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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1929

Page

4

Legislature races toward sprint as session nears end

The Forty first legislature presses to finish work with about three weeks left in regular session. Bills pile up as leaders press to conclude quickly, while debates on constitutional changes and government reforms shape the late agenda.

Pstin Waphthe Waebinglen Aeutensat Barry Afiller rEue Senate W. S. Dor House Barron Supreme Court Gov Gov ‘Mor Kim Prigog Board Rth A. Aviris Seguin Democratic Executive Committee

Remarkable Patent Cure Ad From Dent. 433 Box

A dubious trade notice promotes a remedy called Palme Globules with claims of curing nervous pains and disorders. It urges readers to mail name and address to Pattoo Company Hallie Creek Michigan, promising delivery by return mail for 31.00 with no extra charges.

Cartare Pattoo Company Dent Cal- Wbe Hallle Creek

McCoy's Tablets Weight Gain Patent Pills Ad

McCoy's Wablets promise weight gain and health improvement. Newsprint ad claims users will gain at least 5 pounds or receive a full refund, with risk on the manufacturer. Sold in North America with Wagner's drug stores as distributors.

McCoy's North Arerica WeCoy Jets

Primary election powers and reform proposals discussed

A discussion of the power to prescribe qualifications for candidates and voters in primaries is followed by debate over safeguarding voting rights from political bias. The article notes proposals to loosen pledge requirements and warns against regulatory shifts affecting business and drug sales rules.

Tee Wirta Merce Munkin Benlator Laye Tuke Mankin Georgetown Railroad Commission

Prisoners in Jail for Unpaid City Fines

One hundred and two prisoners in the city jail were ordered to remain in custody Monday morning for failing to pay fines. Twenty seven of forty three tried in Corporation court on drunkenness charges were returned to jail due to inability to meet fines.

City Opens Bids on New Fire Station

City invites bids for a new fire station project with a focus on electrical and plumbing systems. Bids are expected to cover site work and construction, with a target completion timeline and required safety standards.

Iniseinny Shahig

Dancer Denies Thaw Romance in Hollywood Visit

Los Angeles reports Hiroy Thaw gifting dancer Fawn Gray a 310,000 diamond bracelet when they met in New York. Gray denies any engagement or marriage talk and plans six weeks in Hollywood to rest, saying she wants no offers and has tired of the Hollywood scene.

Harry K. Thaw Fawn Gray Hollywood Thaw Lbversal Bertier Los Angeles Hirry Mann Miss Gray Lse Migs Gray New York

Deputy Acquitted In Yard Dog Killings Case

A deputy was acquitted after a shooting in a yard where two dogs fought near Cameron Street. Witnesses described a confrontation ending with a shotgun discharge that killed a neighbor’s dogs and led to accusations of firearm misuse within city limits. The case references a deputy sheriff appointment tied to Stettler and Pant, with local officials involved in the surrounding dispute.

Taigt Ailaunn Cameron Xlvoet Zere Billie Fe Corporation Wira Bath Adame Wie Torin Sioner Stettler Jidaem Schon Adams

Bids Opened for Little Auditorium Project

Fourteen bids were submitted by city bidders for the Little Auditorium project. The lowest bid listed was 58,000, with separate bids for structures and landscaping received from additional bidders.

Rollie Sol Guida

Mid-Season Trade Meeting March 18

A mid season trade meeting will be held March 18 chaired by Chittee Sewar, with the chairperson of The chamber of commerce Meportareae. The program covers IAP MAN fee competition and related topics, led by committee members and associates.

Meath Janey Charirma Chamber of Commence

Action on Auto Tax Measure Demanded

Austin report notes Rep Ray Holder demanded immediate action on automobile license registration fees. The measure seeks tax changes amid statewide complaints, with committee chair Victor Gilbert and others under pressure to report or delay. Representatives Kells and Holder pressed for swift consideration as policy divisions aim to reduce fees.

Austin House Committee On Revenue and Taxation Ray Holder Lanraater Holder Victor Gilbert Tein Thairman Jack Kells Dal- Ing Volder

Greeters to fete chief at Plaza hotel in San Antonio

San Antonio Charter Xo 27 of the Hotel Greeters association will honor national president Ls. Carpening at the Plaza hotel Monday night. Carpening, visiting charter leaders of the world’s largest hotelmen group, warns of an overbuilding menace. He cites hotel investments at 214.5 million dollars and 28,000 employs serving about 35 million guests annually, advocating a pause in construction to let the market ease.

San Antonio Hotel Greeters’ Association Ls. Carpening Palmer Sinuse Chicago Plaza Hotel Carpening National Association Corpening United States

Road Bond Issue Support For Dallas District

Dallas district representatives are urged to back a constitutional amendment authorizing bonds for a statewide highway network. A telegram from the Dallas Chamber to General Momeyer Porter Whaley of the San Antonio Chamber advocates similar action, arguing bonds tied to gasoline taxes are the practical key to securing needed highways as discussion of the highway bill begins in the house.

Dallas Dallas Chamber of Caramente Momeyer Porter Whaley San Antonio

Soldier Prisoner Reloaged to Army

Artie Munk, held as a fugitive from justice in Troiana for wife abandonment, was released to military authorities after a habeas corpus hearing in Ninel fourth District Court Mandas Brunk. He will be turned over to Indiana officers after discharge. A truck owned by L M Garza, 740 Sth Prena, was reported stolen from the hay plaza Monday morning per a police report.

Artie Munk Troiana Ninel Mandas Brunk Kay Indiana Tn L. M. Garza Hay Plaza Lo Police

Fragmentary note on budget fights and war debt figures

The fragment cites a heated debate over funding for new ships and prints, mentions Greece's $17,950,000 war debt and a bill to join a 100,000 figure, plus Florida wind break expenses and a vague reference to political figures and a wind-related issue.

Greece Congress Tom Ses Florida Viglon

House Votes to Print Chiropractor Measure on Minority Report

Austin Feb 18 The house voted 66 to 42 to print the chiropractor measure on minority report The health committee had refused to pass the bill with recommendation that it would provide creation of a board to license chiropractors and regulate the profession

Austin House Today Minority Report

Beck Hospital Bill Moves Through Committee

In Austin on February 18 the House Committee on Public Health approved a senate bill to establish a state hospital for cancer and pellagra treatment. The bill’s location and some details were not designated in the main text.

Austin House Public Health Today Senate

Famous Editor Takes Jab at Intolerance

Henry Goddard Leach, editor of The Forum, will lecture at the Tarkin Meeting in the Main Avenue High School auditorium on electrcoday night. He argues intolerance should be minimized in peace, schools should teach ideas, and the U S lags in reading compared to other nations. He cites Harvard ideas and notes shifting Texan views toward Mexico since 12 find.

Americas Henry’ Goddard Leach Forum Ameri 1 Teading Main Avenue High School Louch Leach Harvard Ucling United States Iceland Euch Mexico

Jail 150 Radicals Arrested In New York Picketing

In New York, about 150 detainees were rounded up and jailed after a mass picketing incident at a city facility. Authorities charged several individuals, including noted activists, with rioting and unlawful assembly as the event drew national attention.

Shay Vorn Stokes Adtalpl Wolff Ei Huewa Pearl Street New York City

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