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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
9
Louisa Escanthias, 411 North the Bosp avenue, alleged a severe beating by a driver after leaving a theater. She claimed the car ignored her directions and sped away toward Mitchell and South Flores, leaving her screaming and injured.
In Winnepeg region fires recede after heavy rainfall over the weekend. Eastern and northwestern sections of the province reported fires now under control as weather improved Saturday and Sunday.
Aamschissel in Polian named acting sergeant to fill vacancy caused by the death of veteran officer William Polian. Appointment announced by Chief of Police Gwen W. Kilday.
Violent clashes spark fear in Chicago Chinatown after Yeu Sim is shot dead and War Leong Wong wounded amid a growing tong war. Police report multiple arrests, a mass detainment of nine Chinese, and warnings of possible nationwide flare ups as Hip Sings and On Leong factions clash.
The Lancashire textile stoppage enters its second week with 411,000 workers absent from mills in protest at a 12 1/2 percent wage cut. Crowds fill Manchester restaurants and cinemas as strikers appear cheerful while unions warn over job anxieties.
The San Marcod s record notes the Hayy County pioneers will gather August 15 at Blue Bonnet Park for a basket picnic and music. Two speakers will discuss local history and pioneer life. guests include Will G. Bacher and Lt BE. Melie. The feature homesite is the Stockley residence by Estrada Lumber, described as modern and splendid.
Nearly 1000 troops and 201 Pend Oreille Timber Protective fighters battled fires near Sand Creek and Sand Point Idaho to protect water supplies. Pack Creek blaze covered 7000 acres as 250 more fought flames on Glover Creek and Meadow Creek areas. Lightning started 35 fires in Pend Oreille forest and 45 in Timber Protective territory. Baldy Mountain burned over 100 acres while Selway Clearwater forests saw about 45 fires with 20 extinguished.
Gilda Grey of Los Angeles plans retirement after her current Me Orpheum engagement. The vaudeville star, dubbed the Princess of Shimmy, says she may end her stage and screen work if offered roles that showcase true acting ability rather than mere shimmy notoriety.
Ernst Taets former national president of the Junior Chamber will receive an honorary life member award at a regular meeting of the Memorial activities committee in Galapom. Tanker Chambers chairs the planning at the corner of Northera and Crockett streets.
In Poland seven farmers died in a village blast at Tot nive near Lemberg while attempting to remove fuse caps from a shell. Several others were injured in the blast zone.
Mrs Jesse W Nichol son head of Maryland Democratic Law Enforcement league says not enough women want bonze returned and declines invite to join National Organization for Prohibits Reform. She questions outside interest and asks Mrs Charles H Sabin why she supported the President then and now.
Detroit August report confirms border patrolman Walter S. Patty acts as customs collector, search ongoing for a missing agent who reportedly left a government boat Friday night. An unidentified caller told the Detroit Free Press the agent likely fell overboard and cannot be found in the boat well on the East Side.
Beginning next week every member of the police department from Chief Owen Kilday downward will be fingerprinted under a general order distributed at headquarters. The order signed by Kilday states fingerprinting has become universal practice and S. Milstead will supervise the process.
Two men died when an airplane struck a power line crossing the Saskatchewan river on Saturday. The victims were pilots B. Smith Mare riot and Alfred Johnson, Norwegian trainer, both connected with the Aero Club Rotucrog.
Representative A H King of Phreekmorten declares he will run for the agriculture post in the Democratic primaries. The party committee in Grama Ts, Torcell, confirmed his candidacy amid discussions on re election.
Decatur Herman Goldstein owner of the International Club at 1502 South Wlores street fled his room Monday by tying two bed sheets and sliding from a second story window. Detectives McCoy and Thompson entered the club, found the room, and learned the tale as Goldstein admitted the escape to avoid burglars.
News reports from Pekin advices say hundreds are needed or missing in floods in Hubei and Hopei provinces. Several towns and villages were inundated as Chinese authorities scramble to assist victims amid the disaster.
An American, Henry Porth or Raymond Kink of Rochester New York, was injured in a vehicle crash near Staines, Middlesex, as another auto struck a bridge. The report notes the fatalities and injuries with limited details from the early day.
Paris hears a divorce decree granting Mrs Kitty Janter Lawrence Harriman a settlement from William Averill Harriman son of the late railroad magnate, amid court action in New York. The case highlights a high profile split within a prominent family.
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