Pan Am Airways Wins Mail Contract for Mexico City Route

The department awarded Pan-American Airways, Inc. the contract to carry mail from Trowneguille Texty to Mexico City. One way service will start on March 9.

Pan-Am, Airways Washington, D.C Yster Five Department Pan-Amecean Airways, Inc Trrowneguille

School Violin Worth 200 Stolen In City Incident

Musica ang rumomis were stolen from San Antonio schools Friday night after reports described a violin valued at about $200 missing from Thomas Nelo Tage diutioe MWigh school. G. 1. Southern authorities investigation ongoing.

Lwe San Antonio Thomas Nelo Tage

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