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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1929

Page

5

Catholic Women Endorse Movement to Equalize Tax Exemption

About 350 members of the local Council of Catholic Women endorsed the national effort to double the present 25 percent tax exemption on earned income. The campaign aims to revise tax laws, with resolutions drafted for Washington and support from organizations representing hundreds of thousands. Representative Gavin W. Decatur and other Texas lawmakers support tax relief, as the league urges Congress to act during or after the December session. The push argues earned and unearned income should be taxed alike, calling for a fairer system.

Council of Catholic Women Wridiay Ue Daily Iti Washington Joans Holies Yn Camper Solons Tel MAMCI Vlang Ugow Congress Congression League

Officers Honor Rowley at Fort Sam reception

Officers and the Second Division at Fort Sam Houston plan a private reception at the Officers Club on Friday night to honor Major General Arowley commanding general of the division and post. The event marks the departure of General Bowrite who is headed to Washington as assistant chief of staff. General Rowley, at Fort Sam Houston about a month, has recently relieved Major General William Tassiter, with Brigadier General Pewit McCay slated to succeed him around May 2.

Fort Sam Veustun Tirig A. al. Arowley Wriday Bow Wllite Washittston Elnt General Rowley Pewik Tt McCay Gene Rowley Fort Sam Wanston Eighth Corps William Tassiter

Moral renewal urged after Lux death by Chicago youth jury

A Chicago youth jury report dated April 10 cites six educators urging a broad moral cleanup of youth following the death of George Lux. They blame drugs, alcohol, and moral deterioration for a public good focus and call for entry into youth life to curb influences. Lux, 24, died when suffocated in a car with others during a rain-swollen night.

Chicago George Lux Tux

Mexican Flier Slain Halting Defamers of Envoy

An aviation squadron member in Mexico City shot by a hooded group angrily defaming the US envoy. The assailants fled as the officer, hurt but living, sought to stop posters accusing President Porton Gil and Ambassador Morrow of plotting against Mexico.

Mexico Mmilia Partes Gil United States Diyight More Couuts Avine

Mine Owners Cut Pennsy Pay Sale

Mine owners reduce pay scales at Pennsy area mines, cutting wages by about one to two percent across twenty mines. International News Service reports a regionwide adjustment affecting mining labor and production costs amid industry pressures.

Pildahorgh Coal Company Serysec Worlay

Disputed Estate Sparks Battle Over Smith Death Case

In New York, concerned parties from Molert Brown and Seallh contest estate matters before the death of Smith. Whom Saaiel Hell and ALM are cited among those disputing prior arrangements. The legal action centers on succession and responsibilities following Smith’s death, with ongoing negotiations and filings shaping the proceedings.

Molert Brown Saaiel Hell Alm Seallh New York Smith

Wider Street Compromise Plan Presented to County Board

A proposal to widen Main Avenue along the west side near the Tlexar county courthouse was debated. The plan sought five feet from adjacent property owners and a foot of street space for automobile drives, with Judge AL W Sedignon and others representing owners. The filing and a subsequent decision were discussed at a county commissioners meeting, amid ongoing talks on widening Main Avenue to fifty feet.

Tlexar County Counly Commissioners T'vilay Romandee AL W. Sedignon Bonner Carmin Barcel John IL Cunningham Jainty Ai Ity

State lawyer urged to probe sale of papers in Boston

Boston sources report Attorney General Joseph Warner faced calls for a full public inquiry into the purchase of controlling interests in major Boston papers by the power trust. Legislators and editors demanded an honest investigation into how these acquisitions by the International Paper and allied firms could affect public utilities, with two state probes likely alongside federal reviews.

Boston Joseph Wh. Warner Lay The Power Trust Inter Boston Pipers Lilla Randulph Yearst Boston Evening American Grower Trust Boston Herald Boston “Traveler Teilon Whidden Miedekling Frobe Liquie Holt Wythine Meratl Ute Attorney — General Fruet Federal Trade Commission Bender Morrie Legisleperatlny Vocatle Lite House RDG Ruston International Uaper Eagany Gte Intermeronat Taper and Bower Company Thia

Border Limited Named for Valley Train Route

Border Limited will be the name of the fast overnight Southern Pacific train between the valleys, Houston and San Antonio. Wills C. Carter, freight and passenger agent, announced the name selection after a contest held by the division office. A $50 prize was divided among Toyta Smith of Wes Inca Avors Forskee of San Benito and J Lee Stamtatngl of Pharr.

Border Limited Valles Houston San Antonio Wills C.carter Chase of Valley The Dines Enile Trond ToyTa Smith Wes Inca Avors Forskee San Ren

Paul Revere Day Observed Amid Dem Campaign Notes

Boston residents mark Paul Revere Day with a foot race mirroring his swift pace while reporting a Democratic campaign meeting planned in New York. The note from WHA Rogers mentions the Kilz venue and expresses surprise at Democrats meeting there.

Boston Mass Mostow Clarence de Mar Paul Revere Paul Kilz New York Hilz

Sonora Governor to Be Appointed by Portes Gil

Reports indicate President Portes Gil will appoint the governor of Sonora, naming a wealthy local figure as family governor. The fragment mentions a wealthy Sonoran named in association with the appointment and references a 1926 era political context.

Sonora Paneisen Portes Gil Dickey

Outdoor Opera Debuts by Sin Rubin Give Company

The first performance of the Sin Rubin Give Opera company opens the May outdoor season in Sylvan's area, under David Griffin's direction. Cast includes Josephine Tick and Milton Mealiister with six weeks of prep and 40 rehearsals guiding the six week run at the Smith-Young tower through Joe Nix’s supervision.

Sin Rubin Sylvan Brackenridge Heiday Krams Leck He Opera David Griffin Charles Stone Ronnish Maw Marshall Ratple Notley Sid Milton Mealiister Josephine Tick Shark Ant Twen Smith-Young Tower Joe Nix

Dr Caldwell's Three Rules For Health And Constipation

A historical ad endorses Dr Caldwell and Pepsin as a remedy for constipation. It claims years of experience, condemns purges, recommends taking pepsin to cleanse bowels, and promises quick relief without habit formation. The style urges readers to buy Pepsin at a drugstore.

Br. Cadwellt Ariel Dr. Caldwell Caldwell

Band IAS Peling Seminar on Bone Grafting and Joint Treatments

A gathering titled Band IAS Peling outlines a program at Wala piek on bone grafting and related joint disorders. It is led by Kesh and features officials from the government’s nations selva clan, with a study focus and licensing conference set for 21 p.m. in the venue.

IAS Peling Ure Aie Eazy Wala Piek Neneevn Samity Thr Goseient Selva Kesh Ne Nee Ira

Divorce Proceedings Names In a Patchwork Case

A terse notice lists several parties including Mdeline Avary ve Kiomest Avers and Josefa Gonzales de Chaires along with multiple others such as Lito Lbnivez Antonio Victoriapn and Eduardo Victoriana in a civil divorce filing. The fragmentary text suggests a court action with involved individuals and jurisdictions.

Mdeline Avary Ve Kiomest Phamas Vy IL B.houos Josefa Gonzales de Chaires 8 Lito Lbnivez Antonio Victoriapn Rs Eduardo Victoriana

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