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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1929

Page

4

Donald Returns at Dawes Meeting in America Ambassadorship

Ambiguous report notes MacDonald’s return to his old home in Las Mth Beotlend as part of a discourse with Donald and Dawes. The discussion allegedly touched on naval reductions and broader cultural matters. Classified ad fragment mentions daily offers in an Ave bargain and Light Classified Ads.

Donald Dawes MacDonald Holldey Las Mth Athlon Naval Reduction

Driver Uses Alibi Too Often Is Fined

The article recounts E. Dihose of 13% Monroe Street facing a corporation court trial for alibi excuses after an attempted theft tied to an ape cutout. He was arrested by a patrolman for the stunt, released when the matter was deemed broken, and later arrested again by Officer Lynn Davis on the same charge.

E. DO. Dihose Monroe Shreet Tursday Im Corporation Court Thiboss Pithoss Lynn Davis

Prohibition youths held on murder charge in Texas

A Texas preliminary hearing set for two youths accused of violating national prohibition laws and connected to an accidental shooting in Geary County. A letter sent to The San Antonio Light reveals a $5 fund and calls for legal aid to secure a possible defense for the youths.

Prohibition Enforcement Tom Chander Pur Cot Just Bateries Friend National Prohibition Say San Antonio Light Tarin Ite Gexar the Light Chandler Polech Bors BR. Tu. Negh

Radio Romeo Found Guilty in Boston Polygamy Case

Boston Mass Aur Raymond W Jenkins alias Chase a college graduate and WWI veteran known as the Three-wife Man was found guilty of polygamy in Boston Municipal Court and sentenced to a year in the house of correction. On appeal he was held in $2000 bond. Jenkins was later fined guilty of larceny of two radios and sentenced July 11 in Barbure Court to one year. The arrest on larceny led to the polygamy charges. Three women testified they were his wives, Beatrice Gormley Jenkins Providence Ethel Wood Jenking Hyde Park and Marion Kirkpatrick West Canton Street Mouth End, each denying prior marriage to him. He also stole various bet items from Roxbury homes.

Boston Mass Raymond W. Jenkins Alias Chase India Romeo House of Correction Jenking Barbure Court Fune Jenkins James H.devlin Beatrice Gormley Jenkins Providence Ethel Wood Jenking Hyde Part Marion Kirkpatrick West Canton Street Mouth End Mays Chase Roxbury

Amarillo Woman Faces Slaying Trial Date Set

Amarillo resident Levi J Brall worth is charged with the slaying of Mrs. Grace Morrison of Plainview in an incident May 13. Attorneys indicated readiness for trial when the case is called at Cansom. No jury survived the initial trial, and a new jury was formed.

Amarillo Texas Attarpoxs Levi J. Brallworth Grace Morrison Plainview Canson Mandas Henry Biahin

Great Wild Horse Round-Up Starts in Colorado

A rough draft summary of a Colorado horse roundup begins with 20 cowherds and two wagons driving south along the Yampa River toward Melish counts. Riders will tally the southern Yampa stretch and move toward a central point. Poor quality horses may be culled and slaughtered. markets and fertilizer are mentioned.

Colorado Vuk Yampa Horson Faure Mas

Airplanes Conquer Forest Parasites in Dominion Experiment

OTTAWA August 3 The ducting forest trees in northern Galria have the air against the tayaves as hempitare Invewerm proceeds under a Dominion government experiment. Flight Interint N.C. Forks reports the airmen fly to fend the trees while observers on the ground monitor the work led by Fr. M. Swaine as sociable dominion enta rinlogint.

Ottawa Galria N.C. Forks M. Swaine

Two Lines Vie for Jadwin Post as General retires

In a muddled line of text two candidates are described for General Jadwin's post. Edgar Indvin appears as chief engineer, while General Tally is noted as retiring, with Wortheaday as a possible related figure.

