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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1929

Page

4

Seven Injured in San Antonio Weekend Auto Accidents

Seven people were injured in San Antonio area collisions Sunday and Monday. The most serious, A A Menasco, 44, of Fort Worth, was trapped between two trucks at South Brozog and Laredo, with one truck driven by A C Overstreet. he remained in serious condition at Robert H Green hospital. Others sustained nonfatal injuries, including a man who suffered internal injuries and several passengers in a second crash near Cameron Street. Police and hospital reports described the incidents and noted ongoing recoveries.

A. A. Menasco Fort Worth Fle South Brozog Laredo A. C. Overstreet Wereo Over. Fiteet Bonakeo Robert If. Green Hospital Joe Krowczyski Belmont Street W Ho Tee Dgehert Ad Xewitch Loveling Street Routh- B Pacific Tracks Idohn I. Jones Jones Furni- Ageet Company Srealwey Sundar Pecan Navarra Fr. Jones Mey Booker Willie Britton Hope Borrum Abe Cameron Streck Ter Robert Y. Green Bos

Convicts Escape After Guard Disarmed In County Pen

In Reliovity SC eight inmates escaped from a county prison after overpowering a guard. Jimmie took the guard’s rifle and pistol. Derson wrested Lin’s rifle. seven others helped, leaving early today with no trace of the eight escapees.

Reliovity S.C Theeriile County Chainpang Jimmie

Notables Missing After Dead Sea Cruise

LONDON April 16 The Evening Telegraph reports two overdue travelers from a Dead Sea cruise, including the daughter in law of Sir Terlore Samuel, former high commissioner in Palestine, and a crew member. Their whereabouts remain unknown as of dispatch.

Mat London Terueulem Asi Enaie Tainliz Can Terlore Saruel Palestine Ben

Pets On Parade At Fiesta De San Jacinto Parade

San Antonio youngsters prepare for Fiesta de San Jacinto pet parade led by Jim Crosby of 438 Queen Anne's Court planning to enter a dog a horned frog a turtle and other pets in the event.

San Antonio

Historic day as Congress meets and Hoover faces doubt

AWS Biota reports from Roston on April 15. Mr Hoover faces risk and waning faith as Congress convenes. Six hundred people gather nationwide on the hill awaiting a meaningful plan, while Coolidge jokes miles away in Northampton.

Roston Mase Hoover Congress Red Cross St. Lican

Special Meeting Called by G.O.F 6 Board of Directors

A special meeting of the South Texas chamber of commerce board was held Monday afternoon in Corpus Christi to decide on the third annual convention venue. Directors met at the Gunter hotel with visitors including Henry Laliwig, Chrisci, Ray Leeman, Sidney Kring, and Charles Murmrae from the Laredo chamber.

South Tesuy Chamber of Commerce Way O. W. Kimnm Laredo Gunter Henry Laliwig Corsus

Vessel Overturns Near Galveston Bar

Galveston April 14 report says the schooner Thistle overturned near Hear Junk lightship about 32 miles off Galveston bar. No deaths reported and search for survivors continued with details unclear.

Galveston Tralseston Bar

Dr Scholl’s Zinc Pads Claim Fast Corn Relief

An advertisement asserts zinc pads from Dr Scholl’s remove friction and pressure to relieve and heal corns. It promises no pain after one minute and positions the product as a scientific treatment, aiming to reduce discomfort from prices and friction.

Dr. Scholl

Lad Should Win in a Walk at Fiesta San Jacinto Parade

A San Antonio child named Crosby plans a children’s circus during Fiesta San Jacinto week. His menagerie includes two turtles, one fiten sake, Vince torn Loads, seven mice, three frogs and a cat cod uw dog. The parade entry, to be shown at 12 a m on Thursday April 25, aims to impress judges with a quirky combination of pets.

Vince Crosby Queen Annecourt

Fort Worth Girl Attacked on Way Home at 1:30 A.M.

Miss Velma Sparks, 20, a downtown coffee shop waitress, was severely wounded with lacerations and bruises after an assault as she walked home from the Texas and Pacific rail line. A white man, about 30, was questioned by police. The incident occurred near South Main in Fort Worth early morning.

