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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1929

Page

20

Texas National Guard encampment ends with retreat and casualties

In Palacios Texas on August 1, troops of the Thirty-sixth Texas National Guard faced a sudden attack during a summer encampment. An all-night bombardment preceded a retreat planned for dusk as artillery pounded the lines, while a separate report in Chicago notes a fatal shooting near Tiguer traffic, with a body found riddled by five bullets near the drainage outskirts.

Palacios Tex Ternsling Texas National Guard Cago Aug Fred Varwre

Bequest Ends Drudgery in Baltimore Estate Tale

In Baltimore a $780,000 estate affords Jessie Sundberg an end to kitchen drudgery at an inn where she has worked. The 18 year old in Watsonville Calif learns of the bequest and faces proposals of marriage as part of her unexpected future.

Watsonville Calif Baltimore Jessie Sundberg Miss Sundberg

Central Lines Officials Visit San Antonio

New York Central figures in South Texas, General Passenger Agent S. Al Tos Swangenberg and General Freight Clerk A. W. Morgan, were in San Antonio on Friday from Hyastan assessing operations and freight connections.

S. AL Tos R. Swangenberg A. W. Morgan New York Central Lines South Texas San Antonio

Execution Plot Delayed Over Jail Roof Scaffold Plans

Federal authorities faced delays in Florence Alderman's execution as officials debated using the Broward County Jail roof or the county courthouse yard for a scaffold. Bonding concerns and contractor leases stalled the plan, with a federal court order prompting a last attempt to approve a hanging site.

Broward Counts Talay Flornce Florida East Linder Yentral Tidge Flatstead L. Ritter Aierayan Lip

Woman Pens Article on Women in Business Leadership

Mrs. Mairicri Rulberland of 2d King Wilton Street notes women are not merely demanding. they are seizing executive power. She was appointed career editor of Miss 192! magazine and will write about women in the business world after interviews with Mayor CoM. Chambers and others. San Antonio will be mentioned in her articles while Mrs. Sutherland plans to go to York for more material.

Mairicri Rulberland King Wilton Street Com. Chambers San Antonio Sutherland York

Kerrville College Alumni Elect Officers in August

Ex students and the alumni association of Kerrville Texas Presbyterian college held an officer election for the year Mary Walden of Cameron was elected. The report notes changes in leadership among Kerrville alumni with members chosen for various posts in the association.

Kerrville Texas Texas Presbyterian College Mary Walden Cameron

Court Proceedings and Local Fines in Justice Court

Ex parte cases involve forgery theft by bailee and wrongful discharge with bonds set. robbery trial before a jury. multiple individuals cited for traffic, drunkenness, and violations. A large list names fines and penalties attributed to operating on wrong side of highway, traffic infractions, and associated court actions in Louisiana.

Anthony Charles Stain Ubarius Swain State of Terus Ernest Carranza Tix Urite George Colemat W. BK. Weaver Justice OF the Peace Court L. F. Ball E.W. Tangy Soley John Up Magi Dol Kuwen Milton Ar Lbl Ay Srkobert Chester Lewis Denham Lave Currasea B.C Semler Arthur Johnson Nelson Cory Torlvight J. S Williamson Mike Williamson E. A. Saucier Henry Gepeda Hogue Steve Bana Mrs le Willis Gearge I. Marigold Isdewel Miller Se Fiage Alonzo Manuel ‘Thanez Wiliams Clifton Grown C. L Ch. Griffin Clay Monre Stes W. Parker Adella Dela Rosa Hervanidex Stowe A. Tong Marcin Aries Marjorie Brown Jub Tubteras le View Arrlinanens Lorde Dunt Levin Meyer Gladys Jackson Roe Atiees

Soviet Ford contract talks reach Moscow

Four representatives of the Ford Motor Company arrived in Moscow to discuss a possible $500,000,000 contract with the Soviet government. The delegation aims to secure aid and smooth relations as talks continue on trade concessions and industrial cooperation in the Soviet Union. Miss Walden Knight of Kingsville and Miss Sprague of Dallas appear in brief mentions as election and orchestra notes.

Walden Knight Kingsville Wala Sprague Dallas Miss Sprague Mastatant Ieelor Westminster Orchestra FORD Moscow Tord Motay

Hard Man to Stir Manuel Cantu in Peace Disturbance Case

In Corporation court A Ortiz, 20, of 22148 Wyoming Street, charged with disturbing the peace, testified that Manuel Cantu remained unmoved during a quarrel in the 400 block of Hedges Street. Cantu described being cursed at and noted a can of rat poison tossed nearby. Ortiz was fined $5 by Judge Watson. An unrelated note from London reports Britain planning to discuss China matters with the Chinese government on August 1.

Manuel Cantu Corporation A. Ortiz Wyoming Treet Ortiz Cantu Hedges Street China London

Pyorrhea Dangers and Creosone Treatment Claim

A vintage health ad warns pyorrhea signals danger to heart and stomach and promises quick gum healing with Creosone. It touts five active ingredients and a money back guarantee, urging immediate purchase at drugstores.

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