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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1929
Page
6
In Atlakta Georgia on January 3 a letter from missing Doris Turner claimed a nervy old man with a cone kidnapped her. The note said the man was driving her away and urged her parents to leave money in the ground. Police search continues for the suspect and the supposed kidnapper.
A fragmented note discusses Norway Pine and its traits related to racing form and durability. Mentions reading cues, costs, and the idea of focusing on quality over quantity. Concludes with emphasis on the pine’s robust character and potential performance aspects.
A dubious health note touts drugs to excite kidneys and urges heavy water use. It promotes a nonprofessional remedy, recommends beverages and preparations to “clean” kidneys, and claims benefits for bladder and urinary issues without scientific support.
In a vivid 1920s sketch, a New York column notes 16 000 workers at Ford plants growing to 159 000 citizens in the Ford city. The piece imagines Henry Ford as a self-made mayor, with his empire of railroads, mines, and labor, shaping history through unprecedented industrial expansion.
New York January 8 A coordinated 37 stations linked in a shifting broadcast will unveil the Great Northern railroad tunnel through the Cascade mountains east of Seattle. The $14 million tunnel will be dedicated January 12 as the transcontinental flier travels through the tunnel with music by George Oleen and speeches from notable figures in Washington New York and the tunnel mouth.
In Cincinnati a ten month old boy, Temonths and Atco 1%, regained relief after a toy motorcycle was lodged in his throat for over two weeks. Doctors at Mithoefer hospital used an endoscope to extract the obstruction in a nine minute procedure without anesthesia or incision. The patient showed no esion and is expected to recover.
Judge W W McArory orders 900 men drawn in Byler Georgia case. Ellis P Byler to stand trial January 21 in Ninety fourth District court for robbery with firearms. Earlier trial in 1928 ended with a lying jury. Joe Bradley pleaded guilty and drew five year penitentiary term. Accused and accomplices reportedly held up bank messenger Leo Temp terween for 5000 dollars on Sept 4 1928. money recovered. one suspect at large on bond.
Fort Worth January 3 Rev William A Pool a prominent Baptist minister in Tarrant county for twenty eight years died yesterday at the home of his son Harris Pool near Mansfield The obituary notes his long service and ties to the local church community. In the same issue a classified section promotes job opportunities for ambitious men and women.
A clerical error in Gillespie County election tallies prompts a contest filed by Fred Hobn. The tally sheet allegedly misreported Hahn’s votes and Brando’s margins, affecting the commissioner district No 2 result. The Gillespie County Commissioners' Court certified Brando, leading to a court case before Judge J H McTean in February.
Police investigated the Saturday night shooting of Raymond Springer, 33, in Fort Worth as he died from a gunshot wound. Springer claimed a bandit shot him while rehanging a light on his car, and investigators sought the truth amid the unclear details.
Gordon Brown, 22, of 242 West ae mete place, and Myrtle Hicks, 30, of 1230 South St. Mary’s, were injured in separate auto crashes. Brown’s skull fracture showed slight improvement at Santa Stogt infirmary after a collision at North Floren Street and Freiletckshute road. Hicks suffered a double skull fracture from a collision with a street grader near Roosevelt Avenue and the Rawthern Tacitie tracks. Divorces granted listed for several couples.
A renowned physician warns against extreme weight loss, saying modest reductions can make the face appear pale, wrinkled, or baggy, and excess skinniness harms hands and overall beauty. He urges natural health, varied nourishing foods, and notes fat is essential. Sugar adds flavor and sweetness. reduce overall intake but enjoy variety.
Rumors that Leon Trotsky was ill and to be moved from Alma Ata to a health resort were denied by authorities and by yercoop. Reporters who recently returned from Alma Ata say Trotsky is in good health, devoting time to writing, and also hunting in his spare moments.
An Antwerp dispatch claimed Princess Victoria sister of the former Kaiser of Germany sailed for the Congo with her young husband Alexander Subkoff. Authorities deny the report and say Victoria remains at her Bonn palace and no information was obtained about the couple's whereabouts.
Miss Neal, head of the Nal Antonig elementary school system, will teach two courses at the University of California at Los Angeles this week. One course covers English for foreigners and the other teaches methods for instructing non English speaking children.
New officers of the Miriam Id bekubledre No. 34 will be installed in the Odd Fellows hall at 4 o'clock Thursday night. Following the installation a musical program will be held on the roof of the hall.
A burglary at a local store led to the theft of a pistol, clothing, and cash. Police describe the scene as a bank-branch style burglary with multiple items taken. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact authorities.
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