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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1929

Page

3

Minor Disorders Mark Brisk Presidential Campaign in Mexico

Mexico City Aug 17. Elections for a president and three months to go show a relatively orderly campaign by five leading candidates. Jose Yonconrlos anti-reliefionist and Pascual Ortiz Rubio NR party figure tour the country, with large crowds, parades, and speeches amid claims of peace and enforcement of revolutionary rules. A notable incident includes a crowd stoning the Diario Del Norte office in Saltillo, while Vera Cruz reports gunfire at the governor’s party offices. No major violence noted beyond scattered disturbances as campaigns unfold across states including Sonora and Coahuila.

Mexico City Geneen Portes Sotto Joee Yonconcrlos Noeth Pascual Ortiz Rubio National Revolutionary Party Mexico Enmapmnit Bechelos Tacka Labol Ord Rubin Colaza Guanadante Francinco I. Madero Alvaro Obregon Plutapes Edina Cailes Porter Gil Benald Saltillo Coahuila Halconiex Merrate Juarez Vasconcé Diario del Norte Heror Famaga Andone Vera Cruz Artalberta Tojeda Preas Na Wana Revolutionary Party Marqui Cnatins Vita Alessia Robles Coghuila

Mexican Merchant Killed in Street

A Mexican merchant named Joe Ramirez was dragged from jail at Chiele and killed in the street near Puebla. The chaotic dispatch notes Ramirez had been arrested earlier in the flax, with details unclear as reporters did not obtain the transfer record.

Mexico City Joe Ramirez Chiele Tuebla Fl Viniversal

Dancing Crescent Dance Event and Weekend Activities

Fragmented lines describe a weekend of dances and events including a Saturday night at Midway orbits with Steve Gavinner and Kangs performing, a Sunday barbecue picnic and dance with prize drawings, and a rifle range open day. Mentioned are August dates, Castrovill, Macdona Shooting Club, an orchestra, and prizes.

Crescent Dev ‘i. Cella Fapaouia Steve Gavinner Ucksin Kangs Ali Wag' Haduday Midway Oirates Are Moartines Baturlay Beck Tehesteuy Farm Macdona fAily Majestic Jewelry Albert J. Chicon

Fireman W. J. Sans Featured in Know Your Wiremen Series

Fireman W. J. Sans of Central Rien station No 1 at Martset and St Marys Streets is profiled today in the Know Your Wiremen series. Sans has been a linesman since September 1927, illustrating long service at the local fire company.

W. J. Sans Base Company Rien Martset St. Mary's Streels Aince September &Y

Rail Freight Traffic Gains Reported as Record High

Washington Aug 17 The first six months of 1920 saw railroads log a record freight traffic volume totaling 238 899 592 000 net ton miles up 4 percent from the prior high. Net ton miles rose to 4 644 565 001, a gain of 60 percent over the first six months of last year.

Washington, T Clnsa Ony Lie Bureau Af Railway Economics Jost Fone

Four Children Die in Fire as Father Fails Rescue

In Concord New Hampshire four children aged under five perished in a home fire on the city’s outskirts. The father, Marshall Proneh, tried to save them but was himself severely burned and later found by the roadside, his clothing burnt. Esther, a five year old, was among those who perished. the tragedy left three other young siblings dead and the survivor critically burned.

Concord Esther Athera Marshall Proneh Rether Heen Big Crame House Ote Skirle Tily Mins Ising

Two Men Accused of Arson After Houston Fires

In Houston TAUETON Ane. 13, two men were bound over to the grand jury on arson charges. Dr. Smith, 50, and W. Frayes, [age illegible], were held on $1000 bonds after preliminary hearings. Other cases involving N. A. Wilson grocer, W. G. Park, 68, and A. J. Turner, 47, were referred to the industrial body following hearings.

A. J. Turner

Italian quake alarms residents across Bologna squares

An Italian earthquake felt in Bologna spread fear among residents, though no damage was reported. City authorities urged calm as the tremor prompted precautionary crowd dispersal and warnings to avoid public squares.

Bologna Traly AO A

And I Remember When

A fragmented reminiscence by W. J. Paisley recalls seeing a last automobile shown by Monte somery Wart and company in a baggage car. The piece hints at demonstrations for prominent citizens, noting the vehicle could run about 15 miles an hour and reports relief when it arrived in town, though many lines are garbled and unclear.

W. J. Paisley Magoolla Avenue Wart and Company

Japanese Hear Reds Invaded China From Aug 16 to 17

Dispatches report clashes along the Yonge Anaya front as Japanese forces invade Chinese territory. Chinese garrison at Pogranicharya reinforces defense while a guerrilla band identified as a young Mongolla faction allegedly killed several civilians before retreating.

Torio Atohi Shiny Lypritt Ivinaya Wsrisun Yougeanicinaya Pogranicharya Nengo Jiepatches Khaitar Hsilar

Big Guns Backing Drive Report Says Soviet Chinese Clash

A clash on the Chinese Eastern Railway near Manzhouli 22 miles south of Manzhouli left Soviet and Chinese forces with casualties. Soviet units backed by heavy artillery faced Chinese rifle fire. four Chinese were killed, two officers, six soldiers, and ten civilians wounded. Another report from Mukden said cavalry attacked Chinese lines at Meiayotar near the border as fighting continued.

