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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1929

Page

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Beeville Man Under Bond After Property Theft Charge

Beeville resident Trest, 62, released Monday on a $900 bond after being charged with possessing and concealing stolen property. Arrests were made in Beeville and San Antonio by local and Texas detectives. Additional suspects face related complaints. one man held in Fort Worth on a theft over amounts. Local officers prepared to transport suspects to court.

AP. Trest Beeville Wes Liberty Teese Trangere Lasbt Lownsend Bill McCar San Antonio John Lurber D. E. Covington Justice of the Peace Louis F. Boltz Tooke Fort Worth Monny

Press Relations in Americas Studied at UVA Institute

At the third institute of public affairs at the University of Virginia a first round table discussed U S Latin American relations, factors in farm wealth retention and democracy. Jacinto Lopez of La Re social New York spoke on how press relations may influence ties.

Flit Advertises Quick Kills for Flies Across Homes

An old advertisement touts Flit as the swift, safe fly killer for households. It cites health authorities like the Pennsylvania State Board of Health and the U.S. Public Health Service warning of disease carried by flies and promotes Flit's clean vapor, stain-free use, and a new sprayer for easy application.

Pennsylvania State Board of Health Calla Fies United States Government Public Health Service

A Lucky Out From the League of Nations Debate

The columnist argues the nation avoided a League of Nations order and warns against being forced into it via the World Court. They question the relevance of the Russia and China conflict and express relief at staying out, implying political caution and skepticism toward international mandates.

League of Nations World Court

British Suffragist Leader Millicent Fawertl Dies

Millicent Fawertl a prominent British suffragist leader died in London on a date in August. Her death ends a long campaign for women’s voting rights with Fawertl known for militant and constitutional efforts alike.

London Pi—Dame Millicent Fawertl Earls Incor

Man in Ferris wheel sees Graf Zeppelin over Manhattan

James Jordan of New York rents a ferris wheel to view the Graf Zeppelin pass over Manhattan. He and friends report the airship appeared above the city after rising to a lofty vantage point.

New York James Jordan Jordan Germany Alanhattan

Ten Die in Hokkside Mine Blast Traps Many

Ten miners perished in a blast at the Sumity Bantan mine in the central Hokkside region. Sixty nine others were trapped with little hope of rescue.

Sumity Bantan Hokkside Yerzm

Talks On Talkie Union Row Continue In Secret Meeting

Los Angeles April 3 A secret session resumes negotiations between motion picture producers and Actors Equity as they seek a settlement over a closed shop in the talking film industry. Neither side disclosed the location or time of the conference, following an initial meeting arranged by prominent association actors last Friday.

Los Angeles Actors’ Equity Association

Gravel Rate Case Rehearing Sought by Southwestern Railroads

Southwestern railroads petition the Interstate Commerce Commission for a rehearing on gravel and crushed rock freight rates. U. G. Pawkett, San Antonio freight bureau manager, says the bureau will oppose any rate increases.

Southwestern Interstate Commerce Commission Ug. Pawkett San Antonio Freight Bureau Paowhelt

Leahy Buried in Corpus Christi After Execution

The body of Harry J. Leahy was laid to rest on a high cemetery promontory in Corpus Christi after his execution for the murder of Dr. J. A. Ramsey. Despite a request to bury him in Georgetown, the private ceremony at St. Patrick's Catholic Church drew about sixty relatives and five close friends with Rev. John J. Landon officiating.

Baltimore Banker Named Ambassador to Italy

Formal White House announcement appoints John W. Garrett of Baltimore as ambassador to Italy succeeding Henry P. Fletcher who heads home. The notice notes a light classifieds column prompt about lost and found items.

Washington, D. C White House John W. Garrett Baltimore Italy Henry P. Fletcher

Chambers Get Pass Authority For Tourists To Enter Mexico

The Mexican Department of the Interior grants permission for issuing tourist entry cards to chambers of commerce in Brownsville Mercedes Roma Hidalgo and Zapata Texas. Provisional cards replace permanent ones and allow six months stay to visit any part of the country.

Mexico City Aus Mexico Department of the Interior Brownsville Mercedes Roma Hidelgo Zapata Texas Laredo

Train Brings 200 Boys to San Antonio Visit

A train with 200 boys from the Rio Vista camp near Kerrville arrived in San Antonio on Monday. Passenger agent Tom Hood said the group will tour the city and visit the ML A gymnasium. The boys, recruited from South and Southwest Texas, have spent six weeks at the camp under Herb Crate and will depart Saturday night.

Rio Vista Sur Kerrville Narely Batardey Southern Pacific Tom Hood San Antonio South Texan Herb Crate

Borglum Returns to South Dakota Work on Lincoln Memorial Shaft Advances

Borglum arrives from the Bite Bilila by automobile to oversee erection and carving of the Lincoln memorial shaft at Black Hills National Park in South Dakota. Congress had allocated 260000 pounds for the project in 1982 and work has progressed for months.

Galeon Borglum Black Hilly Nations Park South Dakota Lincoln Memorial Congress Borglum

Two Cars With Dynamite Cargo Arrested in Orleans

Report describes two drivers stopped with nine sticks of dynamite bound for a farmer, authorities took the vehicles to a federal site’s office for investigation as details remain unclear.

Orleans United Sites

Milk Drivers Quarrel Turns Fatal in New Orleans

In New Orleans on August 5 a dispute between milk wagon drivers escalated to violence. William Nagle shot another man after a quarrel over payment, leaving injuries that led to the suspect's subsequent confrontation with authorities.

Orleans Wiley Moree Foi Roma Patel Willian Nagle Nagle

Legionnaires to Attend Meet

Two members of American Legion in San Antonio will attend the regional convention in Port Arthur Anguatzi. Teniy aMRent reports the Barthersy has signed up participants and paid fees for the event.

San Antonio Amercian Levinin Port Arthur Anguatzi Teniy Amrent

Three Arrested as Pair Attempt to Collect Money

Three individuals from Eleanor Street faced Corporation Court after an attempted money collection on Burleson Street led to a disturbance. Margaret Merini was acquitted of disturbing the peace. Tobay Meriny was fined one dollar.

Margaret Mervin Ann Johnny Meine Eleanor Street Corporation Court Py Jewell Burleson Street Frye Towa Margaret Merini Tobay Meriny

Police Seek Woman With Stolen Money

Police hunt a woman connected to a robbery at a pier where seventy five dollars in cash and a pocketbook were taken. The suspect is described as a large framed individual wearing a distinctive hat and dark coat. Detectives request any witnesses to come forward.

Life Insurance Trust Keeps Estate Safe and Steady

A crust promises that life insurance proceeds will be managed and conserved to provide continuous protection for your family. It aims to prevent abandonment or loss of the estate and ensure income and principal are used to sustain support.

Emile Trust Department Tryal

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