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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1928
Page
5
Van Horn Pharmacy proprietor at 2016 Broadway in Van Horn entangled three men who attempted a $10 robbery Sunday night. They rode to a house on Quem Api’a court in a car and demanded change for ten dollars. Suspecting a setup, he delivered the medicine personally amid the exchange.
An advertising testimonial claims Tanlac cures stomach sickness, headaches, and fatigue. It features John Robertson of Little Rock Arkansas praising restored appetite, sleep, and energy after taking Tanlac, with a money back guarantee and claim of herbal ingredients.
New York May 21 The Leeds estate reveals statements suggesting Mme Tchaikovsky may be Grand Duchess Anastasia, with Mrs Leeds and Mr Leeds backing the belief after private investigations. Armed guards at Leeds property underscore the high stakes and secrecy around the alleged survivor.
R B Older driver escaped injury when the Geradorf ambulance responding to an emergency call crashed into a fireplug near Flores and Camp streets. The fireplug was torn off and water sprayed high. Older was rushing to aid Jon Bridges at 144 Santhholme Avenue, who had a broken leg. Bridges was taken to Robert B Green Hospital in another ambulance.
National Leylon Commander Edward Spafford of New York will testify before the House committee on military affairs urging universal draft legislation. The 1022 Camper-Tolanosncuniversal draft bill has been pending since its introduction that year.
A 30-year-old man implicated in an attack on a local court girl was held in city jail last Monday after being arrested at a downtown hotel by Detectives William Carver and R. F. Tate. He allegedly enticed the girl to an East Commerce Street hotel.
Kat Newton reports that Fleqnora Ambrose Monvet, widowed after Maurice Monvet of Paris died, plans to perform in a New York style musical comedy while visiting her mother recovering from surgery. She has been seen with Charles Hahin, amid rumors of an engagement. no marriage plans appear certain.
In Titysburg a freight train from New York wrecked near Jonntown, killing fireman J. Dreese of Altoona and injuring the engineer. the crew were alone aboard as the locomotive struck a damaged freight car in a crash that left two hurt.
Unclear OCR text reports a holdup in Austin with several named parties held or suspected. Mentions about 407 dollars and authorities taking steps, with fragmented wording unclear on exact names, dates, or locations.
A report states that burglars broke into the garage of A. D. Gord in North Blamara. They carried off firearms, fishing gear, and a kit of equipment before escaping. Police were notified.
In Hamburg Germany May 21 a chemical gas leak from a free harbor district factory released white and poison gases killing and injuring many. Eleven dead including firemen and police, ninety hospitalized, rain hoped to clear fumes as gas masks arrive from Berlin and wind carries fumes toward Wethelmaberg, storage of expattation drugs noted at Stolz enburg plant.
Members of the Protestant Women's association here endorsed high ideals in politics at the regular meeting by voting to support Mrs George W Jones in her stance as president. New officers elected include Mrs George L Taft first vice president Mrs Hen H Converse second vice president Mrs Frank J Seagler third vice president Mrs Frank L Huser fourth vice president Mrs W P Fout secretary and Mrs W R Burne parliamentarian. Directors chosen are Mrs T A Eldridge Mrs L Ti Stoner Mrs F L Filigee Mrs F A Horntlay Mrs Wade H Levis and Miss Ruth Muir. (Advertisement.) Dicke's Old Tellable Eve Water ro evs gin and wind burned syen Doesn't Hurt All drugaints 250.
In Chiapas near the Guatemala border, villagers claim Lindbergh’s Angel Gabriel appearance sparked a miracle. They say an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe emerged on a palm tree as proof, while local investigators found no image and locals insist it truly occurred.
One hundred Masons from Waco visited three Masonic institutions in Fort Worth on a spring afternoon. The event featured a group from Waco touring local lodges and sharing in the fraternal gathering.
A 22 year old Mexican was jailed in Galveston after violating parole from Kanehs state reformitory. In Wisconsin a Milwaukee crash killed Felix Valdas 22 and Emory Hughes 28 with Donald Carette dying aboard a damaged aircraft near Milwaukee harbor. James Rollins survived clinging to the plane. Political notices include Dave Watson seeking Bexar County district attorney nomination and other campaign pledges in Texas and Vera Cruz.
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