Thosnaa Edgar Indvin Fingineer Carpy Wortheaday

Portland-Tacoma power debate and public ownership praised

A Portland Telegram excerpt argues for publicly owned power versus private firms. It lauds Tacoma for using hydraulic plants to benefit citizens, notes lower electric costs and strong schools funded by public power, and warns against private monopolies while urging honest officials and educated voters.

Snook Conviction Case Excerpts Arouse Jury

Court exhibits include a bloody handkerchief, bloodstained clothing, and a knife linked to Theora Snook’s killing. Prosecutor Chester presents photos and weaponry as the defense objects, arguing the images are prejudicial. Judge Hearlett allows the photograph, as the trial resumes with the defense preparing to challenge the electric chair outcome.

Loken Snook Theora Theorn Swedottlen Chester Miss Hix Ter Cat EB. O. Ricketts Max C. Seyfert Corre Henry L. Hearlett Ien Hight Bnoulk

Double Parks for Few Seconds Judge Refuses Fine

A man charged with double parking on North Bl Marys Street testifies before Judge Dave Watson. He argued that a few seconds of waiting for a passenger should not lead to a fine, and the judge agreed. Local attorneys and witnesses described the incident and the surrounding confusion.

T4n Foz Fenae Caunac Séteral Thienta North Bl. Mary's Street Oliver Ti. Hanren Nequitt Fox Oppeatas Taghl Tom Girel Investments

State Flags Plan for Dallas Fight

Austin Aug 6. Dallas promoters plan a prize fight with admission charged Thursday night, seeking to evade Texas law prohibiting pugilistic encounters, Assistant Attorney General Jack Blalock says in a formal opinion.

Austin Um—Vlang Dallas Jack Blalock

Lavaca Bay Bridge Work Authorized

Washington D. C. Run reports the War department approved the Texas state highway commission’s request to build a bridge across Lavaca Bay, three miles south of Port Lavaca, Texas.

Lavaca Bay Wasrington D.T. Run Texas State Highway Commission Ta~ynen Bay Port Lavaca Texas

Officer Hernandez Arrested After Parking Incident

Frank Hernandez of 421 Davis street was stopped in the 400 block of East Travis for parking before 10 o'clock. He refused to answer questions, resisted arrest, and was taken to the station after a struggle. Judge Dave Watson fined Hernandez $2 for parking and $5 for disturbing the peace.

Frank Hernandez Davis Street Tudge Dave Watson Incorporation al Right Tye C. A. Dotson Deftion Hernandez East Travis Street Hervantes Jeffersontreet Pecan Street Central Police Dotson Fernandez Hernadez Travia Street

Issue of Etiquette Debates Danzig President Rank

A question of international rank at the Danzig Free State arose as diplomats discussed salute protocol. Italian warships signaled a 21 gun salute for Dr Heinrich Sahm, president, while M Strasburger, Polish consul general, protested to Count Gravina. Strasburger argued Sahm held prime minister rank, not head of state, entitling only 19 guns.

Danzig Freee State IPI Danzig Free State Free Nations Telfure Itstlan_warslipa Heinrich Saha M. Strasburger Graviin Lenate of Nations Dr Sahm

Ad Club in San Antonio Plans Outing and Business

The San Antonio Advertising Club held its regular Tuesday noon meeting at the Plaza hotel to discuss the forthcoming outing and other business matters.

San Antonio Advertising Club Plaza Hotel

Wright Asks Codified Law For City Ordinances

Acting Mayor Phil Wright urged codification of the city lane and electrical ordinances after contractors requested copies of recently posted rules. He lamented the jumble of laws since 1800 and proposed a pamphlet style codex to help residents and officials find the applicable provisions quickly.

Phil Wright

Cattleman Denies He Was Killed

EL PASO Aug 6 I Martig Snyder prominent cattleman came to El Paso to deny a report that he had been killed in a battle on the Drag near Van Horn Texas.

EL Paso I—Martig Snyder van Horn Texey

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