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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1929

Page

5

Bandits Slug 2 Victims in Early Morning Robbery

Bandits slugged two victims during an early Monday robbery on San Incinto and nearby streets. Fyniano Teena, 25, of 816 Lakeview Avenue, was found unconscious at 4730 A. in, while Yarrow, 25, tending a fruit stand at 25 South Mores, was assaulted. Walter Waltersitor, a witness, reported one assailant used an iron stake. Hernandez is in hospital with possible skull fracture. police say motive linked to cash register theft.

Thails Renarte Fynanio Teenaite Lakeview Avenue Ah Morales San Incinto Yarrow Connter South Mores Walter Waltersilor Hernandez Ua Weud Sald Hernandes Robert B._ Qreen Virron Robert C. Green

Madame Schumann-Heink to Perform in San Antonio Tonight

Prima donna Madame Schumann-Heink is scheduled for a 7 oclock recital in San Antonio on Tuesday evening. She will depart for Austin at 9 oclock, traveling over Missouri Pacific. GN Farr and the general passenger agent of the Nines discussed the travel details on Monday.

Schumann-Heink Duein Schumann-Heink San Antonia Aelock Austin Missouri Pacitdines Farr Atnuit

Katy Promotes J. W. White to Passenger Agent Role

Walter Waltlint, executive general manager, announced Monday that J W White, formerly northern representative for Meiruile Ford, has been promoted to general passenger agent of the railroad with headquarters at Chicago and duties at Dallas.

Katy J. W. White We. White Te Meiruile Ford Chiciso Jina Sailroad Howlquineters Dotlis Mundayly Walter ‘Waltlint

Local Aviation Body Selects Officers for Coming Year

Local aviation group announces its officer slate for the year adopting broader cooperation with the San Antonio chamber of commerce and the United States aviation association. Weille, long time vice president of the organization’s Texas chapter, is named president with Beretta taking a key post.

Ocal Aviation Body Clave San Austonia

Modern University Students Broaden Cultural Backgrounds

Chicago April 16 Students at the University of Chicago discuss shifts in student culture. Prof O Mara notes modern students mix general information and arts interests beyond football, citing Cr Ne Shaw symphony and Tarde Watt. He observes 1980s elites trend toward frankness, liberalism, and tolerance.

Universi Kervice Chicago Lrightér Theiy Parentn Hud Deamn Fry Frial 13 O'Hare Mashind University of Chicago Kelioot O'Mara Mmeitihors Shaw Tarde Watt Wny of the Arts

Entertaining Jersey Cattlemen Plan in City

Judge J D Henry announces a Friday meeting to finalize plans to entertain about 150 Jersey cattlemen arriving by train. The event aims to showcase local real estate listings and investment chances, with details expected to be shared at the session.

Jersey Trams Jersey Cattle civ J. D. Henry Moniuy Oli

City Ads Pan Anti-Gharity Ordinances

Two ordinances in Saw An Tig Wern pause city council on regular season Mong. Mayor G. M. Changhers proposes duties for charitable and religious groups, requiring permits and vigilance committee scrutiny for fundraising, advertising, and subscriptions. Violations risk fines and permits denial. If no permit, organizers face penalties.

Garmmittee G. M. Changhers Ords Maby Euteetnimienl Lypelas Ulus Sevond Ordinaiee Kaki Entertainments Ocr Vigilance Vomnidtes

S16 000 VOTED FOR STREET PAYING

City commissions approved appropriations to pay for street repairs and paving. Funds included 1000 for the jury of residence vent and 8000 for Sand Saludy street repaving, with further lines for Laurel street Hueenn Vista and other streets including Hastergreen and North Mio street.

Urryathe City Cellisaion Laiverwy Bengos Fredericksburg North Mio Street

Police Bargain Sale Ordered by City Commission

The San Antonio police department will hold a bargain sale of seized items on April 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Authorization came from an ordinance approved by the city commission. Items include eleven automobiles, a bicycle, phonographs, wristwatch, pearls, golf clubs, cash, and a quantity of tomato ketchup.

Te San Auetonia Police Department

Boston Business Men to Be Feted in City Tour

Boston businessmen from San Antonio will be entertained in Boston with a dinner at the Men hotel and a reception after arrival at 7 30. A tour of the city will include a ride to the Plaza hotel and a flying exhibit at Brooksfield.

