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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1929

Page

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What a Country How Cascade trip show dramatic power match

On the Cascade dining car Paul Shou promotes Pacific coast products while observing Oregon and California scenery. The piece highlights the Columbia River’s vast electric horsepower potential, water resources, and unrealized industrial wealth spanning Oregon Washington and beyond as rail lines carry passengers toward San Francisco and Portland.

Erber Calif Oregon California San Francisco

Weather Report Fragments From Across Regions

Partial weather bulletin lists cloudy conditions and scattered thunderstorms in several states. Chicago Denver New Orleans and New York show varied cloudiness and moderate temperatures with hints of showers. Southwest flying conditions indicate winds favoring westward travel with differing ceilings and visibility across Texas New Mexico and adjacent areas.

Chicago Denver Colo AR der Matney Pecroudy Dedee City Ken Coodrad Melina Dlewtz Kovana Anetra Callfeeas Kisees -Clou Wittston Texas Wrath West Paso

Bird Gets Hot Coughs Up Diamond

A Spanish parrot named El Cla belonging to Miss Seat Beatty coughed up a diamond clasp during a coughing spell while in New York. The incident followed a claim by Beatty that the bird had swallowed the jewel moments earlier, prompting her to rush to assist. The clasp now lies in the bird’s reach as witnesses describe the unusual event.

New York el Cla Seat Beatty Miss Beatty

Witness Describes Career and Marriage in Murder Trial

Dr Trace Swink testified in a first degree murder case in Columbus Courtroom, detailing his veterinary education at Ohio State, aviation service, and Europe trip with the American Olympic pistol team. He described marriages and meetings with Miss Joara Hix, noting timing of conversations at Mack Hall and the vet building amid rain as the trial proceeded.

Colrtroom Columbus Ghia T—Upi Trace BL Swink Keane mm Hia Tein Lewan Hin Snook Ting Lin Seyfert Ohio Europe Seyfort Jceara Hix Beyfort Bnook Anid Mive Hix Hix Mack Hall Bix Neil Arena Stark Ate Gomg

Graf Passenger Wins Race

Chicago August 14 191? Graf Passenger Morris arrives from the East after a wager with his uncle Iav Nelson Morris. Onboard the Zeppelin he rushed to share his racing bet against the Bilderman aboard the Homeric. He dictated a statement to reporters and celebrated by exiting to a taxicab amid the bustling press.

Chicago Welyon Morris Europe Morris Iav Nelson Morris the Bilderman Young Morris

Zeppelin set for world cruise from Lakehurst

Hugo Eckener announced the Graf Zeppelin will begin the first leg of a round the world flight at midnight from Lakehurst after a New York visit. Officials say the weather looks favorable as the airship aims to establish a West to East record, with a goal of completing the voyage by September 1.

Naval Air Station Lakehurst Hugo Eckener New York Toon Todey Zeppelin

Chandler Boys Begin Life Anew After Father’s Death

The Chandler youths, Carson 17 and W C, face federal charges for manufacture and possession of intoxicating liquor. After their father was killed by a Prohibition agent, they were jailed and released on temporary bonds of 300 dollars each. Mrs. H W Johnston hired a lawyer as sheltering support, with the boys preparing to start anew while awaiting further court actions.

Chandler Saeed Arken Carson Hope Tom Chandler Prohibition Dpoleré Rendy Charles Stevens Charles Fein Wa Fein W. C Texas Mra H. W. Johnston Schley Avenue Hilbleth

Padded Cells. Get Fewer.

In Aug, 7, a city march recounts irregularities and names Gs. Hons Schmidt, Mrs. Ethie Hanshew, Eugene Vrwenn of Chaumpaigs and 4.3 Maney of Kansas City as participants in a rocking-chair procession tied to an orbital race context.

Uuasipaign Never Cone Gs. Hons Schmidt Ethie Hanshew Eugene ‘Vrwenn Chaumpaigs Maney Kansas City

Broad Casting Rad Sho Feature Attracts Large City Crowd

A large audience of about five hundred to a thousand people attended the radio show in the municipal auditorium Tuesday night. The event, organized by the Radio Trades Association and the San Antonio Light, featured songs, orchestra and pipe organ music with comedy sketches directed by Jack Willace as master of ceremonies.

Municipal Auditorium Radio Trades Association San Antonio Light Jack Willace

Radio display delights attendees at Galvan event

Seventeen radio makes from the AT designs were shown. During intermissions the crowd viewed radio industry products with wonder. The program opened Tuesday night with banjo by Don Gal vau of the Greater Majestic theater, followed by Earl Abel, Texas theater organist, who performed 15 minutes.

Crowda Galvan Don Galvau Greater Majestic Theater Earl Abel Texas Theater

Ther Mangel'n Musical Moments on WOAL Broadcast

The Mangel'n Musical Moments featured William Zimmer violin Agnee Sanchez piano and Evert B Allen cello with Jack Wallace comedy sketch and two assistants. Vocal numbers by Mac Marshall and Virginia Reed accompanied by Billie Roberta aired from the stage on WOAL for over 30 minutes before the page 9 continuation.