Ford Worth South Mia Velma Sparke

Detectives Seek Victim of Alleged Thieves

San Antonio detectives search for a robbery victim as three men and a woman are held by Sheriff Brown in Karnes City after a large quantity of clothing was found in their wagon. Deputy Powell reported the clothing and officers moved to investigate.

San Antonio Meviley Marning Brown Karnes City Sherif Powell Floresville

Professor Found Dead in Office at Lafayette College

The head of the department, Professor, was found dead in his office today after a wound to the head. Authorities at Lafayette College reported the incident and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

Faston Lafayette College Alvuit Crim Ford Typ Aly

Firing Probe Opened After River Shootout Near Port Lauderdale

A pursuing vessel fired on shore from the Miami River near Port Lauderdale, spraying a houseboat and nearby buildings with bullets. Coast guardsmen and customs officials captured the liquor boat. witnesses described tracer fire and a mortally struck area. Commander RB L. Jack ordered a hearing to determine if coast guardsmen were responsible.

Miame Kuwedsnen Miami River Riverside RB. L. Jack United States Contil Stard Port Lauderdale Whel Coast Tr. Briswell Thos Taylor Georgy D. Baughmin Aid J. Wilson AJP Wallom Cale Elovida Power Iack Fort Sander- Male Talay ‘Wl Coast Zuaril

Impeachment Case Resumed in Baton Rouge Hearing

Weary legislators returned to Baton Rouge for the impeachment hearing against Governor Tony Wacy DP. The Senate will meet to decide the constitutionality of indictments. The house committee voted after a special session on April 4. Senate trial rules will be adopted amid stifling debate over defense exceptions.

Baton Rouge Wacy Tony Senate House Committee

Tinkham Takes Negro Vote Case to U S Attorney

Representative Tinkham, a Republican from Massachusetts, urges enforcement of the Fourteenth and Fifteenth amendments in a public letter to Attorney General Archbold. He warns that failure to enforce these amendments could lead to impeachment of President Roosevelt.

Tinkham U.S Washington Margsurhueelts Twoover Iide Win Tinktam

Pennsy R R Chief Hops in Lindy Plane

Pennsy R R chief hops into a Lindbergh era plane for a transcontinental flight from Columbus to Omaha. The event links Charles A Lindbergh’s era to ongoing rail and air transport figures, spotlighting cross transportation links.

Pennsy R.R CIMA Leunaglyinia Sebiel Charles Candbergh'e Plantity of Columbus Ces Omaha Colvneh Gln Derg Transcontinental Air Tansport

Dinty Wis vanishes amid comic strip talk and chaos

Fragmented OCR reveals a chaotic rumor filled note about Dinty Wis vanishing, references to Maggie, George McManus, and the comic strip Bringing Up Father. It mentions Mantained trivia about "Dintywad Warupret Mellurk" and jokes on publishing, with stray lines about readers, laughs, and revenue.

Maggie George McMunun Hic Fulou Maggie Frien Mina

Cap Streeter's Run War Over Streeterville Claim

Ny April 16. Streets of Chicago's Gold Coast again echo with Cap Streeter lore as heirs press for 180 acre Streeterville property. Descendants seek removal of 840 defendants from the district and $5 million in damages as court battles, gun battles, and historic claims resurface surrounding Drake Hotel and other landmarks.

Tulvepant Chivagl Tssuing George Wellington Streeter Chicago Gold Coast Cap" Streeter Stromerville Fighe Streuters George Carpeter's Court Prt Drake Hotel Furniture Mart Valmolive Streeters Streeterville Dan” Streeter Lake Ahelngan

Actress 75 Celebrates Birthday With Fanfare

Veteran actress Katie Miglew marks her 75th birthday in New York with a low necked cake topped by 70 candles to honor reaching septuagenarian status. Telegrams and gifts flow in as long awaited tributes pour in from admirers and colleagues. Meanwhile Boeing foreman W M Rust reports his daughter Lillian, 78, is missing from home prompting police inquiry and family concern. A reader is urged to consult Light classified real estate for investment advice.

York Katie Miglew Tremiway W. M. Rust Boeing

Clausified columns tease daily Willy pets in Ligh

A playful notice from the Clausified columns highlights daily Willy pets for kids to enjoy. The piece promises an assortment of angst and whimsy in today’s section, inviting readers to explore playful offerings within the page.

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