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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1930

Page

5

Poisoned Children Mystery Haunts Chicago Family

Health officials led by Commissioner Arnold H. Kegel probe a deadly toxin suspected in the illness that struck five children of Benjamin McKittrick and his wife, with only the baby surviving. Doctors study blood and nasal sources as parents mourn. Investigators check meals, water, and muddy play areas for contamination.

Chicago Faye Benjamin MckKitrick Csagterdig McKittricha

Congress Extends Bridge Time Limit for Texas Span

The Senate passed a bill extending by one year the deadline to begin construction of the Port Arthur Texas bridge across Lake Sahine and sent it to the president for approval. The action was taken on June 19 in Washington D C.

Congress Washington, D. C House Lake Sahine Port Arthur Texas Senate

Capudine Relief Claim Amid Quoting Suffering

A distressed plea describes Capudine as a quick remedy for headaches and relief from pain. The passage urges sufferers to take teaspoonful doses in water and to seek drug store availability for fast effect.

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House Committee Studies Oil Status

The House Committee examined the nation’s oil reserves as a strategic resource. A proposed project would protect naval petroleum reserves from loss by using rate drillers on neighboring lands, aiming to ensure abundant motive power for ships in emergencies.

House Washington, D. Cy Naval Cannister Naval Petroleum Reservoir

Radio tests on Chicago buses study onboard entertainment

Six double decker buses in Chicago equipped with radio sets for three weeks to test in ride entertainment. The experiment by Chicago Motor Coach aims to find if radio can safely accompany bus travel and if the setup works across different make radios.

Schicago Chicago Chicago Motor Coach Company

Bobbitt Opens Campaign for Elective Term

Hillsboro, June 19. Attorney General Robert Bobbitt opened his campaign for a first elective term with a pledge to uphold and enforce laws. He stressed a clear-cut record from seven months in office and defended his action on the rural school bill, noting an injunction that tied up 5 million dollars in rural aid affecting about 406,000 school children was suspended to keep rural schools open.

Hillsboro Robert Ler Bobbitt Hobbitt Hill County Soo Attorney Generals Department

57 Students Tour Country Pass Through Georgia Alabama

A group of 67 high school students from Georgia and Alabama traveled by motor trucks, visiting historical points on a nine week educational trip. D A V Johnstop heads the party with Mrs Nell Candler as camp mother and Floyd of Atlanta as the accompanying teacher lecturing each night on next day’s points of interest. Miss Nell Candler serves as dietitian for the group.

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Mrs Williams 87 Buried After Dying At Home

Mrs. Williams 87 died Tuesday at her daughter’s home in San Antonio. Funeral services were held Thursday morning at the Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church. A native of Columbus Georgia she had lived in San Antonio 11 years. Survived by son G. T. Williams of Florida daughter Mrs. Reseellieu of San Antonio sister Mrs. Ellin Crown of Georgia and 16 grandchildren eight great grandchildren.

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Robertson Opens Campaign for District Attorney

Hugh Robertson launches his bid for district attorney with a KTSA talk airing from noon. He outlines the county political climate and justifies his run despite the Citizens’ Council endorsement of rival Walter Tynom, who had been backed by the group.

Hugo. Onertson KTSA Besar County Joagur Walter Tynom

Hotel Holds Gems for Unpaid Bill

Mabel Bell, the so called Diamond Queen, reportedly lost her jewels after a hotel in Paris seized them for an unpaid bill. She had arrived from New York with Charles A. Levine and was staying at a fashionable Champs Elysees hotel when the action occurred.

PARIA Unety Fis Aries Mabel “Bell New York Havana Charles A. Levine Champs Elyares Miss Boll

Inventor Kidnapped in Los Angeles by Two Men

Police search for Herbert Arnesfell an inventor seized by two men who forced him into a car in Los Angeles yesterday relatives say they fear for his safety and that the men sought his latest invention. Witnesses report the abduction occurred after a brief encounter near his home.

Los Angeles UPI Tolas Herbert Arnesfell Queen of Grossfell

Bicyclist Injured After Auto Collision in San Antonio

A bicyclist suffered cuts and bruises when a car driven by Melvin J. Fisher struck him at Trav is and South Alamo streets in San Antonio early Thursday. He was transported to Robert E. Green hospital as onlookers showed interest in a local classified ad offering light fixtures.

Auto Wolliam Carolina San Antonio Texas Call

Wisconsin inspectors to tour Texas fruit lands

A Wisconsin delegation led by TL Chasen of the Wisconsin Manufacturers' Association and Governor Waller Kohter will visit Texas fruit lands banned by the Wisconsin Real Estate Board. The group departs Saturday for a week of daily briefings and site tours along the Rio Grande.

Madiso Aving Sune Pinielng Texas Wirendsin Wisconsin Real Esiste Board Delegartion Waller J. Kohter TL Chasen Wisconsin Manufacturers’ Association Jeave Rowe

Suspect in Slaying Dies by Suicide in Jail

In Ponca City on June 1, Fred C. Mercer fifty 40, a former Towen City real estate dealer, shot Earl Broadway yesterday. Mercer, held for the fatal shooting, killed himself in his cell after a hurried court appearance. Authorities report Mercer’s death occurred while awaiting further charges.

Ponca City Rein Fred C. Mercer Towen City Sulette Vr Knog Nowhick Earl Broadway Mercer

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