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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1929

Page

8

Influenza Epidemic Worsens Across Nation in Winter

The influenza epidemic expands nationally with rising deaths and pneumonia cases. Death tolls reach 12 428 in a period with 3160 directly due to flu. 160 000 new cases reported across forty states the week of December 20, Virginia shows no report and preparations begin for a public health conference with 85 invitations sent to health officers and scientists.

Uy International Serehye Washington Dun Beitn Virginia Pub Mc Health Service Dan Alwat. Hall

King George Ruler Transferred for Fresh Surroundings

King George WV was moved from bedchamber to a new adjoining audience room after weeks of confinement. Officials said the transfer brought immediate relief from fatigue and allowed the king to sleep deeply.

George Hve Stticken Audieonc Oen Jui Canaveli

Funeral Set for Mrs Elizabeth Zimmerman Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Zimmerman 80 will be held at 3 o clock Monday after noon from the home of her daughter Mrs Pete P Fiserloh 2710 Buena Vista Street and at Sacred Heart Church Father Joseph Jacchiwill presiding Survived by three sons William Zimmerman Los Angeles Joe Im paerigan San Antonio and Henry Sitamertoua Houston eight daughters Mrs Joe Euler LaCosty Mrs Henry Ney Mrs Louis Nevagon Mrs Jacob Molf Mrs Seth J Tten ii fers and others from Media county and city residence for 25 years

Elizabeth Zimmerman Dashiel Street Bowie Pete P. Fiserloh Buena Vista Street Cervices Sacred Heart Cathal Ehurch Joseph Jacchiwill Zimmerman Media County William Zimmerman Los Angeles Joe ‘Impaerigan San Antonin Henry Sitamertoua Houston Mesdames Joe Euler LaCosty Menry Ney Louis Nevagon Jacob Molf Seth J Tten Iifers

Acaring He Leads To G I Building Project

A garbled note describes a Friday through Saturday schedule at a new four story Firabury building site. Mentions a person named Clark and references a Bear end, Vasco frame, and Bear end to the location with tentative plans and verification steps.

Jon Glark

Altered text unclear headline remains unreadable

Fragmentary OCR passage mentions foreign aid and a range of scattered proper nouns, but lacks coherent events or identifiable figures to summarize into a proper news item. No clear actions, dates, or locations are discernible.

Certificate declares McCloskey elected to 14th Texas district

The state election board issued a certificate Friday stating Augustus McCloskey is the duly elected representative for Texas 14th Congressional district on the face of returns. A protest is noted as filed in an attached paragraph.

Erry Urzbach Augustus McCloskey Congress Frei Secretary of State McCloskey Waltea Texas House of Representatives Congressional District of State Election Board Dave Dewhurst Fourteenth

Court protest filed by defeated candidate Wurzbach

Harry M. Wurzbach who was defeated by Mea Closkey plans to file a protest in the house over his seating dispute.

Harry M. Wurzbach Mea

Rickard in Serious Condition After Appendectomy

Tex Stickard reports Rickard near crisis with improving pulse and fever after appendectomy. Dr Atkins cautions no definite forecast until next ten hours pass. Mayo, the Rochester surgeon, was asked to come but declined. recovery hinges on the body fighting infection and the next hours.

Bs Universal Service Miami Tiragh Fla Tex Stickard BE WH. Atkins Rickard High Point Tuckard Snek

Records fall to big plane at airport refueling display

At an airport event thousands watched as a second refueling pass was made on a big plane. A window damage incident occurred when a glass pane dropped from the cockpit area but caused no serious harm. Officials continued the air show with further demonstrations despite the mishap.

San Diego Ryoiz Avipars Fata Marjan

Untitled Snippet Hints At Prohibition-Era Punishments

The fragment hints at penalties for whiskey selling in New York, mentioning conviction and possible jail time and fines. It references prospecting labor and pilots transporting geologists, with an unclear project tone and archaic phrasing.

Sunday Weather Forecast Promises Clear Cold Sunday

Prediction from Jarhee states a chilly, clear Sunday with a cold snap following a wet spell. Northwest winds will ease through Saturday night, with a low near 16. Freezing conditions expected Monday morning as north winds persist.

Jarhee Durbwe

Kellogg Pact Urged for Ratification in Senate Debate

Sen Swenson of Virginia labeled the Kellogg Briand treaty a mere gesture toward peace and said negotiations cannot rely on it for protection. He argued the pact would permit defensive wars and wars by others under League of Nations guidance, while warning enforcement failures undermine the covenant.

Dy International News Service Washington Senplor Swenson Virginia Senate Swanson League of Nations Great Britain Maly France League of Ations Penate Lbig

Speakership Rage 16 Close In Turbulent House Race

Fragmented report details a tight race for the house speakership with about seven representatives in contention. Mentions candidates Grady Wrolruff and others from Edinburg and Adventur, amid unsettled allegiance and tense developments.

Ausyen Juan Raturday Pighta Tentin Raturday Menlganery Edinburg

Kelly Field Sets Record for Flying Hours in 1028 Year

Kelly Field reports a record flying year with 30 894 hours logged by Advanced Flying School staff instructors and students. October totals lead the year at 77 74 hours 35 minutes, August adds 35 55 hours 23 minutes, February is light at 12 90 hours 11 minutes, and December records 18 00 hours 25 minutes. At an average 80 mph this equals about 2 471 520 miles flown.

Kelly Field Field Operations Office Advanced Flying School Corps of

Judge Ready to Face Court in Contested Texas Vote

Fragmentary notes recount an election contest in Bexar County alleging illegal canvassing cost a reelection. References include Governor Dan Moody Attorney General Claude Pol bird and others with failing jurisdiction claimed over the contest and certificate matters.

Bexar Brefore Christmas Dan Moody Claude Polbird Warebuch

Re Elect Officers of Two Luling Banks

At a meeting of the stockholders the officers and board were selected. The two banks declared a 20 percent dividend and set aside 20 per cent for reserve. Employees received a 16 per cent bonus on their salaries. The three banks reported total deutoaities over one million dollars.

Toth Banka Merkiredi Tree Banka

Pyorrhea Treatment Promises Home Success

A fragmented note touts the effectiveness of a home remedy for pyorrhea. It mentions various names and places, claiming a cure and urging readers to send their names and donations for further distribution. The text includes unclear references to individuals and locations, reflecting an old medical marketing assertion.

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