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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1929

Page

3

Mountain Ledge Crumbles. Scout Dead Seven Saved

A group of eight Boy Scouts and two men climbed near a mountain peak. The ledge gave way, sending one Scout, Stiffenson, to his death while the others clung to rocks or were rescued from a hundreds-foot drop. Rescuers attempted to save Stiffenson but he died at the bottom. Weather was freezing as two boy leaders and Scouts struggled to descend to safety.

Chewllai Wash UPI Pive Elang Scove Tursid Stiffenson Paul Hutchinses Inet Faotund Utur Tod Hutel Uuu Stisensorn Stiffenson Hai Willis Intehinson Sharis” Recbert Tara Ion Rnin Nim Tina

Abe l Ghiefs Surrender in Mexican Federal Prisoner Escape

Fragmented report describes Abe1 Ghiefs surrender following a border skirmish connected to Mexican federal prisoners. It mentions U.S. and Mexican forces, aerial reconnaissance, and fortifications as both sides prepare for further action near Gueymns California amid revolutionary tensions.

Araay NATO T. Gongato Escohar Hermonilia Mexica Bern Ileignae Hese Areca Sabont United Hocdor Vere

Armored Car Troop Orders Amid Mapaht Turmoil

Fragmented dispatch reports an armored car troop movement toward Hachita and nearby lines. Military officers announce patrols in the sector as tensions rise along the international boundary amid rebel threats and anticipated raids near California airfields and nearby facilities.

LAMAN WIS aORDE FIGHT (Continued From Tagene)

A fragmented courtroom transcript describes Keun questioned about a feud after alleged reveng e attempts. Fra admits discussing a dancer with Tinney and planning a visit to her apartment. Witnesses testify about addiction and drinking patterns influencing the case.

Tien Tor Het Fra Tinney Qor Ant Wilphine

Unclear World War II Era Dispatches From Mediterranean Front

Fragmented OCR notes describe Fascist and Allied positions, military movements, and diplomatic mentions in the Mediterranean theater. References touch on Jerusalem, Constantinople, Stalin, German military plans, and troop movements near border points with vague details about explosives and aerial bombing plans.

Local Notices and Social Bits From San Antonio

Community notices list Eddie Sones and Rowery Mester spending the weekend in San Antonio. Various church and club events follow, including a Geneva Lutheran cradle roll program at 2 10 p.m., a parish gathering, and missionary circles. Local residents travel to Ardmore Oklahoma for business, attend university events, and attend religious and social meetings.

Eddie Sones Rowery Mester Basler Yr San Antonio Tir Punt Hein Ami W. 1. Gill

Local camera contest prompts tips and prizes

In San Antonio a camera contest notes guidance on lighting and subjects for food and portraits. Daily prizes of 6 3 and 1 are offered with entries to Dorothy Thieff, Route 2, Ios VORA TR, plus other prize winners mentioned, including Miss Tower Award and V. Van Ann for river and ship photos.

Kodak Light and the Fox Company Dorothy Driek Route 2 San Antonio Jake Jasta Asxcoland Tieirnea Are To Be Sent, With Return Onvetoucs Dorothy Thieff Ios Vora TR Lake Shore van Ness Street V. van Ann Madison Atreet Vourth Leluyd Dose Gonzalrs

Ship Reaches Lot Flier Near Sydney April Dawn

A damaged Canberra airship, after leaving Southten Cross, landed near a Western division post. It dropped 14 bags of provisions to Capt. Charles Chips Tort-Smith and companions who were sheltered since March 1 during a failed flight from Sydney to Wealdham. Tobacco a revolver and other items were found aboard. Derby arrived and Captain Hollen reported calm signals. crew unharmed but in need medical aid.

Bydney Canberra Southten Cross Charles Chips Tort-Smith Sydnee Wealdham Chivuds Sych Wislers Derby Hollen

Lint bale totals and lint er consumption figures

The report presents figures for lint and linters by month. It cites March and February totals, including 632 808 bales of lint and 76 746 bales of linters consumed, with related tallies for hides and other fiber, and mentions April dates and stock notes.

