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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1929
Page
11
Builders hear a speaker from the Spe movement at the Chamber of Commerce meeting held January 28 at the Audilexinn. Mtge Ballows hosts an 8 De an themed event with attendance prizes to be awarded, per Phil Osborn chairman. Other committee members listed include WH Hollins Port George Clooun Julian Bath and J S Here.
In New York on Tan 23 a robbery gang known as Bugs Baer laundered bold claims of peace and weaponry while flaunting luxury items. The crew, described as stylish thieves, hit Beau Truminel’s vest shop and a Nassuk jewelry house, lifting emeralds and diamonds before fleeing as police arrived. The leader hinted at more heists, leaving a scene of chaos in Paris Avenue’s exclusive district.
The famed Airedale Laddie Boy, once the White House dog of President Harding, died at the Newtonville home of Secret Service agent Harry L. Gorker. Laddie Boy accompanied the president, later becoming a symbol of the Harding era, and was sent to the care of Gorker seven years ago following the president’s death.
A fragmented description notes neighbors reacting to a prank trend where fashion and magazine images inspire sudden robotic behavior. The piece mentions a poker themed group seeking contact, along with references to singing lessons and a copyright claim by Universal Barvier.
The San Antonio Optometric Society announces the second year graduate clinic on January 28 to February 2 in the Miami Building on the eleventh floor. Skeffington of Chicago and Dr. Neleon Greeman, president, stated night sessions start at 6 or 7 and afternoon sessions at 2. Out of town professionals can attend the sessions for the benefit of the eye care field.
In Drindiss Italy on January 23 a fragmentary report notes railway development reviving hopes of a prosperous future along lines to Athens and other points. The piece recalls a past boom when leaders surged through the area toward the Holy Land, marking a historical high.
Three inmates escaped Sing Sing in a bold break during the night. Two were recaptured near the prison by Deputy Sheriff workers. a third, 20 year old George Price serving 20 years for murder in Manhattan, remains at large as Warden Lewis F. Larrs reports the search.
Paris dispatch reports a century of diplomatic papers filling four shelves in the foreign ministry. Three librarians guard the stacks daily as new materials arrive, adding to the vast accumulation.
The second annual made in San Antonio dinner by the Junior Chamber of Commerce is set for Tuesday evening February 29 at the St Anthony Hotel. Arthur Meier, program chair, announced the event. Products made, valued at 150 dollars, will be given away to members and guests.
Classified notice lists late model closed cars of every make in Classification 171 with affordable down payments. details not fully readable.
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