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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1930

Page

5

Victims of AG Storm Strikes Across Santo Domingo

Reported disaster leaves Josie and La Opinion plant impassable with Telegraph lines down and buildings crumbling. A lunatic asylum is destroyed as inmates flee death rays through city streets before being recaptured. Officials appeal for aid to American press and charities amid hunger and widespread devastation in Nueva Villa Duarte and San Carlos.

la Opinion Associated Press Santo Domingo New York Cin Opinion Ota United States Nueva Villa Duarte San Carlos

Battered Liner Reaches Harbor in Caribbean Hurricane

A shattered tropical passenger liner entered port after surviving a direct central Caribbean hurricane. The Porto Tico liner Coning, capt. Thomas Evana, outran annihilation as it turned back from Santo Domingo, with wireless down and crew fighting for control. Engineers restarted engines after emergency oiling and ballast transfers, while decks were ripped and hatches torn, leaving the vessel precariously tilted.

Harbor Han Juan Dorta Stea Caribbean Kowen Porto Tico Coning Thomas Evana Hs Coamn Frinta Domingo Eivine Coamo Abuk Jura Macchinere Jens Mc Gough Thia Madstrom

Quickest Way to Stop Neuritis Promoted by Advertiser

An advertisement touts a claim that a mistyped remedy speeds relief from neuritis and rheumatic pains. It extols a daring testimonial by an unnamed traveler and promises rapid results with a health tonic marketed by vendors Drew Mores and Rommare-Waunera.

Jauttercea Larturine Rommare-Waunera

Stomach relief ad claims Adlerkn product cure

An old advertisement touts Adlerkn reliever for chronic indigestion and stomach issues. It promises quick relief within minutes, claiming prior trials with other products failed. Sommers-Wagner Eleven Drug Stores is listed as the seller and insists the remedy cures stomach and bowel discomfort.

Tysat Sommers-Wagmera

Dr Blosser Cigarettes Claim Nighttime Calming Relief

An old advertisement promotes Dr Blosser cigarettes as a remedy for asthma and nighttime coughing. It describes a deep sleeplessness eased by inhaling a soothing air, claiming the products bring rapid rest without habit forming herbs and emphasize a calming effect for respiratory discomfort.

Francs Travel Tale Stirs Dry Satire From Will Rogers

A satirical note from Will Rogers references French travel and government seriousness. The letter mentions Hearst, exile, and Siberia as a tongue in cheek response to censorship fears while noting France’s pride and humor in posturing about publication.

Tahor Tavern Call Hearst Fem Tillio Siberia Will Rogers McNaught. Syndicate, Inc

Storm Daunts Ship Off Santo Domingo Harbor

A passenger ship delayed sailing from San Juan due to storm warnings and faced a brutal gale as it neared Santo Domingo. Four miles offshore, high seas prevented anchoring while the crew battled relentless wind, rain, and rising pressure. Birds sheltered on deck as the vessel endured catastrophic conditions with water pouring in through ceilings and windows during the life threatening voyage.

Coumo San Juan Senin Domingo Santo Domingo Evana Victor Cravgger Maryland Carnaty Company Baltimore Hiro Henate Domingo Onsif Sen Leneth Welng

Southern Crude Opens New Field With Big Well

In San Angelo on September date, Southern Grade oil company struck a large well in a newly opened field near section 26, block 42, township 1 north, range 2, Trailiay survey. The drill showed oil for about ten minutes before stopping for storage erection delays. The find lies roughly 24 miles north and slightly west of the Tenn pool along the RP railroad in eastern Merar county.

San Angelo Sept Cowden Martior Trailiay Company Tenn Pool Merar County Ibis

Retired Sergeant Found Dead at Quitman Street

Police report states water Monn JB, a retired master sergeant, was found dead in his Quitman Street room at noon Thursday. Justice of the Peace Boltz ordered the body to the undertaker and an inquest set for Friday morning. Investigators indicate natural causes as the likely death.

