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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1928

Page

16

Gunter hotel gambling raid cited during Legion convention

A damaged report describes a raid on a Gunter hotel room during a Legion convention and a gambling operation. Major Underwood testifies a room was found with gambling equipment after the raid but notes no one present admitted guilt. Investigators appointed by the Legion review conditions at the hotel during the event.

Westimong Uo Ilies Gunter Hotel Aasila Robert L. Robertson Underwood

Beautiful Back Contest Wins by Sylvia Lukken in L A

Miss Sylvia Rosette Lukken of Lennox California won the beautiful back contest held at a Lone Sea inn in Los Angeles. Her back was praised as the finest among entrants ahead of all others.

Sylvia Rosette Lukken Lennox

First aerial stowaway found on Graf Zeppelin

Report from International News Service describes eight year old Clarence Verhorn of St Louis found hidden on the Graf Zeppelin after it began its trans Atlantic return from Linkehurst Nova Scotia to Friedrichshafen Germany. He worked washing dishes and boarded through a hatch during preflight bustle. Crew kept him on board during the flight. News describes fishermen, radio operators, and ships near Newfoundland sighting the airship as it traveled toward New York and Bremen.

International News Service New York Rye N. F. Courtey Clu Lehmann Graf Gailess Terhune Lakethirst Wight Sliff Gane Sable Iripike United States Nova Scotia Newfoundland Radio Oderatora Radi Line Corporation Atm Vn Dories Zoibmi Leyiath Gass Bremen Hamburg Montreal Qadhes Glasgow Liverpool Eppelin

Weather and Travel Notes From Monday to Tuesday Night

A fragmented forecast notes a Monday night and Tuesday night pattern with northerly winds and cool temperatures. It mentions likely rain and cloudy conditions, with a preliminary expectation of lighter rain and a cold front from the north.

Antonio Claude Cobler Ile Goes

Man murdered boy scalding death cited in San Antonio

In a San Antonio penitentiary case a boy Manuel Pemanites, 15, was killed after Adalfe Mus Roe and Carmen allegedly forced him into a tub of boiling water. The incident, described by his sister Camen, left the boy severely burned with doctors hopeful for recovery.

Alatin Tiinn Blerts San Antonio Messena Death Fife Mooly Fingen Manuel Pemanites Seanokt San San Antonio Fortunier Toypling Walter Concho Street Manila Myre Museques Carmen

Three Nuns Die in Quebec Fire at Gauthony Point

Three nuns were reported burned to death in a morning fire that destroyed a coffee house at Gauthony Point in Quebec. Ottawa dispatch notes that the fire resulted in fatalities with authorities investigating the blaze.

Canada Ottawa Ophel Inn Gauthony Point Que

Ellio Byler Case Near Jurors Deliberations Begin

In the Fourth District Court, Ellio Byler faces robbery by assault charges as jurors near a verdict. Prosecutor Bernard Lorin opened for the state as defense attorney W. H. Ulanton said no further testimony would be offered. Joe Bendley and others charged similarly have pleaded guilty or are awaiting rulings.

Tsier Ningtyfourth Cowrt Ender An Nsquilt Avith Firentas Bylert Lno Vaoepperwein Texas State Bank and ‘Trust Company Hyler

Blackmer Papers Sent to France for Extradition Case

The United States government forwarded information to the French government to explain the grounds for seeking the extradition of Hs Blackner for alleged perjury connected to federal income tax returns in Colorado. The note was sworn at the foreign office by Tyler mational News Service this afternoon.

Ferminanny Sewaerice Paris Ont United States America Hs YS Blackner Colorado Foreign Office Tyler

Baggett Sentenced for Murder of Delaware Woman

A jury found W Baggett guilty of killing his brother in law on August 4 in Delaware. The judge set a 35 year term at old age 65, with a life ending verdict. The victim was stabbed with a pocketknife on the steps of Sund Ve chiftely in the city.

Baggett Ganhron Dex Det W. Baggett Biesterson-Indine Delty Task Kentenes Bealty Sund Ve Chiftely

Maxi and Youth Die in Auto Collision on Austins Home Steep

In a tragic early report from Menapstead Pex, Maxi 70 and a 17 year old youth were killed in a quick collision on the Austins Homie Steal highway. Ne miah Carhoun 17 and another occupant were seriously injured as three others escaped unharmed.

Maxi del Zima Fountain Caf Ovener Nemiah Carhoun Menapstead Pex Austins Homie

Robert Lansing in Worsening Condition

Robert Lansing, former secretary of state, remains in guarded condition after a heart attack two weeks ago. Reports say his night was not satisfactory and his health is described as improving only slowly as doctors monitor his progress in Washington, D.C.

