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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1929
Page
2
A second tornado swept through Boyth Goraling and Camden area on April 20 killing Nora Murphy and injuring others. Homes damaged, trees uprooted, and a greenhouse wrecked. Schools and buildings suffered about ten miles east of here.
Seven persons died as a tornado swept across Cochran Georgia and nearby towns. The scene shows a leveled building, scattered motor blocks, shattered debris, and relief workers in the background. The storm damaged multiple communities across southern states.
A Portland mission captain of twenty years plans to marry here. The couple met in Portland as he prepared to continue his religious work among the needy. The bride, who had left home for the ceremony, joins him in a union reflecting his long service and vow to missions.
A garbled account describes Federal agents tracking a night plan involving a car of white mules and a staged dawn catch. Agents reportedly waited through the night, then challenged the drivers as headlights revealed badges. no arrests were made and the case was sent to headquarters.
In Aurora a young caddy master at the Aurora Country club shot a man in the stomach and head during a party. The wounded man Bosayerih, a member of a Wilkin family, was taken to jail overnight after being questioned by Kane county officials. Authorities suspect a local fight at a nearby inn sparked the incident and note a possible involvement with a night watchman role at the country club.
Chillago, Ageil abhont aninded snkplar robbed Mrs. Arthur Kruger's flat yesterday but forgot to take his loot. Kruger noticed missing coins and valuables worth, police arrived. The thief had fled leaving damaged signs and a ragged overcoat as evidence. Authorities collected torn clues from the scene.
Reported in petition circles as probable provisional governor of Sonora, Eliag is linked to Arturo M. Calles and is described as director general at the mail service, with past service as New York consul general, a Sonora native amid upheaval before a civil regime. An advertisement mentions Dickey’s Old Mellahte Exe water and a dull eye remedy at druggists.
A giant Bikovsky Dane, once honed in France, begins a nonstop flight from Washington to Lane Chile. Piloted by Vareld McMahan, the mission carries Joly Te Montgomery, president of American International Airways, as one of its passengers aboard the recently purchased flagship aircraft.
A major blaze in Vera Cruz today devastated twenty five buildings including a dozen commercial houses. Early reports estimate losses near 1,000,000 pesos as city firefighting forces fought the flames for hours before gaining control.
Reports say the Mexican revolt faced by central government forces neared end with government troops and federal units repelling rebel advances in Guekajuita and surrounding areas. battles disrupted rail links near Guaymas and Yaqui districts as General Culles and Colles pursue remaining rebel pockets, while U.S. observers note limited foreign involvement.
Rebels attacked a Mexico City Laredo bound train injuring several passengers and a crewman. Military escort engaged the attackers, a 47 minute fight ended with rebels fleeing as reinforcements arrived. Five men were arrested nearby and a foreman and workers were freed after a bomb incident. The train proceeded after repairs.
From PASA Texas April 29 a radio dispatch says El Cantinomint reports Emilie LickensMexicat consi general here received word that federal forces have routed rebels at Phipito Tass and began a drive against Agna Trierg Sonoen rebel stronghold. The message notes rebels were bombarded before pins were erased.
Announcement made in Rochester outlines Gannett’s purchase of the Malone Telegram of Malone New York, the seventeenth newspaper acquired by the chain. Frank E. Vannett named head of the group, underscoring Gannett’s growing media expansion in upstate New York.
Advertisement lists spring dress coats from Doig and PEEP Teedeae with prices from $37.50 to $65.00. Includes wash dresses under $3, coats up to $14.50, chiffon hose irregulars at $1.00, sandals from Czechoslovakia at $4.85, and summer cotton fabrics two yards for $1.00. Ten fast color fabrics available.
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