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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1929

Page

3

Fight on New HL Station Renewed in San Antonio

The San Antonio board of education denounced a Grayburg Oil Co plan to build a filling station near Mark Tata Junior School at Huisache and San Pedro avenues as a safety menace. The board urged police protection for students during entry and exit, and requested city officials enforce traffic laws and stop signs near schools. The Tuesday meeting also opened bids for medical supplies and discussed fuel leases and the school calendar.

Hie Grayburg Git Company Mark Tata Huisache San Tiedro J. G. Wornberger San Antonio Nupila A. G. Heckmann Tornberger J. W. Hartley Ute Board

New York Anthropologist and Wife Arrive for Nile Project

New York anthropologist George Amok Darnes and his wife arrived today and will travel toward Cairo by the Upper Nile route to study life among the Acoli and Latuke tribes. They will observe local customs and document cultural practices during their expedition.

N.Y Kenya Arion Aug George Amok Darnes New York Cairo

Army officer Frank W Arnold convicted of misuse of government property

Captain Frank W Arnold of the Quartermaster Corps, Brooksfield, found guilty by general court martial of using government property and civilian labor for his own benefit while repairing his San Antonio home. He faces reduction from the promotion list and a $5 monthly fine for 12 months. Trial was at Corps Area headquarters and prosecuted by Maj A B Balaam with defense led by C B Black and Maj R Shores and M Neely.

Frank W. Arnold Quarterwaster Corps Brooksfield Aemy Arnold Cvilian Employra San Antoni A. 8. Balaam Tale GC. Day C. B. Black San Antonio Ridge Ail- Aneale General Reserve Rexford Shores Mneey Init

Injured Aviator Progress Report At Meacham Field

An aviator injured in an airplane crash at Meacham Kelly Field is reported in the criblien condition after more than a week. Lieutenant Meacham remains under careful observation as authorities complete investigations.

Tient. O. 1 Meacham Kelly Field Sam Leigh Meacham Oo Crilien

Ordinance to regulate refrigerating plants to prevent fatalities

A city ordinance will be drawn up soon to restrict how refrigerating plants are installed. It will specify material strength and pressure limits, with fines for noncompliance. Inspections will be regular and fees apply for inspections.

Emil Haoeniz Cihe Clumbing

Fugitive Freed as Officer Fails to Appear in Court

An alleged fugitive from justice, Stephens, was released after a San Antonio court did not have a examining officer present. The case involved extradition papers signed by the Ohio Governor and a motor vehicle incident. The involved officer failed to appear, delaying proceedings.

Stephens Justicn Judes

Youth Acquitted After Eight Days in Jail

A youth named Charlie King was acquitted in Corporation Court after eight days held on a charge. Judge Dave Whateon presided as the defense noted doubts, while jail attendants later reported taking his clothes by mistake and later returned with replacements.

Charlie King Coith Corporation Court Dave Watean Wing Dudse Watson Rity

Baggage Returned to Pianist After Duty Payment

Margaret Bhotewell, a renowned Omaha concert pianist, arrived in New York from Enzone via the Aquitenia line seeking to declare her baggage. She paid about 1000 in duty after contesting the assessment, recovering her 16 pieces of baggage most of which held theatrical costumes.

Universal Service New Yor Margaret Bhotewell Omaha Teylag

Suspect William M. Clark Given Suspended Sentence

William M. Clark of 037 West Myrtle Slee received a five year suspended sentence after a Ninets fourth district jury verdict. He faced charges of forgery and passing forged instruments including a £10 note in Chow Chien Ky on East Commerce Street. Clark also faced indictments alleging forged instruments and related forgery charges.

William M. Clark West Myrtle

Regional ADA meeting to organize Texas associations

Delegations from South and East Texas will gather in San Antonio August 27 28 to form the South East and West Texas Association chaired by Charles M Tobin secretary. The group aims to improve the Spanish Trail highway from Orange to El Paso and link northern roads, with delegates from counties cities and officials to attend. Kerrville expects 15 delegates with Houston Alouston and others pledging strong support and favorable time payments.

Citins South East Texas San Antonio West Texas Association Corpus Christi Drownsville Karnes City Floresville Charles M. Tobin Houston Galveston Lrietencipus Moyaca Mttern Tobin Kerrville Alouston

Debatable Lines Stir Virginia Crowd Over Candidacy

Fragmented text shows a heated scene with references to a senator, a debate in Virginia, and remarks about fishing and presidents born in log cabins. The passage hints at dissatisfaction with prosperity and political rhetoric, noting adjournment and ongoing public interest.

Rly Hills Hoover Virginia Americs Senate

Obsolete Navy Cruisers to Be Sold at Auction

Nine old navy cruisers about a quarter century old will be auctioned. The youngest, the York, is tied at Philadelphia navy yard, built during Theodore Roosevelt era. Other ships include the Birmingham, St. Louis, Chattanooga, Dex Moines, and Charleston at Portsmouth and Puget Sound yards.

Washington York Philadelphia Navy Yard Joos Ans Chester Theodore Moosevelt Hhe Seld Birmingham St. Lamais Philadelphia Chattanooga Dex Moines Portsmouth N. H. Navy Yard Charleston Puget Sound Wash Navy Yard

Dornier sale in U S denied

Friedrichshafen August 2 Dornier works denied reports from New York that Packard had acquired an interest in the Dornier works at Lake Conquer across the Rhine. Dr Dornier said no Packard representative had visited and he had no intention of selling. Focus remains on preparations for VOX test flights.

Friedrichshaphn Dornier New York Parkard Company Dorenier Alenrhein Take Conquer Packard America

Man Swallows Stolen Diamond After Arrest

Aug 21 report from Ban Pranciaco states Lawrence Mor tw admitted taking an $800 diamond from Mrs. Murenret Welly’s apartment and claimed he swallowed the jewel accidentally to avoid police. The police seek medical confirmation via devices and physicians to recover the diamond.

Boy Killed After Falling From Car in Dig Springs

In Dig Spring, Colorado, 2-(P) Cinston T. Dieree, a thror-rearenld son of Mr. and Mel, was killed when he fell from a moving car and was struck by a following vehicle. The accident occurred near a residence as the youths were near a parked automobile. investigation underway.

Dig Spring Thror-Rearenld Mel Jast Mie Fremy

Burglaries Reported At Two Addresses In City

A double burglary was reported Wednesday after a house at 141 Golind street was looted. Valuables seized include a watch worth 25, a ring valued at 400, and 5 in cash. A second prowler failed to enter John Linen home at 121 Avenue 3 after attempting entry Tuesday night. An offer of theft at the Alemite Service Station was noted, with entry through a rear door and no disturbance inside.

Golind Street Lessie Weeder Lising Mra Crsborn John Linen Avenue 3 Bolice JA. Whelan East Commercystreet

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