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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1928

Page

2

Warning on slot machines leads to felony charges

Chief of Police Owen Kildey announced that proprietors of establishments with slot machines will face felony charges for future violations. Previously machines were confiscated with warnings. a South Street restaurant case prompted immediate seizure and a warning to the owner that further offenses would trigger felony action.

Futture Owen Bilday Hie Kilday South St. Mary's Street Willin Chic Kildey

Mayor assigns vigilance committee to curb fraudulent solicitors

Mayors of San Antonio announce appointment of a vigilance committee to stop merchants and residents being robbed by solicitors who misrepresent charitable causes and advertising. City officials say no street fund solicitors will receive permits until proper investigation and approval. A separate note reports a shooting near Pippen home results in a fatality and injuries among nearby residents.

San Antonio Moldar C. M. Chambers

Swede King Lull of Beer Arrested

In Vanston on October 15 a Swede known as King of Sweden toppled from a kitchen sink and was toppled into a beer incident at a Mud store in He Anderson. The monarch and three friends reportedly tipped a cask, raising a racle while the crown rose. Authorities might not have heard of the monarch, three friends, and the beer at the bottom.

Orpal Byvanston Sweden Anderson

Army officers report for Fort Sam Houston exercises

Six high ranking regulars and nine reserve officers joined preparations for army command past exercises set to begin October 14. Early arrivals included Drig Gen F C Belles and Lt Col Eben Swift Jr, with reserve leaders Lt Col Rain Tintkee and Maj KD Ainek among others listed.

Fort Sam Houston Army Command Drig- Gen F. C. Belles Fort D. A D. A. Russell, Wee, Lieut. Fal. WL. Hannum, Commannder of Linzineers. Fr Lexon E. I Stalt Fk Oklahusa Eben Swift Jr PB. Trenn RE. Cummi Santonic Mei. Het. Welchh Infastee C.D. Dixon C G. Patterson Wotmore Rogers Afe Dionaush Anarlermarler Rors C. E. Lasender Muarfarragsler Cornr

Rabbits in Bexar County Doomed by Poison Mixture

Farmers seek a poison-based method to protect fruit trees from rabbits in Bexar County. The guidance describes a mixture to apply at the tree base and in orchard rows, with precautions to keep domestic animals away and avoid exposure. The article names a local farm agent Malls and references specific preparation steps and quantities.

Bexar County Fred Moxa Raunty Tih Malle

Parley Futile Stage Strike Persists at Local Theaters

Parley Futile stage strike continues as Sav Antonius theater staff renews picketing. Miliestry operations curtailed with choral bandstopped. Vesax Inblis road show halted and repertory reduced. Majestic Nas Surkel staff off duty. shipboard staff train new operators while publicity unfolds.

Sav Antoniu Chiva Stige Ad Bnmans Miliestry Gin Texay Mayon Willi W. J. Lytle Vexas Inblis Tintoy Tockowt Majestic Nas Willie

Mystery man identity eyed in Pueblo case

In Pueblo Colorado on October 1 a mystery man found unconscious last Sunday night is believed by Yolanta men to be James Devlin a Canadian veteran listed killed in France Others claim he is Russell Wilson of Sewmuckel and a Toronto pair says the man resembles Devlin The man asserts a double life since the war and cites an Indian wife claiming her husband deserted ten weeks ago.

Pueblo Colo UPI Jaent Bury Devlin France Mussell Wilson Devlin William Wallice Gregory Clark Toronto Jussell Wilson Sewmuckel Worh Warry Devlin Aime Wilwin Bec

Fort Worth Nurse Fends Off Kidnapper Injures Concussion

Miss Clara Homel of St Towepls infirmary in Fort Worth was attacked late Sunday night as she resisted an unidentified man trying to abduct her. She suffered a concussion and was hospitalized after the assault.

Fort Worth Get Clara Homel St. Towepls Infirmary

Local radio listings and events for Tuesday night

A fragmented schedule of local stations WOAL WOAT KTAC KTAL and others detailing music programs news weather and markets. Mentions orchestra Band era events and a late auction bridge segment with evening schedules and program names.

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All-Metal Divigibles Hint at New Construction Trend

Pittsburgh workers frame houses with steel and metal frames as a possible shift to all-metal buildings. Wall Street opens strong with United States Steel hitting a new high. autos demand remains brisk, while economists note inflation and usury rates offer opportunities for conservative investments.

Pittsburgh Wade Stor Durstuntin Io Wall Street United States Steel Fligh Sike Thin Nation

Hoover and Borah to Broadcast From Washington

Republican announcements list Hoover and Borah schedules for nationwide radio broadcasts. Trost in speech at 8 Eastern Standard Time and Willian J. Bryan’s talk in Tiehmand, Ya, are among featured programs. extensive station listings follow with multiple ensembles and orchestras scheduled across networks in CST.

Railia Morherl Maover Willian J Ailuress Tiehmand

Final failure and insured work morale notes

Fragmentary OCR notes reference insurance, better work feel, and public event listings. Mentions Atlantic City, investment talk, and various bands, committees, and schedules with scattered proper nouns and dates. Content appears garbled but preserves names like General Motors Party and Republican figures.

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