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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1928

Page

7

Kidnap Probe Shows Sicilian Extortion Ring Uncovered

UPI reports amid a Midnap kidnapping probe that extortion and terrorizing payments vrack the Sicilian community. Investigators say evidence points to a broad ring demanding ransoms, with victims including a 10 year old boy and several families.

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Cardui Story Of Restored Appetite And Strength After Illness

Pleat Dishsard and Mrs. Willaford of Ashford describe severe weariness and loss of appetite before taking Cardui, a mild herbal remedy. After using Cardui, appetite and energy returned, nerves steadied, and daily tasks became easier, with Cardui praised as harmless and effective.

Su, Jr. Ashford East Reynolds Willaford Tibina

Society Notes From San Antonio In The War Era

Local society pages list numerous visits and returns including Laverency Braliard's travels to New York and Mawali, Dr W Bond of Waco Evanglism opening two weeks at a Baptist church, and many residents visiting Dallas Gillis Okla Wichita Falls Corpus Christi Galveston. Officials plan meetings with Westland to support a four year senior college with 1000 enrollment. various families entertain or travel to Houston Dallas New Orleans and California.

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Barnes Circus Exhibiting Monsters in Town

Barnes Circus announces a traveling extravaganza featuring largest traveling zoological gardens, performing elephants and camels, zebras in captivity, reindeer, elk, sacred oxen, and a Parade of Gold, with five rings and a steel arena. The show, under Marty Dayne’s representation, includes a concert by Prof. Charles Tick’s band and a large production, with massive floats and elaborate costumes.

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Fechet and Air Field Visit by Air Corps Leaders

A party of Han Antonia air dignitaries and Congressmen will greet Gen B Berhel chief of the Aircore upon arrival at Nin Viuwstuy after noon after returning from the National air mee at Joy Angele. Briggen Monk Labs and other Air Corps officers will land at Kelly Field while inspecting the site of the new training center on the Seguin road and proceeding toward Dallas Wednesday night.

Han Antonia Diates B. Berhel Aircore Nin Viuwstuy National Air Mees Joy Angele Uri Rei I Briggen Monk 7 Labs Air Corps Raining Center Inoression Drummond Cpl. A McBuniel Liew AL Dine Lieut Bell Kelly Field Congressmi Dame Seguin Leucine Dallas

Panama trip outlined by Norman G. Reet aboard ship

Norman G. Reet, steamship agent, is chosen by an agent group from the Middle West and South to lead an educational Panama voyage. He left San Antonio on Thursday for Orlevon via Panama, planning first-hand visits to points of interest. The trip aims to inform clients about the country and what to expect on such journeys. The party returns around October 1.

Norman G. Reet Ent Middle Westen Panium San Antonin Orlevon Panama Hector Rede Vowas

City Buys Cement and Fire Pump for Fall Needs

The city of San Antonio ordered a carload of cement for 20, purchased a rotary fire pump for 1050, and awarded contracts to Flint Oil and Bigmond Press to bind books and print during winter operations. The itemized costs cover cement, pump, and miscellaneous municipal services.

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Shooting Affray Victim May Die in Anankana Texas

Ray Walmer, 21, of New Mustatn Texas, was wounded in a shooting affray in Anankana. He was taken to a hospital where doctors said he had little chance of recovery.

Inankana Tex Ray Walmer New Nustatn Texas

Artist Solly Salomort Portraits San Antonio Mayors Return Visit

Official Com's artist Solly Salomort works on a portrait of Police Commissioner Phil Wright and has painted all San Antonio's mayors since Elmendorf. He returns for another visit to the city, visiting the scene and discussing his project.

Solly Salomort Phil Wright San Antonio Elmendorf

Fireman Injured In Switch Crash Near Here

A passenger train derailed and struck a string of box cars after a switch crash. A fireman was injured as the collision caused cars to shake violently near the junction. Signs of tampering were reported at the switch.

Disappointed Swain Tries Death in Jail

Kendallville dispatch reports a 22 year old man is hospitalized after a suicide attempt in the county jail near Gillispie Illinois. He is held on a motor vehicle charge while investigators pursue Irish on related angles.

Swain Kendallville Ind Jove Jesse Janina Bere Siivide Gillispie

Portrait painter Saluvan paints San Antonio official

A portrait of Antonio fire and police commissioner Wright, by Sally Saluvan, a noted Texan portraitist and founder of a local fame gallery, is the latest from his brash circle. The painting shows Wright in life, similar to Salomon’s well known Houston portrait. Saluvan also creates paintings of state leaders and cocktails of recent years.

Bible School to Open at Baptist Church This Fall

The recently organized Bible Institute of the Baptist church of Saint Antawig will open in fall season for study. Pastor Muesthay will lead the program at Wagiting Temple with teachers Trey, Jeyne W Yolvington, J. J. Peachy, and William He Joyner, and Rev. Dr Thuth as dean of school.

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