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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1929

Page

3

Quake Return to East Held Unlikely

Pittsburg August 13 The earth tremor that shook the northeast yesterday is unlikely to recur for a hundred years or more say experts from the Carnegie Museum Dr Audrey Avinoff and Dr Ivanoff describe a Teutonic geological formation underlying the states from Connecticut to Ohio and Ontario to central Pennsylvania as prone to only minor tremors rather than any surface disturbance.

Pittsburgh Iris Audrey Avinoff Carnegie Museum Ivanoff Connecticut Ohio Ontario Pennsylvevia Inman Ivansff

P Branch Seeks Extension Permit For New Line

Washington D C Aug 13 The San Antonio and Aransas Pass railroad seeks permission from the Interstate Commerce Commission to extend one and a half miles of new track in and near Houston parallel to the Housing ship channel. The line would run far from the interstate commerce routes and enable improved service. Fire at 4 stairway traps occupants in a Houston house leaving Gus Giametta and another resident injured.

Washington, D. C Eonntey Touston Trans Interstate Commerce Commission San Antonio

Putting Taste Into Cookery by Four Women Experts

Four renowned women cooking experts reexamine vegetables with milk and fruits to boost national health. They advise cooking veg with little water, a dash of sugar, and simple rules to make produce brighter and more delicious for all families. The Sugar Institute endorses these ideas for healthier eating.

United States Lai

Succumbs of U S. Commissioner Siddall At 53

U S commissioner B M Siddall died Monday from a heart attack at age 53. He served in federal duties and was noted for his public service. He is survived by colleagues and ongoing projects under his jurisdiction.

B. M. Siddall U. S

Siddall Funeral to Be Held From Residence

Funeral services for United States Commissioner TM Siddall, who died of a sudden heart attack at his home, will be held Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. from the residence at 431 West Woodlawn Avenue. The commissioner’s oldest son Parker, 22, will arrive from Kansas City, Missouri, Tuesday night. Surviving are his widow Rita, son Roger 90, daughter Marion 27, and two sisters Mrs H Siedham of San Antonio and Mrs Wok Gambrel of Phoenix. Siddall practiced law in San Antonio for 14 years before his appointment three years ago.

United States TM. Sideall West Woodlawn Avenue Parker Kannan City Widw Rita Siddall Tya Song Roger Marion Siddall H. Siedham Sanu Antonio Mra Wok. Gambrel Pugenix San Antonio

Firestone Air Party Leaves Texas Tour Halt

The trimotored Firestone Tire and Rubber company plane begins a goodwill tour heading north from San Antonio after a brief stay in the city. The 12 passenger craft stops in Austin and Fort Worth before overnighting in Walla. The ninth stop on a 5000 mile trip that spans about twenty five cities in the South and Middle West. The party includes Manley St F Miller M K Southerland La Vi Spin W M McCon nell and E H Quigley.

Firestone Tire and Rubner Company San Antonio Austin Fort Worth Wallaa South Middle West Manley St. F

Governor Plans to Check Drink Habit in Mexico

HUATABAMPO Sonora Aug 13 Governor Francisco Elias leads a state government prioritizing prohibition enforcement road construction and an anti drink campaign. Officials report a state treasury surplus of about 500 100 pesos with 000 missing digits noted in dispatches.

Mexico Huatabampo Sonora Francisco S$. Elias

Slack Reported in German Business Conditions

Wastington August 13 UPI report cites lack of activity in German commerce at month start due to uncertainty over The Hagwa o and related policy issues. Devlin of the department of commerce notes cautious spending and slower industrial output amid unsure prospects.

Wastington I. G UPI Devlin

State taxes unpaid despite paid certificate confusion

Aug 13. Assistant Attorney General J G Chandler said in an opinion to Jobin H Cullom tax collector for Villas counts that tax rolls show taxes unpaid though collectors claim payment. The opinion, approved by Attorney General Claude Pollard, says the state must pursue suit to collect unpaid taxes.

Atorney J. G- Chandler Jobin HT Cullom Claude Pollard Culam

Amazon suspects sought after alleged street attack

Polite officers searched Tuesday for an Amazon worker accused of throwing another woman, Maria Lopez, from a waving car at Pecos and Monterey. Lopez and Doraillo were riding with a third woman when an argument arose. The driver opened a door and pushed Lopez to the pavement. she was treated at a nearby hospital.

Miss Maria Lopez Leona Etreet Pecos Monterey Miss Lopez Miss Doraillo Miss Lopra Lopez

Portes Gil Plans Congress Speech at Cabinet Meet

President Portes Gil will present a message to Congress at the opening of the regular session on September 1. The cabinet will meet on August 20 to discuss the speech after most government departments have submitted their contributions. The message will not be a full report on the nine months of the national administration. A note mentions Robert B. Green Hospital treating a right arm dislocation and body bruises.

Portes Gil Mexico City Ada Congress Sress Morte Alreads Ional Ube Robert B. Green

Former Chic in Gotham Die Former Chic in Gotham Die

Joseph A. Warren, former New York City police commissioner, died at his New York home after three months of confinement. Once allied with Mayor James J. Walker, his career faced intense press and public scrutiny following the murder case involving Arnold Tethstein, a noted gambler.

New York Joseph A. Warren New York City Arnold Tethstein Warren James J. Walker

Easterwood Seeks Legion Post Not Governorship

WORT ARTHUR Texan reports Easterwood Dallan will not seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination in 1030. He plans to pursue the American Legion state commandership at the August convention in Waco from August 26 to 28. The message mentions other candidates like Hen J. Dean and Ernest AL. Cox amid political maneuvering and a murder mystery tied to Mothstein.

Wort Arthur Texan W. EB. Basterwood Dallan American Legion

Banquet for International Advertising Delegates in Berlin

German papers report a banquet for International Advertising Association delegates in Berlin. About 2500 guests were served by 400 waiters. Four thousand bottles of wine were consumed with half from U.S. guests. Veal entrees were prepared as part of the menu with assorted relishes and crabs provided.

Berlin International Advertising Association United States

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