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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1928
Page
4
Government weather bureau today reported an eased flood threat across eastern Kansas with light rains in the east and no rain in the west. Despite moisture shortages, Betolt faced a forecast rise of five to eight feet as the upper Solomon neared its banks.
Miami July 31. One prisoner died and four police wardens were wounded in an all day riot inside Nassau prison last week. Officials say guards and inmates fought across the facility, with authorities rescuing captives during the disturbance.
The State Department drafts a reply to nationalist foreign minister C. T. Wang about follow up on customs treaty restoring autonomy to Ching in tariff matters. Reports from Berlin note Ehrenfried von Huenefeld underwent appendicitis surgery with satisfactory prognosis. Kansas wheat crop aided by rain. analysts predict possible bumper yield. Louis County prosecutor Frea Mueller indicted for bribe aiding slot machines and bootlegging, amid unrest in Bangalore riots linked to student strike. Tank car wreck in Guernsey County confirms three deaths. Wes Campbell, 20, regains memory after fainting near the roadside, recalling none of yesterday’s events.
Zagreb July 31. Stefan Raditeh, Croatian peasant leader wounded in a parliamentary shooting in Belgrade, remains in serious condition. Physicians express anxiety and exclude even closest associates from the sick room.
In Santand da Spain July 31 the U S cruiser Detroit searched off the coast for the yacht Agora overdue in the King Alfonso cup race. The Azuta yacht, sponsored by the Detroit Yacht Club, sailed from New York Daly 7. The king ordered all ships at Asturian ports to join the search and radio updates were broadcast from Cabo Mayor but no trace of the Azara was found. The vessel, equipped with 100 horsepower engines, relied on its amateur crew to complete the journey.
Prohibition agents raided two buildings in Philadelphia and seized wines and liquors valued at over 75000 dollars. Joel D. Kerper, operator of the establishment listed as a cigar store, was arrested with two employees. Col Samuel Wynne said Kerper had run liquor importing operations here since 1907 and named hundreds of well known people from New York and resort areas on his list of events. Wynne indicated many named individuals may testify against Kerper.
Kansas City dispatch reports Chief of Police Toyne absolved C. Edwards, petrolman, of blame in the shooting death of Anson L. Tefferts, secretary to William A. Sheare, former police chief. The officer is said to have fired in the line of duty when Edwards answered a report a nun threatened to kill a woman at his home.
Wil Rogers noted humorist will be distinguished guest at the tenth national convention of the American Legion to be held in San Antonio December 12. Chairman for the convention announced Tuesday that Rogers accepted the Legion's invitation extended through National Commander Edward J. Spaatz.
Word of the rescue yesterday afternoon of six Chicago residents aboard the yacht Omon commanded by Wiha F. Fanrot of Chicago. They were three miles out in Hind River Lake when the vessel got into distress. authorities received the report at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.
In a brisk North Colorado and West Laurel street collision case, defendants Thornton and James Roberts, both Negro, told the judge there was nothing to the matter and that they all settled. The pair acknowledged the negligent collision after appearing Tuesday in corporation court.
Long account notes Theodore Hohmann and his son Felix hunting a bear east of Bell Mountain in Gillespie County. The bear killed a hog earlier and fled as dogs pursued. The community questions the origin of the bear, its claw damage from a past trap, and whether more bears exist. The piece also mentions local figures and a barbecue gathering at Kenedy, plus travel anecdotes from Grady to Burlington and Oklahoma City.
In Spring Green Wisconsin on July 31 the Frank Lloyd Wright villa Tullesen sold at auction to satisfy a bank mortgage. The Bank of Wisconsin Madison bid $25,000, below the Wright estate’s claimed value of $37,000, ending Wright’s direct possession.
An old promotional paragraph touts a foot relief product claiming instant itch relief after warm baths and a coating liquid. It emphasizes quick healing of shaved tissues and odor elimination with a 35 cent bottle sold at drug stores.
An irate, fragmentary ad promotes MeCoy's Tablets claiming to restore health vigor weight and vitality. It promises a money back guarantee if users see no results after purchasing multiple boxes and notes a pharmacist will refund the purchase price.
A damaged ad promotes Burko as a cure for rheumatism neuritis gelation lumbago and neuralgia. It promises immediate relief from severe pain and offers a money back guarantee if not proven effective. The pitch targets helpless, sleepless sufferers and urges trying the product today at local drug stores.
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