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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1928

Page

2

Arrest 25 in Gambling Raid Near Alamo

City detectives and police raided a gambling den near the Alamo, seizing about 25 men and poker paraphernalia. The operation, ordered by Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright, led to charges of gaming and likely bonds for several arrested. one prominent city politician was among those expected to be charged.

Alamo Melion Liberty ‘Bonds i Sam Antonig Phe Wilter Harvey Nacondoches Alamo Etalion Surround Place

Police Seek Woman in Theft of $300 Purse

Detectives urged the public to aid locating a woman identified as Mrs. Arbitter of 210 Hollywood Avenue who allegedly stole a purse containing $300 from Abe Arbitter’s home Saturday. The description and motive remain under investigation.

Arbitter Hollywood Avenue Abe Arbitter Baturdar

Auto Runs 59 Miles On Gallon

Automobile engineers claim a device boosts fuel efficiency to 59 miles per gallon and improves start up and smoothness. Thousands of car owners report gas savings and quicker acceleration. A Milwaukee firm offers free samples and a chance to earn over 100 weekly in territory sales.

Farbon Ei. Oliver Bou-1s0tn, Thisd St, Milgaukeer Wise Forma Limited Lime Joral Lim

Right-Sided Heart Man Draws Health Interest

A peculiar case discusses a man named John Anthony Anvel Jr. described as right heart dominant and left appendix, yet declared healthy. Medical observers note he is physically normal, with questions about handedness and lifelong health facing speculative curiosity.

Antoni Topss John Anthony Anvel Jr GML West Park Aman Growel John Johns Sule Jovy Daniel Cupid

Planes and Pilots in Preview Flight at Woburn Field

Aviation giant team plans a Sunday morning photo at Woburn Field with planes and pilots from Texan outfit. The feature shows Captain M. Hawke and others preparing for a starter flight toward Austin, with a potential Saturday test and final maneuver aimed at showcasing the new aircraft in a toast to a forthcoming event.

Mod Ber Mabigee Woburn Fiel Comuare Rian D. Horff Gun Antostio Suredie Goth Orden Weaie Dane Aire Bbl Fremaun Aptain M. Hawke Izeuh Nive Plies Austin Hulloe

M'Closkey Chosen For 1928 Debates

Junie Mellen af Ba Aptatitt reports that M'Closkey has been selected to participate in the 1928 debates. The article notes confusion in the listing and mentions an award received from AWA on Saturday night. References include Ay Frbwarde, Ue award, and local names such as Bint urday, Waterline dni, Oneugay nil, and La Grange.

Junie Mellen AWA

Mellon Refutes Inference Over Pratt Memo In 1920s Funds

Secretary Mellon released a public letter to Senator Walsh detailing his lack of knowledge about a Pratt memo and recounting his own 1924 and 1920 contributions to the Republican National Committee. He describes returning bonds associated with Liberty bonds and notes a personal donation of 250,000 funds, denying entanglement with the referenced transactions.

Washington The Treasury Andrew W. Mellon Walsh Montana John ‘Tc. Pratt Pratt Upham Continental Trading Co Pyns Mellon Liberty Bony Will H. Hays Republican National Committee Iad Hays Hass Inter Melon Senator Walsh Bearius Public Funds Committee John T. Pratt Sandy Andy Nye Hommel Nnng Will H. Dasand

Indiana Banking Official Faces Fraud Charges

Indiana state banking commissioner Maret-Duther F. Symon was indicted by a Warren County grand jury on neglect of duty related to the state banking office. Details show Symon returned Wednesday and is held for further proceedings as the case moves forward. Police and court clerks note related personnel from Rexnor County and local offices were involved in preliminary actions.

Maret—Duther F. Symon Indiana Wtate Banking Warren Coundy Geroul Warron County

Judge and Official at Liberty When Robbery Probed

By International Neva Berrie, MARIETTA, Ota, March 10- County Attorney Were Croy and County Judge Jamey Mathers of Tove county were at liberty today following a reported arrest in the alleged disappearance of SGDOU. No report of the money stolen from the Tove County National Bank on Jan 25, later found buried in the country.

