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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1929
Page
5
Antonio Gaffen appeared in Corporation court after a drunken disturbance and a fight with an injured man on South Frio Street. He was fined $10 for drunkenness and $10 for disturbing the peace by Judge Dave We6p.
An old advertisement touts ZEMO as a cleansing scalp treatment that banishes dandruff and itching. It promotes a classic antiseptic formula for all skin and scalp irritation with price points of 3% and $1.00.
Rep Guin N Stalker of New York declares Congress aims to purge graft from reform machinery. He backs a five year maximum and a $10000 fine for first offenders, urging strict enforcement of Prohibition era laws while warning officials to avoid political bias. The Justice and Treasury departments back a broad crackdown.
Stalker criticizes meddling by politicians seeking to influence agent transfers and treasury duties. He praises Lowman for handling treasury tasks amid difficulties and urges justice department reform before expanding work. He notes the bootlegging crackdown shows repressing effect.
A hit and run motorist struck 9 year old Card Richardson on Col Jorgh avenue Monday morning in Ava. Mary Powell of 112 Parl steeel reported the incident to police. The girl’s injuries are not serious.
A cryptic, garbled note reports Lindy’s Yacht missing off Maine near North Haven. The fragmented text mentions Moe, a june date, and nonsensical references to Lindbergh, a bride, and a band, with unclear details about a probable anchor and a colonel.
A high society double tragedy unfolds as Miss Lawrence Joy Bennison and her husband Bennison are found dead in a luxuriously furnished penthouse. Police say both died about eight hours earlier with a revolver nearby. Neighbors recall a recent romance between Miss Lawrence, suspended by Actors Equity, and Bennison, a California actor and former cowboy. Their deaths follow rumors of a drinking party and a glamorous, embattled stage career. Children from Bennison’s prior marriage are reported to be living in California.
An article describes a tonic made from fresh glands and issued by a laboratory in wartime era. It discusses claimed health benefits, testing on animals, and controversial methods. It notes industry professionals and an attorney advertising the product and seeking to expand reach amid mixed public reception.
A chaotic OCR reads as a prison death row scene with condemned inmates Aquene and others facing execution by electrocution. The article mentions Leary’s death, inmates in various cells, limited visitors, and planned procedures for Wednesday morning. The piece notes bodies unclaimed and burial plans near Stuntaville penitentiary cemetery after execution.
Mayor Chambers seeks clemency for McKenzie as Governor Moody weighs reprieve. Chambers plans talks in Austin this week and on Thursday to decide if commutation to life imprisonment will be sought. Reports say friends favor clemency and that a letter to the governor may support mercy.
In a confusing note from Los Angeles, a laundry owner named Mays, a native of io, is reported to have perished Monday. Rivalries between local businesses are mentioned as a possible motive, with tensions involving Han Antonie Mteam Laundry and other entities in the area.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim the bride’s family and maids were due to arrive at the Borrow estate with a row boat prepared for Lindberghs. Reports say the Mevette was disabled and Colonel Tandbergh went ashore to seek repair aid, but Isenel Snow denied any offer or call for help.
Visions groups from Torents third infantry Fort Sam Houston will demonstrate for Reserve Officers Training Corps members over the next two weeks. Friday morning between 8 20 and 12 oclock a demonstration will show feeding clothing and records keeping with Headquarters company D a rifle company and regimental personnel section. From 10 to 12 Monday morning June 17 the Howitzer platoon will demonstrate and on Tuesday June 25 the Second Tank company will show the usefulness of tanks.
A partial report shows San Pedro and Brackenridge park pools varied in condition with San Pedro listed as poor and Brackenridge as fair while others rate excellent. Dr French bacteriologist ordered weekly tests and cleaning to raise conditions toward 100 percent. Gene Smith, park secretary, relayed the findings to the park commissioner on receipt of the report.
A ten minute reduction in the arrival time of the Toran between St Tonix and San Antonia was announced here Monday by B A Fare assistant general passenger. The train arrives here at 1 50 pm.
A garbled notice touts a medicine claim promising to relieve rheumatic pain lumbago neuralgia and related conditions. It offers a money back guarantee if relief is not proven and urges purchasing from a drug store with a one box trial.
Shed Conig, 42, described as Black, waited at a residence on Virginia boulevard Stated to oppose a punishment. He was restrained by Craighn and later fined Crnig P15 for abusive language in a Corporation court testimony led by Judge Dave Watson.
A small biplane crash near Bernard Airport left four passengers injured. A two year old girl piloted the craft before it failed to climb after takeoff, the plane plunged onto a stationary auto and overturned it. The plane owner was John F. Maling of Sharon, Pa. The girl fled the scene. Police could not learn her name.
Prohibition officers interrupted a card game at a residence in a city area. Four men faced Corporation Court charges of gaining and were fined $5 each. Individuals named include A. D. McCoy of Lexington Avenue, Campbell of Kirk Avenue, Pablo Flores of Maustock Avenue, and G A Flanmigan of Mauston.
The court heard Linn Bagwell was charged with rudely displaying a pistol after a pistol slipped from a pocket. A companion testified the weapon fell accidentally as police intervened, and Bagwell paid a $5 fine in Cor addition court.
Market official G D Click predicts the watermelon shipping peak this week with daily shipments averaging over 100 cars. Last week Texas totals include 270 carloads of cantaloupes, 278 carloads of potatoes, and 100 carloads of tomatoes. Winter Garden district shipments totaled 16 carloads of fruit and vegetables, while 39 carloads of North Texas onions reached markets in the North and East.
Dispatches from Harbin report Chinese raids targeting the Soviet consulate and alleged use of Japanese envelopes and papers bearing stamps. The notices claim seals were used to facilitate communications among Communist groups in coordination with American and Japanese consular authorities.
In a perilous alpine episode at Speckkarspilze, climber Seidel cut loose from his mate Rudolph Rieder who plummeted 900 feet to his death while Seidel miraculously saved himself and his companion by severing their connected rope. The incident is noted among unlikely heroic feats in local classifieds.
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