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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1929

Page

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Who Sold the Lady's Liquor and the Mexico Battle

The article cites a party incident where Mr. Smith drank, became drunk, was killed after a dispute with Mr. Bell who remained sober. It notes the jury’s stance on bootleg liquor and mentions rebels in Mexico and press power, with a French Ford venture and stock sales context.

Mexico T. Smith Mr. Bel Mr. Smith Bell Wee Luity Proubt Smittell Tas

Gambling in Full Away at Fiesta

A Fiesta scene shows carnival concessions on Main Military Magmarket and Weed Commerce Street where betting and a money game tempt crowds. Police order curbs on gambling while the barker hawks wagers as spectators exchange bills for spins and prizes amid the fair.

Harold Young Commerce Street Fiat Ibern Pri

Merger of Vacuum and Standard Oil Pending

Reports from Wall Street indicate negotiations for a major oil industry merger between Vacuum Oil and Standard Oil of New York are nearing a formal announcement after months of talks. Vacuum president George P. Whaley denied an imminent merger, while Standard president Charles B. Meyer was away from the city.

New York Standard York Yacuum Oil Wall Street George P. Whaley Vacuum Charles B. Meyer The Standard of New York

Police Auction Cars for Bargains at Unclaimed Goods Sale

Notice of an auction of unclaimed articles along West Way showing several vehicles selling at low prices. An automobile brought 52.50 and a motorcycle sold for 1, with another car at 0. The event highlights bargain prices and remaining lots.

Bunléra Paradise West Way

England Calcutta Fliers Set Long Distance Record Flight

The Royal Air Force airship aims to break long distance flight records from England to Calcutta via Karachi, India, with a 1336 hours takeoff in daylight saving time. Authorities announce the plan this afternoon.

England Calcutta Karachi Loxton Royal Air Force Airphon Enghind Catentur Sandrl India Air Ministry

Driver Hurt When Auto Hits Tree

Garza at 610 Winst Mistletoe sustains injuries Friday morning after his vehicle ran off Courtland Place onto Jay Veilra Avenue and struck a tree. Police report notes slight injuries and unclear vehicle make.

Garza Courtland Plate Jay Veilra Avenue

Doctor's Machine Taken by Thieves

Dr. Toaquin Gonzales reports a theft at 1410 West Ashby Place with his astroanohdle stolen from the garage on Thursday noted in the local notice.

Toaquin Gonzales West Ashby Place

Prince of Wales to Visit Parents Amid Travel to Hognor

London dispatch reports the prince of Watley traveling by car to Hendon and departing in an airplane this morning for Craigwell base at Hognor to see his mother.

Prince of Wales London Prince of Watley Hendon Craigwell Hognor

Tornado Devastates 2 States and Parcels 100000 Dead

Fiesta day crowd of 100000 watches Battle of Flowers parade in San Antonio. Viola Brennan recalls Texas unity and heroism as patriotic bands, veterans and thousands fill Alamo plaza and streets from Fort to Eighth. Parade honors founders of Texas and World War I veterans.

F&f Viola Brennan San Antonio Lowers Texas Almelr Inman Chikleen Molynople Orax Mahey Advantag Egus Houston Commerce Alamo Plaza Alamo Travx

Ryser Cup Opener Ties Lead After Day One

England April 26 The Lite Shoes golfers led by Captain Willer Hagen won 1 point ahead as Al Espinosa Leo Liege Walter Flagen and Hal Golden defeated Ane Brery Boomer and George Duncan 7 up with 5 to play in a 36 hole foursome. Whitcombe Cullen and Tarrell square with Whitcombe Cumpstim after hard rounds. Gene Sarazen and Bobby Jones lost to Abe Mitchell and Arthur Robson in the only American defeats as the schedule for the next round is announced.

Moortow England tFi Lite Shoes Captaiin Willer Hagen al Espinosa Leo Liege Walter Flagen Dalm Golden Nose Tegel Anebrery Boomer George Duncan Hagenan Golden

Firefighters Suffer Burns Battling Local Blaze

Fire Captain Fri W Teak and Fireman Vien A D lescon sustained burns while fighting a blaze at a Paso business. The incident occurred as J M Wayne owner of a local automobile, was riding in his car nearby. Firefighters received first aid and were not seriously hurt.

Fri W. Teak Vien A. D. Lescon Tome Pany No, Jr J. M. Wayne Esber

United States Withdraws Arms Objection at Geneva

Geneva reports indicate the United States declared withdrawal from its earlier arms limitation stance. The move affects the preparatory commission on disarmament and signals a change in positions regarding excluded restraints.

Geneva

Boy Struck by Truck Suffers Broken Leg Near Home

Willie Derg, 14, resident of Nine tenth and Vidalgo Streets, was hit near his home by an unidentified vehicle. He sustained a broken leg and is reported to be improving in WHR Wee Leper hospital.

Willie Derg Ninetenth Vidalgo Sym Abilou Atlanta Tornas Smn Georg Jared Pepperte Georgia Carolina Usboro Pidloch Statesboro Georgia Turd of Fox Muses Molter Candler Cours Gochran Geal Gleckley Macon Gill Cauhvan G. D.eweton Hagin Bulloch Chilleem Emma Wile May Eurarily Chady

We Need Laws We Can Respect Hearst Replies to President

Reprinted from the Kansas City Star, the piece attacks President Hoover and law enforcement under Prohibition. It argues respect for law hinges on worthy lawmakers and fair enforcement, criticizing dry days and selective policing while warning of corruption and undermined liberty.

W. R. Hearst Kansas City Star Hoover Associated Press New York U Jon United States of America Herbert Hoover George V

Tornado Toll Rises Across Georgia and Carolinas

Severe storms and tornadoes sweep Georgia and the Carolinas, killing at least 71 as crews tally dead in counties including Bulloch, Candler, and Screven. Homes strike, crops ruined, hospitals overwhelmed, with dozens injured and search efforts underway.

Mea T. Coleman Uhrer Candler Nuracs

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