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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1929

Page

4

Shootout at Blue Bonnet hotel shocks officers

Patrolman G O Covington and Deputy Constable Alex Orlsch were threatened with death when a drinker fired from a hotel window as they walked past the Blue Bonnet coffee shop. The gunman reloaded after a volley, was overpowered by the officers and taken to the police station for drunkenness and firing a firearm within city limits.

G. O. Covington Alex Orlsch Blue Bonnet Hotel Blue Bonnet Ae Tlh Covington Crisch

Vote Relief for Russian Peasants

A resolution providing fresh government relief for Russian peasants, who suffered at the hands of the rich during the recent campaign, was adopted by the central executive committee of the Communist party after a week of fusion in Munco w Russia on November 12.

Muncow Russia Theas Communist Party

KTSA Radio Program Schedule From San Antonio Light

KTSA and other stations list a dense schedule for Monday and Tuesday November 18, with program blocks across music, news, weather, and community topics. Notable entries include Morning shows from Y.M.C.A directions, studio broadcasts from Plasa hotel, and regional NBC network content, outlining various time slots, programs, and hosts across multiple stations in the San Antonio area.

TSA The San Antonio Fit Y. MC. A Winifred Wilene Northern Son

New Skin Beauty Use a Healing Toilet Cream

Among a million and a half women using this new toilet cream thousands are trained nurses who endorse it. They say skin faults stem from hidden poisons beneath the surface and soaps fail to reach them. Noxzema Skin Cream acts as a healing antiseptic and can be used as a powder base or night cream. It is sold in drug and department stores.

Houston Physician Held in Slaying of Former Omaha Man

Houston report says Dr. J Ella was arrested on murder charges after a fatal shooting at Dr. W B Roan’s home. Gordon Moss, once a Omaha west market proprietor, died at a hospital an hour after the gunfire. Witness Rom, brother of the principal witness, described a heated argument prior to the shootout.

Houston W. BH. Roan Gor~n Bass Omaha West Market J. ©. Ella Te. Rom Alain Mat Gordon Moss Itn

Aged Couple Hurt by Gas Explosion in Bellevue Texas

In Bellevue Texas on November 18 Torna and Mrs Redin ages 60 and 30 were injured when a gas filled room exploded as a light was lit after returning from church. The blast blew them into the yard, set the house on fire, and neighbors reported the blast was heard citywide while a leaky gas jet is suspected.

Bellevue Torna J. B. Redin Mra. Redin Redin

Methodist Board of Missions Meets in Portland

The Methodist Episcopal churchs Board of Missions and numerous workers gathered in Portland Oregon for the 111th annual meeting. Discussions focus on lightening bishops and missionaries, funding, and directing work for foreign fields with reports from several countries guiding the denomination.

Methodist Board of Missions Portland Ore Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Epigenpe Bird of Forigh Missions

Probe charges dry killings minimized

Washington demands reform in prohibition era records as the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment releases a survey claiming only a quarter of killings tied to enforcement are recorded. It argues many fatalities are unlisted, asserting 263 deaths are shown but could exceed 1,000 with a thorough nationwide canvass.

Universal Yersind Washington, D.C Prohibition Enforcement Association Against the Prohibition Amendment America Prohibition Department Jts

Woman Wins British Rosa Mary Crashay Prize 1929

London announces Miss Timily Hope Allen of Bra Mawr and Radcliffe awarded the Rosa Mary Crashay prize for English literature 1929 for Writings Ascribed to Richard Rolle Hermit of Hampole. Prize amount is 100 pounds, about 2456 dollars.

London British Academy Today Rosa Mary Crashay Timily Hope Allen Bra Mawr Radcliffe Ricard Rodle Hermit of Hampole America Volun

Coolidge Receives First Copy of His Autobiography

Ex president Calvin Coolidge is shown with his wife Mrs. Coolidge Caroline Kinsey and H Kinsey of Cosmopolitan Book Corp as J W Molloy presents the first copy of his autobiography in a photo.

Coolidge J. W. Molloy Cosmopolitan Book Corporation Caroline Kinsey H. €. Kinsey The Book Company

Auto Exhaust Gas Fatal to Cedar Rapids Girl

A Cedar Rapids woman and her two children were found unconscious in a closed vehicle with the engine running. The 7 year old son and 1 year old daughter did not survive. the 35 year old mother remained in critical condition.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Alice Burh George Alicebect

Savior of Four Cited for Heroism

In Los Angeles on November 18, Kenneth Hell 16 son of Brigadier General James Bell of the Salvation Army saved four people from drowning at Redondo Beach Bay and was cited for heroism in a formal commendation ceremony.

Los Angeles Redonds Bench Kenneth Hell James ©. Bell The Salvation Army Bran Adam

Mexico Jitney Men to Wear Uniforms

Mexico City nov 19.4 taxi drivers to don uniforms under regulations drafted by Gen Wynneling Gowm velageo chief of the tenure department of the federal district government Those who fail to comply with this regulation will be fined

Mexico City Wynneling Gow Mz Velageo, Chin Tenure Department Federal District Government

Parley Set by Ad Club at San Antonio Meeting

Brief resumes of current craft posts will be given by Ming Marke Chabot, John L. Lewk, T. J. Tummen and Willam Brockhausen at a San Antonio Advertising club meeting at noon Tuesday. Thelma Games will be chairwoman of the meeting at the Plate Boté.

Ming Marke Chabot John L. Lewk T. J. Tummen Willam Brockhausen San Antonio Advertising Club

Belgian Diamond Mills Shut Down Amid Cancellations

BRUSSELS, Nov 18. The diamond mills in Belgium and Antwerp halted operations as cancellations of Christmas orders from New York and London spread anxiously. The financial crisis triggered idle work for around four thousand workers as factories brace for a likely lengthy shutdown.

Brusspls Theemond Mills Antwerp New York London

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