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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1929

Page

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Buried Leader editor Victor Berger hailed as honest American

The Aug. burial note honors Victor L. Berger, late Milwaukee Leader editor, praising his honesty and ability. The piece recounts his stature in Milwaukee and Congress, and reflects on his ethical life, while tangentially touching on science topics about the sun and energy before a page 2 continuation.

Simeon Victor L. Berger Milwaukes Congress Victor Berger Milwaukee

Weather summary and forecasts across the United States

A garbled weather note reports weekend conditions with temperatures near 82 and 70 in some zones. It lists winds, possible showers, and cloudy or clear areas across states including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico, with broad precipitation and terrain notes and scattered advisories.

Tourtats Teslow Chienga Colo Dea Moines Faw Cedre City Ras Lalenss Montecervvese Kenuna Clady Call Lawley Clondy Texae

Pantages Accused In Publicized Offense Case In L A

Theater operator Pantages is jailed on suspicion of committing a gratutory offense against Eunice Pringle, 16, a dancer and daughter of a Los Angeles physician. Witnesses report screams, torn clothing, and disarray as Pringle fled his office, while Pantages calls it a frame-up and seeks release through court action.

Los Angeles Aiezunder Antager Eunice Pringle Biss Pringle Ster Pantages Miss Pringle Orme Tontage Charoes Misa Tringle Vantages Mise Pringle Taylor W. C. Hale W. Gordon

Succumbs to Death of Alton Adam Politician at Peace

Alton Adam, 63, a noted politician and Justice at the Peace, died suddenly Saturday morning. He served as a local official and was active in community affairs for many years.

Alton Adam Justica

Firing on Russian Border Alarms British Observers

London reports indicate heightened tension along the Manchurian Soviet border with increased military activity and artillery fire. A Daily Mail dispatch cites authorities fearing potential events in the near future as both military and civilian movements surge across Manchuria, including an artillery exchange at Pogranichnord.

London Russia China Flarhin Daily Mail Manchuria Pogranichnord

Burnett Man Robbed by Former Acquaintance

Burnett resident L. Fry of Bursett, Texas, reports he was robbed in San Antonio on Live Oak Street by a former acquaintance. Fry says the man halted him in the 200 block and threatened him with a dagger, causing a loss of five dollars.

L. Fry Bursett Venne Degger San Antonio Burnett Live Oak Street Fry

Goebel Says Luck Myth in Aviation

Col Arthur C Goebel rejects luck as a factor in aviation saying success in flight comes from preparation. He spoke at a dinner honoring a visitor from California to Hawaii two years ago amid remarks on aviation readiness and skill.

Goebel TalGaa Acg Arthur C. Goebel California Hawaii Texas U. Oil Land Austin Meras University Oi Crane County J. T. Robinson University InpG-leauing Board

Veteran politician Anton Adam Jr dies at 63 in San Antonio

Anton Adam Jr a longtime figure in San Antonio politics died at his home 320 La Mae Street at 5 30 am on Saturday aged 63 of heart failure. He served as justice of the peace in Precinct No 2 after a career starting as a clerk under Constable Joseph Kohr and Ben Fiske. He won a pivotal 1920 campaign and held office until last fall when defeated by Abe Onion. He was a member of veterans and fraternal groups and is survived by his widow Agnes Adam, his mother Mary Adam, two brothers Joy and Germane, and a sister Mrs Gretchen ons. Funeral plans were not announced.

Anton Adam Jr San Antonio Lamae Street Anton Adam Sr Adam Justice of the Peace Guy Cude Wns Calprus Abe F. Onion United Spanish War Veterans Elka, Haremonia Lodge The Hermass Sons Sam Houston Woodmen of the World Agnes Adam Mary Adam Joy Germane Gretrhen Ons

Adolphe Menjou's Wife Admitted To Paris Hospital

Paris report states Mrs. Adolphe Menjou known as Kathryn Carver was admitted to an American hospital after a sudden illness on Thursday. Her condition was not serious and she was expected to leave within four to six days.