Boston San Antonio Ay Nanceting Ninuihean Plaza Hotel Brooksfield Chamber of

Dice Gambling Fine Assessed by Justice of the Peace

Y. Long pled guilty before Justice of the Peace John Onion. On May 19 he was charged with gambling with dice and fined $25 plus costs in the engine court. Complainants listed Tiny Tena and others at 13 North Caesar Street and 1210 Wheel Houston Street.

Long Justice of the Peace John Onion Enine Tiny North Cecar Street Weel Houston Street

Guilty Plea Brings Two-Year Sentence

Vinilin Conteh received a two year term after pleading guilty to burglary with intent to commit felony. The incident involved breaking a window at Long Jewelry Co. at 112 W Houston Street during the night of March 28, with a watchman informing authorities.

Vinilin Conteh Andee MM. OW. Mcore

Elect Officers of the Winekouri Vigh School Paret Denohor Club

The Parent-Teacher Club will elect officers at 2 p.m. in room 246 of Winekouri Vigh School. Nelson Geeonuinn will speak on The Care of the Eyes. After the meeting a reception will be served in the cafeteria.

Fleetion Paret Denohor Association of Winekouri Vigh Churadag Nelson Geeonuinn Fressimenta

Houston Robbers Hit Safe With Explosives

A Houston burglary reports safe crackers extracting cash and checks valued at 750 from a gate in a jail or similar facility after an explosives blast. Police say the event occurred yesterday morning. no injuries reported as investigators search for suspects and motive.

Houston Ilouston Seara Lorback

Aged Man Injured In Auto Crash On Rule Street

An 80 year old man from TH West Marshall Street was injured after being struck by an automobile on the 100 block of Rule Street. He was hospitalized at Hobart Thorea hospital Monday.

West Marshall Street Hobart Thorea Hospital

Congress Sets Farm Bill Amid Senate Push and New Members

Congress moved toward enacting the farm bill on a working basis, with the Senate still adjusting after new members were sworn in. The House welcomed eight new members including the first Black congressman in 28 years, while leadership shifts took place in both chambers as debates over tariff and funding loomed. The farm bill aims to provide a 51 000 000 000 revolving fund to aid orderly crop marketing, with passage uncertain as committees hold hearings and negotiations continue.

Mire Senate Tuayer Will Ty Ithe Cspital Spevink Navander Camorg Chiara Iy SIOKE Capitol Tready Charles Curtis Kansas Watson Curtis Hepn Arkansas Nicholas Tseworth Wis Tuam Lek Sis Grrndr Texan Finisett Launcesee Rennte Seliet Qian Han ArdaeAns Uawley House Senate Finance Acnate House Regul Mopub Vinta Lentore Chatuber

Houston to Get Seven Day Airmail

Announcement by Robert J. Smith of the Toua Air Transport company introduces a planned seven day airmail service from Houston. The new schedule aims to run daily routes to New York via New Orleans and Atlanta, with service starting on May 1.

Houston Robert J. Smith Toua Air Transport Company New York New Orlenus Alinta

J C Penney Manager to Speak at Monday Club Event

J C Penney Stores Manager Tolkien, leader of Yemay staves, will speak at the Monday Evening Club meeting. The event will be held at Yoo CA in Taelock Munntny night with Wey My Mineneed directing.

Run Runner's Death Bared in Windsor

An elderly man, George Adame aged 88, drowned after a boat incident on a river near Windsor. The victim, described as a resident of a Michigan area, had a hunter's or fisherman's background and was married with family nearby, details incomplete due to damaged text.

Windsor Owl Crrnuer Csv George Adame America America Eide, With His Tnype] [Lake Con Steve Muenum Weatburh Wyandotte Mick Advis Jett Teswuers

City approves multiple appropriations for fuel payrolls and uniforms

The city council passes three appropriations totaling 40 000 for general fuel, 27 205 for payrolls through April, and 5 308 10 for uniforms. Funds drawn from the general fund cover these expenses, with the purchasing department authorized to proceed without awaiting Fire and Police Commissioner Phil Wright's input.

Morehanta Hilly Wis Phil Wright

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