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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1924

Page

10

Radio danger from ozone and ultraviolet rays in ship transmitters

A. A. Hebert of the American Radio Relay League warns that powerful spark sets aboard ships once caused ozone sickness but modern arc transmitters and vacuum tubes emit ultraviolet rays that can strain eyes. He notes safe shielding and predicts new wave allocations will aid amateurs and broadcasts alike.

A. A. Hebert American Radio Relay League Hebert Robert E Lee Germany

Cincinnatian Drops Dead in Fort Worth

Jack Ray, 54, vice president of Isaac Failer Sons & Co. of Cincinnati, died in the lobby of the Texas hotel in Fort Worth after arriving from Dallas. He had eaten, conversed with acquaintances, and collapsed. He carried long Texas ties and had worked in sales across the state for decades. He is survived by his mother and several sisters in Cincinnati.

Fort Worth Jack Ray Isaac Failer Sons & Co Cincinnati Texas Hotel Texas Cin-1 Simnati

Bishop Johnston in critical condition after paralysis

The Rt. Rev. Johnston, former bishop of the West Texas Methodist? Church, was reported critically ill Monday morning after a paralysis strike at his home on East Myrtle Street. He retired in 1914 and last appeared publicly at St. John's Episcopal Church dedication last month.

Johnston West Texas

Fire destroys mail car in Pennsylvania Railroad train

Mail from western points to Philadelphia destined for New Jersey was destroyed by a fire in the first car of Pennsylvania Railroad train No 1S from Pittsburgh. Officials estimate thousands of dollars in damage as the locked car loaded with letters and parcel post packages burned behind the engine near Dillerville. A telegraph operator spotted smoke and notified Lancaster city firefighters who moved the blazing car to a siding and began guarding the mail while officials conduct an inquiry.

Lancaster Points Philadelphi New Jersey Pennsylvania’ Railroad Pittsburgh Dillerville

San Antonio liquor causes repeat falls on city streets

A new drink named Black and Full Whisky appears in San Antonio and police report it mirrors effects of the original. Fourteen drunks were arrested Sunday night with six carried in, while the rest staggered and were guided to jail.

San Antonio

San Antonio Wins Permanent Possession of State Trophy

San Antonio receives a silver cup as the best Texas city to live in after a five minute Dallas speech by Frank B. Scott of Richey and Casey. The San Antonio Real Estate Board helped secure the prize, marking its third win and permanent ownership for the city. Participants included Om H. Etheridge Jr. and J. H. Kirkpatrick. El Paso won last year.

Geneva Mosley San Antonio Frank B. Scott Texas Texas Association of Real Estate Boards Dallas Texas ‘Association of Oal Estate Boards Lales Richey and Casey Scott San Antonigas Om H. Etheridge, Jr J. H. Kirkpattick el Paso Ree! Estate Board

Ipana Toothpaste Promotes Gum Health

An advertisement urges readers to address bleeding or tender gums by stimulating them with Ipana Tooth Paste. It claims Ipana is beneficial for both gums and teeth and encourages starting tonight.

Advert for Sloan Cnderiskers at 714 Broadway

An old advertisement notes Sloan Wilbert Pelphrey Inc raising a banner for a Lady assistant and lists address 714 Broadway Cr. 2523. The brief line hints at a local business recruitment or job listing in a mid century ad.

Sloan Wilbert & Pelphrey, Inc Cnderiskers Broadway

McDonald Sr. dies in San Antonio heart attack

E P McDonald Sr 54 a prominent San Antonio business figure died of a heart attack at his home 2 East Park Avenue Sunday afternoon. He had been in town earlier, was born in Busstrop and lived in San Antonio 18 years. He built a lumber business then founded McDonald Auto Sales. Survived by widow Mrs P McDonald four sons EB P Te T Harvey William W and Alvin McDonald a daughter Miss Jean McDonald a granddaughter Miss Bertha McDonald three brothers H A Frank J E McDonald and five sisters Mrs Lee fot Unton and Mrs James Young of Beaumont. Funeral at 10 Tuesday morning Travis Park Methodist Church Rev Arthur J Moore officiating. Burial Mission Burial Park Porter Loring in charge. Active pallbearers Roy Beitel Dr W D McCacr EB D P Richards H G Guenther S Burdin C A McAmis. Honorary pallbearers Dr W Richardson Thomas T Campbell P E Bowman Ralph Hugo Frank Renert J J Alburger J J Beitel W W Collier Bart Varga A L Og Magnader.

