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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1929
Page
3
Fragmentary report describes a Newark individual named William Dell Negag Hills. Text mentions a serious incident with injuries to two officers and self-inflicted harm. Details are garbled and sources incomplete.
The report describes a sinking event involving the Canadian schooner Lis Alogi near Mexico’s coast, with U S Coast Guard involvement on May 2. One life was lost in the incident, with Walter Gedvench among the casualties. Local authorities investigate the ship’s fate and the cause of the disaster.
San Antonio welcomes winter travelers extending the tourist glue program through May 1 to meet demand. A full week of entertainment is planned the first week of May with a Mexican night at Original Mexican Restaurant and guest speakers including W. Te Feath of Council Hills. Tours will continue at tourist headquarters with events Wednesday afternoon and Thursday night activities. Divorces granted include Waxley versus Baxter and several others.
Mabel Normand, once seriously ill since the year’s start with tuberculosis, is reported to be normal today by her attending physician for the first time in three months. Her husband Tony Cody, recovering from a nervous breakdown at Arrowhead Springs, expects to return home within a few days.
Chicago April 2. Five thousand Cook County employees did not receive their semi monthly salaries yesterday. County Treasurer George T. Stardling said he hoped the money could be raised soon but gave no date. The payroll totaled about $1,030,000 and included mothers pension checks and payments to the children's home.
A musically inclined Soldier Dickson of the Ninth Infantry at Fort San Honstall composes a ballad titled Dad for his mother and family. The piece expresses dedication and pride as the corps plays at mobilization events and unit gatherings.
A historical Army orders bulletin lists numerous transfers and postings. Officers including Loy Gen. George S. Simonds and others move to posts in Washington, New York, California, and abroad, with duties ranging from training and examinations to attache roles and hospital postings, amid a broad reshuffle across units and schools.
Reports say San Antonio firemen were alert during a major incident as flames and smoke filled a varnished house. Fire Chief argued at a convention about a toy fire watch, while observers witnessed a sky lit by reflection and distant fires.
Julius Gersbach 76 died Monday at home ALS Leigh Street. Services will be Wednesday afternoon by Bev Ay. He came to this county years ago, lived in Bray Antonio, survived by widow Mary, sons Oscar and Robert, daughters Werner and Deke, and several grandchildren. Members of the Workmen of the World Lodge will meet prior to the service.
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