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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1929
Page
10
Pryor robbery trial continued as Pryor pressurizes for swift advancement of trusted workers. The Electra robbery case linked Pryor’s associates. Pryor’s wife and a reporter were ill at Kirkland. Pryor testified he sat beside his wife in Childress the night of the alleged crime.
Advertisement claims Re-Sole repairs wear away holes and soles in minutes at home. Readers are urged to send one dollar plus postage, with a promise of guaranteed satisfaction and pre paid postage return. Offers directed to Mr Mothersheat with address in Alig. and Te-Sute, promising refunds if not delighted.
The item discusses speculative need for price-enriching measures and farmer losses, a mid air collision narrative, and a murder case ending with a governor commuting a death sentence. It cites Wheat gamblers, subsidies, and merchant profits alongside a widow’s plea and Roosevelt’s decision to release a mother to care for her 11 children.
Texas legislators considered six education focused bills during a brief special session. Proposals included electing a state superintendent, reorganizing rural aid, abolishing the state textbook commission, and creating a governor appointed state board with two year terms. A civil service overhaul would grade most state workers with specified exemptions for Senate confirmed posts and other key roles.
CHICAGO April 22 Two men were taken into custody on contempt charges as Judge Francis Hey began an investigation into how Arthur Zike was released after five months of a two year sentence. One man, Vingenad Perrinbosen of 044 West Surkuette Road, allegedly offered the judge 75 to fix the case. his brother Willian War was also arrested and admitted arranging the bribe to secure his sibling's release.
Baton Rouge legislators adopt a unanimous resolution demanding the governor’s name be connected to ink charges and witness testimony. The house accuses lawmakers of influence against him amid a long political battle led by Gov. Huey P. Long.
The Texas Historical Conference opened its thirty-seventh annual meeting in Austin yesterday. Delegates gathered to discuss the Spanish period of Texas history and its impact on Lexna and the Southwest, with presentations highlighting archival resources and regional heritage.
Lewis Golteniti, a former stock boy, announces the purchase of a store. The filing lists Charles Kaufman and Prothetee of Chicago and Philadelphia as involved parties in the transaction.
Mrs Motlie Moore general director of the fete will open at six o'clock Tuesday night weather is unsettled with possible showers but no change planned. Wednesday features include a parade from Alma Plaza to Main at 3 40 p m and stage displays by school groups. The pioneers of Texas will have their night at 8 30 with a life of pioneer Texas parade downtown. A reenactment cast from Trail Drivers and Old Freighter groups led by George Saunders and William Brempkau will present the historical pageant. The Fiesta season ends Friday with the Halle of Flowers and continues Saturday with the roses tournament at the exposition grounds by the Texas Cavalier.
Brief note from Powemicnt in 1999 highlights utilities as a key to progress. Includes references to ATLANTIC CULY and an April timeframe with sparse readable details.
Chery Mughie, 14, daughter of a prominent Missouri farmer, sues her father for 20000 in damages alleging he whipped her with a cattle whip after returning from a Wiener roast. Her mother Nellie Ehart seeks divorce from Srivester Y Ehart. both cases to be heard in Bates County Circuit Court next month amid family tensions following the father’s religious revival.
The letter postmarked Fall River was received by George Tripp and his wife, describing their daughter Mira, 10, as missing since Monday night. Tripp, a Westport high school principal, alerted authorities and began a search as the family awaited any sign she had returned. The note signed Blevnar claimed the girl would wear certain signs to show her location.
A suspect was seized in connection with a triangle murder case as police pursue leads over more than a week. Names and exact charges are unclear due to damaged text, but inquiries name Hartney and Ericoneie among others as involved or questioned. Local officials urge patience as investigations continue.
Local residents report discovery of an old log cabin concealed inside a larger residence in WOOT ATOR Wyoming. Workmen tearing away walls exposed the hidden structure, dating back many years. A resident recalls the cabin’s presence and notes its age and origin remain uncertain.
A long profile recounts Dick Doherty, a self made finance figure in oil and utilities, who rose from a boy with little formal education to head a major company. He praises hiring from within, stresses character development, and values college training only for professional roles, urging merit and ambition over formal schooling.
Henry Doherty, longtime head of utilities, is remembered in Los Angeles for guiding the Emerton McMillan company through consolidations that formed the San Antonio Public Service Company. He built wealth, married in Canada, and was noted as a prominent figure in the American electric and transit sectors.
Jurors returned twenty six indictments as the Ninuts fourth District court gray jury filed a report. Foreman Sam Rell stated that jury work was not complete and may adjourn on a later date. The text lists positions within a company and various locations including Malligan, Minn Bar Antonia, Tevas, Denver, Coli.
A chaotic scene unfolds at a Kyjunton area as police and officials clash over a rumored arrest. A Northwestern University professor and local business leaders are cited amid traffic violation complaints. The incident sparks unrest as officers confront the crowd and a sergeant comments on the confusion.
CHICAGO April 24 Mirs ence Skren Zih wna sentenced by General Pudge Charles J Woolward for conducting a beer flat on St Cinds street. She was fined for selling about 1000 worth of Tiquer and faces an appeal. The judge noted it as one of the harshest such penalties.
Poor OCR text mentions weather and crop conditions in Texas with scattered phrases about soil, spring, and education directory in classifieds. Includes garbled names and a reference to Sally Coulener and a swimming pol incident.
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