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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1928

Page

7

Ex Sen Towne Arizona Died After Pneumonia

Former United States Senator Charles Arnett Downy died in Arizona yesterday from pneumonia contracted while campaigning for the Amith-Robinson ticket. A veteran both Republican and Democrat, he fell ill after a reception parade in South Dakota and died six hours after being taken home. Survived by his widow, the lawmaker had served in Congress for both parties.

Wuttson Ariz United Slater Charles Arnett Downy Amith- Robinson Canyrigner Congress South Dakota Tuckel Secore

Married Life and Nervous Strain Rebuilt by Tarlac Tonic

A New York doctor says nervous strain drains vitality and beauty and harms married life. The ad urges taking Tarlac after meals and before bed to restore strength, vitality, and happiness, promising a money-back guarantee if not effective.

New York Tarlac Eid

Tanlac and Melwkel’s remedy for ugly skin eruptions

An old advertisement promotes Tanlac and Melwkell’s ointment as a cure for skin problems including pimples and eczema. It claims the treatment clears unsightly rashes quickly and promises a dramatic improvement in complexion with nightly use and washing with the medicinal soap. The ad urges readers to obtain both products from a local druggist.

Rockles Caphy Joan Kel Melwkell

Methodist Yearly Conference Opens in Travis Park Church

The district annual Methodist conference opens at Travis Park Methodist Church at Westins day. Bishop John St. Mante of San Marcos will attend. Business includes posts for 20 interns and examination of young clergymen. A noon banquet at Westnmorland College features New Stanford president and trustees. A choir from city churches will sing.

Uie Weel Testa Travis Park Methodist John St. Mante San Marcos Hobi Westnmorland College Stanford Wight Moore

Suit Over Carnes Defalcations Fails in Atlanta Court

Atlanta court dismisses the defalcation suit against Clinton Carnes, a forward passer, as witnesses and testimony falter. The trial referenced a Pontisk Jrime Mission board and related allegations. The report notes the judge and lawyers are unnamed amid the day’s proceedings.

Atlanta Walter Tl Trogn Pontisk Jrime Mission Clinton Carnes Pasuirer Handy Sanrelin

Army Orders Map Broad Reassignments Across Posts

An array of Army orders lists officers moved among Forts Leavenworth Schenectady Jewls Douglas and others. Names include Francis M. Cockt A Cy Wert Totten Robert Foy Talbot Falth John Melhearn George Gays and Charles Mason among many reassigned to Forts Lincoln Denver Chicago and Washjcton area with several to the War College and training commands. The document presents numerous rank and post changes in a single transmission.

Wr Universal Sersicr Dort Francis M. Cockt A. Cy Wert Emalier Cay Port Wisa Talbot Falth Organe Med Sun Corps Francia Af. Warr Fort Jewls Toland Troughton Fort Douglas Chilrag M. G Kchu Majora Jt G. Kress Muhlenterg A. Th. Snattle Alirrklan Port Wayne Aumanting F. Buen A. C Ayele A. Jahnsen Astas Dane Ifwielna B.C. Toe Miley

School Saves at WiTM Loekis Elementary

Students at WiTM Loekis Elementary School Calhoun and Van Ness streets boasted 100 percent thrift savings as 262 of 286 pupils deposited with the San Antonio Building and Loan thrift service. The overall depositors reached 114 percent, driven by family deposits for non enrolled members. other top schools followed in thrift participation.

Witm Loekis Calhoun van Ness San Antonio Gonu Fenoritora Carey "Cowell Joan Association Motmans Hat Wellaselino Collins Gardens McKinley Elementary

Water Main Break Blocks Commerce Street Traffic

A water main break on Commerce Street near Presa Avenue halted vehicle flow and blocked access to the south and east city portions. Pavement repairs planned after the burst, with water standing near building entrances and causing local disruption for residents and businesses.

Kinet Commerce Presa Alung Nutiguw Tie Westen Linian

Boy Hit By Knife In School Yard Scuffle

In a Tuesday morning incident at a junior show area near 2202 West Thouston, Santoe esata and Lenny Lomano became involved in a scuffle over a pocket knife. Santos suffered a life threatening artery injury to his left arm and was rushed to Robert E. Green Hospital where the wound was treated.

Esata Santoe West Thouston Street Lenny Lomano South Laredo Sliney Lanier Santos Robert 8. Green Hospital

Tiny Tornade Hits England

A chaotic night in London as a small tornado tore through central areas including Oxford Circus and nearby streets. Shoppers and residents watched as debris and glass flew from shattered shopfronts while authorities reported no serious injuries. Local patrols secured the area as windows were blown out and alarms sounded across the neighborhood.

Merchants Form New Palfurrias Trading Association

A new retail merchants association has been organized at Fel fuerias. State secretary C. F. Wagenehillin is named president and B. A. Orne serves as secretary, with the group aiming to bolster local commerce and coordinate duties.

Palfurrias Tetail Merchants Association Felfuerias C. FP Wagenehillin B.A. Orne Seereiove

Five Dead in Building Fire at Eagle Hotel

A deadly blaze at the Eagle hotel on Soule State street left five people dead and several others injured, some seriously. Fire officials report the fire started in a salerteranines origin, gutting upper floors and trapping guests until rescue crews arrived. Hotel clerk Charley Koch was detained after authorities said he had been drinking. Mission fire marshal William Dillon described the scene as a fatal hotel fire with extensive destruction.

Eagle Soule State Street Ile Steeter Hiewoma Charley Koch Fremont Sai Ye Qiu William Dillon Mission

Raoul Walsh Injured in Local Incident in Los Angeles

Raoul Walsh film director suffered injuries during a local incident in Los Angeles. Details are unclear from fragmented OCR text but specialists were called to attempt treatment and rescue efforts were underway.

Raoul Walsh Tos Angeles Calle

Freckles advertised remedy guarantees removal

An old advertisement touts Olbine a freckle treatment sold by drug stores with a money back guarantee. It promises rapid improvement after few applications and even complete fading of some freckles. The copy urges customers not to waste time on lemon juice or cucumbers and claims double strength Olbine yields strong results.

Lk Drug Mid Department Alores Tyler

Houston Women Hoover Club Leaders Return to City

Mier organized a Hoover club in Trousten with Kar fie Bookon. J.C. Grigwold, national committeewoman, and the San Antonio World’s Hoover Club president returned to the city Dnostar.

Mier Trousten Karfie Bookon Ustern Merz J.C. Grigwold San Antonio

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