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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1929
Page
4
A new nationwide message to the American people urges that prohibition be given an honest trial. The document is signed by Henry Ford Thomas A Edison Capt Robert Dollar and J C Penney among twenty other prominent business figures in industry and art.
An old advertisement urges readers to try Dr Siegert’s Angostura to ease stomach distress. It claims the tonic improves gastric juice flow and digestion with early use before meals, promising relief from cramps headaches dizziness and sleeplessness.
Mary L. Crews of 622 Creenwood Avenue Winston-Salem recalls years of severe nervous chills after a nervous shock. She reports New Year’s chill severe, tried medicine, then began Cardus Mol in February. After a few days health improved. by fall she was in good health and recommends Cardus to others.
Final batch of about 40 depositions taken in San Antonio to support the contest over Texas fourteenth district seat. J. Nicholls to record proceedings for Judge Angus McCloskey and Congressman Harry M Wurzbach. Depositions will be sent to Washington and printed before December.
Washington June 3 Representative Tish of New York seeks an 8S 4 month allowance for uncempensated war veterans in hospitals. He warns an acute situation has developed as many veterans have no funds and wives and mothers work to support children. Difficulties include time, lost data, and witness addresses in proving disability origins. Some veterans borrow for cigarettes stamps calls and bus fares.
London June premier Baldwin returns to Downing Street after Chequers talks and begins consultations with ministers on whether to resign or stay until Parliament meets on June 25. Chancellor Churchill and Foreign Secretary Chamberlain lead early discussions on Conservative policy after their election defeat.
Chicago reports a dip to 47 degrees amid a northeast chill that lowered temperatures across several cities. Detroit touched 40, Margiette 38, Des Moines 46, Minneapolis 42, and Cincinnati 40 as the region endures abnormal late spring cold.
A carnage incident in Chicago ends the life of a 35 year old paying contractor. He was about to enter his home when two men opened fire. a single shot entered his ear, killing him. Police pursue two suspects.
The Department of Justice reports about 1000 more federal prohibition cases in the second half of 1929 than 1927, yet individual completions fell by 2400 and fines totaling $200000 were influenced. The notice also mentions divorces and names Phin Schitehova Chidatita Seen Leroy Thompson Almia Thompson.
Albert I of the House of Paparelli was crowned monarch of San Antonio's Italian colony at the Christo pher Columbus society hall on Morales and Concho streets. The coronation marked the anniversary of the Italian constitution of 1818 and will last one year with over 1500 attendees. Florence of Granieti crowned him, with Joe Barberio giving the opening address and Vinnie G. Gallina delivering the tribute. Entertainment featured Wannie Itissea Dorothy Kenney Agnes Thianchiani Vire Rinia and Mosita Rivera.
Very Rev. Herbert L. Tohneon dean of St Pauls Episcopal Cathedral resigns after vestry opposition to his pulpit denunciations of members. He will sail for a year of study abroad from New York following a vestry meeting that accepted the resignation to allow the pastor the opportunity to study overseas.
In a major engagement in Jalisco the Tudernl army under General Saturning Cedilo enveloped General Tique Gorazlinta's force at San Tulian, killing and capturing many Cristeros. Flying columns conducted a simultaneous attack, scattering the insurgents.
Wonderlike ad promotes Zemo as soothing and cooling for itching skin, windburn, and blemishes. It says itching ends as soon as Zemo touches skin, claims it draws out infection and clears blemishes, and urges keeping the family antiseptic on hand. Price listed as $1.00.
Chicago report says Katherine Cassler, released in April after 27 months for murder, faces new murder accusations linked to the death of five year old Commedlin Soutar. Police eluc tions cited, Cassler denies knowledge and mentions her former housekeeper connection to her husband.
The piece recalls John C. McGrew in the Mrawnwand region and the grit of early Texas cowboys. It threads anecdotes of rough justice, frontier commerce along the Rio Grande, and a glimpse of local figures like Mickelson, Banner of Sanderson, Wayne Cartledge, and Tyoneia Trim trex. A long digression covers cross border issues and border patrol questions with a Texas frontier flavor.
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