Dy International Wein Service Wassington Qet Robert Lanslig

Woman 100 Says She Guts Third Set of Teeth

A 100 year old woman, Mrs. Alica Tinherison of this city, describes getting a third set of teeth. She claims relief from old age and quotes the dentist about a new lease on life while noting her age and local discussion.

Gisuo Alica Tinherison Mera Dia

Heated Row Over Telephone Rate Hearing

Wordy disagreements between A W Beott of St Louis and Bruce Tengaeilen special counsel marked the hearing on Southwestern Bell Telephone's application for a permanent injunction to restrain a rate increase. Monday’s cross examination focused on figures, costs, and what money was actually spent in San Antonio, with witness questioning and interruptions adding to the tense atmosphere.

A. W. Beott St. Louis Bruce Tengaeilen Fily Monilny Jel ‘Telephone Company Gustan Stacuyt Trugitten Sparhl Scott San Antonio Nis

Cotton Advances 16 Points at New York Market

The report shows cotton prices gaining 16 points in New York trading with several months quoted. December at 9.43, January 10.02, March around 10, May near 10.25, reflecting steady advances and market activity.

Cotton N. Y Cullen

Skeleton found on Medina River may indicate violent death

Deputies fear a murder link after a skeleton was unearthed Saturday along the Medina River 16 miles south of Wells. Youths T. Ty Ballard and Albert Wobford reported the discovery to a nearby ranch, with deputies noting a skull fracture that could have caused death. No definite identification or perpetrator yet.

Sherif Dwyer Pinnk Dlivez Medina T. Ty Ballard Albert Wobford Mr. Walsh Shevift Sheyitis Youlle

Love Denies Borah and Wilson Were Personal Enemies

In Dallas on October 20 the US president and Senator William Borah deny they are personal foes. The report says Borah thanked Wilson for his public service and friendship, while Wilson insists they remain politically at odds.

Borah Wilson Dallas Vex UPI Woollean Wilson Suontoe William H. Borah Idalin Teipul Ndou Live Ovensigns Pasurine

Family of Five Killed in Crash Near Seward Virginia

A five member family was killed and others injured when their car was hit by an express passenger train east of Seward Virginia. The driver of the car was critically injured. Authorities reported the collision occurred early in the day at a crossing with the Pennsylvanian railroad.

Seward Mies Ospress Due Penne Astynnin Here Sisth

Car Thief Killed in Waco Gun Fight

ACO Texas dispatch says McDonald was wounded in a clash with alleged car thieves in Waco. Officer Dom Abit, a mounted patrolman, shot and killed one suspect during the confrontation on October 20.

Waco Aco Tex McDonald Dom Abit Ngte

83 Persons Killed in Railroad Car Crash in Iowa

A Sioux City resident and a companion died when their automobile collided with a Central Pacific train near Slovan CIPS Iowa. A Cong individual was injured in the wreck. The crash occurred as the car struck the crossing and the train could not avoid impact.

Slovan Cips Iowa Sioux City Cong

Panhandle freeze brings bitter weather to eight states

A strong north wind will plunge temperatures across the Panhandle and eightstates region. Meteorologist predicts freezing conditions by Tuesday in Youlhville and a rapid chill reaching San Antonio within 24 hours. Forecasters warn Monday night lows may dip sharply, with wind chills adding to the frost risk.

Youlhville San Antonio Fivboo

Twelve Girl Students Injured in Bus and Trolley Crash

NANTOUCH NOWS, Was Oct. Ai- Twelve girls from Maryland College for Women were injured when a bus collided with a trolley car this morning. They were taken to a hospital. witnesses said some were seriously hurt. Names and full injuries were not immediately available.

Nentont Ai—Vwelve Cith Maryland College For Women Withesees

Army YMCA to Open Night Classes

The Army Y M C A will start night classes Friday вечер according to a Monday announcement. Classes will be held Monday Wednesday and Friday from 6 to 9 p m. Courses include arithmetic bookkeeping English Spanish shorthand spelling geometry trigonometry and American history.

Army ‘Y Sil Uli P.m

Divorce Appeal Lost by Woman

Washington dispatch reports Jesse M. Budlong a society woman from New York and Newport, Rhode Island, failed before the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling granting a divorce to Milton J. Wellong on grounds of mental cruelty amid a formal, high society setting.

Washington Jesse M. Budlong New York Newport Womaty Today Tost Supreme Court Milton J. Wellong Gramily Men- Tal Erudite

Bullet Hits Boy in Knee on Hunt

A .22 caliber rifle discharged near here struck 20 year old Jonnie Nahora just below the knee as he hunted with two companions. He received prompt medical attention and was not reported in serious condition. Local authorities investigated the incident and warned about firearm safety during hunting season.

Cousicana Cox

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