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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1929

Page

14

Channing Escapes Attack in Nile Street Ambush

A dramatic sequence shows Gene Channing escaping a gun attack as a taxi and a chauffeur guarded by a bodyguard car recede toward the Nile. A hail of gunfire shatters windows. Channing and his guard are felled as the pursuing vehicle crashes near a lamp post and a burning taxi reveals armed assailants.

Zen” Teague Nile Wnd Laxicab Sherman Fedehot Almont Munpag Town Abe Cette Channing Tallingear Revolrora

Remarkable at home remedy offer with misleading claims

An unsigned promotional block touts a home treatment promising knocks evenings, claiming medical benefits. It hawks a $4.00 box with 90 pills and urges readers to send name and address for sample. The message includes multiple mis-spellings and dubious endorsements.

Seavon Luwra Malia Ciohnteg Pyle Prowialag Sou Hinwo Mayer Joe Lo Sack IR Palma Company Mattie Greve Finnen Tamil

Turbulent Night in City Amid Murder Plot and Escape

A chaotic scene unfolds as gunmen abduct Channing and a driver from a liveried car, leaving victims wounded and streets crowded with onlookers. Police and detectives arrive, while editors rush to chase leads as a high-stakes murder plot rattles a trio of suspects.

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Radio Station Power Protested in Texas

Protest over power reduction for Sam Ronio and South Texas broadcasting stations blasted as discrimination. Local business leaders urged protests as the FCC order cuts night power to 1000 watts while allowing Fort Worth and Dallas outlets to 50,000. The San Antonio signal faced different treatment, and a tense meeting erupted with heated remarks and a plan to rally support tomorrow.

Sam Ronio South Texas Regent Federal Radio Commission Nay Teenau Hie Rew Tosas Chamber of Commerce Nori Wosus Fort Wart Dallay Stations San Anbonio

Pioneer Mary Henson Criss Jones Remembered in Gonzales

Obituary notes the life of Mary Henson Criss Jones of Gonzales, a gracious social center figure in the Old South. Her presence shaped decades of hospitality and community ties in Gonzales, with remarks by friends and relatives detailing her influence, character, and lasting memory.

Harry OM Ganauies County J.C. Jones Sr I Gurley Elliot Jones San Antonio Scott Dilworth Gon‘rales Pane Old South der Hone Gonsales Iida Mary Henson Criss Jones Co Tours Jhosie Tours Guy SB. Bund Toay Williams Fit Jong Gonzales Pallienters Wits We 2 Nubose Will Pettas Tarwe Pivarer Cattl Circle South

Grand Duke Succumbs Amid Exile on French Riviera

The exiled Grand Duke of Riesia dies after a brave battle with pneumonia on the French Riviera. Once hailed as the idol of Russia's great army, he was seen as the logical claimant to the throne of Russia.

Grand Duke Riesia

US asks Canada to tighten vigil over rum runners

Ottawa report says the United States plans to press Canada for greater border control to curb rum running. Officials aim to increase cooperation and enforce stricter patrols along the border to reduce illicit crossings and contraband movement.

Canada Optawa Tan Cayade United States

Resume Case Against Ipe Boy

Fragmented OCR text describes a legal case against a person named Ipe Boy. It references locations, names, and possible murders or crimes with unclear chronology. The readable passage mentions suspects, witnesses, and places such as Cal and Illinois, but lacks coherent narrative details or concrete outcomes.

Humane Society to Elect Staff at Jan 15 Meeting

The Humane Society plans an election of officers at a January 15 meeting. Residents report the following nominees for chair, secretary, and other posts: WF Eu yen Holmgren, Linn Seelignen, George Poyton, Walter Carnahot, Mie Dy Talvingebon, and Alyots.

Humane Society San Antonio Euyen Holmgren Hun Linn Seelignen Courte George Poyion

Bandits Hold Up Die Party of Five and Take $5000

Five men robed a New Orleans event, layer rouges and disguises, seizing $5000 from a party of five attendees. The chaotic raid featured feigned bravado and a hasty escape, leaving survivors shaken and investigators seeking leads amid the aftermath.

New Orleans Ferritri Sts

Pain Relief Craze Sparks Fortunes in Drug Stores

An article describes a sensational demand for a narcotic like remedy claimed to ease severe arthritis pain. It notes pharmacists offering a money back guarantee and urges readers to try the drug from local stores, promising dramatic relief despite limited medical validation.

Kharanter Tven Frazgiviy and Sommrts-Wasnefe Nuns

End Skin Torture With Invisible Zemo Product Claim

Vague advertisement touts Invisible Zemo as a cooling antiseptic lotion that relieves skin irritation clears blemishes and infections. It promises rapid relief and invisibility with a purported anti irritant formula, urging readers to buy now for $1.00 per bottle.

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