Neva Berrie Marietta Ota Croy Jamey Mathers Tove County Liberty Bool Abely Wriday SGDOU Tove County National Bank

Teapot Dome fund bared and underwriters named

Dramatic disclosures reveal the Teapot Dome fund details with about 100000 dollars of party deficit wiped out and 30000 returned. Witnesses identify underwriters including Harre F. Biveline and connections to John W. Weekes Senator Coleman Thigwnts Fred W. Upham and John T. Pratt. Penciled memoranda reference Liberty bonds and diesel notes tying to Continental Trading.

Taya Harre F. Biveline Ona John W. Weekes Tf. Coleman Thigwnts Fred W. Upham John T. Pratt Tratt Ike James Patton Chicago Wheat King Tnt Sinclair Konald Thomas J. Walsh Teanot Pratt Charles Pratt & Company Pratt | Camiry Securities Company

Fragmentary OCR note with scattered names and places

Unclear old text fragment lists names and locations, mentions New York, Texas, ranch, and various garbled terms. Content is highly corrupted with no coherent news event, dates, or clear subjects to summarize into a proper card.

Lyric League Meeting at Gunter Hotel Crystal Ballroom

Lyric League Inc meets Thursday March 16 at 12 15 PM in the Crystal Ballroom at the Gunter Hotel. Opera guarantors expected with others invited. Luncheon offered at one dollar per plate. Reservations via hotel phone from 8 AM to 5 PM.

Gunter Hotel Crystal Ballroom Opera

Tyrie League Meeting Postponed For Musical Event

The Tyrie League meeting to elect permanent officers and plan the year was postponed to Thursday noon to avoid clashing with the San Antonio Musical club event honoring Herbert Witherspoon, Chicago Musical School president. Lyric League plans were shifted similarly to prevent conflict with the tunnel event and grand opera supporters were urged to attend.

Tyrie League Gunter Hôtel San Antonio Musical Club Americon Herbert Witherspoon Chicago Muale School Lewis Krams-Beck San Antonio

Funeral Services For Child Billie Gallatin

Funeral services for Billie Gallatin, son of M ud Me E. Gallatin, 920 Thige Avenue, will be held at Teagiv Bark Methodist Church at 2:20 Monday afternoon. Dr. Pon B. Kern will officiate. Billie died Saturday morning. Burial will be in Mission Cemetery.

Little Billie Gallatin Mud Me E. Gallatin Thige Avenue Hell Teagiv Bark ‘Methodist Church Pon B. Kern Millie Mission Burial Peck

Madonna of the Colton Fields sparks gallery row

London reports a controversy ahead of Mrs. Laura Knight's Teicester gallery exhibition opening Monday. The piece titled Madonna of the Colton Fields depicts a woman in a rocking chair with a child, fueling debate over its meaning and handwriting notes.

Oyanverums OMM Neva London Laura Knight Teicaster Herox

Trousers Ordered to Hide Knees in Hungarian Schools

Count Kuno Kebesberg, Hungary's education minister, has ordered girl students at Himgariim high schools to wear dark blue collars and trousers to conceal knees as part of his campaign against Abortskiele. The directive comes from Budapest sources amid ongoing reform efforts.

Titermavion Iidnna Abortskiele Kuno Kebesberg Himgariim Hull Budapest Tony

Reverend Baxter Greer to Speak at City Union Program

Reverend Baxter Greer will address the City Union of Christina Endewvor at the highland presbyterian church. The event is scheduled for Monday at 7 pm with Ivn Telen Ssuily presiding. Misses Marion Schmidt and Mary Cuminban will lead the program and Mb Ac Mathews will chair the serving committee.

Baxter Greer Wi Spen New Weeling Christina Endewvor Bighland Dork

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