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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1929
Page
2
Dr James Engribguam once national vice president of the Auli-Sa loon league heads to New York to answer to a charge before Episcopal church officers for beacficing medicing without a license while tied to the Health Educational Society. Jim pringham marries in Bar wendan, Mexico last June 15, two weeks after divorcing his first wife. she notes he had not lived with her for 15 years.
A brief home ad touts Flit as a quick, guaranteed insect killer for mosquitoes flies roaches bedbugs ants and fleas. It claims proven insect testing harmlessness to people and a strong quart size value with a included sprayer.
The Light photographer captures a striking image of a mother rattlesnake with her nine babies at Witte Memorial Museum. The unusual scene shows the family basking in the exhibit area as scientists note natural rattlesnake behavior and the new arrival's curiosity.
Fort Worth Aug 19 A joint legislative committee began an inquiry into how offices in Durrant County operate under the Texas fee system. Witnesses will be summoned to determine the exact annual earnings of officeholders and salaries. The probe, first to be held in Tarrant County, will move to other Texas cities as members seek reforms after a failed attempt to raise salaries by ten thousand dollars. Senator Pink Lar risa chairs the committee.
The War Department announced a Silver Star award to George M. Hager of St. Louis for gallantry near Chevy Chase on September 26 during World War I. He organized a group to flank a machine gun nest, captured it and several prisoners, and sustained wounds in the action.
The Mexican communications department announced oiling of the Monterrey to Mexico City route will start with the Monterrey 1200,000 peak tourist hotel project cornerstone ceremony. Work aims to finish most of the southern segment from Nuevo Laredo to Mexico City by January 1, with 150 kilometers remaining.
Mississippi City voters authorized issuing bonds for a new gym and a virtual facility at the negro school building. The town will borrow about 824,000 from the light plant funds to finance the projects with interest obligations to be paid by the town.
An El Universal report from Tayo, Obispo, and Quintana Roo states 100 workers gathered with chiefs at Ramoneila when troops opened fire, killing ten peons in the clash. The article notes the violent confrontation involved local employers and crowd control forces.
Reptiles greeted on arrival at the Willerigs museum exhibit as ten newborn snakes in captivity are cared for by Mrs. Sucker and Ellen Schulz Quillin. Mothers feed young with milk like food. the litter will go to Austin for live display in public schools.
A sub committee of Cavakury experts met today at the Hague conference seeking a united joint report on differences among Great Britain and the four power group Prance Italy Belgium and Japan. The aim is to propose neutral arbitration if possible. Young Morwin, longtime member of the American delegation, chaired the committee.
In Vienna last night a clash between socialist and anti socialist factions escalated into fighting at Saint Locenzen. A machine gun and snipers fired from the town hall tower, killing one socialist and wounding 62 others, including three police, as the scene grew chaotic. Reports cite continued clashes among factions with several injured.
Detroit August 3 Moose Lodges opened the forty sixth annual convention of the supreme lodge of the world. James J. Davis secretary of labor and director general of the celer Jos addressed the assembly. The program included a ceremonial parade and plans for youth participation.
London reports a Spanish steamer Ugony sank off Wemher after a British tug Fingy Cross rammed it amidships. Fifteen crew were drowned. the remaining crew were rescued as the Ugony sank in six minutes. The Fingy Cross sustained damage but recovered eight survivors and two others in the water.
A man named Juan Fareis, 35, of Thracken, was killed at the Basse Crossing when struck on the right of way. The body was found by Cuderelo Roilrigure of Mexico while en route to seek a job. An inquest is scheduled for Monday before Justice of the Peace Tiottz.
CMICAGO Aug. 19 A captain at Port Sheridan's Citizens Military Training camp fractured his spine during a tennis serve. Captain Z. W. Bollenbeck, an instructor, suffered a back injury while serving and later felt continued pain. Medical staff reported the fracture later eased.
In Oak, Mich on August 10, Peter Nielsig of Moynl Oak killed his wife and four children with poison after setting fire to their home. Firefighters broke into the burning house and found Mrs Magdolia E and the four children dead in their beds.
Aug 19 reporting describes Tuam Kalage freed from charges after his brother Aiton admitted he fled during a tense search though details are garbled. The fragment references a Meyourse incident and a quunder event near Olayer in a murky city file.
A devastating fire in Little Rock resulted in five fatalities and multiple injuries. Early reports indicate a faulty fuse started the blaze in a residential area, with flames rapidly consuming several homes. Fire crews battled the inferno as residents evacuated and investigators began assessing the scene.
A burglary at a new residence on OAM Tee Fall Street Los Angeles Heights news reports 3200 fixtures valued at 200 dollars were stolen Sunday night. Owner A J Graves of Wt Lloward Street filed the report with police.
Manchuster Eng Als reports that after a three week stoppage due to paralysis of the cotton industry the 50 000 mill resumed operations. Machinery restarted and factory workers returned, ending a period thought costly for both workers and employers.
NAW OREANS Aug. Way Frank W Xeuhenk 80 student aviator was injured seriously when the plane in which he was taking his final instruction flight failed to rise and crashed near the Alcin Callender field Richard M Proctor 20 in a trainer escaped with only minor injuries
Independence Kansas reports four rum runners in custody at the county jail. Wick Camy Tomimny, Monin Rogers, and Nig Ponce are detained awaiting filing of charges by district authorities. Officers describe them as violators of Prohibition laws pending formal indictment.
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