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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1928

Page

11

Seventeen Die as Fire Sweeps Ohio Prison

Seventeen convicts are believed dead after a fire ripped through the wooden wing of the Ohio Penitentiary at Junction City. Guards forced exits open while flames trapped dormitories. several inmates escaped or were missing as crews fought to reach the blaze and rescue others.

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Carranza Niece Aims For World Music Sphere

Celia Treving Carranza, niece of the late Mexican president, departs to pursue a major career in music. Her move follows several family-linked public appearances and signals a high profile attempt to shape a global artistic sphere.

Carranza Mexico Celia Treving Carranza

Mysterious Sneak Thieves Rob Government Employees

Washington police and federal officials report a surge of petty thefts targeting Treasury and other federal offices. Female clerks report missing wallets, watches, rings, and envelopes from desks and lockers while guards and officials, led by Col. U. S. Grant, attempt to curb the pilfering by heightened vigilance and orderly precautions. Authorities believe the thefts are not inside jobs but possible external entrants posing as visitors.

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Thanx Treatment Promises End to Nail Biting Habit

An advertisement touts Thanx as a safe, effective solution to stop nail biting. It claims the product ends distressing chewing, leads to beautiful nails, and reduces cuticles and hang nails. Endorsed by leading physicians, it is sold nationwide in drug and department stores.

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San Antonio Favored To Host 1920 Restaurant Convention

San Antonio is favored to host the 1920 American Restauant Association convention, with San Antonio Chicago and Louisville bidding. Kring of the chamber says Atlante City hosted the recent restaurant congress and San Antonio may be chosen. if not, 1900 is likely. The meeting drew many exhibitors and Tallmadge of Crackall Hotel was elected a director. State bank call notes ranks and October conditions.

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Gobi Desert Once Densely Populated Claim Challenged

Archaeologist Alan Bond of the Asiatic expedition reports the Gobi was once densely inhabited, with evidence of Neolithic culture found along 600 miles of terrain including stone tools and artifacts. The find suggests a shift from a populated past to today’s arid landscape.

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Three Passengers Slain in Bomb Explosion

A bomb exploded on a car en route to Bombay killing three passengers and wounding eight. Reports say the attackers may have transported the vessel by air, with royal commission arrivals linked to the incident. Further details are awaited from officials.

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Fan Mail Boosts AR Record in Nationwide Campaign

Vara Tow and Herbert Jtaover lead a push to break the world record for largest volume of fan mail in one day. Through coordinated letters from schools and communities, the effort aims to surpass the Ralph School record of 500 letters. Volunteers will travel from San Antonio to Beaufort to collect and dispatch messages around 10 PM.

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Paris Debuts New Cocktail and Thrills Patrons

Paris tastes a new cocktail at Chateley bar on Granada boulevards. Charley Leon claims years of trial produced a distinctive drink blending gin, lemon, cointreau, absinthe substitute, and a final dash to finish. Patrons report a bold, anisette-like flavor and a refined aperitif profile.

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Railroads Show Revenue Car Loadings Rise in First Half

In Mass and nationwide reports, railroads posted higher revenue car loadings in the first six months of the year. Mason and Maine official Davie noted a notable gain, with New England lines showing a smaller drop versus last year.

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