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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1929
Page
4
Chicago—On February eight Joan Taroste, a young Southern girl, faced Judge Francie Borelli arraignment for robbery charges. The judge reportedly told her, You deserve no more consideration than a man. Her bond was set at $2,000.
A delegation from the Twenty-sixth division of the American Expeditionary Forces was honored at a luncheon by General Gouraud in Paris. The group later toured the French Army museum, continuing a cordial exchange with allied forces.
President Wilson Southwell heads the big gifts committee in the Junior Chamber drive seeking 20000 for a six day winter sports program in January and February. Mayor C. M. Chambers and others support the effort as Roger Stokes chairs 30 volunteers in the field. The plan includes San Antonio Open Golf publicity and events in cooperation with the army.
New system restores vital body resistance and builds up health. Dr David H Bokhot of the Lucerne Clinic and Ross throat specialist has published a book Home Treatment for Catarrh and Its Complications. The method uses blood-based elements and ariducine compounds, offered with a free trial upon request.
Mayor C. M. Chambery forks up his check to President Wilson Southwell of the Junior Chamber of Commerce as the winter sports drive aims for a $20,000 goal. Youngs Crook is shown among chairmen in the background.
A historical notice describes a joint effort by the Texas Amateur Federation Girls Basketball and Fort Sem Houston division to stage a broad sports program. It highlights national ambitions and the Junior Chamber of Commerce backing to fund ongoing community activities and civic projects.
A fragment notes drunkenness arrests in Leningrad on October 8 with a casual classified rental line urging readers to find rooms quickly via Tight Classified rental ads. The readable text is sparse and oddly worded, containing few concrete facts beyond the location and theme of arrests and a rental pitch.
Los Angeles report states the autopsy on Wille Rhoads, 16, halted to study preservation after nearly four years dead. The foster daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rhoads, she was linked to the Divine Order of the Royal Arms of thereat Eleven cult. Authorities probe Mrs May Otis Blackburn’s alleged $40,000 scheme.
Preparations for the annual Red Cross roll call at the Bexar county chapter begin on Armistic Day. Scouts are assembling supplies at Red Cross headquarters in the Oppenheimer building. Members listed include Ruth Williams Marie Wal Helen Williams Juanita Wal Venice Troherts Elouise Stut Anna Bell Morzie and Maurine Whington.
A freight truck loaded with 22 gallons of gasoline was struck by a southbound Sunset Limited near Southern Pacific tracks. The collision caused a searing explosion. both men aboard the train were burned. Engineer F. Eyeware and Fireman Coli were injured.
The National Aeronautic Union confirmed Van Orman’s victory in the international balloon race. Van Orman, piloting a balloon for the Gene Zeppelin company, traveled 348 miles. Capt. W B Kepner of the U S Army finished second, and Lieut. T G Werte of the Navy balloon team placed third with a shorter distance.
A Chicago report notes the 96th bomb placement in a string of 1029 bombings, prompting high police officials and acting state attorney mention that the terror may end soon. The ninth and final bomb targeted a first floor front porch of an under construction northwest side apartment. A separate notice mentions Texas Title Guaranty Company offering removal services at the Meallintéy building corner Navarra and College Streets.
Cataline Esquivel a 6 year old boy at Robert B. Green Memorial Hospital with a nearly severed head. Police say rival suitor Narcisco Morales attacked him at Maria Gonzales home on Live Oak Street. Morales surrendered, charged with assault to murder, bond set at 500. Esquivel pleaded for leniency as he recovered slowly. a brief hospital update followed. Pinafore comic opera tickets promoted for Sunken Garden event October 10 with seats on sale.
Mra Bessie Northrop of 623 1-2 Last Commerce Street is recovering at Robert B. Green hospital Tuesday morning after inadvertently swallowing two poison tablets while trying to take medicine. Doctors expect full recovery.
In SOPTA Bulgaria on October 5, fezin remain popular despite Kemal’s opposition. About 630,000 Turks live in Bulgaria and many deputies in parliament wear the fez while Turkish women keep the yanhmak style, showing enduring cultural attire.
A Atlanta woman claims Dr Blosser's Cigarettes relieve night breathing troubles by a herbal blend that opens airways. The ad promises prompt sleep after a few puffs and urges readers to buy the product for nocturnal relief.
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