HE. P. McDonald Sr San Antonio East Park Avenue Mr. McDonald Busstrop McDonald Auto Sales Company Bexar P. McDonald EB. P. Te. T. Harvey Wiliam W Alvin McDonald Jean McDonald Miss Bertha: McDonald J. E. McDonald Lee Fot Unton Ars James Young Beaumont Arthur J. Moore Travis Park Methodist Church Mission Burial Park Porter Loring Roy Beitel W. D. McCacr EB. DP. Richards H. G. Guenther Burdin Honora DB. W. Richanson Thomas T. Campbell P. E. Bowman Ralph Hugo Frank Renert J. J. Alburger J. J. Beitel W. W. Collier Bart Varga A. L. OG. Magrader

Jealous stabbing kills Kelley Holt near Cedar Grove

Four people, two men and two women, are jailed in Sev erport on charges connected to the fatal stabbing of 27 year old Kelley A Holt on a road near Cedar Grove Saturday night. Ladd Davis, 38, is named as the alleged slayer while Viola Moore, 25, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jackson are held as accessories. Holt died after a jealous frenzy as her car stopped before the Jacksons house where Moore was seen alighting from the vehicle.

Sereveport Kelley A. Holt Cedar Grove Ladd Davis Viola Moore Robert Jackson Hott Holt

City zoo adds a new civet in memory of a June capture

The Bracenridge Park Zoo welcomed one new resident, a ringtail civet named Texas civet dust better known as ring tail, placed in a cage to spend life there. Detective Captain Sam Street captured the animal in the Fuxction neighborhood during a hunt in the Hill country and returned Monday.

Bracenridge Park Zoo Fuxction Sam Street

Capers to Address Brackenridge Community Meeting

The Right Rev W LT Capers will give the principal address at Brackenridge High School Auditorium next Saturday at 8 PM. Mrs W H Quirk, president of the Brackenridge Parent Teachers Association, announced the event and urged members and friends to attend. The program includes high school orchestra selections, a cadet drill, junior education talk by W D Cooking, a vocal solo by Carl Careil, and Capers will deliver the address.

Capers W. LT. Capers Brackenridge High School W.H. Quirk Brackenridge Parent Leachers’ Association Bessie Yates W. D. Cooking Carl Careil Mr. Capers

Dance Row Leads To Arrest Of Two In Somerset Fight

Two Mexican men were jailed in Bexar County after a late night dance dispute in Somerset. Deputies and special officers subdued a man during the melee and recovered a pistol. No charges yet, but disturbing the peace is likely.

Bexar County Montar Somerset Sam James Flores Hererra Crown Sun Tames San Antonio James

Revolvers furnish highwayman clues in two Eastland robberies

Police link two Sunday morning holdups by two robbers who changed makeup between jobs. E W Howe and Mrs Mary Marshall were relieved of cash rings and shoes after their coats and a fur net were stolen. Elmer Johnson reported blue steel revolvers used by two men, one tall and one short, in a separate street robbery.

E. W. Howe Renaldo Street Mary Marshall East Commerce Street Howe

McKinley Parents Teachers Tea at Mrs Andrews Home

Members of the McKinley Parents Teachers Association invite guests to a tea at the home of Mrs Joh B Andrews 319 East Hussacke Avenue at 3 o clock Tuesday afternoon November 22.

McKinley Parents Teachers Association Joh B. Andrews East Hussacke Avenue

Three Hunters Die in Twin Lake Mystery Near Minneapolis

Three Minneapolis men Jonas M. Dahl A Staak Tonstead and Bernard Hanson died on a Twin Lake hunting trip between Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Their bodies were found near a small island with all wearing wet clothing but no water on their persons. Coroner Seashore found traces of alcohol in all three stomachs.

Minneapolis Twin Lake Here Jonas M. Dahl A. Staak Tonstead l Bernard Hanson Twin Lakes Dahl Hanson Tonstead

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