SARA Bursa Sesh Tinters

Rene LeFevre Plans Ocean Flight Challenge

Rene LeFevre announced an upcoming attempt to fly oceanward from New York to a distant target aboard the Tevintlan aircraft with Waplane and The Canary team. The flight is set to begin around mid-April, aiming to test long-distance air travel capabilities.

Rene LeFevre Pats Jana Kene Leleven New York

Post Office Service Veteran Mig

M Cobh has served in the U S Post Office for five years. The text lists multiple street addresses and locations, including 608 to 000 Duran Vista, 49 Bont Ganigl wheet, 22H Wash Commerce street, and 100 Wy 8) North abreed, indicating a local directory or endorsement notice.

TM. Cobh Sita Barbara Nhrret West Lonston Borg Etvent Arveet

Youth Held For Brownwood Police Theft Charge

Detectives Sacuriay and Kavlsa Bat Aholoring arrested a youth named Vouston Saturday morning after he was seen with a companion in a car near the Brownwood area. They say the pair were involved in a theft incident at the Brown County rail yard, and officers forced them to stop and identify themselves.

Brownwood Police Hell Townend Brownwood Vouston Kavlsa Bat

Silver Flees Preon Far in Escapes Across County

A dramatic escape from Wynne county farm leads to a manhunt for Silver and four companions AE Agboll Robert TH Ke 0 Urewer and John Leil. Governor Moody later pauses the death sentence and commutes Silver’s fate to imprisonment after a failed bid at Fort Worth theater.

Congress Wynne Person Farm Milver Compunions Ween AE Agboll Was Wf Ernyiela Silver War Fort Worth Enemier Hix Elo W. A. Stone Avsein Rastaril Sig Bob Sliver Wye Apo Silver Atlerte Wenirtey Tien Bork Worth Theater Washier

First Policeman Fined in Corporation Court

A historic court note records the first policeman fined in the Corporation Court. Trial reveals negligence in an accident involving a vehicle driven by Ant Cnr] Draffner. Watson found guilty while Draffner acquitted. Address at 119 Walton Street referenced.

Prin. Mae Watson Veeliceman Cnr Draffner Walton Street Sontu Mates West Caramerce Stronts Draéten Denton

Three Dresses Stolen From Home During Night Break-In

Mrs Annie Yin reports burglary at 10 Varion Street. Three dresses valued at $15 missing after a night entry. Mrs Aslant is said to suspect a neighbor seen entering the house through a back window.

Annie Yin Aslant Qo Wanuny

Ambitious diplomatic talk chills New York dinner scene

A garbled report from New York describes a tense dinner with a new mayor, a queen's ambassador, and lingering friction. A Broadway star vows to retire, while rumors swirl about a rival opera plan and backstage scrambles. The missive hints at unsettled diplomacy and shifting loyalties in high circles.

Aged Man Shot in Struggle With Armed Bandit

A 76 year old man, Junk Mendes, was wounded on Friday night in San Antonio after an armed robber demanded money at his door. Mendes reportedly paid $5 before resisting and was shot in the hip, later treated at Green Hospital.

San Antonio Saturda Junk Mendes Alana ‘Street Mann Mendox Credanes Briot

Wine cards on ships taboo in new policy

The article discusses a new policy prohibiting wine cards on ships. Levine and Sheedy, managers, defend the ban as a safeguard, guiding the rollout and pricing to be announced. The plan aims to ensure alcohol rules align with others while avoiding price signals.

United States Umnager

San Angelo Paper Aims to Finance Girl’s Music Education

In Ban Angio on April 13 a 13 year old vocal prodigy was praised after a breakthrough performance by contralto Ernestine Schumann-Heink. The Angela Standard-Times reports plans to fund her musical education with public support. Citizens will be asked to contribute via benefit concerts and donations to cover training costs.

San Angelo Ban Anghio Alimant Sindome Ernestine Schumann-Trelik Fontel Angela Standard-Times Sao Angelo Ceria

Texas Acts to Gut Red River Tolls Reported

Sherman dispatch notes a dispute as Texas and Oklahoma discuss tolls on the Red River bridge linking Terre and Durant. Local officials and the Ned River Bridge Company face pressure as cross state traffic and negotiations enter a new phase.

Texas Red River Sherman Ned River Texaa and Oklahomt Fidiala

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