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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1929

Page

6

Four held after San Antonio holdup and escape case

Rex Walte, Edwards, Matthews and White were jailed on burglary theft and armed robbery charges after arrests by Capt. Rey Hopkins and Detectives Graf and R. J. Callahan Schreiter were robbed on June 22. Edwards had escaped San Antonio State Hospital on May 10 and returned to the facility.

Rex Walte Liberty Omer Edwards San Antonio State Hospital George Matthews Bexar County Thucalas Call White Matthews Edwards R. EB. Callahan South Flores Street M. F. Schreiter Nogalitos Street Firom Callahan Schreiter Apt Apt. Rey Hopkins and Detectives Aleemead J. R. Grafi District ‘Attorney Fidwards J. B. Cain Wpp Callihans South Lores Etreet Land Texas Penitentiary

White Flags Mark Funerals For Safer Processions

In Ban An Meelo Wilbert and Hanavan at 714 Broadway introduce white flags on car front left fenders to distinguish funeral processions from normal traffic. The scheme assists Sam Antonio motorists in recognizing funeral escorts and directing traffic accordingly.

Sam Antonio Nea Wilbert and Hanavan Moreet Broadway

Mell claims New York models die from bleaching cream

The article quotes Mell promoting Orchard Waite bleaching cream claiming it safely lightens skin and removes discoloration. It describes applying the product to neck and arms for a rosy white effect, with claims of instant results and low cost, noting models allegedly used it.

Wefodel New York Mies Mall Orchard

Masons to Attend Second Annual Alzafar Camp Picnic

Master Masons and families will be guests of Alzafar Temple at the second annual Masonic picnic at Camp Alzafar near Boerne on Saturday. A special orchestra will play for a dance and entertainment includes races and games. Children invited. playground enlarged. fireworks planned. invitations sent to Blue Lodges in San Antonio and Boerne. visitors urged to bring picnic baskets.

Alzafar Tempo Mystic Shrine Camp Alzafar Boerne Brilay Cullahaa Callshan Sall San Antonio Arsa Callahan

Shippers to Discuss Rate in St Louis Meeting

Southern and Middle Western chip producers and manufacturers will meet railroad reps in St. Louis on July 24 to discuss rates on northbound shipments. The aim is to give Southern shippers an even chance to compete with Northern and Eastern canned goods makers. Rates on other commodities to be discussed later in July. A B Pawkett, San Antonio freight bureau chief, will attend for San Antonio and Texas manufacturers.

St. Louis Southern Pawkett San Antonio

Disbarment of Reading, Former Massachusetts AG, Ordered

Boston, June 28. Judge George A. Anderson of the Supreme Judicial Court disbarred Arthur K. Reading, former Massachusetts attorney general, following an information by the Massachusetts Bar Association. Charges allege aiding the Decima Club and subsidiaries of the L A W corporate group, improper payments, and using official position to intimidate officials during settlements. Reading resigned as attorney general while impeachment proceedings were underway.

Boston Arthur K. Mreating Ormer Maneachuselts Dudge George A. Banderson Supreme Court Maneachusetts Bar Association Decima Club, Inc L. A. W. Coreboration Worcester Devimo Club Decima Cub L. A.W

Woman Bandit Escapes After Cash Heist In Topeka

A female bandit robbed the Security Benefit Association cashier and forced him to reveal the scene of the holdup. The incident left an estimated loss of about 14,000 dollars. Police pursue the suspect as details remain unclear after the early morning crime in Topeka.

Topeka Raw Hi. Finlans The Security Benefit Association Troll Perlich Wands

Parade Leaders Named For Port Sam Houston Parade

Student C. C. Straghn of Company BX was selected regimental commander to lead the Port Sam Houston M T G in the parade at 5 25 Friday. R P Roberts of Company HX was named regimental adjutant A J Powell of Company IX commander of the First Battalion and Student McDaniel Company IX commander of the Third Battalion. Thursday afternoon student representatives from all organizations endorsed forming a C M T OC association patterned after the one formed in Orl Worth in 2020. Students from each organization were placed on a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws instructed to meet Friday afternoon to begin work. The association is being organized under plans outlined to the students by Col. McD Weeks camp executive and Lieut Col Ralph Durkee to aid in the selection of the right type of young men for camp. The committee’s report will be presented to student representatives for ratification early next week.

C. C. Straghn Port Sam Houston R. P. Roberts A. J. Powell McDaniel Orl Worth Tia McD. Weeks Ralph Durkee Infantry

Parking ban to become law in downtown area

Ben on downtown parking of autos between 7 and 6 a m daily, previously enforced by request, will become law and violators face fines. Fire and Police Commissioner Phi Wright ordered city attorney to draft the ordinance, with first-offense fines from 1 to 100 dollars and second offenses from 10 to 200 dollars. An hour parking limit will apply on two additional streets: South St. Mary between Market and Nueva, and South Navarro between Nueva and Market.

Phi Wright Thomas D. Dobbs Jr South St. Mary'’a Market Nueva South Navarro

Air mail line extended to Dallas and Fort Worth

National Air Transport will extend the current Chicago to Kansas City air mail service to Tulsa Fort Worth and Dallas beginning July 1 The route covers a distance of about 500 miles and expands daytime air mail passenger service to the new cities adding Dallas Fort Worth to the schedule with the same daytime operations.

Dallas Chicago National Air Transport Kansas City Tulsa Fort Worth

Kara Konia Relief for Raw Skin and Itch

Advertisement touts Kara Konia medicated powder from Mennen for immediate relief of burning itching and raw skin from garter and tight clothing. Claims quick healing film, absorbs perspiration, prevents odor, and keeps garments dry. Promotes daily use before and after exercise. Available at all druggists.

Mennen Snetanlly

Stomach Disorders Revealed by Coated Tongue

Tongue coating signals digestive disorders and fatigue. Tanlac, a plant based medicine, is promoted as help for stomach and bowel troubles with a money back guarantee if it fails.

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