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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

20

Masons Gather in San Antonio For Ninth District Conference

Austin Masons and others from San Angelo to pass Christ will attend the thirty ninth district Masonic conference in San Antonio on Saturday. Grand Master Alva of Waco will speak at 7 30 PM at the old Masonic temple Crockett and Losoya streets hosts Masters wardens and secretaries who plan to attend. Judge Fly and Hal Washer will address the grand master. Patriotic music by the Alzafar shrine band.

Hal M. Washer W. 8 Fly Ester Bryan M.A. Childers Fe Uuring Beob

Calomel Reform Adverts Warn Of Nausea Risk

An advertisement touts ALOMEL and a neat removal of nausea with new de-naunced calomel tablets. It claims Jalotabs deliver a pleasant dose with water, no taste, and a restful night. Warns buyers to beware of imitations and notes price in checkerboard packages.

Darge Alzelia Cnfo- S

Ru-Ma Rheumatism Cure Claim Promises Fast Relief

An old advertisement hawks Ru-Ma as a guaranteed remedy for rheumatism. It claims dramatic, quick results with three rolls that supposedly ease pain, swelling, and joint stiffness in days. The copy asserts full money back guarantees and urges purchase via drug stores and dealers.

Ital Thim Huammers

Doctors Hold Conference Over Gorilla in Washington

In Washington DC on February 19, doctors were called to treat Nel the gorilla who has a bad cold. Three physicians assess the condition as serious for a captive gorilla, comparing his illness to smallpox in a baby and noting Nel is among the few godilina in captivity.

Washington, D. C Nel Washington mC Nagi

Bandits Rob Motorist Near City Hall

Two robed bandits halted Aubrey Morey at 7:40 p.m. near city hall, forcing his car to the curb. A pistol threatened theft of $1 and a fountain pen as Morey was ordered to the sidewalk. Police investigate. another holdup at a Highland bottle shop left $15 stolen by a jellybean-type robber.

Aubrey Morey Buena ‘Vista Morey Dolorosa South Flores Marey H. ©. Madden Highland Boulevard Hackberry Street Madden Tyne

Horsemen Hope to Break Icy Trail to Save Indians

In Durango Gala February storm to northern New Mexico, horsemen aimed to carry food to starving Indiana and American ranchers. Trains with supplies arrived from Alamasa Cola after crews cleared snow on the Cumbres pass. Trains moved through an ice filled canyon.

Durango Gala New Mexico Indiana Cumbres Pass Denver and Rio Grande - Western

Murray Loses in Cheaper Gas Suit

Woolferong champion of cheaper gas Governor William Henry Murray was declared the loser in a bitter court fight with utilities. His ouster and receivership against Lonestar Gas and affiliated nat ural gas dealers in 26 Oklahoma towns was thrown out by Judge Dugene Ree who sustained the plaintiff's demurrer to evidence.

Waocrika Oklo William Henry Murray Hla Lonestar Gas Company Oklahoma Jefferson County Dugene Ree

Former sleuth confesses killing in Pennsylvania case

Police Commissioner Austin J. Roche announced that Anthony Bell, 38, once Fayette County detective, confessed to taking part in the July 1929 murder of John Donoghue near Mason Town, Pa. Bell had been tried and acquitted, then cooperated again with Fayette County officers for questioning.

Buffalo N. Y Austin J. Roche Anthony Bell Fayette, Pa John Donoghue Masontown Roche Bell Fayete County

Mass Picketing in New York Garment Strike

Thousands of striking garment workers demonstrated in Manhattan's garment district near the strike area. Police were on hand to preserve order as more than twenty thousand strikers pressed for better wages and working conditions.

New York Thouands Sfriking Garnet Garment

Saturday Holiday Bill Introduced by Britten

Washington Feb 19 A unemployment relief bill was introduced by Representative Britten to make Saturdays a legal holiday. The Ninota Republican estimates this change would add about 4,000,000 workers to the payroll nationwide.

Washington, D. C Wold Britten Ninota Republican

Jackson Speakers at Canopus Club Discuss Washington Greatness

W W Jackson president of Westmoorland College chaired a session at the Canopus Club last Friday noon at the Plaza hotel. The program centered on The Benzet of Washington's Greatness with attention to public leadership and civic values.

Labor paints dark picture of U S health and wealth

Washington February 18 The American Federation of Labor reports 40 million Americans below minimum health standards with 8.3 million unemployed as the worst effects of present conditions near and relief agencies fall short Funds are inadequate contractors and builders should read tight classified ads as guidance

Washington, D. C American Federation of Labor Res Federaion Federation

De Valera Leads Irish Free State Presidential Race

Eamon De Valera leading Fianna Fail ahead in early Irish Free State presidential race returns from over half districts tabulated show Fianna Fail 48 seats and labor 7 while Cosgrave government holds 42 with independents at 10. Both sides express confidence as results continue to come in.

de Valera Fianna Fall Labor Cosgrave

Bandits Refuse Release of American Captain Baker

A Hankow dispatch says captors of American Yangtze River boat commander Captain Charles Baker refuse to release him after a ransom payment. An agent delivered 10,000 silver dollars to Pallochi, but the bandits betrayed the deal and retook Baker, now demanding 30,000 silver dollars.

Peiping China Charles Baker Yangtze River United States Legation Hankow Yangtze Rapids Steamship Company Baker

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