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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1929

Page

10

Kansas prison break under probe disrupts Leavenworth outbreak

An investigation began into how pistols were smuggled into the Leavenworth state prison after an attempted breakout left two convicts dead. Six inmates sparked the revolt as guards and a prison posse pursued fugitives, with a guard wounded and prisoners using a wire barricade.

Lansing Kan Laie [Ng State Leavenworth Federal Prison Serdas Milt F. Armine William Webb Kansas City Robert Collins Collins Hele W. L. Heslip B. Rnight Hudspeth Board of Parler Priton

Power Company Seeks Water Permit for Devil's River

The Central Power and Light Company of San Antonio filed an application with the state board of water engineers to divert waters from Devil's River in Val Verde County for power generation. The filing was announced in Austin on August 7.

Secrecy Shrouds Schneider Entry at Naval School

At Annapolis the Mercury Tacer plane linked to Lieut Alford J Williams is treated with heavy secrecy. The craft arrived from Philadelphia aboard a naval tug and is parked near the training ship Pavia Mercedes, covered and guarded by blue jackets and petty officers ahead of the Schneider Cup contest in England next month.

Annapolis United States Naval Academy Alford J. Williams England Naral Philadelphia Pavia Mercedes

Mrs F Johnson Reports Son Lost

Flora Johnson of 108 Queen Anncourt reports to police that her 16 year old son Philip has been missing from home for two days. Police are seeking information to locate him and ensure his safety.

F. Johnson Flora Johnson Queen Anncourt Phiilip

Veterans to Attend Meet for National Convention

Commander Joseph H. Meyer leads Eugene J. Hernandez Camp No 1 delegation to the national convention in Denver September 7 to 14. Other members include William H. Kenton Louis W. Degen Sam Goodman and Hans Wolff. A separate Corpus Christi visit is planned for Spanish War Veterans members, with a city seal design by William W. Herring endorsed by the camp and by Lodge No 36 of the Knights of Pythias.

Joseph H. Meyer Eugene J. Hernandez United Spanish War Veterans Denver Vice Department William H. Kenton Louis W. Degen Sam Goodman Hans Wolff Corpus Christi Southern Pacific William W. Herring William W. Herring For the City of San Antonio Camp

Police hunt escaped inmate near San Antonio

San Antonio police were on the lookout Wednesday for an escaped prisoner from Corpus Christi jail last night, believed headed toward the city. Alice Texas received notice of the break, and authorities learned the man had wired about car disposal.

San Antonio Yrisoner Corps Christ C. W. Shecifé Alice

Governor Honors Endurance Fliers

Governor Flem Th Sampeon commisions Colonel Dale J. Uackson and Forest Brine aboard the stalf for the world’s endurance refueling record attempt. Endurance fliers, named for long endurance flights, receive honors from the governor and are tasked with leading the mission aboard FRAAKPUICL AVAN 4-142.

Fraakpuicl Avan Dale J. Uackson Wit Forest Inday Flem Th Sampeon

Rail Body to Air Oil Rate Charges

The railroad commission will hear the petition of Coston Oil company for revision of rates on petroleum products from Big Spring to Pecos and El Paso. Clarence E. Gilmore chairs the hearing. tentative rates are reported to be maintained and applicable.

Austin Upr-Au Railroad Commission Coston Oil Company Big Spring Pecos Fl Paso Clarence E. Gilmore

Traffic movement restricted by prohibitive products

The items described create movement barriers and are deemed excessive and discriminatory toward traffic, implying unfair policy or practice. The statement critiques the impact on access and fairness, suggesting scrutiny or redress may be warranted.

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