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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1929

Page

3

Jewelry Store Heist Leads to Taxi Chase Capture

A pair abducted and robbed a jewelry store on Main Avenue, taking over $1000. Two suspects fled in a taxi, forcing driver Lowne to abandon the car. The taxi led authorities to streets near Soledad and Girard before the getaway ended, with Kingston recalling a prior connection to Thursday’s hold up. The suspects allegedly coordinated the jewelry heist as a coordinated crime.

E Banulus Wehr Sou Main Avenue Te Pom Guia Lowne Kasidlevstone Street Luwao Holedad Fey Kinng Kelly Thoraday Teri Hiebe Soledad Giraud Martin and Navarre Faye Elry Toro Insulila

Actors Plan Benefit Night At Texan and Majestic Theaters

Combined Midnight Jubilee to support the National Vaudeville Artists Mellel fund with stars from across the nation. Proceeds fund hospital care and aid for aged or disabled performers while revenues cover general production costs at the Texan and Majestic venues. Tickets sold at both box offices with balcony and gallery seating options.

Ek Stage Aldwa Mnieste Texas Tegett Mammoth Eliew Texan Hienler Vaudemite Artista Mellel Fund Cherelict Calle Lion Plata Texan Majestic

18 Freed in Kona Cases

A disjointed report notes 18 defendants from Kona cases being freed after trials. Charges include disorders linked to last year's primaries. Sentences varied, with some defendants facing possible further action or acquittal.

Kona

Broadway Melody in a Tangled Onstage Romance

A chaotic dialogue filled with backstage flirtations unfolds as Queenie and Hank confront romantic tensions amid rehearsals. Tense discussions about love and loyalty surface between performers, culminating in a dramatic cliffhanger as Queenie vows to protect her relationships while navigating backstage intrigue and threats from an unseen meddler.

Huey Long Faces Impeachment Trial Amid Campaign Rhetoric

At Haton Rouge on April 20 Governor Huey P Long campaigns amid impeachment charges, defending his record while arguing opponents aim to force him from office. He says enemies will not deter him and vows to confront the Senate proceedings with staunch resolve.

Haton Rouge Jem Huey T State Senate Seth

Soldier Beaten in Bootleg Joint Private Aeon FM

A private named Derhin Matieny was beaten in Naw Tloneling by two sergeants, Cron and Melfiekt, after an incident at a bootleg joint. Authorities report the victim was robbed of 812 units before the assault. Investigators including De ACK and Dresth followed leads with O. Wiel to pursue the case.

Aeon FM Derhin Matieny Trivnte Deskin Sa Cron Tha Melfiekt Vinthe Deack Dresth O. Wiel

New Oil Well Struck At Andinn Creek Flooded Site

A drilling company reported striking oil at a well in Andinn Creek but imminent drought risks loom. The site lacks adequate pressure to sustain production, water table fears rise, and officials consider cutting water to ease operations. Company manpower remains engaged as plans to bring in a commercial well unfold.

Andinn Creek Campany Willenk Sontereet Wuramerciat Meniam

Riot squad finds scene of battle on Repl Street

Riot squad arrives on Repl Street and discovers damage from a prior shooting. No combatants present, evidence of a firefight including bullet holes through glass and damaged furniture, and no immediate caller revived.

Riot Squad

Official's Am Party Dared in Chicago

In Chicago on April 20 a scene emerged as a Chicago party row escalated into damage at the Waldorf Astoria. A jury questioned figures tied to a reform era graft probe. Arthur Mathiesen testified of private meetings and unused funds aimed at a trip to a flood control conference in Washington. Damages alleged include broken furniture and extensive hotel costs as prosecutors pursued evidence from the party attendees.

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Fort Worth trader mingles cattle tales and old friends

Phil Wenger of Fort Worth travels toward Hue with a string of cattle bought from Joe Minles of the Callaghan ranch. The report notes buffalo sales in Fort Worth, aging cow herds from the Goul-Wight ranch, and rural life details including sheep shearing, goat farming, and local politics with Aldwell elected mayor of Rover.

Phil Wenger Fort Worth Hueeimal Joe Minles Callaghan Ranch Moexien Phil St Louis Weisherl & Fonda Ner Hunsdee Goul- Wight Ranch Col. Chavins Goodnight Atte

Death by own action cited in New York inquest

In Philadelphia April 20 David Steitz of New York reports an inquest into a banker who committed suicide after letters urged by friends to do so. The fugitive, Schotiwborde, had defrauded a client of 50 000 and faced bankruptcy. US Attorney George Mintzer and trustee Steinhardt prepared to surrender him at a railway station. Letters in his possession urged self destruction as the only escape from his liabilities. An inquest noted the suicide as the sole remedy in his dire financial straits.

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Hat and Sweater Stolen From Car Downtown

A resident reported objects missing from a parked car near downtown this morning. A hat, sweater, flashlight, and wallet were taken, leaving the vehicle rummaged. Police urge anyone with information to contact the precinct.

Siltas

Boston letter mocks politicians and a marathon win

A fragmented Boston letter ridicules a judge and politicians who want him appointed, notes endorsements and attempts to suppress applications. It mentions a famous marathon finish with an unnamed Canadian winner and a quirky line about a man who never owned a Ford.

Boston Mass Foover Aml Canada

U S Attorney Sets Path in Probe Fallout

New York April 29 United States Attorney Charles begins to press ahead with investigations linked to a high profile case. He aims to parse irregularities surrounding a press man and the related suicide of a war correspondent. Federal authorities pursue leads tied to defunct connections and legal notices amid ongoing scrutiny.

Indicted Film Producers Face Federal Case in Los Angeles

A Federal grand jury indicted 10 production and distribution firms and executives in Los Angeles on charges connected to conspiracy to fix film release plans and related activities. Named companies include Coast Theatres Inc, Paramount, MGM, Universal, United Artists, and Warner Bros among others, with charges linked to production, distribution, and exhibition actions that allegedly pressured theaters.

Grand Jury Coast ‘Theaters, Inc Corumuunt-Inmays-Tashy Corporation Metea-Goldwyn-Mayer Pirsk National Pied Universal Pit “Exchange United ~ Artist Tras. 5 Im Corporation Raph, Inc Athe Exchange Warner Drothers

Fairbanks Stars In Empire Screen The Three Musketeers

Fairbanks stars in The Three Musketeers style tale The Tronask opening at the Empire theater. D artagnan and Athos Porthos and Aramis return as aging heroes defending the young king in seventeenth century France. The article notes Fairbanks as heir to the throne plot and mentions contemporary screenings and offered cheap deals in ads.

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Man Arrests in St Valentine’s Massacre Probe

Charley Wytord, 33, jailed in Chicago on charges linked to the St Valentine’s Massacre. Also in custody, Wilbert Weatherly, 29, and others identified by police as suspected participants. Investigators say a federal warrant is awaited as Chicago detectives continue the case.

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Spain to unveil Columbus statue in Madrid ceremony

Preparations underway in Madrid for a public unveiling of a Columbus statue funded by American friends. Premier Arima de Misera and American Ambassador How are among prominent attendees. The event aims to honor Christopher Columbus in a formal ceremony with international guests and local officials.

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