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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1929
Page
11
In Durban on June 18 rioting in the Aalatic quarter stemmed from a dispute at a native eating house. Police report five killed and 54 injured, with most casualties among Europeans. Official figures warn the toll may rise. Two women seek beauty wages and products in the paper's beauty column.
A dubious ad promises quick relief for liver and bowel issues with a “free proof” offer from Sterling Products of Wheeling WV. It claims rapid cleansing and renewed energy, urging readers to request a generous bottle today and warning there is no other medicine like it.
A testimonial ad claims MAKE-MAN TABLETS rapidly transform a once weak man into a vigorous worker. It touts the tonic as iron nourishment boosting blood, strength, and happiness, urging readers to buy at drug stores or ask their pharmacist for a large box.
Washington reports Congress will adjourn tomorrow as the Senate plans two months of vacation with a September return. A broad agenda is delayed until after recess, including Nutrix constitutional amendment and Wheeler investigation. Debates over tariff Revision and agricultural scope dominated the vote, with party splits on limited versus full revision.
Police investigate the death of Chester Kenkinski and the serious illness of his siblings aged 8 and under in a Chicago suburb. Neighbors reported the children grew ill after eating peanuts last week. Chester died overnight. Agnes 8 Richard 7 Lorraine 8 Doris 17 months all hospitalized in coma or serious condition. Authorities weigh poisoning versus disease as a possible cause.
Captain Hans C. Johansen of the Quartermaster Corps faces general court martial charges over an alleged $6300 embezzlement while serving as post exchange officer at Fort Etinehuen 4. The case, pending in the judge advocate general’s office for months, will proceed at Fort Sam Houston Monday morning with Maj. Gen. William Tasier appointing court officers and Major W. Ehiun acting as trial judge advocate.
New officers of Bluehonnet lodge No. 12.4 KF and ALM were chosen at their eloc night led by M. W. Weyman as worshipful master. Other officers include Walthall Littlepage senior warden Weary A. Freeh Kwaren James K. Bakhvin junior steward Ievin Hoberts junior deacon F. Ferguson treasurer Clyde J. Howard secretary Raxmoul Berne senior steward and junior chaplain J. Eeoreamerd How Men appointed to the finance committee were Austin Kingston Sr C. B. Wallas and S. Velo.
A Rosstown styled gathering in Roanoke Virginia on June 18 organized by Ruth Smith and Womnernts of Virginia aims to nominate a ticket for state offices in opposition to the Democratic Party. Alfred J. Smith’s absence noted as the group works toward a convention platform and a permanent organization.
A plan to place eight weather stations for Plan 8 Airways is outlined in Washington DC. The project aims to broadcast weather and related information to pilots during flight, with operational details under discussion.
Captain Bullen, noted Escadrille aviator, was killed last night when his craft overturned after striking a motor boat propeller. The incident occurred near Ventimiglia with reports naming Captain Gratin and Mimi Win among others associated with the Lafayette unit during the Morocco campaigns and the 1925 foreign aviation commission.
A Missouri Synod and Lutheran church official denounces a proposed alliance urging the United Nations to join a coalition. The article text is garbled and partially unreadable, but references church positions and a conference opening tomorrow.
Reported burglaries hit multiple residences on Lakeview and nearby streets. Jewelry, watches, a phonograph, records, and other valuables valued at around $1,000 were stolen from the Cowles home, with other thefts including a necklace and rings at Lopez and Ritzel addresses. The Nativity Lutheran Church area also suffered a break in for missing items.
Pan American Airways launches the first U S to Venezuela airmail route from Miami with a giant amphibian cabin plane. The inaugural flight carries 47 pounds of mail and three company officials, flying via Cristobal Canal Zone.
Four people were hurt when a car collided head on with a streetcar near University Drive north of Lexan Christian University last night. The mother was critically injured while the others sustained less severe injuries.
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