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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1928
Page
4
Walter Glietz of 111 Muncey Street foiled an alleged auto thief at night near the Knight of Columbus hall on Navarra Street. The thief was restrained by Glietz and bystanders until police took the suspect to the city jail for booking and further charges.
A flood of visitors fills San Antonio scenes with social and business travel. Notables include Mrs. Iain Silver, County Agent Pred Watally, and many locals from Kerrville to Danville, Port Leyden to Corpus Christi, converging for meetings, visits, and a winter sojourn while colleagues like Overton Schmidt and Bruce Gentry mix business and leisure activities.
Three Los Angeles police officers named Vatrolman A Martin and Charles Denne were arrested on conspiracy to violate the federal prohibition. Federal officials say the arrests followed a gun battle at Queen Park pier and a chase when runners escaped aboard a speck boat. Vigo Rosinter seized 20 cases of Tiguer after the date.
Hundreds of automobile owners in Hyzar county faced action under the headlight law as complaints were filed in justice and peace courts. Four county officers and assistants pursued enforcement while many motorists seek certificates of alignment as required.
A student at Tun college, Huis Turley, studies stamp collecting and adds a new stamp to his collection valued at $1.09. A Record Air Mail item from San Antonio is sent to Berlin, via an air route, with a certificate noting the stamp’s postage mark.
Japan's emperor returns to the capital Tokio on a chilly day, completing rites of the entronement ceremony. Ulrail, a regent or court figure, accompanied the procession as the emperor resumed duties and met officials at the palace.
Proceedings detail Troop 19 Wing Boy Scouts trophy event with awards for first, second, and third places. Mentions champions Mind prize winners, notable scores, and participating troops including Troop 7 and Troop 19.
Principal A. K. Dodd announces that visiting teachers will inspect more than 1,000 schools on Wednesday. The program aims to assess classrooms and teaching methods across the district and engage local staff in evaluation.
An Australian airman aboard the Spirit of Austria was admitted to a hospital in Greece Nevada after an accident or illness. Details are limited but the flyer is listed as under medical care with condition not specified. The report notes the aircraft’s name and the location Greece Nevada, with officials confirming hospital admission.
An old ad lists a remedy named Turner’s Quick Meet Salvo claiming relief for headaches, rheumatic pains, piles, and other ailments. It advertises 50 to 60 cent pricing, mail order availability, and agents wanted with response details and post options.
A patient describes chronic back pain and dizziness and reports seeking relief from a local healer. The text promotes a domestic remedy called Black-Draught and mentions indigestion and constipation as conditions allegedly helped by the remedy.
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