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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1929

Page

4

River dragging mystery links Beaumont woman to missing writer

Reports from Texas describe a Beaumont resident identified as Mrs. W C Edwards involved in a confusing case tied to a vanished young songwriter, Miss Lola Taloe, and a New York publishing inquiry. Police connect letters and a river disappearance to a hoax and a possible identity match between Edwards and writer Miss Tanlor Enroe.

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Local Mohair Show Sparks Debate Over Prize Rules

The Gonzales county mohair scene centers on exhibitor rules, with Davenport urging grower organization while warehousers who are producers resist changes. Debate over prize money favors local herds and raises concerns about fairness and control among growers, buyers, and warehousemen.

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Bomb wrecks Chicago home in summer district blast

A powerful explosion in Chicago damaged a three story building on Divers avenue near Front street. The blast wrecked a storied home, injuring no one but causing about $2500 in damage. Police and fire units investigated the scene and residents reported hearing the blast during the afternoon.

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Police Slayings Signal Turmoil Among Miners

In Magapil Yacrtevns two police officers were killed during a clash with drunken Mrenken miners. Witnesses say officers attempted to intervene in a local celebration when the miners opened fire with pistols. Authorities report two slain police and ongoing investigations.

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Indian Grave Uncovers Roman Coin in Rochester Area

A Roman coin dating to early Christian era was found in an Indian grave in the Casca Lane region near Rochester. The artifact is believed to have been a gift treasured by missionary Patrick Alan, buried with him after his death.

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Man 101 Years Old Takes First Flight

An elderly man aged 101 celebrated his birthday with his first airplane ride. The event highlighted early aviation’s novelty as a milestone in a life spanning many eras, including wartime and postwar aviation.

Roosevelt Wirst Thong Gallagher

Opera Star Wins Mexican Divorce By Mail

Paris Ant. Antiman Taine, a civic opera performer, reportedly secured a Mexican divorce by mail through attorney Whe has, who specializes in Mexican divorce practice. The husband filed the case about two months ago, and the proceedings were conducted by mail. The divorce was granted on grounds of infidelity. The couple were previously married in 1906 in Linden, and have a child named Arthur, aged 11.

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Silent Lisbon Sightings and Bold Atlantic Flight Plans

Reports from Lisbon and Porto August chronicle a sighting of the Young Switzerland about 175 miles west of Lisbon as aviators Kaesay and Luether departed for New York aiming westward. They planned Halifax refueling and fuel strategy to cross Atlantic with Portugal return considered if fuel limits.

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Burglars Knock Off Safe Knobs in Office Break

Police report a burglary at Klein Sundries Co where burglars pried safe knobs, damaged a desk, and escaped with about 10 dollars, a watch, and small items. Detectives sought fingerprints to identify the culprits as they investigated the break-in at the business run by L. A. Almane and P. Young.

Manny

Kidnappers Beat San Antonio Man On Country Road

Police investigated a case Monday after a man, believed 24, of 2007 Lakeview Avenue, was beaten, left unconscious, and tied with rope on a rural road near San Antonio by assailants described as kidnappers.

San Antonio Couotry Lakeview Avenue

Thief Steals Trousers and Two Dollars From Man

A report from West Boning Street details a theft where a man’s trousers and two dollars were taken after the home was preowled lis negra. A local resident reported the incident to police and provided few details.

Scholar Arthur Peake Dies After Operation at 64

Arthur Peake 64 scholar died today following surgery. His passing closes a long career marked by research and teaching. Funeral arrangements are pending with local authorities.

Arthur Peake Marctiester Arthur Sonic Renke

Muddled Hollywood Memoir Notes From August Evening

A garbled letter from Wil Rog ARS recalls a chaotic Hollywood Riverside scene with references to a flying figure, a derby, and a stray stranger, as well as a kitchen sink and maternal worries. The message hints at social tensions, marital strain, and uncertain town life, ending with a puzzling signoff.

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Crash Kills Pilot and 2 Passengers

A plane crash near the Scotty Bluff Airport three miles east of Scottsbluff Nebraska killed the pilot and two passengers. The victims were Miss Tuell Mayer, age unknown, of Scottsbluff, and Frank Caddie of Alliance. The accident occurred yesterday while the aircraft was maneuvering for a landing.

Ruling party scandal and polls in Mexico

In Salto Mexico on August 1 reports state the ruling party sought to ease distrust of the government by promising to strengthen the party's standing before elections. In Zacatecas on August 19 peasants were described as virtually slaves before the revolution, with talk of pensions and confiscation policies as remedies.

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Fireman W. TL Laugtlin Featured in Firemen Series

Fireman W. TL Laugtlin of a Chicago station is highlighted in the Light’s “I Know Your Firemen” series. He has served as a firefighter since April and is profiled in the current installment.

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Synod Holds Yearly Meet in Kairville

KAIRVILLE Aug 19. W Culver Sam Antonio preside over the twenty-ninth annual meeting of the Women’s Synod of Teens Souther Presbyterian church. W Jefferson Rawls of Fort Worth directs opening ceremonies and a program of honor. officers listed include Mrs W Culver president and Mrs W Tuliumettt vice president. Attendees include Mrs Mary Means and Miss Janie McGaughey with other church leaders from Dallas Austin and Kerr counties.

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