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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1930

Page

4

Highway work sessions continue as bids total 1 301 27a

Austin Sept 10 The Highway Commission held sessions with bids totaling 1 301 27a and delegations from eight counties. A bridge contract across the Red River from Hardeman Texas to Jackson Oklahoma was deferred for today to compare low bids with Oklahoma plans. The low bid came from Gaines and Keokom Oklahoma City at 65 050.

Austin Atibourb Highway Commission Etreavous Teday Wsuel Red River Hardeman County Texas Jackson County Oklahoma Ohlahome Highways Commission Din Moody Lexar

Tetterine Ointment Promises Quick Skin Relief

An old advert claims Tetterine cures itching eruptions pimples and eczema. It touts parasite killing properties and fast, permanent relief with a cooling soothing effect. Sold by druggists or direct mail from Savannah Georgia.

Drugegiss R. Soc Savannah

Drought Relief Works Aimed at Unemployment Reduction

Officials describe a drought relief program with 58 projects across 35 counties focusing on manual labor in hard hit areas. Contracts let now and planned for October draw funds advanced by the county, as higher department funds are exhausted for the year.

Kidnap Ring Suspect Fleeing to Panhandle

Chief Gwen W. Kilday says fugitive Wright, linked to extortion of R. W. Morrison, San Antonio millionaire tail king, may hide in the Panhandle. Investigators traced a getaway road from Maron Texas and noted Wright escaped when Edmondson and Connor were captured in Clyde. Edmondson and Connor face charges for extortion and robbery with firearms. Wright remains at large as the two accomplices are held in Berar County Jail.

F Wil Wright Allan Nyall Wright Kiding R. W. Morrison San Antonio Panhandle Gwen W. Kilday Clyde Texas Abilene Wright Shen Maron Agus Wright Connor Edmondson Thirtyseventh Mason Thether Berar County

Biggest Chinese Laundryman in World Dies in New York

Char Helee of Long Branch New Jersey, reputed as the world’s largest Chinese laundryman, died in New York. He stood 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 275 pounds. A special coffin was required for his burial. He reportedly ate two to three pounds of meat in a meal and drank beer in large amounts.

New York Char- Helee Long Branch N. J Charhe Eng Christown

Man shoots woman after refusal of rum in Riverside

Riverside report says Jamce Murphy shot Emma Hodges, 37, twice in the arm and once through the breast after she refused to supply him with liquor. Hodges, a twice convicted bootlegger, died from injuries. Murphy fled the scene, police said.

Riverside Calif Jamce Murphy Emma Wodges Hodges Murphy

Atlantic Pacific Air Mail Award Approved for New Route

Postmaster General awards a transcontinental air mail contract to the Aviation Cooperation of New York and the Southwest Air Fast Express for a route from New York to Los Angeles via Hironghes Alabama Dallas Fort Worth El Paso and points in New Mexico and Arizona with possible later designation.

Postmaster General Bros Aviation Cooperation of New York City Southsrest Air Fast Express Company Hirronghes Ala Dallas Fort Woorrh el Paso Texas New Mexica Arizona

Witnesses to see killer suspect Geisking in Louisville

Four witnesses expected to view Theodore Geisking, the confessed rum runner tied to Alfred Lingle’s murder, as Patrick Rothe and Maj M Hararberry confer. Geisking, jailed on vagancy charges, faces potential conviction if witnesses identify him. His wife defends him saying he is a gentle “sweet boy” who warned of police pressure.

Louisville Alfred Jake M. Hér ¥Arberry Ghicarope Geisking Lingle Indianapolis Harrodsburg Kentucky Coppers

Cardui Credits Health Recovery For Mrs Trett Of Albany Avenue

Mrs Trett of Albany Avenue recalls a dramatic turn for the better after using Cardui. She describes severe weakness and nervous exhaustion but says continued Cardui use restored health and strength, with no further immediate remedies needed. Cardui is claimed to be a purely vegetable remedy derived from herbal roots with a long history of medicinal use.

Waserose Trett Albany Avenue Tcine Wes Fale Cardui Cardus Ardai

Explorer finds more bones linked to Arctic explorer

Scientists believe bones recovered by sealer Jebjoern on White Island may belong to Arctic explorer August Andree. Andree's coffin had been moved to Tromsoe cathedral where experts began immediate examination to confirm identity.

Tromsoe Norway Jebjoern White Island Salonon August Andree Gunnar Horn Andree Hesaliol

Australian flier killed in crash near Sydney

David Smith, one of the Australian airmen who attempted to fly to England in April, was killed when his aircraft crashed during an engine failure at about 150 feet. The incident occurred as the machine plunged earthward.

Sydney N.S.W David Smith England

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