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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1928

Page

2

Mystery Chinese Lottery Parlor Observed by Writer

An exposed scene inside a Chinatown style gaming room reveals a lottery counter staffed by a Chinese cashier, a card table with players, and a loose setup for de-saddolte roulette. The narrator notes the operation offers many lottery variations, with chips, dice, and draw-punch tickets as patrons chase winnings while a few amused locals observe.

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Bureau denounces the old stork tale in child care

U S officials through the children's bureau of labor department reject the old stork doctor tale in a new bulletin on child management. Experts urge frank parent child talks about sex education to prevent mental conflicts and to satisfy curiosity without shaming the child.

Br Internaiional News Washington Tnole Sac Diaavone Rterk Children's Bureau Labor Department D. AL Tham

Scotch Baron and Lady Vatriela Divorce Case Report

Fragmentary report details Sir Charles Henry Lockhart of Scotland and Lady Vatriela in a divorce proceeding. Mentions a prior death, Canadian residence, and alleged illegal slot machines. Describes casino style activity, tickets, and a scene at a place with open windows during a winter night.

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Tomorrow I tell of two more places selling lottery tickets

A future note promises to describe two additional locations where lottery tickets were sold with boldness resembling bhester ticket vendors.

Air Travelers Deynriires and Flight Details

Partial, garbled OCR notes list air travelers and pilots with scattered names and places. Mentions include McDaniel as pilot and Ktrauss as passenger, with fragments of routes between North Wick Mich and Fairbanks Cal, plus references to a Fokker and a Melly rehemeter.

Deynriires Ae L. McDaniel Mal Hal Ktrauss Tran Kelly Mareh Tight Arsivaly Ri G. Diate North Wick Mich Kelly Fietlna Sherman Fairwell Ae Welly Feb Fairbanks Cal Tackheed Vera B. EB Cyrdalene Melly Rehemeter Fokker Deyarted

Death notices for John M Farland and family details

John M Farland 29 ex serviceman dies at Fort Sam Houston after WWI service on battleship Vexaa. Born 189? in Fredericksburg he attended high school at Hoerne 1917, later served in 4929, discharged honorably. Survived by father H L McFarland and two foster children C C Noll. Funeral 10 oclock Wednesday at residence, Fr Moore Bithnp Copers officiating.

John M’farland Fort Sam Joby Calvin McFarlend Vexaa Fort Bam Eerie Fem Tun Residence Af Mire Fr. Moore Bithnp Copers

Hotel Guest's Watch Stolen In Room Theft

A hotel guest reported a watch and about five dollars in cash stolen from a room. The incident occurred Monday and is being investigated by local police with a witness named Mawkine involved as a hired guest.

AL Mawkine

Contined Prom Page One Digest of Postwar Markets

A garbled mid-century column notes insect pests and control methods, mentioning electric lamps and microscopy, with optimism about weekly farm market trends. It highlights automobile protection, Ford campaign actions, and improving prices for meat steel leather and fertilizers amid wartime recovery signals.

Fiske Takes Upo U Toward July Return

Brig Gen Albert J Wowley leads the Second Division and Eighth Corps area on an inspection tour. Brig Gen Viske reviews Fort Sam flag and guards a gate while Central Howtey plans to return July 16.

Albert J. Wowley

Parachute tragedy claims Indiana jumper near Hverret Vin

A parachute accident near Indianapolis yesterday claimed the life of Hverret Vin, a 2% year old from Indiana, when a third attempt at a hallpan leap ended in a fatal fall. The event occurred at a site described as terple, with Vin striking the ground two feet away, in a scene tied to the era’s religious curling rites.

Ind Indianapills Hallpan Npen

Auto Thieves Chased Into Greek Auto and Escape

Auto thieves chased into a Greek auto caravan and drove off a river bank into Alazan Creek near Glasy early Monday. ONeill, police, and Fire Department responded, searching the area along Main Plaza. The wrecking crew retrieved the car as two suspects escaped through a wooded path toward the creek.

