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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1929
Page
9
A Soma girl, age unspecified, suffered partial paralysis and speech impairment after a fall from a cat on Alpine Drive in Urucken Ridge Park. Doctors report temporary but improving brain pressure after skull surgery two weeks ago. The patient has spoken twice and shows gradual health gains.
Austin Aug 1 Members of the pinned committee of the organization formed by the regional chamber to advocate a major highway project in Texas meet at Fort Worth on August 22. The general organization will meet them on September 22. Attending are Judge W. Buegins of Houston Clarence Chesey of Dwaning and J T Lightfoot at Fort Worth.
Newane New Jersey Aug 17 The local police report a theft of an automobile. The owner, Metsger, expresses relief after confirming the car is missing and later recovered. The inquiry continues as investigators pursue leads to recover the vehicle.
New York officials escalate efforts to remove abandoned autos in Queens. A special police squad targets principal highways while a task force confronts owners, aiming to keep streets cleaner and curb vehicle clutter in the borough.
A street vendor was robbed on South Prese Street when an assailant, while the vendor drank coffee, grabbed his money pouch and fled. Police report no injuries. Investigators seek witnesses and a description of the thief.
A chaotic wedding and family notices column reports travels of Mrs. Creamer and relatives visiting Morus Itheu Fo a Pent e 4 Mri owl Mer, and a large wedding of Inein tineh ter. Lowise to Robert Soltines scheduled at the bride's parents home, Rev. Robinton officiating, with plans to Corpus Christi afterward. Numerous social visits and summer travels across Texas and Ontario are noted, alongside school events, garden gatherings, and a police report of razor blade theft from a freight car facility.
Berlin August Reichsbank data lists gains in gold and bullion totaling 1 946 000 Reichsmarks, while foreign currency reserves fall 25 142 000. Notes on other banks rise 4 727 000, advances up 12 000, and circulation declines. Discount rate stands at 7 1/2 percent. Also reports on San Antonio grain and livestock markets with prices for white corn, milo, wheat, cattle, and goats.
A pending settlement of the Denman Lang condemnation case involves the Leroy Veiman estate and a public street strip of about 16 feet wide along Main Avenue. The city plans to take a corner strip to widen the street, with an estimated value around $6,000 and total lot value at $16,000. Mayor O. M. Chambers supports the settlement, and officials expect the suit to be dropped next week.
A United States public health service quarantine reduces entry of Chinese migrants to the Philippines and blocks some flows into the United States and Hawaii. The notice highlights tightened controls at island gateways as authorities seek to curb movement.
In Paris on August 17 a couple married in bathing suits after a courtship on a sunny beach. Maurice Chala of Constantinople and Lies Cublin were joined in ceremony, then began their honeymoon with a cruise in the surf.
TOKYO Aug 17 Imo Ka Trrttta a leading Japanese woman educator and Vasene College graduate died today at Kamakura from a cerebral hemorrhage. The prominent educator contributed to women education and university studies in Japan.
Coastal markets show lemon prices at 9 per box with drops noted. Growers around Morr ville AL report peppers, tomatoes, pears, and grapes selling briskly, with price ranges from 8.75 to 84.00 per box for various sizes. Sellers list spicate tomatoes and Thompson seedless grapes among steady offerings as market activity continues in the region.
Readable fragments show varied produce with prices in cents and dollars. Items include apples, asparagus, beans, beets, cucumbers, melons, carrots, onions, lemons, peppers, tomatoes, grapes, and poultry prices. Units include bushels, dozens, pounds, and crates, with many entries listing per unit costs in cents or dollars.
In New Orleans on August 17 the cotton market opened up as favorable futures drove gains of 11 to 12 points. Buying supported by continued demand pushed later trades to about 41.80 for October, 18.80 for December, and 18.32 for January with prices hovering near yesterday’s close as trading extended into the first hour.
An Ohioan won the checker championship in Ames after a tense final round against a rival from Monokisn. The match featured close play and a decisive end, crowning the new national champion.
NANKIN China August 17 pointed Dr oc Wi Washington one of the Chinese dele walen to the league of nations.
An era of church activities unfolds with Sunday services and Sunday schools noted across many congregations. Missions and prayer meetings appear in multiple neighborhoods, including Unity Center, First Methodist, Presbyterian and Episcopal parishes, with details on times, locations, and special events.
A fragmented page lists San Antonio stock names, banks, lenders, and brokers with prices and notes. It shows commercial banks such as National Bank and title firms, along with notices for bids and financial services, all subject to change.
David Belasco's niece Bertinte Telases Yankehurst obtained an interlocutory divorce in San Francisco Superior Court less than a week after separation from her husband Byers Vanderburst. She was granted custody of their son Frederick and $84 a month for his support. She testified that Vanderburst assaulted her at the home. The couple married in 1925 and separated five days prior to the filing.
A Santa Montla organizer announced sixteen contestants will display their features on the field while four more are due to arrive today for the National Air Races. The event signals a high profile women’s derby in aviation as entrants prepare for the wire-off check and Sunday take off.
Bred Webb, 23, was treated for a broken arm and other injuries at Robert Th. Greet hospital Saturday after reportedly falling from a second story window at 37 Broadway. Police said the incident remains under investigation.
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