Water Monn Kerreant Quitman Street Justice of the Peace Tania FP Boltz Boly Mohn Natal

Palfrey and Marlowe Advance to Final Girls Round

In a tense national tennis chart competition, Sarah Palfrey and Helen Marlowe earned places in the final round. The Philadelphia Cricket Club hosted the event as top contenders from Terankline and Tow Anactes tetas joined the field, with Patna 1A nent noted among entrants.

Sarah Palfrey Patna Soran Salfrey Terankline Afnna Helen Marlowe Tow Anactestetas Nathonal Tennis Chartinianahly Turf Crueta Philadelphia Cricket Club

Visit by French fliers spurs Dallas San Antonio talks

Dallas officials and business leaders sought to lure coste and de France to Texas as guests of honor. Majors Marin and Tinker led a Dallas welcome while San Antonio officials invited the French aviators to visit the Army center and attend a planned banquet.

Diewdonne Coste Nn Muuticg Hestante Atlantic San Antonio Dallas Chamber of Commerce Jallas Thursby America Wemy P. L. Marin Kelly Field Maj Tinker Hig An Uouing Tno Army Center C.forth Weineslny Arthur Sheis M. Chambers Anck Héretta M.A. A Antonio Texas Liberty Airy Sungralu C. M. Cnambrhs le France Coste Warri Porter Whales Miers

No Longer Skinny Nervous Gained 4 Lbs in 2 Weeks

An advertisement claims a tonic made from Trional yeast and Brewer's Yeast can end nervousness and constipation, restore weight, and improve sleep. It touts rapid results, urging readers to buy from a druggist and promising marked health gains and clearer skin.

Rogers Toilay

Black-Draught Named Pleasing Remedy for Digestive ills

A Corsicana reader lauds Thedford's Black-Draught for relief from constipation and headaches. She reports long usage since childhood, praising its gentle action and saying it helped her husband, children, and family with biliousness and eased stomach upset.

Six Somerset Men Charged Following Row With Officer

Six Somerset men and witnesses facing court charges after a disturbance with a deputy in Precinct No 1. Andrew Bryan charged with disturbing the peace and resisting an affixation. six others charged with simple assault. Bryan fled the scene after officers arrived. a spring used in an attempted strike was seized. Employment ads in Light Classified offer jobs for men and summer.

George Weidman John Avlts Manane Summerset Bryan

Rain Help Falls Across Bexar County Amid Drought Easing

The downpour eases drought in Bexar County with rain reaching from nearby Three Rivers to San Antonio. Farmers report benefits to soil and crops though cotton damage was minor as much of the cotton had been ginned. Planting of oats wheat and other fall grains will resume soon. Job openings appear in the Light Classifieds.

Thowande Wolare Oexar South Vexay Couns Dhe Bexar Mary Mally San Antonio Trado Bercilory

Fatal plunge from viaduct shocks San Antonio

A San Antonio woman, Mrs Helen Otto, died after falling from the Mtreet viaduct onto railroad tracks. Investigators found unclear cause with no charges filed. She leaves parents and six siblings and is buried in San Antonin. Local theft charges and arrests are reported in separate items.

Qies Robert Hy Greenlia Pilal Otto Nim

Coste Arrival In Dallas Promises Trans Atlantic Flight Coverage

Dallas broadcast plans set for the arrival of French aviators Capt. Cieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonic. The pair travel toward Dallas Station WFAA over a 800 kilometer route with 50,000 watt power to relay the event. National Broadcasting Network will carry the coverage.

Dallas Texas Indloane Fiers Cieudonne Coste Maurice Bellonic WFAA National Broadcasting Network

Indian floods drive over 100 thousand from homes

In AVUELLONG India on September 4, floods on the Brahmaputra River have displaced more than 109000 people. Homes near Dokoni and Laokbon are under water with floods rising above rooftops.

India

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