Paris Adolphe Menjou Hollywood Kathryn Carver

Lightning Injures Texas Girl and Fatalities Reported

AMARILLO Aug. 1. A Tatum girl and her sister in Dumas county suffered injuries when lightning struck their home while they slept. Wilma, 10, was also hurt as the storm caused damage to the house. Details indicate one child died from the injuries though confirmation is uncertain.

Amarilig Tatum Danzhte Guy ‘Tatum Dumas Afoore County Fatulis Wilma

Grand Finale for Radio Night at Municipal Auditorium

Success met the 120 radio show presented by The Tight and the Radio Trades Association at every turn and a government day event brings radio week to a dramatic close at the municipal auditorium. Patrol officers will manage the traffic as crowds gather for the final night.

Sucress Tight Radio Trades Association Prosam Radio Week Municipal Pines Hue Gun Klockenkemper Mondey, Ee

Local Theater Celebrities to Headline Saturday Finale

The Saturday program will close with a grand finale featuring masters of ceremonies from Aztec Earl Abel Texas theater and Greater Majestic venues including Ralph Pollock Ernest Hauser Vic Insible and Don Galvan. Miss Nae Marshall opens at 8 38 with Miss Billie Roberts at piano in a rare gathering of local theatrical figures.

Ralph Pollock Aztec Theater Earl Abel Ernest Hauser Vic Insible Texas Theater Don Galvan Greater Majestic Nae Marshall Billie Roberts

Rogers Family Orchestra Headlines Friday Night Concert

A bustling program featured the Rogers family orchestra from 8:40 to 9:00 with the Martines ensemble directed by Eddie Martinez following. Fire Chief J. G. Sacraghee stationed 10 firemen to keep aisles clear for radio gear booths while audiences moved about. Vernon Geyer opened for the Greater Majestic and Ralph Pallock led the Aztec Symphony Orchestra with energetic encores. A last minute swap brought Eddie Le Blue and Frank Doyle from the Texas theater performing with Le Blue singing several numbers. David Griffin and his singers closed with more encores as the 40 piece firemen’s orchestra performed a standout finale.

Rogers Family Martines Eddie Martinez Suddee Rogers Redioo J. G. Sacraghee Vernon Geyer Greater Majestic Ralph Pallock Aztec Symphony Orchestra Avam Eddie le Blue Frank Doyle Texas Theater Wilb Doyle le Blue Sweethearta

Burley Shipp Faces Arson Charge in Uptown Theater Bombing

Burley Shipp of 722 Sacramento Street faces arson charges after the Uptown theater bombing on Fredericksburg Road early Friday. A second suspect was released.

5. C Burley Shipp Sacramento Street Fredericksburg Road

Chemist Testimony in Snook Murder Trial Surfaces

In Columbus Ohio August 10 1944 the courtroom was crowded as pharmaceutical chemist Robert Tarys testified regarding emotional stimulus tests found in the stomach of Poromix the murdered girl. Defense counsel Seidel questioned the authenticity of the state's exhibits and Terry described tests on samples.

Columbus Ohio Kol Robert Terrs Tohn F. Seidel Seidel Terry G. F. Lang Snook

Man Accused in Theater Bombing Awaits Hearing

Burley Shipp is jailed Saturday awaiting a hearing before Justice of the Peace Louis Boltz on arson charges tied to a Friday morning Uptown theater bombing at 719 Fredericksburg road. He previously faced robbery, theft by bailee, forgery indictments, and a forgery charge in other courts. The blast damaged the foyer and shattered storefronts.

Burley Bhipp Fredericksburg Road Justice of the Peace Louis F. Boltz Beltz's F. O. Flores District Attorney's Office J. R. Grey TL. A. Wile Viameon Shipp Justice of the Peace John Onjon Alo Petes Qnion Fiee le Weatdy

Graf Zeppelin Lands at Friedereich Hafen After Record Crossing

Graf Zeppelin completes first leg of round the world flight from Lakehurst to Friedrichshafen in 15 hours 24 minutes powering across 4200 miles at an average 67 miles per hour. Crowd cheers as crew begins servicing ship on arrival on Eckener’s 61st birthday.

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