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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1929

Page

6

Stage Set for Annihilation of Rebels

Mexico City reports Gen. Phillarco Elias Culley informed President Peres that the rebel west coast army faced annihilation as its retreat northward was blocked by a burned bridge 18 miles north of Nayejan Sonora. Gen Joventino Espinosa led a 3ferved march last night positioning forces for a frontal assault with heavy artillery and anticipated air strikes.

Mexico City Phillarco Elias Culley Peres ehebMge Nayejan Sonorr Federal Light Horse Joventino Espinosa Teir Front Argnery

Creosene Promises Quick Relief for Pyorrhea

An old advert claims creosene treats pyorrhea ailing gums and bleeding gums. The copy warns of related health issues and promises a two day relief with a money back guarantee if four months of trouble persist, urging purchase at drugstores.

Menares

Battle of Flowers From Air Predicted for 1936 Fiesta

The Battle of Flowers is forecast to become a major aerial event at the 1936 Fiesta with blossoms dropped from decorated planes over the Alamo area. Mrs. Walter Nolte led the luncheon at the Menger Hospital and recapped the festival’s history since 1891, with past presidents cited and Texas Independence highlighted. University of Texas student Teming Ae Waters spoke on the association oratorical contest.

Texas Walter Nolte Association Menger Hor Ipl San Antonio Harrison

Free Balloons for Kiddies at Wight Stations

Wight Stations announces a balloon day for children at the Hair Antonio area. C Charley Wight says Dorly and Charles Wight will give toy balloons to every child with a parent during the event at the San Pedro and Presa service stations.

Forrey Hair Antonio C. Charley Wight Swa San Pedro Wre Nur South Presa Wight Twins Dorly Charles

Karnes City disposal plant praised by state health official

April 26 Karnes City Texas officials report approval of an advanced sanitary sewerage system and new disposal plant. J Q Anderson and Chester Cohen state health department engineer note careful measures to prevent effluent from entering the San Antonio river and plan to redirect it for irrigation and stock feed.

Karnes City Texas Tr. J. QO. Anderson Atate Chester Cohen Atate Health Department San Antonio

Garner Declares U S Won’t Deport Alleged Rebel

The state department advised that Garner has no plan to deport an alleged rebel named Madera held in El Paso Texas. Madera has appealed to Garner asking for help, with telegrams indicating requests to the president.

Garner U.S Warhington D.C Teaas Allecei Ree el Pars Texas Horder Madera Carner Haus Minarkty

Court Proceeding Delayed During Attorney’s Court Session

A local court heard a corporate procedure as the judge and defense counsel faced a 20 minute delay. The court adjourned briefly while attorneys argued over access to a named communion venue, with the judge later resuming the case.

Abe Patter Jude Wotan la Mondone

Escaped convict surrenders at central police station

Howard Parker, 30, of Altoona Juwa, an escapee from Clive prison farm within the Tawa system, walked into the central station Thursday night declaring he wished to return and serve his five year sentence for bigamy with six months remaining. He told Captain Dave Cruz his plan to go back alone.

Howard Parker Altoona Juwa Dave Cruz Clive Tawa Parker Central Police Station Cruz Greg Clive Farm

Four Men Fined for Stopping Girls at Plaza Carnival

Four men were fined for drunkenness and for stomping on main plaza during a carnival incident. Detectives Covington Hunn and Glaude Tuffman arrested them. Chile Wolff and Teo Morriss paid 15 each, while Eugene Young acted as prosecutor in Corporation court.

Andrew Young Main Plaza DE. Covington Eugene Hunn Glaude Tuffman

Knife Sharpener Injured In Road Accident

Derry Vogard, 61, at 725 North Fria street, was cut on the head and injured Friday when his wheeled cart used in knife sharpening collided with an automobile at Ruiz and Comal streets. He was treated at Robert B. Green Hospital.

Suarpener Derry Vogard North Fria Street Ruiz and Comal Streets Robert B. Green Hospit

Clive Room Near Des Moines Linked to Farm Escape

Police Captain Ocus states a man in custody revealed details about a farm scene near Des Moines. He described a sail sewn on the farm and called a trusted ally, hinting at a recent escape.

Ocus Clive Des Moines

Park Theater Work Slated In Star Garden Brackenridge Plan

Park Theater construction is to begin with city labor in Star Garden Brackenridge area. Work will widen protections next week, with a concrete and stone colonnade design agreed by Park Commissioner Jacob Stubioln. a pool turn delay remains.

Gulzon Borglum Scalptox Star Garden Brackenridge Jacob Stubioln

Anil Girl 14 Held After Dad Shot at Farm Home

In Ponca City Oklahoma on April 24 Trilby Rogers 14 daughter of M Rogers was jailed in Newkirk after shooting her father at their farm two miles west of town He said she fired while he slept a 4 year old son lay asleep on his arm shielding him The mother died last December and Rogers said the girl had been unruly since.

Ponca City Okla Pi—Trilby Rogere M. Rogers Newkirk Here Rogers Stogers

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