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Mayors discuss traffic enforcement and police staffing

A local dialogue reveals views on enforcing laws in traffic cases, with officials debating court appearances, penalties, and the need for adequate pay for officers. Chiefs and commissioners confirm strong orders to enforce laws, noting staffing limits and overtime impacts on curbside gambling and other violations.

Blauton to Speak on Tuesday Night in Abilene

Congressman Thomax to speak at the Thirty seventh District court room on Tuesday night at 7:50 o'clock. Cohnreatman Firnten has made 100 pollen purchases in fartherance of a campaign since May.

Blauton Thomax Tlantan Af Abilene Lexpe Tur Halle

Officer fears to fire on thieves near grocery

A daytime robbery at Walker-Moore Grocery on Lakeview Avenue ended with two thieves fleeing in a truck laden with groceries. Officer Vanlandinghams, pursuing on foot, refrained from firing due to risk to nearby children. Detectives arrived about five minutes later as the truck vanished toward Medina and Morales streets.

Voilandinghar Morales Street Sip Medina Street Sam Sreteclives Yanlandingham Anid

Wright Told Toweed Out and Police Reform Debate

Continued from page one, the meeting featured demands for stronger police protection and a more efficient force. Merchants insisted city police failed to deter crime yet acknowledged some officers are competent. Talks covered civil service rules, funding for the department, and officers who sleep on duty. Mayor Chambers urged action, urging investigation into gambling and discipline for negligent officers.

Retail Merchants Committee Genes Commasnion Police Witehall Paler Aller Witehell Witehelt iWiehelt Grosso Occaxion Dultle Charles Nollinger Witebell Weight Chambers

Cadets Pitch Camp Tents at Fort Sam Houston Field

Cadets practice shelter pitching on Foch field after a march from their wiaders to the Salada and back. The event includes a Wednesday pavilion opening and a Thursday medals ceremony led by Camp executive officer Col Atlina Torker after the final service at 8 30 a m. Cadets plan to depart for home Friday.

Fort Sam Houston Foch Field Salada Acheshile Port He Aluvenis Camp Bunley Col Atlina Torker

Two Men Held in Theft Case

Two men were held by Palico Moning in connection with a robbery at 420 West Commerce Street. The victim, A. Cardenan, was robbed of $8 and forced to strip as the assailants fled toward Becon Street. Names of suspects were not released. Authorities described the incident as part of ongoing local crime investigations.

Palico A. Cardenan West Comenerce Atreeh Commerce Becon Weteer Livey Shipp Om Hartman

Death claims young bride in tragic hospital vigil

July X in Chicago a 24-year-old bride, Gertrude Aulfin, died after a vowlike moment at her deathbed. With a priest present, she held the hand of Charles Terni hin as candles burned and a makeshift altar stood by her cot. The scene closed with death severing the couple’s hopeful union.

Chicago Deanoness Hospital Gertrude Aulfin Fass Aline Charles Terni Hin Gertrude Benid

Missing Cafe Owner Found Dead Near Lubbock

A missing cafe owner was found dead near Lubbock after authorities say he died by poison. Justice G. Tt. Reel presided over the inquest into the apparent suicide or foul play involving the cafe owner and a rider who vanished from his home weeks earlier.

Luargor Jon Bo Reed Cata Lubbock Sonday Reel

Fall trade program advances at United Merchants meeting

A robust fall trade program for the United Merchants is planned to enhance merchandising, window display, and selling methods. A luncheon on August 7 at the Waza hotel, a 7:30 banquet, and a style revue on the Plaza are scheduled, followed by dances and roundtable discussions through August 8 and 9.

United Merchants of Beiag Inll Howell Jonte Chamber of Commerce Rivenna Jones Waza Hotel Plaza Root Agus Lineloy Goa Abursday Plaza Hotel

Members' Council to Hear Margin at C. of C. Session

The Members' Council at the Chamber of Commerce will hear a single speaker at the noon meeting on Thursday. Pred Ry Marsin of gion will discuss radical and subversive movements seeking to overthrow the federal government.

Ein Commerns Anthony Fintel Neenrling Dotler & Wales Wanager Ry Marsin Gion

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