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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

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Pacific lumber city of vast mills and rising towns

Longview and Lumber Tacoma and Power Slaughtering Forests Considerable Bolshevism Arthur Brisbane recalls a Pacific coast city at the mouth of the Columbia river. It boasts 15,000 residents a $600,000 monthly payroll and 28 industries beside lumber. Long's mill churns 2,000,000 feet daily and Wererhaeuser 1,500,000. The forests fade as a modern city grows with lumberjack costumes and sea drums.

Longview and Lumber Tacoma and Power Ongview Waeb R A. Lang Kansas City Thia Pacific Columbia River Mr. Long Wererhaeuser Pacific Coast Eure

Donor Hopes to Start Fund to Free Youths Destitute

Two underage orphans aged 16 and 17, left destitute after a prohibition raid, await bond at Rezar county jail. Their motherless status follows the killing of their father at Lis Poteet farm. Bond set at 300 dollars each by United States Commissioner B M Bid during the preliminary hearing.

Chauiler Motlerlens Lis Poteet Farm Rezar United States B. M raGeranga Charles Stevens Eere Rt Pier Dorah Tom Chandler Washington T. ED. Reeder Torna San Antonio O. T. Jackson Fort Worth George Hammons Washineton Doran B. My Siddall Tom Chandied Carson W. C Hit Neal

Weather Report From Texas and the Southwest

An imperfect weather summary notes north and south winds in Texas and surrounding states. Forecast references heat alerts and mild to moderate temperatures with variable winds across regions including New Mexico Oklahoma and Louisiana.

New Gelemrin Wit Vermont

Men Escape From Sam Marcos Jail in Bold Break

Three inmates fled the Sam Marcos jail after obtaining a specially made key and climbing roofs. Sheriffs report the trio used a rope fashioned from blankets to descend. Suspects named are Rane Randale, F. W. Rogers, and H. Crown, all under felony charges.

Gh. M. Allen San Marcos Rane Ragndale F. W. Rogers Ania Negro H. Crown Allen

Snook Conviction Case Report From Columbus Courtroom

The state rested at 11 40 am in the Snook murder trial of Theora Hix as the defense concedes a hard fight to avert the electric chair. Motive is in question and witnesses recount Snook’s alleged confession to two reporters. A portrait of Hix and her blood stained dress, garter belt and stockings were entered as evidence.

Columbus James H. Snook Ohio State University Theora Hix Snack Snook Observee Miss Hix William C. Lowells Cleveland Plain Dealer James KE. Fusco The Columbs Citizen John J. Chester Jr

Drug Company Warehouse Robbery Reported on Comal Street

The San Antonio Drug company warehouse at Comal and Teraz streets, storing mareolica and drugs, was broken into sometime Monday night. Police were informed Tuesday morning as detectives check for loot and suspects.

Drug Comal Street San Antonio Drug Company Comal and Teraz Streets

Cotton pickers forecast. Texas fields expect changes

AUSAN reports the state department of labor says the cotton picker shortage will not be as severe as last year. Houston and San Antonio plan to send many pickers to Central Texas fields around September 4, according to Robert B. Genge, deputy commissioner of labor.

Ausan State Department Labor Unnel Terns Houston San Antonio Texas Robert B. Genge Commissioune of Labor

Duchess in India Hops for Britain

The Duchess of Bedford, an English noblewoman with a love of flying, departed Karackie India at 6 30 a m in a blue monoplane for England. She flew to Lympne last Friday and aimed to reach Karachi and return within a week. Captain T D Barnard served as pilot, with Bob Little as engineer and second pilot.

Karackie India Duchess of Bedford England Karachi Om. Peaterday T. D. Barnard Bob Littl

Dad and Son Golf Duel Opens In St. Louis

In St Louis the eighth annual national public maks golf championship opened with William Read Jr and William Reed Sr from Indianapolis. Reed, the son, led early rounds while the father trailed by about 45 strokes as play commenced at Forest Port.

St. Louis Fidy Forest Port William Read Jr William Reed Iniianapolis Reed

Zeppelin Refueled for World Cruise

The Graf Zeppelin resumes hydrogen refueling at Laremhurst, N J as it prepares to depart at midnight for a world round trip. Commander Hugo Eckener and executive officer Zeno Wicks promise a noon fueling completion while crews face long shifts amid a huge fuel demand to offset losses from the airship’s four envelope burns. The airship plans to visit New York for a final conference before continuing its planned global voyage, with Eckener noting he hopes to meet Mayor Walker though he may be too busy.