Vemin Ching Ang UPI Ollein Lick Jailwinor Manel Muk Howsid Keviut Meiynotar Manchili

Youth sought in death case at city drug store

Kansas City Aug 17 A polite town were seeking Tune Corrs men at 1 MM Carrier who committed eniviile yeaterday shortly before 2 jury indicted him on murder sharpen in connection with an allege Ursin plot which caused Vie death of three firemen in modeur ptere ex dhusion Asizist 5 The elderly Carey charged by a witness before the raul jury with responsibility for the drug store ex explosion and the Gillis theater Infant in June 1925 which took six lives shot himself in a downtown hotel We deft annie say light drankards Blackmailens and back litern canked me to do this act (sign er) D Carey This should hej the ends

Kansas City Tony Carer Eniviie Rand Vie Modeur Carey Raul Gillis Annie D. Carey

Plane crash near Five Hills injures Army officers

An Army surgeon Major Chillide W. Cone, 43, and Lieutenant Taplin, 55, were seriously wounded when their scout plane crashed into a tall oak 500 feet above the Five Hills area in Mil lom. The craft cartwheeled, leaving both men with multiple injuries but expected to recover.

Wintilrop Masa Will Hig Five Hills Millon Meicnery Maj Chillide W. Conemings Vie Boston Meserve Lient Wile Vian Ft. Taplin Climmings Dthee Burts Taplin

Morrow to Leave Mexico City for U.S. Vacation

United States Ambassador Dwight Morrow will travel today with Mrs Morrow and their family for a vacation in the United States. They will first reach New York, then Washington. After a few days in Washington they plan a stop in North Traven, Maine, for September duties.

Morrow Mexico City U. S United States Dwight Morrow Mfra Ineelig X.I Washington Traven

Employment in July Decreases Amid Industrial Slowdown

Despite a modest rise in total wage payrolls, manufacturing payrolls fell by about 7.7 percent from June. The July figures show a drop in employment across key industries with overall payrolls still below June levels.

Cheyenne Frontier Days urged by Johnson in Wyoming

Wyoming cattleman Johnson discusses the Cheyenne Frontier Days festival as the state’s great gala. Four Mays of crowds 15,000 to 20,000 plus decorate with flags and colored attire. Johnson travels to Paso, Dallas, and New York coordinating rodeo events and parade entertainment for the multi-city celebration.

Johnson Sin Antonio American Legion Wyoming More Etates Dallas New York Madison Sanave

Marriage Licenses and Intention To Wed Noted

Vital statistics report lists names of couples issued marriage licenses including Yar W. Kelmmel and Soya L. Neen, Clifton G. Walbedl and Mra Alta Mrad, and others. an intention to marry section mentions Wilbur Wotheingeank and Netsinn Mikenneth Hf, Dubloes, plus Frankie Kus crove fran. Muller and Ruse V xen. The Kerr County community headlines note a home demonstration banquet led by Senator Juliss Reni and County Judge Lee Willace with Vera Culpepper and Mesdames Rosers and Hoickamir assisting. Building permits section records eleven new constructions and remodeling projects with addresses and values, including four-room dwellings and a church repair project, across Kerrville areas.

Yar W. Kelmmel Soya L. Neen Cuflon GC Walbedl Mra Alta Mradneeelet Wi Gelzendaner Gearete Bon “Beniamio Fieina Catatina Garcia Wilbur Wotheingeank Oni Netsinn Mikenneth Hf. Dubloes Frankie Kuscrove Muller Ruse V. Xen Jullis Reni Chamber of Commerce Vera Culpepper Lee Willace Kerr County Wan Heners Mesdames J. F. Rosers K. A. Hoickamir Herman Schulte Kerr Kerrville Mountain

Navy Worries Over Surge of Officer Resignations

The Navy opens an inquiry into an unprecedented wave of voluntary resignations by line officers in the first seven months of the year. Rear Admiral Leigh, head of the Bureau of Navigation, notes many officers left similarly in 1928 and seeks reasons related to promotion prospects, Navy life, or civilian pursuits.

Wasiingdon Navy Department Iran Constrielinn Teriong Ril Leigh Chive Bureau of Mivigation Admiral Teiet Paar Hotun

Extradition Sought in California Bank Robbery Case

Sacramento, Calif. August 11. A man identified as Moysion, 26, awaits extradition to Lamar after arrest in Ran Andreas, Calif., yesterday connected to the Yamnar First Nations bank holdup in May. Officers admit a person aided in the hold up but deny any single suspect.

Bacramento Calif Herkret 1 Moysion Lamar Cato Ran Andreas Yamnar First Nations Bank Mar Faye Roysten

Slayer of Three Asks Death Stay in Mexico City

Romero Carrasco, condemned for the slayings of three people, has petitioned the superior court of the federal district for a stay of execution in Mexico City.

Slayer of Three Mexico City

Radio Programs and Schedules on KUSel Station

A dense listing of Saturday and Sunday radio broadcasts across multiple stations and programs. Includes KUSel with music blocks, educational talks, religious services, orchestras, and theater features. details on time blocks, performers, and venues. and extensive mentions of other stations such as KGW KTAP KOMR WGN WEAF and WEAR with varied programs from music to sermons, interwoven with station call letters, times, and program names.

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Norris Blaze Destroys Fort Worth Church as Fire Guts Building

The Norris congregation, Texas's largest, battles a blaze that razed both church and parsonage after January 1912 fires. Amid arrests and trials linked to minister Brack Norris, suspicions of motives surface as the community witnesses a third destructive fire tied to lingering tensions and pulpit attacks. An unrelated note from London reports Italian flyers entering the Schneider Cup with their own cook.

Fort WoonTo Pireazul Jhutney Norris Texas Brand Beth Vienulmmentalisk Firm Milling Chinpa Fort Worth Herman

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