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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1929

Page

10

Police round up 400 suspected racketeers in Chicago drive

Chicago reports a broad crackdown with 400 suspects detained as police and agents raid gambling dens and known criminal hangouts. The sweep follows a major offensive last Sunday that drew thousands to a citywide crackdown, with raids on upscale venues and targeted arrests of individuals with criminal records.

Mo International Nera Service Chicago Act F. D. Sidle Minuet Club Gold Coast Sillowey

Detained Screen Star Alma Reubeng in Los Angeles

Alma Reubeng a screen star and esposa de Elennda Cortez reportedly detained in a sanatorium in Los Angeles after a nervous breakdown authorities said she is held under care.

Alma Reubeng Noel Elennda Cortez Los Angeles Erie

Light Classified Ads Spotlight Radios and Instruments

A reader notes that a selection of offers includes a rou ant instrument among the attractive items in the light classified section. The notice hints at affordable radios and other instruments for sale in the same column.

Alma Hybens breaks down in Hollywood fright flight

Alma Hybens, wife of Ricardo Cortez, was witnessed in a nervous collapse on Hollywood Boulevard after a flight from her apartment. Dr. Meyer and medical student A Barrett attempted to move her to a sanitarium when she screamed and cried out she was being kidnapped. Police report a struggle as Miss Hybens was persuaded to return to the ambulance, with ongoing harassment from film colleagues while she seeks care and faces trial for alleged disturbances.

Almambra Gal Alma Sybens Ricardo Cortez Hollywood EB. W. Meyer Tenbens Shelly Moyer A. Barrett Hollywood Boulevard Chles Kidlinaping Moss Robens Ayas Dir Moser Weiling Miss Tubins A. Driscull Ansider

Sinowstorm Hits Chicago Strikes CityHard

Chicago faced a ferocious snowstorm with zero temps earlier in the week. The storm spread from Minnesota and Wisconsin toward the Atlantic seaboard as sleet and bitter cold battered the region.

Chicago da Xolas Minnesota Wisconsin Atlantic Seaboard

Canada Worries About Nudity of Doukhobor Group

Vancouver reports concern over a Doukhobor sect in Canada as reports describe groups of men women and children in public attire during a school gathering. Observers note alleged defiance of dress norms and religious practices amid recurring pilgrimages and cultural tensions.

Canada Vancouver GB. C Ton Doukhwunr Childres Htuntia

Aviator and Two Passengers Found After Air Accident

Reno Nevada January 26 Pilot Frank H Harber and two passengers Timothy Pfleger and A Amex of Cain were force down in the Ruby Ingualling area. They were practically disinjured but reached a nearby rescue station and were reported by officials of the Mepline company.

Ur International Nova Service Reno Nev Frank H. Harber Imothy Pfleger San Francises Jr Amex Cain Nevada

Fire Loss $500000 at Jersey Pier

A Jersey pier incurred fire damage with losses estimated at $500,000. Investigators noted extensive smoke and water damage to structures and nearby storage, with crews containing the blaze after several hours. No injuries were reported, and authorities began assessing cause and insurance implications.

Jersey Pier

Suzanne Baldwin Romance Ends In European Flight And Divorce

California millionaire Haldwin Ashhwin and former tennis star Hunanie Lengten sailed for Europe to marry after a divorce, with Dudley Bird Malone signaling focus on Paris arrangements. Malone refused details on grounds while Baldwin’s return to French capital is linked to the awaiting settlement of the Baldwin fortune.

New York Haldwin M. Ashhwin Califorsia Hunanie Lengten Europe Varig Teldwin Crn Dudley Bird Malone Lildwin Suzanne Ani Et 'Mather Brait Malone Malene Warried Caldwin Hite Telinis Tenzter Bektwin California Me Fonten

Explosion at Kingston mine kills fourteen in fierce blast

A detailed Kingston mine explosion at the No. A entrance left fourteen dead and destroyed two shops near the mouth. The blast covered about a quarter mile, with flames audible over a mile away and many victims burned beyond quick identification.

Kingston Viyidan Roy Tolhe No. A Kingston Poedhontas Chatempaiy

Salvation Army Leaders Mediate Their Differences

London reports ongoing behind the scenes mediation between General Brambell Booth and the reform faction within the Salvation Army high council. The injunction case by the general to appoint a successor remains unsettled as the matter awaits a Chancery court hearing this week.

Salvation Army Oo International London Efferte Brambell Booth Salvation Army High Council Pie

Funeral Services Set for Mrs Billingsley in San Antonio

Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at the residence SHO West Commerce for Mrs Billingsley who died Friday. The service will proceed to St Marcos for burial. Survivors include Mint WW Aubrison and a son.

Washington Dallas Texas and Pacific Railway New Orleans West Point Southern Atlanta San Antonio Longview Junction Sergiena Mrz Teton SHO West Commerce Marcos Auibrson Drerder

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Delvars JUAWOM Grace Ends in Nicene Bian Autonobile Wave

The text reports a Monday deadline tied to Delvars JUAWOM in Nicene Bian regarding official autonomobile grantors and a charting mindiv effort. It mentions a 1% target and braving underway in the region.

Delvars Juawom Nicene Bian Mindiv

British Evacuation Readiness for Kabul

Fragmentary text describes British preparedness to evacuate Kabul and mentions foreign barriers and tribal dynamics, with unclear references to individuals and events. The readable portions hint at a mission or operation involving evacuation coordination and regional actors.

Lenglen and Baldwin to wed after fortune gambit

French tennis star Suzanne Lenglen and Baldwin held a tense stance as Dudley Field Malone, Baldwin’s lawyer, announced plans to marry just before the couple sailed aboard the Paris. The heiress’s son reportedly threatened disinheritance if the voyage continued.

Lengien Suzanne Lenglen Baldwin Mgr Suzanne Dudley Field Malone

Radio chief vows police probe into wire-cutting broadcast ban

WMCA director today said he would demand a police inquiry into the cutting of telephone wires that blocked Charles Evans from delivering a scheduled speech before the Bronx bar association. He criticized dishonorable elements of the New York bar and urged cooperation to curb abuses in the legal process.

International Noire Service New York Man Tehn Klyad WMCA Charlea Evans Tighest Bronx Agencation Anghes Rzbling Spoeily

Wife Sues Auto Racer for Divorce in High-Profile Case

Jan. 26 filing names John Bennett Mill, a nationally known mobile racing driver, as the defendant. His estranged wife Lillind Marie Jill seeks divorce, alleging dissolution of their marriage.

John Bennett Mill Wis Lhduy Ana Knit H'M Lillind Marie

Train smashup injures eighty at Chicago area

One man killed and eighty injured when a suburban special on the Chicago & Northwestern rail line collided in a Chicago area suburb. The victim identified as William H. Henderson, 50, of Starhurst, Michigan, connected to the American Teachers' Institute.

Thy Titernational News Service Chicaga Chicago & Northwestern Illiam H. Henderson American Thatkers’ Institute Starhurst

New Receives Bids for Air Mail Link

Washington news reports the postmaster general received seven bids for an air mail contract from Brownsville to Vera Cruz and other Mexican points, with an option to extend to Central America, as approved by the Mexican government. Mrs. Th. J. Simmons of Saint Louis visits Sao Paulo during several months.

New Washington, Tn Th. J. Simmons St. Tanis Dhnding Sao Su

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