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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1929
Page
11
The Travelers' Protective Association plans a statewide membership drive at a regular meeting in the Guoter hotel army room on Saturday night. The drive aims to enlist 1000 new members by January 14, lifting the state's rank to third in membership nationwide. Logan, national secretary, and W. Murchison of North Carolina, national director, will attend in San Antonio on January 18.
BERGAMO Italy Jan 4 A antiquarian report claims the secret of the famed Stradivari violin maker was uncovered after two old trunks and a desk were examined. A manuscript and letter to a printer friend describe wood treatment and varnish methods from 1728, suggesting a hidden craft knowledge.
Beaumont January 4 report states an explosion at the home of Mr and Mrs LT Lander severely burned. Iticaledson brother of Mrs Laney is among those injured. The blast damaged nearby residences estimated at over $1000 in damage.
London dispatch reports from Tokio that the death toll in the Ni gate area has reached 150 amid recent gales and tidal waves. The grim figure underscores widespread damage and ongoing rescue efforts as weather impacts persist across coastal regions.
A gas mains explosion in the Bloomabury area of London ripped up miles of road, injured many, and caused extensive damage. A photo shows pavement upheaval, a toppled lorry, and a nearly impassable street as authorities investigate a short circuit igniting fumes.
A Washington report notes a shift in air mail policy with postage halved to five cents per ounce yet freight charges to the government doubled. Officials say reduced rates have boosted volume, but overall subsidies and operating costs remain under review.
A harsh editorial salvo targets Calitoenth and college figures including Brisbane Bruce Esrlap Glenn Frank and Hearst to mock their choices in a fumble and the wider pursuit of success. The writer urges preachers to demand ten percent of Sundays collection to fund a medal for differing from the usual college groupthink, noting a diverging mindset.
Corporation court has a new judge Yindsy replacing Pil Wright and Paul By Steffler as Park Commissioner Jen Rubiala acts as temporary magistrate for about two weeks. The traffic war is showed by the docket following: Gases tric Friday Wined ss. at Tsminsed sas eeee Naw engos Hled Totn cases filed sit Tried. 4 remaining pend esegssteen sete.
Mrz Finuic McClellan and TRickma jCharles McDowell, both charged with forgery, were no billed by the Bexar County grand jury. McDowell confessed to pressuring the confession, claiming he took the fall. The grand jury returned twenty nobilia and sixteen indictments.
A local manufacturers association plans its fifteenth annual stag dinner at St Anthony later Thursday night. Short talks by local business leaders and vaudeville from a theater will supply part of the entertainment. George Smith of Bris will speak. Earnest Landacher is in charge of arrangements.
STOCKHOLM Jan 3 FI Capt Finke Lundborg the rescuer who saved General Nobile from the ice left for home today aboard the Italia investigation team to testify about the rescue and Italian resistance during the incident involving the Italia airship.
San Antonio targets completing its £30,000 quota for a Gulf and West Taxes railway drive. A campaign committee of 60 will begin by Monday with W B Duttle as general chairman. Subscriptions include $20,000 from Smith Brothers Properties alongside $10,000 in stock, with San Antonio’s remainder expected between $220,000 and $250,000. Merchants of San Angelo, already pledged, plan to recruit other cities as the campaign expands under Houston Harte’s guidance.
New arrangements for the Anguay banquet of the chamber of commerce will be outlined Saturday. The event is set for January 12 at the Aon Ker hotel with Hi Kifer the newly elected head, Dorter Whaley chamber manager, and Arthur Duriel, chairman of the members council, of the Casing club.
Advertised medicine Menthodyne claims to halt chills fever cough and sneezing overnight. Three New York specialists and a guarantee promise rapid relief from colds flu grippe bronchitis and bronchial asthma with a refundable offer if not fully recovered by morning.
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