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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1929

Page

2

Sherrill claims new gas halts self harm at home

Brussels reports Miss Mary L Sherrill of Mt Holyoke College Massachusetts says she invented an “aneeze gas” that mixed with normal gas makes dying by suicide impossible. She says the gas causes severe discomfort when inhaled near the nostrils, preventing fatal self harm and waking sleepers unable to sleep through fumes. She challenged skeptics to try the gas in personal crisis situations.

Brussels Belgium Misa Mary L. Sherrill Mt. Holyoke College Massachusetts Sherrill Miss Sherrill

Society Jewels Stolen In San Antonio Home Burglary

Police report a burglary at Albin Seidel's residence at 505 Arcadi street in San Antonio. Jewelry valued at 567 dollars, including watches rings and pins, was taken during the period from August 29 when the family returned to the city to Wednesday night.

San Antonio Society Durglat Albin Seidel Arcadim Seidel

Chicago Hasher Sues for 256000 in Breach Suit

A breach of promise suit filed in Goperier court seeks 230000 plus damages. Barry E. Stebbins, a local manufacturer, claims valuable gifts and jewelry showered on Jame MacAlister, a former entertainer at the Algiers cafe. Stebbins is married with three children, and his wife filed a separate maintenance suit last January.

Chicago Hasher Chicago Jame MacAlister Algiers Cafe Barry E. Stebbins Eady Goperier Court Stebbins Fig

L A Boy Saves Life of Child at Roosevelt Park

Jimmy Finch a 32 year old who recently passed junior lifesaving tests sprang into action at Roosevelt Park Saturday when a child entered water over its head. He recalled his training and recovered the toddler, saving a life and earning local recognition.

Jimmy Finch L.A Roosevelt Park Jimmy Simetronc Timmy Beleves

MacDonald Sees Early Solution of Naval Problem

Geneva September 5 Ramsay MacDonald told a League of Nations luncheon the strong global desire for peace will let President Hoover and the British prime minister resolve the naval armament issue. He spoke to journalists accredited to the league.

MacDonald Geneva Hoover Ramsay MacDonald Council of the League of Nations Association of Journalists League

International air rail link connects New York and Mexico City

Universal Aviation announces a new 48 hour route from Mexico City to New York via air and rail. September 8 launch includes Universal and Southern Air Transport with New York Central Lines and other partners. Southwest cities Dallas Fort Worth Waco Austin El Paso Houston Galveston San Antonio Brownsville gain direct connections.

Colverval Bertica Chicago Sept New York Stone Mexico City Siniversal Aviation Corporation Universal and Southern Air Transport The Aviation Corporation New York Central Lines Missouri, Kai and Texas Railroad Mexican Aviation Corporation Southwest Atlantic Pacific Browns- Texas Dallas Fort Worth Waco Austin Houston Galveston San Antonio Brownaville

Treasure Hunter Slain Searching Mexican Church

An Excelsior from Tepex Colula Oaxaca reports that angry residents killed one treasure hunter and drove others away while they excavated an abandoned church said to hide gold left by Spanish priests. Townsmen deemed the venture sacrilege and refused cooperation amid the disturbance.

Mexico City Tepexcolula Oaxaca

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