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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1929
Page
2
Aulurio police warn local merchants after a theft of 200 blank checks and a check protector from Durrowe’s Dallas based firm. Suspect thieves may attempt to cash or misuse checks. warning issued to prevent counterfeit or unauthorized payroll payments.
Ambiguous OCR text mentions Alfred J. Sloan of General Motors discussing Citroën and Opel deals, a French auto industry note, and a separate incident where a woman bites a hand leading to a court appearance involving Guadalupe and Hubin Munoz, with Tudge Dave Wats referenced.
Mrs. Zell of Philadelphia recounts her granddaughter Margaret using Nujol daily and reporting general health improvements. The ad praises Nujol as harmless for young girls and babies, noting it contains no medicines and is easy to use. Sold by Nujol Laboratories at 2 Park Avenue New York City.
Los Angeles prosecutors pursue charges amid claims of witness intimidation in the Aimee Semple McPherson kidnapping case. Walter J. Little, chairman of the assembly board of managers, announced Wallace Moore would testify about identifying a woman connected to Kenneth G. Ormiston. Moore’s anticipated testimony faced libel warnings from Judge Hardy.
Rebel forces under General Fausto Popele press from Chihuahua and Sinaloa toward Saco Sonora with a federal garrison at Naco menaced. Escobar arrives at Agua Prieta to coordinate mobile units while U S troops watch near Sasbe and Nogales as tanks remain outside Naco area amid heavy fighting and disputed riverine positions.
Seventh Cavalry units with two armored cars arrived at Hachita New Mexico along the international boundary to deter rebel activity. Maj. Gen. William Lassiter ordered the force as a protective measure with rations and ammunition aboard. Reports say rebel actions near Pulpite Prey and movements 65 miles from Con Grandes involve forces of a rebel governor.
An elderly Mexican man was struck by a car on White Street near South Frio, early Wednesday morning. He was taken to a hospital where he died from injuries sustained in the collision. The driver remained at the scene amid investigations by patrol officers.
City answers pleadings in a suit over sewer disposal ROW delays. City argues disposal plant plans and irrigation contract affect strategy, not construction, and vows to pursue a rapid plant to avert sewage threats amid rapid growth, with counsel debates and a judge’s scheduling.
Two sample cases disappeared Wednesday in San Antonio after being stolen from a car at Ruemena and Main. The cases contained dresses and wearing apparel from McCullough and Muiseche. One case was later found floating in Wrallawn lake by A. L. Willison of Goodwin Street.
The school plans an entertainment program on Marshal Street to honor Paul E. Steffler and Street Commissioner Pantio. A large cake will be presented as part of the celebration, with etches shown to express appreciation for playground improvements at the school.
A garbled 1922 North Alamo scene describes a woman who throws forty dollars into a garbage can on a Wednesday morning. Local names appear distorted but suggest a accidental act and possible ties to nearby shops or residents.
An improvised report presents a Mexican aviator’s account of narrowly dodging death during raids over rebel forces. He recalls 25 bullets striking near the rear cockpit and tail sections, underscoring the dangers faced by Mexican federal aviators led by Col. Tubla. The witness details rough travel through Texas towns near San Antonio as part of the mission.
Bandits robbed the Rivert National Bank in Lemont Illinois seizing more than $10 000 in small bills and silver. Three masked men with shotguns entered the bank and held three officials and three customers at bay during the heist. In New York Calvin Coolidge was named a director of the New York Time Insurance Company to fill a vacancy left by the death of Ambassador Mxron Herrick.
A fragment discusses the emergence of women in medicine, naming firsts in 1849 and noting growing interest among women. It highlights medicine as a favorable field for women and mentions advertisements seeking women physicians and related job opportunities.
Heated arguments flared at a courthouse meeting among city and county commissioners, the street widening committee, and four dozen Main Avenue property owners over the width of a thoroughfare. Debates centered on 50 or 60 feet, with speakers from both sides presenting views and concerns. A related note said a syndicate may buy the San Antonio arsenal to allow widening Main Avenue through the grounds, with widening costs cited at 1.8 million dollars and two thirds already spent.
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