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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1929

Page

16

Libel Suit Named Former U S Attorney and News Firm

Aug 20. Mrs Mabel Walker Widiebrandt former assistant United States attorney and the Current News Feature company are named defendants in a libel suit. Nations former chief and St Louis Cedars president claims articles implied official misconduct. The suit, filed in Washington, targets statements about Nations, with negotiations for retractions to avoid further action.

SRT LOTIS Mabel Walker Widiebrandt United Siates Gue_O Netions St Lovis Ceders Prosiditinum Unis Frrvices Lebrandt St. Louis Aliera Griesedieck Revere Caer

Fireman Keeler Serves at Station No 7 in Alana area

Fireman F. W. Keeler of Station No 7 on Alana and Water streets is identified with Truck Company No. 2 and has served as a fireman since March 20 1929.

Urna F. W. Keeler Alana Water Streets Kerlee Ne. Ao Omueone

Pension Bill Change Roked by Veterans Group

Sam Houston Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars urges retroactive amendments to the pension bill in the U S Senate. The measure would allow records of war and navy injuries and disease to be accepted by the pension department if service connected, provided disabilities are not due to vicious habits. A second resolution seeks retirement after 25 years of enlisted service instead of 20. Hettencourt elected delegate to the VFW convention in St Paul, August 25 to 29.

Sam Houston Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Pension Committee of United States Senate War and Rays Departments Pension Department Congress Hettencourt Seia Houston

24 Hour Strike in Uruguay Parls Aug 23

MONTEVIDEO Uruguay Aug 20 A general strike of 24 hours duration ordered by the Communist party for Aug 23 to mark the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti was met with mixed response. Several unions refused to participate, and most employers kept operations running.

Uruguay Montevideo Pertr Sacca Ard Vanzetti

Taylor Flows 108 Barrels Per Hour At San Angelo

In San Angelo on August 20, reports show Taylor Link No. 2 University well drawing 135 barrels per hour from 12 to 20 feet in the pay. The Taylor Link unit stands in block 31, northwest corner, with a 66 foot oil column and no water. Nearby wells, including EL Webbs No. 23 and J A Whitten No. 1, show production and testing activity, while a perchance shut down is noted for Schlenecher county’s Misscurry well after bottoming at 192% feet.

San Angelo Taylor Link Patatay Tecos County Yates Fields Camelon University Discovers EL Webbs Trion County

Oil Notes in Tulsa Highlight U S Oil Trends

In Tulsa, reports indicate rising crude values across the United States during late midsummer. The Mid-Continent region shows a total gain with August totals reaching notable barrels and a broad increase across heavy oil frequencies.

Tulsa Okla United States Wreerdine Es Bacreln Mid-Continent Licht Ali

Man attacked with hanger at 2 South Flores Street

A man was attacked with a coal hanger during an argument at a store on 2 South Flores Street. He was taken to Raber B. Green Hospital in Tuestas with a broken arm and head injuries. Police Stationflicer J. G. Mergele noted the incident as he investigated the case.

South Flores Street J. G. Mergele Mrique Gliverez Tare Ceeckett Fleet Raber B. Green Hospital Tuestas Kfrpur Siveres Theinees Street

Burglars Ransack Texas Post Office and Escape

A group of burglars broke into a Texas post office Monday night, ransacking the building and making a hasty escape. Officials say the crime may involve multiple suspects, with detectives reviewing evidence and surveillance. Los Angeles reports placing the incident at a distance from the city, suggesting wider context or misdated details in the source.

Texas Post Office Loe Anngelen Lerna Toestar Feoree Chapman Daputy Aberilf CrouNa Tieelar Peteftior Emere Kore Shirk Bing Zan Chepmen Los Angeles

16 year old boy shot to death in melon patch

Memphis report states 16 year old boy Aur O'Brien son of a Birmingham manufacterer died from a pistol shot while in a watermelon patch near Coty. Police say tramps had been present and melons moved before the incident. No arrest has been made.

Melon Patch Memphis Teta Revert O'Brien Biremingham Pat Coty Bob Eurmert Tal Dapury Bueneth

Three Diamond Rings Valued at 3000 Reported Stolen

Three diamond rings valued at 3000 dollars were reported stolen Tuesday morning. Mrs Lea Meftall reported the loss, stating the rings were in her house with a person unnamed present. The theft occurred in the early hours, and investigators were alerted.

Mat Metall

Speed Boat Seeks Big River Record

New Orleans news describes a speed boat attempt to set a major river record near St. Louis area. The event mentions racers from Tangipao and Rahmiller teams, with a boat failing to arrive on time and the race abandoned midway due to weather and mechanical issues.

New Orleans Welack Ronecraft Rehokmiller Methir Sauerberg St. Tumia

Radio programs on KTLA Station in San Antonio

KTLA, San Antonio Light broadcasting station, lists daily radio schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday August 20-21. Includes Dr W A King health talk, Light news, Paul Whiteman hour, Fada Salon, Story in a Song, Variety program, baseball finals, and multiple named stations with frequencies and program topics across numerous outlets like WOAI KOON WGAI WABC WEAF and others.

KTLA San Antonio W. A. King de Tirection Mt C. Ay Y. AM Roberts Kyanice Tabernacle m—Women's Hour Winifred Wilson P. i D. Gardner Hawr m—Radio Household Institute r—McFadded — Publiations Montgomery Ward N. Ht F. Ol—Farm and Home Bo. mi Henry Lange Orchestra P.m m.Muntz KGRC Etocrcies Hawaling Pollee Mosis Sunshine Koller Texas Markela

Radio Keeps U.S. Pianos in Tune, Says Association

The National Association of Piano Makers reports efforts to keep the nation’s pianos in tune amid concerns about music accessibility. Officials discuss ongoing plans to support instrument makers and music lovers, emphasizing harmony between industry and public interest across the United States.

U.S Association Chicago Stones Tyne Pinna Qunesk

Rubiola Delays City Truck Purchase Plan

City officials defer buying new trucks amid unclear bids and misread notes. The delay involves review of bids showing per truck costs and total expenditure, with questions about funding and final approval timelines.

Rubiola

Zuehl Funeral to Be Held Tuesday

Obituary item notes funeral services for Zuehl resident to be held Tuesday at a local church. Survived by widow and several relatives in the city, with brothers and visitors named in the notice.

Zuehl Finnegu Migeoy Avenir Carl Knicker Tin Cibide Beane Frachured Tie Ie Willian Zueh Zueh Fine Brothers Marion Henry Ziehl Meserman Winklemann Mra Richard Freininger Hoch Af Zuehl

Paul Whiteman to Play Over KTSA San Antonio Broadcast

Paul Whiteman and his orchestra will thrill San Antonio and Southwest Texas on KTSA. David Mendoza and his 85 piece Fada Salon orchestra join for portions of the program with Hing Crosby and the Chece Tender quartet. Mendoza debuts his radio premiere Dusky Ballaby. The program will also feature a Talk by Winifred Wilkon on drug abuse and a home menu segment.

Paul Whiteman Ool Fantows Orchestra San Antonio Soujhwest Texia ATSA Zeelock David Mendoza Councs Fada Salon Oreh Hing Crosby Chece’ Tender Sreit Whitmman Organization Deby Whiteman Tey Celia Sally Salis Mendoza Roodé

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