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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1931

Page

4

Bridges on Border Get Longer Hours

Bridges linking Laredo Browns ville Eagle Pass and el Fico with Mexico will operate 24 hours daily starting February 1 under Washington orders. The Laredo bridge currently opens at dawn and closes at night. A second item notes Chicago using Bay Point as a new city name in Kentucky, chosen for its preference in spelling.

Laredo Texas Jno Brownsville Eagie Pass el Fico Mexico Washington Chicago Calif Bay Point Kentucky Chamber of Commerce

Four Sought for Fleecing Woman

Chicago police announced four widely known girdlers are suspects in the alleged fleecing of Mrs Myrtle Tanner Tracklidge, former internal revenue collector, who lost fifty thousand dollars in a faro game plot at Springfield. The report mentions names and details, with digressions on a Colgate University psychology professor's idea about using a cobra to shift a student's mind during exams.

Chicago Myrtle Tanner Tracklidge Tnternal Springfield Dolors Hamilton Dan Colgate University Bues

Vapex inhalant touted as cold relief remedy

An advertisement extols Vapex as the pleasant, effective cure for colds. It promises quick relief through deep breathing and a simple application on a handkerchief or pillow, claims easy daily use, and notes Good Housekeeping approval. The product is distributed by Fouctna & Co., with a $1 bottle offering fifty applications since 1849.

Good Housekeeping PB. Fouctna & Co., Inc

Not Warked Says First Mate On Josephine K

First mate Anderson testified at a Coast Guard inquiry in Staten Island after the Josephine K was shelled off Arabrose light Saturday night. He said only three shells were fired toward the vessel and one explosion occurred. Cape William Cleett, master of the coe sel, was mortally wounded. Seventy seven men were held on charges of conspiracy to smuggle liquor into New York.

New York Jen Esley Anderson Umi Coast Guard Arabrose Light Anderson Cape William PL Cleett Wrss Staten Island Crown Josephine Karl Ecam Hrooklyn Ug Dauntless

Kaiser Observes 72nd Birthday in Doorn

Doorn Holland January 27 Kaiser Wilhelm II celebrated his seventy second birthday quietly at his Doorn residence. Messages of congratulations arrived from Germany and American friends as he tended his rosarium and carried out daily routines amid his health. Prince Oscar, recovering from an operation, was absent.

Doorn Holland William Uchenzollern Doorn House Hts Prince Oscar

Movie Star Under Knife at Hospital

Chicago Jan 27 Grant Withers youth film actor rests in hospital after emergency appendectomy operation. He fell ill before a stage appearance at the Oriental theater last night during a week of personal appearances.

Hospital Quicago Grant Withers Withers Oriental Theater

Fifi Dorsas Boards Ship to Bid Friends Goodbye

Hollywood gossip reports Fifi Dorsas aboard a Dutch steamer bound for Balboa Canal Zone. At San Pedro her departure drew comment as she boarded the Deechty g. later she found a missing gang plank on deck and will depart at Balboa Feb 4.

Fifi INS Fifi Dorsas Hollywood Clif Tan Raey San Pedro Rooilbse Balboa Canal Zone

Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church Breaks Ground for 26000 Structure

Ground breaking for the Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church at Co Tonk Street and Broadway follows Monday ceremonies attended by hundreds. Rev Francis Al Davis led service with Dr P B Hill and Rev I E Selfridge officiating. Miss Clare Shepherd laid the first dirt shovel for the $26,000 project. many local figures participated.

Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church Co- Tonk Street Broadway Francis al. Davis P. B. Hill First Presbyterian Church I. E. Selfridge Board of Home Missiona Clare Shepherd Margaret Shepherd Sirs J. Mginss Sire A. Ma Pees Isbel Spence Mye A. “Krause Baford Vance VR. Gray Vaul ¥ Innet

Lubbock Girl in Serious Condition After Shooting

Beatrice Carr, 19, was shot by a woman at a hotel in Lubbock as five male companions looked on. The bullet hit her breast and traversed a lung, with investigators noting a possible motive tied to a man’s wife.

Lubbock Vesas Brows Mies Beatrice Carr Titec Mes Miss Care

Taxes Due Notices in Classified Ads

Taxes are due warning urges readers to consult firms advertising in Classifications TL and 72 Light Classified to arrange payment. Firms offer to assist with tax payments.

Post Issues Flu cautions at Fort Sam Houston

Officials of the Second Division issue instructions to prevent influenza at Fort Sam Houston and the station hospital. Regulations require barracks windows opened during absences, 60 square feet per soldier, clean swept floors, proper clothing, avoid lying on the ground, airing bedding, sufficient night coverings, and avoiding crowded places.