David P. Sentner Friedrichshafen New York City Ting Eckener

Steps Taken to Free Stowaway on Graf Zeppelin

Albert Buschto, a 17 year old stowaway aboard the Graf Zeppelin, seeks publicity and release. His stepfather Herr Schimweke plans to petition Dr Hugo Eckener to gain his freedom as authorities note the youth is unemployed and may seek financial gain seen by prior airship stowaways. Tint Aberk, the first aeronautical stowaway jailed, remains in brig aboard the aircraft.

Dortmunn Germany Albert Buschto Herr Schimweke Verne Hugo Eckener Albert Strea Ag Tint Aberk Woring

Crowd Packs Auditorium for Opening of 1929 Radio Show

A crowd of about 10,009 filled the municipal auditorium to witness the opening of the 1929 Radio show. The event was halted by the Radio Trades association and The Light, with crowd attendance pressed into the venue despite the disruption.

Radio Trade Show Opens With City Leaders Addressed

The auditorium buzzed as 30 booths displayed radios from Nesisa. Mayor M. Chambers and G. C. Tilanchard, head of the San Antonio Radio Trades Association, were introduced by Jack Wallace of WOAI. Chamber spoke on radio evolution from luxury to necessity. brief remarks followed by D. J. Straus and Joe Cum.

Awditorium Nesisa Atlachnicul Ettizen M. Chambers G. C. Tilanchard San Antony Tiadio Trades Sesociation Jack Wallace WOAI Mayor Chambers D. J. Straus Straus-Krank Company Joe Cum

Opening Night of San Antonio Theaters Augmented Orchestra

A large crowd packed the balcony and floor as Earl Abel entertained on the organ during intermissions. The augmented orchestra from Greater Magnetic Texas theaters, directed by Ernest Hauser, performed splendidly with prominent musicians such as Vic Insible, Yeo Galvan, Ralph Pal Jock, and Eddie Sauer. WOAL broadcast part of the event.

Inings Southern Equipment Company Magetic Texas Ernest Hauser Me. Hauser Vic Insible Yeo Galvan Ralph Pal Jock Eddie Sauer Woal Page Fl

He Weds 62 So They Can Enter U.S.

An American man Morris Baskin allegedly coordinated marriages to Polish brides to obtain U.S. entry visas. Reports from Warsaw claim he arranged 64 marriages, acting as temporary bridegroom for Polish youths betrothed to the women. Investigations by U.S. immigration officials are to be launched.

U.S Universul Serelen Washington, D.C Hns Sisten

Hoover to Seek 5 Million for New Federal Prison

President Hoover plans to ask Congress for a 3 million dollar appropriation to construct a new federal prison and to add cells at Leavenworth and Atlanta to ease severe overcrowding. The policy was outlined after meetings with Attorney General Mitchell and Prisons Superintendent Sanford Fines, following the Leavenworth riot.

Hoover Federal Washington, D INS Congress Leavenworth Atlanta Twhity House Toilay Hooxser Mitchell Sanford Fintes

Sweltering Texas Heat Wave Grips State

Meteorologist J. A. Jarboe warns Texas swelter continues as high temps reach near 110 in Graben, Senrietta, and Sherman. Monday saw 40 towns report 100 plus degrees with Soplo maximums around 107 in the state.

Texas Graben Senrietta Shermin

Military clash in Romania leaves 58 dead

In the Superseval district near Bucharest, military forces clashed with striking miners. Fifty eight people were reported dead and hundreds wounded as the confrontation escalated today.

Bucharest Kumanin Aur

Mexico Votes Act to Back Labor Law

The Mexican chamber of deputies approved an constitutional amendment to enable Portes Gil's national labor reform. The bill carries stipulations forcing the senate to re vote on the measure after its earlier approval by the senate last week.

Mexico

Washington Waits Full Story Case of Chandler Shooting

A detailed report on the shooting of Tom Chandler during a dry raid is en route to Washington. Dorah commanded commission and reports cite the initial filing as unsatisfactory. Chandler’s sons Carson and W. O. remain in jail on $300 bonds as hearings and appeals unfold.

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