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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1929

Page

11

Car Fee Cut Must Wait

Austin January report from Texas details that no vehicle owner will benefit from a planned car license fee reduction next year. Attorney General Allen Clark argues such a law would be unconstitutional, noting that delinquent fees cannot be retroactively refunded once taxes become due.

Austin Jan Legisature Texas Allen Clark John H. Custom Daling County Attorney Generals Department Clark medi@ general

Raided Speakeasies Warned Not to Reopen Doors

New York police warned stylized speakeasies raided in the night not to reopen their doors. Valiey Commissioner Whalen vowed complete demolition if any illegal venues resumed operations. The statement came as reports of raids continued across the city.

N.Y New York Ton Valiey Whalen

Avalanche Kills Two in Italy Near Poreia Village

An avalanche in the Italian region near Poreia killed two people and injured others while destroying two houses. Avalanches swept through the village, damaging several tents and structures and leaving the area in a state of emergency. Authorities urged caution as search and rescue operations continued.

Italy Verguereto Tyro Poreia Hero

Milk of Magnesia Promises Quick Relief For Indigestion

An old advertorial notes excess stomach acid as the cause of indigestion and promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as the quick corrective. It claims the product neutralizes excess acid instantly, offering a tasteless, easy dose sold in 25¢ and 50¢ bottles.

Magnesia Frede Myerk Clement Corve Charles 1 Charles Pay Ibs Phillins

Hospital Clash Reveals City Chief Talks on City Hospital

In Tebere TN Greer Memorial Hospital scene drew attention as Mayor Marie Ty and county officials debated hospital insulation, inspections, and leadership. A public meeting followed a site inspection with hospital staff and county officers discussing repairs and ongoing city needs.

Tuapeglion Tebere Greer Memorial Dusemont Wade -Leusilay Marie Ty Gol Chambers Dudge Erry Mubertson Serine Questio Patibura Dourdr Hu Crayor Neslay Audge Robertson Winelock Wilson Hue Hakey

Exposition Park Buildings Planned for March Erection

Ducistun plans to erect two concrete exhibition buildings at Exposition Park before March expo. City commission meets with Sid Aptonio Exposition Nome to approve, cost estimated around 300 dollars. Architects Phelps & Sewers appointed. construction to start promptly under Charley Cobin with park transfer to city, improvements on Lonston Street debated.

Ducistun Wisreiched Juink City Commission Uromlay Pos Bk Vie Maymond Wits Wil Vom Melatost Publiaur Expoeltion Phelps & Sewers Sam C. Gert Sava Aid Albert Steves Sr Lonston Street Ny Duteton Pant J. Steffter Chil Wright Charley Cobin Imaniger

Unclear regional meeting details amid garbled OCR

A fragmented report describes a local group meeting where members express mixed feelings about a recent visit. Statements are obscured by misspellings, making names and exact actions unclear. The piece hints at prior announcements and a response to an authority, but details are unreadable.

Witness Called From Precinct 20 in McCloskey Trial

Ed Engelhardt, listed as an election judge in Precinct 20, has been called as a witness in the trial of Judge Augustus McCloskey, who stands charged with altering returns.

Ed Engelhardt Augustus McCloskey

Fight over Bengh Vicias Alan A Vicious Philadelphia Tale

A fragmented report describes a heated contest for an official position in Philadelphia. The chaotic text mentions candidates including O Gitte and Brown, a challenged tally, and a stretched account of a political process with scattered names and actions.

Viciaas Alan P Cily Cayep Anni Curt Philadelpha Tonne Self Aadge Lawak O Gitte Ergston

Fire Destroys Business Area. Loss Estimated at $75,000

In Vernon Mississippi area a fire destroyed a business property with estimated losses around $75,000 to $100,000. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators checked for the cause amid the ruined storefronts and smoke-filled streets.

Vernon Chia Din Wndeteri Ind “Yinek

Bridal Pair Perish in Fire in Motte District

Two persons, including a bride, perished in a fire that destroyed the Oruhenpr building. Other bodies may be found in the ruins. Firemen recovered the bodies hours after the blaze, while dramatic rescues were reported before the fire was controlled.

Ja. S Miami Stete Walker Best

Army Plane's Motors Fail in Daring Flight Record

An Army airship struggled as all engines failed during a pioneering flight from an unfamiliar base. Maj command ordered a controlled landing, engines dead, supplies dumped, and the ship glided to shore after a 35 hour endurance test that set a new record for such craft. The mission, amid earlier German rival reports, showcased limits of power and refueling while extending the era of lighter-than-air craft.

Mark van Melingen Germaans Johann Risties Wilhelmia Waerman Maurk

Fragmented World News Snippets Reflecting 1930s Tensions

A patchwork of brief remarks touches on Florida real estate, Wall Street sentiment after Hoover's election, Chinese propaganda in Canton, Christianity debates, Ford’s road plans, and Egyptian industry. The jumbled items hint at economic anxieties, political distrust, and cultural clashes shaping daily life amid global tensions.

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