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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1929

Page

6

Toll of Torturing Gas Mounts Steadily, Death List

Gas attack casualties rise as victims succumb through the night. Doctors warn others exposed to poison face dire outcomes. Rescue workers and medical staff treat survivors, many burned or blood poisoned, with oxygen and transfusions attempted but often failing. Dr John is noted in a case.

Dushclin Kenny Wis Tesidente Hie Othrs Othare Phizicinng John

Gland Extracts Promoted as Modern Tonic Mo- Fer

A period advertisement touts gland extracts combined with tonic agents in tablet form under the name Mo- Fer. It claims widespread use, urging customers to obtain the genuine package of Morex with its extract and take the tablets three times daily for ten days, with druggists like Somineen-Wagners and others carrying the product.

America Somnieen-Wagners

Relief From Curse Of Constipation Promising Tablet

A vintage notice touts a product named Iesall Order ling claiming rapid relief from constipation. It describes a tablet that draws water into the bowel to create a natural movement without dosing changes, urging readers to buy at Rexall stores or local druggists for night relief and next day improvement.

Chew & Tiezell Orderlie Rexall Linnietore AM Lowmers-Wagnete

Gas Tragedy Claims Clinic Founders and Staff

A deadly gas leak at a clinic in Moune Lives hospital kills founder Phillips and co founder Dr. Crile among others after burning celluloid releases cyanogen like fumes. Delayed effects protests follow as patients suffer and a panic ensues with hundreds exposed, some dying in hospital corridors.

William By Lower Jlmelock We County Macque

Doator Tells of Wile's Death in Hospital Tragedy

In Chicago on March a death report details the violent end of Wile, with a hospital scene described at length. A spouse, identified as Mary Wiseing, recalls the events during a long, distressing episode at St Porcwed hospital, while on vacation.

Doator Wile

Jewish Play Week Planned by Southwestern Chatanqua

The sixth annual Southwestern Jewish Chatanqua convention will be held November 25 to December 1 in Nena with Miss Jeannette Goldberg overseeing events. A luncheon at the Monaco hotel launched preparations, with Angsepnlive committees named by Temple Beth-bl ant and Agidas Aching, joining with Echael committee members from both congregations. The executive committee includes Mrs. Saumur T. Phillips, Morris Stern, Be Adler, Mrs. ON. FrieWandter, Mrs. Joseph W. Fink, Miss Sophie Madenheimer, Jen Glasberg, William Adler, Mrs. Grorgy Gurren, Mrs. D.B. L. Spero, and Alfred N. Sark. Delegates from across Texas and nearby states are expected. sessions will feature teachers conferences and educators as speakers. Miss Gallberg will arrange housing before departure.

Antonin Moneez Bntel Nena Jeannette Goldberg Eseres America Vemple Beth-blant Agidas Aching Dhe Vitor Onde Jen Glasberg William Adler Grorgy Gurren DB. L. Spero Alfred N. Sark Tal Texas Inteticute Mies Gallberg

Strike of Actors Threatens Film Tieup Feared

New York May 1 The motion picture industry faces a potential general strike, warned by Albert Warner general manager of Warner Brothers. He said a strike could paralyze industry operations as the actors union presses for new equity terms. Warner cited the Actors Equity Association as the trigger for possible production disruptions.

York Mas Indasirs Auiering Hirth Alors Albert Warner Warner Tsrithérs Company Warner Te Anpor Equity Artery

Women Need Not Suffer From Headache Relief Product

Millions of women endure terrific headaches and find quick relief with Anti Kammanain tablets. A single K Tableta is claimed to end all pain and discomfort, offering thorough relief.

All Walks of Life Show Heroism in Aiding Victims

In Cleveland on May 16, amid a warehouse fire, workers and tradesmen aided victims before perishing. doctors and nurses fought to save lives as others dragged 17 people from the blaze. A butcher and a laborer were among the volunteers, with some surviving despite severe injuries.

Cleveland Ohio Wevelang Phesetahs Tle Omer Florers He Dickerson Tellas Blazie Gan Bob Charlie Negro Parage Ete

Man indicted in shooting at Du Menil residence

Walter Ly Moni Diuridae faced habeas corpus hearings before Judge W. W. McCrory in Ninetriquert District. Ba Menil indicted for the fatal shooting of John H. Tareer, sister-in-law, after a struggle at 115 Belton Street. Victim shot with a buckshot from an automatic shotgun.

Walter Ly Moni

X ray gas link eyed in Cleveland blast

Washington on May 16 reports Dr J B Taylor of the U S Bureau of Standards says the explosion that killed over 100 at the Cleveland shop may have been caused by gas produced from silver bromide in burning X ray negatives. He doubts X rays themselves released the deadly gas.

Washington, D. C Cleveland Enys Taylor General Electric Schenectady

West Texas church conference meets in Kerrville area

An all day West Texas district conference No 8 convenes Friday at 2 30 pm with Mrs C B Conkle of Project Hill Presbyterian Church receiving. Delegates from Kerrville Marston and Derive attend. A Mexican proponent will be presented under Mrs Ophelia Pimentel. Rev Gus Craven of Crestoline Presbyterian will address the assembly. Dorn Kaee reports on the recent Negro conference at Arabic View. A serial movement is offered by Mrs J M Vance of Alamo Heights clear. Luncheon will be served.

West Texas Westminster C. B. Conk Project Hill Presbsterian Church Kerrville Tmresarton Derive Ophelia Piemental Gus Craven Cresthotine

Steamer Edward C Frick Grounds Off Canadian Coast

The steamship Edward C Frick is aground at Talat Radward Ont after it was reported at Sault Ath Matif Ontario on May 10. The incident blocks a coastal route with authorities determining next steps for salvage and safety.

Canada Coast Sault Ath Matif Ont Edward C. Frick Talat Radward

World markets buoyed as American industry drives investment

Readers learn of European resistance to American auto expansion and Ford investment in England as the U S stock market shows gains. The piece notes Ford and General Motors figures, higher loan rates, and a surge in stock activity while warning about speculative gambling money and pawnbrokers. Countrywide confidence appears in the market rush and international competition.

Shoeng Institute of Technology Bipheest Fred Sloan Tra F General Motors Germany Dusink France Ttaly Ulamobl Businegg Navnbrokers

Tear Gas Clears Rioters at Tennessee Mill Strike

In Elizabethton Tennessee tear gas and guards moved to disperse about 100 men of the Amvrian Glanzstot and Beaters Horan mill strikers gathered on a highway. Buses and jeeps were involved. four protesters were injured and Evelyn Heaton was seriously hurt as rioters and workers clashed near the courthouse.

Elizabethton Tenn Barber—National Guards Eneu Ute Youdu Hich Takero Amvrian Glanzstot Toilex Udi Oe TR Evelyn Heaton Joe Calhoun Ryaeisqtnes

US to Probe Cleveland Tragedy Investigation Leader Heads West

Maj. Gen. Hares Gilchrist, chief of chemical warfare auction of the mrovy, will depart Washington for Cleveland to investigate the probable caves and effects of the pas tragedy there.

Cleveland Washington D.C Hares Gilchrist

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