Ther Mangel Wiliam Zimmer Agnee Sanchez Evert B. Allen Jack Wallace Mac Marshall Virginia Reed Stags Woal Mias Billie Roberta Jimmie Ee

City leaders face reconsideration of annexation plan

The Pik y commission, after a meeting with about 50 business leaders from the chamber of commerce Manufactureds association and real estate boards, urged the mayor and city commissioners to rethink the annexation ordinance. Chamber rep White defended the current proposal, while White and Arthur Baird cited potential factory sites and industrial zones lost under the lines. Telegrams from industrial groups supported the protest, noting plans for a Greavenor field and other sites would be inside the city under the new limits.

Piky Commission CM. Chrisbere Chamber ‘S’ Commerce The Manufactures’ Association Wie Teal Estate Board New Chamber of Commerce Committee Chambers White Chambre of Commerce Chamber Capeerny Greavenor Field Trelorympi Aecial Frio City Arthur Baird Shayano Road Comentville Baird Ooston, Galvexton Daling Base Industria Aquares San Antonio

Movie Producers and Equity Plan Secret Meetings

In Los Angeles secret conferences between the Association of Motion Picture Producers and the Actors Equity Association continued today over Equity demands for the shop in the film industry. Earlier sessions ended without a compromise as talks focused on retakes and clues to film production details during closed sessions yesterday.

Loy Angeles Au. T Association of Mo- Ung Picture Producncs Iic Actors’ Equity Wssociation Equity Seasions Tnd Dente Cileivs

Aviators Yancey and Williams Set Flight to New York

Chicago reports aviators Lewis Lancey and Roger Williams, with their wives, planning a dawn takeoff for New York via Cleveland and Wilmington. They will refuel in Cleveland and stop briefly before continuing to New York.

Yancey and Williams N.Y Chicago Lewis Lancey Roger Q. Williama T Hey Cleveland Wilmington New York

Bus Crash in Louisiana Kills Two Children, Injures Eighteen

A serge bus overturned near Orange, Louisiana, due to a broken sleeping apparatus. Two children, Bare vata Jean Carter, 3, and her brother James, died. The mother Mia Dan Carte of Pork Ar thury Miss and Mignon of Grange were among those injured along with fifteen others. The incident occurred yesterday eight miles from Orange as the bus traveled through Beaument area.

Beaumont Texas CMA Louisiana Orange Lexan Barevata Jean Carter

Warm spell with high near 97 in city forecast

Weather forecast cites partial cloud cover in San Antonio with temperatures near the high 90s over the next 24 hours. Meteorologist J E Jarhoc expects Wednesday night and Thursday to be partly cloudy as readings reach the mid to upper 90s after Tuesday’s high of 67.

San Antonio J. E. Jarhoc Ay. m Thursdes

Marion Nixon to Wed Edward Billman Jr in Chicago

Film actress Marion Nixon and Edward Billman Jr son of a Chicago merchant will marry in Chicago on August 14 after securing a marriage license. He is 28, she 24, both former spouses.

Marion Nixon Chicago Fim Edward Billman Jr Hillman

Immigration Inspectors Plan Border Area Tours

William A. Whalen and C. A. Prekine, district director and superintendent, will inspect border barrier patrol units. They will visit border offices at towns including Townarile and nearby locales. The trips are scheduled for several days.

Barier Patos William A. Whalen C. A. Prekine Distri Immigration Service Trownarile

Guards bolstered at San Antonio State hospital amid escape fears

Reports from Austin say two extra guards were added during the day and one at night at the San Antonio State hospital to deter John M. McKenzie known as Pete. Dr Johnson notes no word from the board on transfer. Authorities caution no asylum is escape proof. Four prisoners escaped from the institution in July.

San Antonio State Hospital John M Pete" McKenzie W. J. Dohnsot Austin Tursday Mer Kensie Excape Johnson Board of Enisteat Deetor Johnann Pete Eines Daday Inhazon Wieder Fua Johnson Enid Bia Institutwn Austin Stu Street San Antonio Melvenzin Ninets Fou Enrev

Houston Bandit Robs Driver on Milam Street

A bandit boarded a running board of a car on Milam Street in downtown Houston and forced the driver to drive to Sam Houston Park. He took 1082.64 from a handbag belonging to National Life Insurance staff and escaped. Police pursue suspects and seek the thief.

Houston Texas Ail Milam Sam Houston Park Pioney National Life Tosurance Company National Bank of

Lindy and Wife to Visit Hoover Fishing Grounds

Colonel Lindbergh and Mrs. Lindbergh will host President and Mrs. Hoover at the Elvarer Fishing camp in the Divide Mountains next weekend. Lindbergh recently spoke with a White House aide and was invited to join the Hoover party in the mountains.

Lindy Wife Hoover Fishing Grounds Washington J. O. Ang Chacee Lindbergh Hoover Elvarer White House Ray Mar. Manver

Ruth Hits Homer Against Athletics

Ruth homers off pitcher Ehmike as Philadelphia Abhinities defeat Athletes. Robertson and Gribley contribute in a tied game with strong defense. game details are partially garbled but highlight Ruth's long ball.

Ruth Pholadeedhia Seg Ium Bahe Hori Son Teins Jy Iap Minh Jong Philadeiphie Huth Oerhe Roberteon Grbvie Akeed Oi Bee Ehmike Athlelct

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