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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1927

Page

3

Blond jellybean bandit robs bus driver in Fredericksburg

A coatless, hitchhiking youth robbed Powell on a Public Service bus at West Ashby and Fredericksburg Road Tuesday. After boarding, he pressed a rusty pistol to Powell’s face and stole $10, keeping the conductor covered as he fled into the dark with no other passengers aboard.

W. L Calaveras Street Public Service Company West Ashby Place Fredericksburg Road Powell

Inquiry into Death of Clifford Hicks Deepens in St Louis

The third day of the investigation into the murder of Clifford M. Hicks 28 a Sunday school superintendent and former minister expands as detectives pursue more angles. Hicks who called himself one of the best fi gured lawyers in St Louis was found slain in a clump of foliage pierced by six bullets. He held $855000 in life insurance and his policy appears central to the case as funeral services drew religious leaders and business associates who knew him.

ST. Louis Clifford M. Hicks Kaiser Hickshody Styca Pe Tim

Republican Wins Baltimore Race With Big Majority

William F. Broening, Republican, won the Baltimore mayoral race by a large margin over Democrat William Curran. Unofficial totals show Broening with 5 675 to 63 29 for Curran. Broening will take office May 16 for a four year term. the campaign touched on religious prejudice and Curran being Catholic.

Baltimore William F William Curran Broening Curran Howard Wreckson Eugens Frederick Republican Publicity Committee Frederick

Coroner Rules Slaying of Flier Justifiable

A coroner's jury in Los Angeles ruled the shooting of Arthur J. Dougherty, a student aviator, by four immigration inspectors a justifiable homicide. They said federal agents fired on an airplane in an attempt to stop the machine from fleeing with suspected smuggled Chinese passengers. no Chinese were found.

Universi Ferview Los Angeles Arthur J. Dougherty Daugherty Tis Tna

Family Quarrel Ended in Police Station Brawl

A man, his wife, and his sister in law fought at a police station on Wednesday. Emil Kuehn and Patrolman De Bong remained in agreement as the trio argued, Kuehn losing his shirt and De Bona receiving scratches. all three were intoxicated and detained.

Charion St Emil Kuehn de Bong Kuehn de Bona

Man Admits Theft Sentenced in Hurry Amid Arrest

Fred Sterling of Abilene pleaded guilty in county court to a theft under 50 dollars after Deputy Sheriff John Garoni arrested him for attempting to sell an automobile tire. He faced twenty days in jail and a 25 fine, and was en route to jail following the plea. The arrest occurred Tuesday afternoon near Comcarde, 2101 Nogalites izvet.

Jotn Garoni Fred Seterling Abilene Sterling Comcarde Nogalites Izvet

Club to Honor Tyler's Oldest Mother

Tyler's Kiwanis club plans a luncheon tribute to its oldest mother member. President S P Burke asks that over sixty women provide their name age and address so the club can identify the eldest mother and publicly honor her.

Tylel Tex May Biwanis Club Tyler Dnput 5Iwanis Club 5. P. Burke

California Fig Syrup Ad Claims Gentle Liver Cleanse

A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a pleasant tasting remedy to cleanse the liver and bowels of children. It urges mothers to ask for the genuine product with printed directions for babies and all ages and warns against counterfeit aviation fig syrup.

California

Pimple Sufferer Praises Resinol Soap and Ointment

Miss Elsie E. Painter of Baltimore Maryland reports a four year battle with pimples and blackheads. After using Resinol Soap and Ointment she shows clear skin in weeks and notes relief from sun and wind. She urges others to try the products and mentions free samples.

Donbs Elsie E. Painter Baltimore

Adlerika Relief Claims After Wife Persuades

An advertisement-promoted testimonial touts Adlerika as fast acting for gas and fullness, claiming ten minute relief and cleansing of upper and lower bowels. It cites a user enjoying meals again and credits his wife for urging use.

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