Station Hospital Fort Sam Uonston

Trial of Bishop's Son on Charge of Murder Postponed

New York January 27 The son of Bishop James M Mason of Chattanooga Tennessee faces a second degree murder charge in the killing of 22 year old printer David Paynter in a roaming house lighting incident The bishop and his son attended court and suggested it would be improper to comment on the case at this time

New York Tns James St. Mose James M. Mason Chattanoots Tenn Saxon David Paynter

Irregularities Charged Against Iowa University

Des Moines January 27 Twenty charges of alleged irregularities in the operation of the University were enumerated. A resolution seeking an investigation was submitted to the Iowa house by its educational committee. The accusations range from university licenses to the school’s departure from the Big Ten, aiming to trigger a full inquiry if approved by both houses.

Des Moines Towa House of Representatives House

Eggs and Hay Destroyed in Fire on Bandera Road

A barn at a poultry farm owned by G Linnarte and run by Clay Fexton nine miles from Bandera Road burned at 8 o'clock Monday night. Firefighters from No 16 station responded and estimated damage around 200 dollars.

Bandera G. Linnarte Clay Fexton Handera Road No. 16

Funeral Services for Arthur M. Turk Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Arthur M. Turk aged 68 of 620 Broadway were held Tuesday at 4 p m at the Wieb G undertaking chapel with church officials officiating. The body will be sent to Texas for burial Wednesday at 4 p m. He died Monday at his home in San Antonio after living in Jasper, Ingram, and Fredericksburg. Surviving are his widow Elizabeth Turk, two sons Charles A. Turk and John Furl Turk, and three daughters Mrs Willie Maree of San Antonio, Mrs Edtina Doureyres of Cleveland, and Mrs Seth Mann of Cleveland. also Mrs Belle Earl of Janeper, Mount Me Kay Torry of Teandero.

Arthur M. Turk Arthur SM. Turk Broadway Wieb> G Undertaking Company Jey, TC Leng Fpanuel Yapiter Tigrat Tezna Ingram Fredericksburg Vergy San Antonio Elizabeth Turk Charles A. Turk John Furl Turks Aire Willie Maree Edtina Doureyres Cleveland Chi Seth Mann Innnisteta Belle Earl of Janeper Mount Me Kay Torry Teandero,Texaa

Allottments Made in Emergency Fund Reported in Washington

Major Gen Brown of the Army Engineers announced that nearly all of the 22 860 009 emergency fund allotments have been issued and will run through to April 1. General Town announced details at a briefing concerning the fund used for Red Cross relief totaling 29 000 000 in the relief drive.

Washington Inte Brown Army Engineers Conoral Herriog Nonnte

Americans Honored by Ancient Order Council Amid Honors

The Ancient Order of Afalta council announced the elevation of 80 American members to higher ranks. Joseph J. Larkin was named master of the Grand crogs, with Ale Larkin and Countess Edward U Hearn noted among new ministessen. Notable new knights include Clarence E. Mackay and many others across New York Chicago Detroit and San Francisco with January 5 and January 20 council milestones.

Rome Jno Order of Afalta Amnouner Eniblé Malo Joseph J. Larkin Crogs Ale Larkin Edward U, Hearn Tronie Clarence E. Mackay Atkus D. McDonald New York Lawrence Alossius Ghiearo Jack Johnson Spubling Atlanta Theodore F. McMants Detro Alich Densia I. Kelly Chicago Vicetor J. Dowling Victor F. Hilder Thomas FT. Woodlock Washington D. G Edward Hines Evikton Edward Jqmes Lobin Sant Frencisco

First Curtiss Seaplane Flight Memorialized in San Diego

A bronze plaque at the naval air station commemorates the first seaplane flight by Glenn Curtiss. The ceremony recalls Curtiss’ bamboo and fabric biplane launch from the waters near Spanish Bight twenty years earlier.

San Diego Calif Jebe Glenn Curtiss Naval Air Station Spanish Bight

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia Offers Fast Acid Relief

A promotion extols Phillips' Milk of Magnesia as the superior non tablet antacid. It claims quick neutralization of excess stomach acid, soothing pain within five minutes and lasting relief endorsed by physicians for decades.

Best Way to Whiten Teeth Claims Free Trial Offer

An advertisement from The Bell fo at 170 Varick Street, New York, promotes Phillips dental magnesia toothpaste claiming a single use whitens teeth and freshens breath. Readers are invited to write for a free sample and trial.

Varick SL Nest York N.Y

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