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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1929
Page
2
Five people perished in a mysterious blaze that destroyed a ranch house near Aeron Colorado late last night. Mr and Mrs Clark and three children were among the victims, with a hired hand also reported among the dead erasing a quiet rural home.
Contracts for the building of Fire Station No 1 at South Preea and Wicks streets were awarded in a special meeting Tuesday morning by the commission. General contractor Moeller and Wielhacher for 19 983.56. plumbing Seidel Heating and Plumbing company for 104. beatine Chalkler brothers for 2120. electrical Wright brothers for 615.
Two planes landed safely at Winburn field during a thunder and rainstorm that battered San Antonio. A Lexa Transport mail pilot from Ealing nearly crashed 50 feet above ground between Austin and San Antonio but escaped unharmed. Jimmie Youngblood also reached the field after flying 75 miles in heavy rain with poor visibility and light turbulence. Both planes then departed Tuesday morning for their regular routes.
Guore Creek youths G. B. Arnold and Rome McCain, both 19, were each sentenced to five years in prison by juries yesterday for their part in the February resort holdup.
High school producers sought D. W. Griffith to supervise and guide their upcoming production Personality Plus. Left to right: Marie Dotson, George Mercador, Mr. Griffith, and Daniel Goldstein supervise remaining filming duties.
Evanston April 9 It was a pretty good joke a practical sophomore found an arrest book lost by Officer Grace Hart of the Evanston police The funny collection immediately led to arrests slips for Northwestern University professors doctors business men and prominent citizens who drove cars The crowd appeared at the police station in anger while the sophomore laughed at his prank
The essay argues many adults enjoy coffee and tea but skip sugar, missing much flavor. It urges readers to try sugar and find the amount that suits them, claiming sugar enhances all foods and beverages and promotes happiness. The Sugar Institute advocates this view.
The article notes Georg Stephenson testing the Ivensine tire on November 24 with the belief that motor vehicles will replace loomotive transport. It argues cars last longer and become cheaper than new tires, urging readers to view the page for more on this automotive evolution.
Commissioner Paul BE. Shifler announced that Chestnut street would be widened from Gouston to Austin street if property owners donate land. He said bond funds for widening are exhausted and the city may not be able to purchase the needed parcels.
Army orders list transfers and postings for numerous officers and units. Names include Gouverneur V. Packer to Presidio of San Francisco, Harry A. Knox to ordnance chief at Washington, William Connell to duty with OR, and majors and lieutenants reassigned to the Philippines, West Point, Fort Riley, Fort Benning, and other posts. The document details movement among Presidio of San Francisco, Philippines, Fort Benning, Fort Ward, and various arsenals and hospitals.
The Junior Producers of San Antonio plan to screen Percanalisr Plus in May with D. W. Griffith assisting as director. Griffith contributed $22 to support the local cinema effort as high school students, including Marie Dotson and George Mercer, filmed scenes at Antonia Country Club amid financial hurdles.
A resolution proposing a ratewide referendum on repealing the eighteenth amendment was introduced in the Missouri Senate by Senator Joseph Brogan, Democrat, St. Louis. The measure seeks to move toward a statewide vote on rum repeal.
Bonnoan wins election to lead the Dilman Rizal lodge in San Antonio after a meeting at 317 Quitman Street. Other officers include Joxe Doctor, Pascual C. Bailey, Lea Gonsales, Damian Ores, Mario Vellito, Apolonia Valles, Leo Sagueio, and Tris, with employment issues addressed by Classifier Aeelion.
In Corporation court on Tuesday, Oliphant faced a $4 fine for duying without Nghts. He claimed innocence and sought an appeal, arguing with court clerk Gottlib about the appeal bond as bailiff Behoffenberg moved him to a quieter position. order restored after the bailiff’s actions.
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